Health Status in Veterans Undergoing Noninvasive Lower Extremity Arterial Evaluation

Correlation between ankle-brachial index, symptoms, and health-related quality of life in patients with peripheral vascular disease

“…This unfavorable comparison for PVD versus age-matched population norms and patients without PVD with similar comorbid conditions is consistent with previous studies. 2,18 The mean Walking Distance and Walking Speed scores were 7.5 Ϯ 1.29 and 7.9 Ϯ 1.01, respectively.…”

“…The traditional objectives of intervention in patients with peripheral vascular disease (PVD) have been symptomatic relief and limb salvage. 1,2 In recent years the importance of functional outcome after intervention has been recognized as an important end point. 3 Although limb salvage and improving functional status are the stated goals of intervention in PVD, the importance of these therapeutic goals lies in their potential for improving health-related quality of life (HRQL).…”

Reduced Quality of Life in Veterans at Risk for Drug‐Related Problems

“…2,3 In addition, veterans served by Department of Veteran Affairs medical centers (VAMCs) have poor health status, more medical conditions, and higher resource consumption than non-VA patients. 4 Various studies have assessed HRQOL among veterans in VA settings, focusing on health status among those with specific disease states [5][6][7][8][9] and undergoing specific medical procedures, 10 and comparing the medical outcomes study short form 36-item health survey (SF-36) with other instruments. 11,12 Few studies, however, systematically measured overall health status among patients in the VA.…”