Measuring Quality of Life in Tuberculosis Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Guo Na, Marra Fawziah, Marra Carlo A
Primary Institution: University of British Columbia
Hypothesis
What is the impact of tuberculosis and its treatment on patients' quality of life?
Conclusion
Tuberculosis has significantly negative effects on patients' quality of life that persist even after treatment.
Supporting Evidence
- Twelve original studies were included in the review.
- The Short-Form 36 was the most commonly used quality of life instrument.
- Patients' physical health improved more quickly than their mental well-being after treatment.
Takeaway
Tuberculosis makes people feel really bad, and even after they get better, they still feel worse than healthy people.
Methodology
A systematic literature search was performed to identify studies assessing quality of life in tuberculosis patients using standardized instruments.
Potential Biases
Potential biases include the lack of a standardized tuberculosis-specific quality of life instrument.
Limitations
The review included studies with varying methodologies and sample sizes, making it difficult to compare results.
Participant Demographics
Participants included individuals diagnosed with active TB disease or latent TB infection from various countries.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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