Predicting Factors of Health-Related Quality of Life Among Gout Patients in Nakhon Ratchasima Province
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Background and Objective: Health-related quality of life is one of the most essential health outcomes to assess in patients with gout. This study aimed to explore the predicting factors of health-related quality of life among patients with gout in the Nakhon Ratchasima Province.
Methods: A predictive study was conducted. One hundred and thirty participants were recruited using a simple sampling technique from the public health-promoting hospitals in Nakhon Ratchasima Province. Data were collected using questionnaires. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis.
Results: The results revealed that patients with gout had a high level of health-related quality of life challenges (M = 69.95, SD = 15.43). The predicting factors affecting health-related quality of life among patients with gout consisted of pain (Beta = -0.46), social support (Beta = 0.32), functional status (Beta = 0.27), and age (Beta = -0.12). These variables statistically significantly predicted quality of life among patients with gout at a level of 0.05. The predicted power was 60.50% of the variance.
Conclusion: Healthcare providers should continuously promote a good health-related quality of life among patients with gout. The integration of the found factors in this study should be utilized for assessing, planning, and caring. The example of an integration model includes coaching regarding pain management with and without medications, family involvement, and enhancing the level of activities of daily living in the proper range of age.
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