국립소록도병원 한센인의 삶의 질 관련요인*
The Related Factors with the Quality of Life among Patients with a History of Leprosy at Sorokdo National Hospital
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= Abstract = Objective: This study aimed to examine the quality of life and identify its related factors for patients with a history of leprosy at Sorokdo National Hospital. Methods: The study subjects were 255 patients with a history of leprosy at Sorokdo National Hospital. Data were collected with structured questionnaires and electronic medical records. Results: The average EQ-5D index of the study subjects was 0.78±0.20. According to the result of multiple regression analysis, the quality of life was found to be statistically significantly reduced in the following factors; advanced age, no spouse, no economic activity, patient in the treatment ward, not walking, poor subjective health, high perceived stress, high grade of disability. Conclusions: To improve the quality of life of patients with a history of leprosy, it is necessary to establish and apply a strategy to develop a customized program that can be performed by the patients, considering the age and the individual's physical status.
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= Abstract = Objective: This study aimed to examine the quality of life and identify its related factors for patients with a history of leprosy at Sorokdo National Hospital. Methods: The study subjects were 255 patients with a history of leprosy at Sorokdo National Hospital. Data were collected with structured questionnaires and electronic medical records. Results: The average EQ-5D index of the study subjects was 0.78±0.20. According to the result of multiple regression analysis, the quality of life was found to be statistically significantly reduced in the following factors; advanced age, no spouse, no economic activity, patient in the treatment ward, not walking, poor subjective health, high perceived stress, high grade of disability. Conclusions: To improve the quality of life of patients with a history of leprosy, it is necessary to establish and apply a strategy to develop a customized program that can be performed by the patients, considering the age and the individual's physical status.