CHẤT LƯỢNG CUỘC SỐNG Ở NGƯỜI BỆNH VIÊM KHỚP DẠNG THẤP BẰNG BỘ CÂU HỎI QOL-RA TẠI BỆNH VIỆN ĐẠI HỌC Y HÀ NỘI

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the quality of life (QoL) using the QoL-RA questionnaire and identify related factors among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) at Hanoi Medical University Hospital. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 175 RA patients according to the 2010 ACR/EULAR criteria, with treatment duration of more than 6 months. Results: The mean QoL-RA score was 5.52 ± 1.05, indicating a moderate QoL. The questionnaire revealed that RA substantially impaired both physical and mental health, with mental health being relatively better preserved. High QoL score were observed in patients younger than 40 years, those reporting with mild pain on the VAS scale, with normal CRP levels, in clinical remission according to DAS28-CRP, and receiving methylprednisolone (all p < 0.05). No significant associations were found with gender, occupation, or disease duration. Conclusion: RA patients had a moderate QoL  according to the QoL-RA scale, with marked impairment in both physical and mental domains. In clinical practice, treatment strategies and counseling should prioritize pain control and early remisson to enhance QoL.