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ArticleLife (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Evaluating Quality of Life Changes over 12 Months Among Opiate Users from Romania and Associated Worsening Factors.

Melania Lavinia Bratu, Dorel Sandesc, Teodora Anghel, Felix Bratosin, Silviu Valentin Vlad, Artiom Terzi, Caius Glad Streian

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Melania Lavinia BratuCenter for Neuropsychology and Behavioral Medicine, Department of Psychology, Faculty of General Medicine, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Dorel SandescDepartment of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Teodora AnghelCenter for Neuropsychology and Behavioral Medicine, Department of Psychology, Faculty of General Medicine, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Felix BratosinMethodological and Infectious Diseases Research Center, Department of Infectious Diseases, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-4711-4315
Silviu Valentin VladDepartment of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oradea, 410073 Oradea, Romania.ORCID 0009-0003-8633-6866
Artiom TerziDepartment of General Medicine, "Nicolae Testemitanu" State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Stefan cel Mare si Sfant Boulevard 165, 2004 Chisinau, Moldova.
Caius Glad StreianDepartment of Cardiac Surgery, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.

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Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the changes in quality of life (QoL) over a 12-month period among opiate users in Romania, identifying factors that contribute to a worsening of their condition. By examining these dynamics, the research intended to inform targeted interventions and support mechanisms to mitigate the negative outcomes associated with opiate use. Conducted as a longitudinal cohort analysis, this study enrolled 74 participants diagnosed with opioid use disorders from multiple healthcare settings in Romania. The WHOQOL-BREF instrument was utilized to assess QoL, with data collection spanning from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023. Ethical compliance with the Declaration of Helsinki was maintained, and participants provided informed consent. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS, focusing on the impact of demographic and behavioral variables on QoL. Over the 12-month period, significant improvements were observed in all QoL domains: physical (51.68 to 58.39,

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drug abuseopiatepsychiatryquality of life

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PMCPMC11509252

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