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ArticleQuality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation2023

Sociodemographic factors and use of pain medication are associated with health-related quality of life: results from an adult community mental health service in Norway.

Martin Schevik Lindberg, Martin Brattmyr, Jakob Lundqvist, Eirik Roos, Stian Solem, Odin Hjemdal, Audun Havnen

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Article in Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 3 papers.

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  3. Health-related quality of life in psychiatric outpatients: a cross-sectional study of associations with symptoms, diagnoses, and employment status.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2024
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Martin Schevik LindbergDepartment of Psychology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, NO-7491, Trondheim, Norway. martin.s.lindberg@ntnu.no.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8874-587X
Martin BrattmyrDepartment of Psychology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, NO-7491, Trondheim, Norway.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2919-7698
Jakob LundqvistDepartment of Psychology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, NO-7491, Trondheim, Norway.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3320-853X
Eirik RoosHealth and Welfare, Trondheim Municipality, Trondheim, Norway.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1161-0125
Stian SolemDepartment of Psychology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, NO-7491, Trondheim, Norway.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6942-2645
Odin HjemdalDepartment of Psychology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, NO-7491, Trondheim, Norway.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6430-2345
Audun HavnenDepartment of Psychology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, NO-7491, Trondheim, Norway.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4610-6842

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeHealth-related quality of life (HRQoL) is an important aspect of mental health outcomes. There are few studies on HRQoL in heterogeneous patient populations seeking help at community mental health services. The aims of the study were to compare how HRQoL, measured by the EuroQol five dimensions with five levels (EQ-5D-5L), was distributed compared to other samples from national and international studies, and to explore what factors are associated with HRQoL.

methodsIn a cross-sectional study, 1379 Norwegian outpatients reported their HRQoL before starting treatment. Associations with demographic variables, job status, socio-economic status, and use of pain medication were examined using multiple regression analysis.

resultsMost of the sample, 70% to 90%, reported problems with usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression; 30% to 65% reported that these problems were of a moderate to extreme degree. Forty percent reported problems with mobility, and about 20% reported problems with self-care. The sample's HRQoL was considerably lower than the general population, and comparable to patient-groups from specialist mental health services. Originating from a developing country, lower level of education, lower yearly household income, being on sick leave or unemployed, and using pain medication were associated with lower HRQoL. Age, gender, and relationship status were not associated with HRQoL. This is the first study to simultaneously examine the unique contribution of these variables in one study.

conclusionThe most impacted domains of HRQoL were pain/discomfort, anxiety/depression, and usual activities. Lower HRQoL was associated with several socio-demographic factors and use of pain medication. These findings might have clinical implications and suggest that mental health professionals should routinely measure HRQoL in addition to symptom severity, to identify areas that should be targeted to improve HRQoL.

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Community Mental Health ServicesMental Health ServicesAdultCross-Sectional StudiesHealth StatusHumansPainQuality of LifeSociodemographic FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesCommunity health servicesEQ-5D-5LHealth-related quality of lifeMental health problemsPrimary health services

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