Health-Related Quality-of-Life in patients with chronic rheumatic disease after a multidisciplinary rehabilitation regimen

C Couppé, J. Comins, N. Beyer, S. E. Hansen, D. S. Stodolsky, V. Siersma

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Abstract

Introduction:
Multidisciplinary rehabilitation has beneficial effects on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with chronic rheumatic diseases. However, whether this intervention benefits different age groups in women or men is largely unknown.

Purpose:
To investigate HRQoL in patients with chronic rheumatic disease after completion of a 3-week multidisciplinary treatment, with special focus on differences in effect between age and gender groups.

Method:
HRQoL was measured with SF-36. Mean scores for all SF-36 domains were compared before and after the 3-week regimen and again at 3-, 6-, and 12-month follow-ups. Multivariable linear regression models using generalized estimating equations to account for repeated measurement were employed. A weighting procedure to account for differential dropouts was applied.

Results:
Three hundred fifty-six women and 74 men with chronic rheumatic disease were included. There were short-term improvements in all SF-36 domains irrespective of age or gender. These effects persisted for up to 1 year in the psychological, social, and energy domains for women under 50. We found no lasting effects for men; however, young men showed similar trends.

Conclusion:
Inpatient multidisciplinary rehabilitation improves short-term HRQoL in all patients. Younger women maintain these beneficial effects for up to 1 year. Additional intervention should be considered for elderly women and for men in order to sustain rehabilitation effects.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftQuality of Life Research
Vol/bind26
Udgave nummer2
Sider (fra-til)381–391
Antal sider11
ISSN0962-9343
DOI
StatusUdgivet - feb. 2017

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