Naslov
Quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis.

Autori
Bašić Kes , Vanja ; Cengić, L ; Cesarik, Marijan ; , Jadrijević Tomas, Ana ; Zavoreo, Iris ; Zadro Matovina, Lucij ; Ćorić, Lejla ; Drnasin, Sara ; Demarin, Vida

Izvornik
Acta clinica Croatica (0353-9466) 52(1) (2013); 107-111

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
multiple sclerosis; health-related quality of life (HRQoL)

Sažetak
Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, immune-mediated disease of the central nervous system that typically strikes young adults. It is often associated with a wide range of functional deficits and progressive disability. Common symptoms of multiple sclerosis include vision problems, spasticity, weakness, ataxia, bladder and bowel dysfunctions, fatigue, pain syndromes, tremors, vertigo, cognitive impairment, and mood disorders. Multiple sclerosis has a major negative impact on patient health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Quality of life (QoL) is a multidimensional construct composed of functional, physical, emotional, social and spiritual well-being. Researches have reported that individuals with multiple sclerosis have lower QoL than non-diseased and diseased populations. The inclusion of HRQoL questionnaires in the patient follow-up is a relevant issue to optimize treatment, facilitate treatment decisions and improve adherence, as well as to reduce the inconveniences derived from medication such as side effects.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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