在宅酸素療法利用者のQuality of Lifeの変化と影響因子

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Purpose: This study's aim was to determine Quality of Life (QOL) changes over time and influencing factors in Home Oxygen Therapy (HOT) patients. Method: Face-to-face interviews were conducted with 24 HOT patients addressing demographic data, number of household members, Body Mass Index (BMI), regular outside activities, and QOL, measured by the Visual Analogue Scale 9 (VAS-9). Interviews were done three times, July 2001, July 2002, and November 2002. An education class was conducted for respiratory patients and their families in September 2002. Results and Conclusion: Ten patients attended the class. Social Activity and Housework items of VAS-9 were very low at all interviews. The patients who attended the class had increased QOL scores after the class. The patients who kept regular outside activities during the study period had increased QOL scores, especially Physical Function, Emotional Function, and Social Activity at the 3rd interview. We concluded that HOT patients tended to stay at home, having little social contact. For this reason, active interventions, such as education classes or patient associations, are needed to increase their social activities, thus improving their QOL.
福井大学の論文
2003-12-19