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ArticleBMC public health2025

Quality of life and overall well-being between healthy individuals and patients with varied clinical diagnoses.

Mohamad Adam Bujang, Wei Hong Lai, Xun Ting Tiong, Selvasingam Ratnasingam, Alex Ren Jye Kim, Masliyana Husin, Yvonne Yih Huan Jee, Nurul Fatma Diyana Ahmad, Clare Hui Hong Tan, Khoo Sing Yee and 4 more

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Mohamad Adam BujangClinical Research Centre, National Institutes of Health, Sarawak General Hospital, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Kuching, Sarawak, 93586, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0001-6231-4062
Wei Hong LaiClinical Research Centre, National Institutes of Health, Sarawak General Hospital, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Kuching, Sarawak, 93586, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0002-6433-4259
Xun Ting TiongClinical Research Centre, National Institutes of Health, Sarawak General Hospital, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Kuching, Sarawak, 93586, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0001-7514-5077
Selvasingam RatnasingamSarawak General Hospital, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Kuching, Sarawak, 93586, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0002-9304-7750
Alex Ren Jye KimSarawak General Hospital, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Kuching, Sarawak, 93586, Malaysia.ORCID 0009-0004-3325-2631
Masliyana HusinInstitute For Clinical Research, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Shah Alam, Selangor, 40170, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0002-6553-6012
Yvonne Yih Huan JeeSarawak General Hospital, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Kuching, Sarawak, 93586, Malaysia.ORCID 0009-0004-9317-3740
Nurul Fatma Diyana AhmadSarawak Heart Centre, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, 94300, Malaysia.ORCID 0009-0000-9144-8692
Clare Hui Hong TanSarawak General Hospital, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Kuching, Sarawak, 93586, Malaysia.ORCID 0009-0005-5713-9948
Khoo Sing YeeClinical Research Centre, National Institutes of Health, Sarawak General Hospital, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Kuching, Sarawak, 93586, Malaysia.ORCID 0009-0000-1087-7736
Yoon Khee HonInstitute For Clinical Research, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Shah Alam, Selangor, 40170, Malaysia. yoonkheehon@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0002-3084-2810
Eileen Pin Pin YapClinical Research Centre, National Institutes of Health, Sarawak General Hospital, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Kuching, Sarawak, 93586, Malaysia.ORCID 0009-0001-0801-1471
Fazalena JohariClinical Research Centre, National Institutes of Health, Sarawak General Hospital, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Kuching, Sarawak, 93586, Malaysia.ORCID 0009-0002-3506-0233
Alan Yean Yip FongClinical Research Centre, National Institutes of Health, Sarawak General Hospital, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Kuching, Sarawak, 93586, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0002-6675-1312

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundChronic diseases are known to detrimentally impact an individual's quality of life (QOL) and well-being. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the QOL and overall well-being among both healthy individuals and those with diverse primary diagnoses.

methodsThis is a cross-sectional study and data collection took place from May 2022 to May 2023. Information regarding healthy participants was gathered from healthcare workers without any comorbidities. Data for non-healthy participants were collected from individuals diagnosed with various conditions across four specialist clinics: nephrology, oncology, psychiatry, and cardiology. All participants completed the Significant Quality of Life Measures (SigQOLM), a comprehensive assessment tool consisting of 69 items that evaluate 18 domains of QOL and well-being.

resultsThe study included a total of 452 participants, with 284 (62.8%) classified as healthy. Among the non-healthy participants, 41 (9.1%) had end-stage renal diseases (ESRD), 48 (10.6%) were diagnosed with cancer, 40 (8.8%) had depressive disorder, and the remaining had heart disease (8.6%). Statistical analysis revealed significant differences (p < 0.001) between healthy and non-healthy participants in both overall SigQOLM scores and across all 18 domains of SigQOLM.

conclusionGenerally, healthy participants also experienced excellent QOL and well-being. However, disparities in both QOL and overall well-being were evident among patients with various diagnoses. These findings provide valuable insights for medical practitioners and policy makers by enabling them to tailor interventions to enhance the QOL and well-being of their patients.

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Health StatusHealthy VolunteersQuality of LifeAdultAgedChronic DiseaseCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasmsSurveys and QuestionnairesHealthyNon-healthyQuality of lifeSigQOLMWell-being

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