Nutritional Status and Health-Related Quality of Life among Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis Patients under Rehabilitation Care in Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
https://doi.org/10.5704/MOJ.2107.012
- Author:
Zamri NAA
1
;
Harith S
1
;
Mat-Hassan N
2
;
Ong YQ
1
Author Information
1. Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Kuala Nerus, Malaysia
2. Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
nutritional status, health-related quality of life, osteoarthritis
- From:Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal
2021;15(No.2):77-88
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has
estimated that 80% of people with osteoarthritis (OA) have
movement limitations while 25% of them cannot perform
their major daily activities, thus resulting in a decline of their
nutritional status and quality of life (QOL). Therefore, this
study aimed to compare the nutritional status and healthrelated quality of life (HRQOL) of OA patients between
gender and age group.
Material and methods: A cross-sectional study was
conducted on 131 OA patients in Rehabilitation Health
Organisation, Terengganu. Socio-demographic, clinical,
lifestyle histories, 24-hour dietary intake and HRQOL were
assessed using a structured questionnaire.
Results: Knee and/or hip OA patients recruited consisted of
19.1% of men and 80.9 % of women collectively with a
mean age of 61.81 (9.28) years ranging from 38 to 83 years.
The percentages of underweight, normal, overweight, and
obese patients were 1.5%, 12.2%, 36.7%, and 49.6%,
respectively. Further assessment of HRQOL showed that the
highest mean score was obtained by the social functioning
(SF) domain of 41.25 (27.16), while the mental domain
scored the least mean score of 21.15 (20.92). In terms of
gender breakdown, the males had significantly greater
weight and height but lower body fat (BF) compared to their
female counterparts, as well as a significantly higher energy,
carbohydrate and protein intake. According to the age group,
patients aged < 60 years had significantly greater weight,
height, and BF than those aged ≥ 60 years.
Conclusion: This study is an important baseline reference
for proper OA management and prevention by providing
crucial nutritional status and HRQOL information.
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