Application of SF-36 scale in evaluation of the quality of life in patients with maxillofacial injuries

VernacularTitle:SF-36量表在颌面损伤患者生命质量评价中的应用
Author: Boyou LI
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Maxillofacial injuries; Quality of life
From: Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2014;(15):2249-2250
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To evaluate the quality of life in patients with maxillofacial injuries , and to provide the theoretical basis for the measures to improve the quality of life of the patients .Methods Questionnaire survey with SF-36 scale was conducted in 50 cases with maxillofacial injuries ( the injuries group ) and 60 healthy subjects (the healthy control group),including physical function,role physical,bodily pain,general health,vitality,social func-tion,role emotional and mental health .All data were analyzed by PEMS 3.0 software package .Results The total quality of life and mental component summary of the injuries group were (635.6 ±100.1) points,(310.5 ± 73.3)points,respectively,which were lower than (677.4 ±114.1) points,(339.7 ±66.5) points of the healthy control group(t=2.02,2.18,all P<0.05).While there was no significant difference in mental component summary between the two groups .Conclusion The life qualities of patients with maxillofacial injuries decline ,and should care for them to improve the quality of life .