A study on quality of life in patients with ankylosing spondylitis
- VernacularTitle:强直性脊柱炎患者生存质量调查分析
- Author:
Xiaolan LI
;
Xiaofeng LI
;
Yingqi GUAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research
2001;5(5):44-45
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo investigate the quality of life in patients with ankylosing spondylit2s(AS). Method86 patients were investigated by direct questioning using a uniform questionaire. ResultAll patients had different degree of stiffness on the lower back. 77.9% and 75.8% ofpatients ftequently had pain and fatigue respectively. 24. 4% of patients had sleeping disorder. 39.5% of patients had to change job or could notundertake normal work. 86% of patients had limitations in participating social activities. irritable feelings developed in 94. 1% of patients.91.8% of patients were not regularly treated before being admitted . ConclusionAll patients had few imitation in self- care and elementaryactivities in self - care. Most patients could perform their house hold tasks, although their severe symptoms have periodically flares. Many patientshad psychological problems.
