Health-related quality of life among patients attending the Rehabilitation service of Universidad del Norte
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22754780Keywords:
quality of life, health-related quality of life, SF-12 questionnaire, rehabilitation, injuriesAbstract
Introduction: Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) reflects patients' perceived physical, mental and social well-being and complements clinical assessment. The aim was to analyze HRQoL among patients attending the Rehabilitation service of Universidad del Norte, Biomedical Sciences campus, during 2023.
Materials and methods: Observational, descriptive, cross-sectional quantitative study. SF-12 questionnaire plus sociodemographic and medical diagnosis record in 30 patients.
Results: Sex 50% each; mean age 47.97 years (SD 18.2; range 17–82). Most frequent occupations: retired and student (13% each). Main diagnoses: fracture (20%), ischemic stroke (13%) and tendinopathies (10%). Physical dimension most affected (20% low and 20% high); mental health high in 67%. Mean HRQoL 60% (physical 50%, mental 66%). Greatest combined impairment in rheumatologic area (88%), then neurologic (83%) and traumatologic (75% medium level). Males predominated in the high category; females were the only ones in the low category.
Conclusions: The physical dimension is the most affected, especially in rheumatologic conditions; SF-12 is supported as a complementary tool for assessment and follow-up.
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