Health-related quality of life (HRQL) for individuals with self-reported chronic physical and/or mental health conditions: panel survey of an adult sample in the United States

Martha Bayliss, Regina Rendas-Baum, Michelle K White, Mark Maruish, Jakob Bjorner, Sandra L Tunis

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Abstract

In the US, approximately 53% of adults have at least one chronic condition. Comorbid physical and mental health conditions often have an incremental negative impact on health-related quality of life (HRQL). Primary study objectives were to quantify the impact on HRQL of a) ≥ 1 physical condition , b) ≥ 1 comorbid mental health conditions added to a physical one, c) ≥ 1 mental health condition, and d) ≥ 1 comorbid physical conditions added to at least one related to mental health. Decrements were based on a "Healthy" reference group reporting no chronic conditions.
Original languageEnglish
JournalHealth and Quality of Life Outcomes
Volume10
Pages (from-to)154
ISSN1477-7525
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012

Keywords

  • Adult
  • Chronic Disease
  • Comorbidity
  • Female
  • Health Status
  • Health Surveys
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mental Disorders
  • Middle Aged
  • Quality of Life
  • Self Report
  • United States

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