Characteristics of systemic lupus erythematosus and quality of life of patient at Nghe An General Friendship Hospital, outpatient clinic, 2020

Authors

  • Dương Thị Hương Hai Phong University of Medicine and Pharmacy
  • Bạch Thị Như Quỳnh Hai Phong University of Medicine and Pharmacy
  • Nguyễn Thị Minh Hạnh Nghe An Provincial Friendship General Hospital
  • Nguyễn Quang Đức Hai Phong University of Medicine and Pharmacy
  • Nguyễn Quang Hùng Viet Tiep Friendship Hospital, Hai Phong

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51403/0868-2836/2022/538

Keywords:

SLE, QoL

Abstract

The objective of the study was to describe the SLE and quality of life of patients managed at Nghe An Provincial General Hospital, outpatients. A cross-sectional descriptive study among 212 outpatients with SLE. Patient inclusion criteria were based on the ACR diagnostic criteria for SLE. Information was collected using variable-based questionnaires and SF-36 quality of life assessment criteria. Data analysis using SPSS 22.0 software and ratio analysis with test p < 0.05 for statistical significance level. The results show that SLE patients with 92.5% women, a long term diseases 5 years and more (65.1%), damage in many sites and organs (12.3%); average and low quality of life (accounted for 32.5% 48.1% respective). Average CLCS level improved after 3 months treatment (52.4% at the thirst month). Patients need to have a comprehensive suitable treatment plan.

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Published

18-02-2022

How to Cite

Hương, D. T. ., Quỳnh, B. T. N. ., Hạnh, N. T. M. ., Đức, N. Q. ., & Hùng, N. Q. . (2022). Characteristics of systemic lupus erythematosus and quality of life of patient at Nghe An General Friendship Hospital, outpatient clinic, 2020. Vietnam Journal of Preventive Medicine, 32(1), 104–112. https://doi.org/10.51403/0868-2836/2022/538

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