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ArticleQuality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation2016

Main predictors in health-related quality of life in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Eric Y F Wan, Colman S C Fung, Edmond P H Choi, Carlos K H Wong, Anca K C Chan, Karina H Y Chan, Cindy L K Lam

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  11. Determinants for quality of life trajectory patterns in patients with type 2 diabetes.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2019
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  12. HRQOL in Diverse Ethnic Groups with Diabetes: Findings from the 2014 BRFSS.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2018
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  13. Diabetes Self-Management: A Key to Better Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Diabetes.Medical principles and practice : international journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre · 2018
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Eric Y F WanDepartment of Family Medicine and Primary Care, The University of Hong Kong, 3/F., 161 Main Street, Ap Lei Chau Clinic, Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong. yfwan@hku.hk.
Colman S C FungDepartment of Family Medicine and Primary Care, The University of Hong Kong, 3/F., 161 Main Street, Ap Lei Chau Clinic, Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong.
Edmond P H ChoiSchool of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong, 4/F William MW Mong Block, 21 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong.
Carlos K H WongDepartment of Family Medicine and Primary Care, The University of Hong Kong, 3/F., 161 Main Street, Ap Lei Chau Clinic, Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong.
Anca K C ChanDepartment of Family Medicine and Primary Care, The University of Hong Kong, 3/F., 161 Main Street, Ap Lei Chau Clinic, Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong.
Karina H Y ChanDepartment of Family Medicine and Primary Care, The University of Hong Kong, 3/F., 161 Main Street, Ap Lei Chau Clinic, Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong.
Cindy L K LamDepartment of Family Medicine and Primary Care, The University of Hong Kong, 3/F., 161 Main Street, Ap Lei Chau Clinic, Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong.
University of Hong Kong · HK

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Abstract

purposeThis study aimed to identify the predictors of decline in health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

methodsA prospective longitudinal observational study was conducted on 1826 Chinese T2DM patients managed in public primary care setting. HRQOL was measured at baseline, 1 and 2 years by the Short Form-12 Health Survey version 2 (SF-12v2) and Chinese (HK) Short Form-6 Dimensions (SF-6D). Linear mixed effect models with forward stepwise method were performed to select the factors associated with SF-12v2 physical (PCS) and mental component summary (MCS) scores and SF-6D value.

resultsOver a 2-year observation period, the HRQOL (PCS: -0.626; MCS: -1.869; and SF-6D: -0.017 per year) scores decreased significantly with time. Female, unmarried, current smoker, no regular exercise, obesity, comorbid hypertension, chronic kidney disease (CKD) or cardiovascular disease (CVD) and insulin use were predictors of one or more poorer HRQOL scores after 12 or 24 months. Older age had a negative impact on PCS score and SF-6D value, but had a positive impact on MCS score.

conclusionsThe HRQOL of Chinese T2DM patients under primary care declined significantly over time. Obesity, smoking and no regular exercise were found to be modifiable risk factors of the decline in HRQOL in T2DM, which strengthened the importance of these lifestyle changes in diabetes care. More attention should be given to T2DM patients who are female, older, unmarried, or on anti-hypertensive drugs or insulin, or have comorbid hypertension, CKD or CVD in minimizing the negative impact of illness on their life.

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Sickness Impact ProfileAsian PeopleDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2FemaleHumansLongitudinal StudiesMaleMiddle AgedProspective StudiesDiabetes mellitusHealth-related quality of lifePredictorsPrimary careRisk factors

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