The reliability, validity and sensitivity to change of the Chinese version of SF-36 in oriental patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Koh, Ee Tzun; Leong, Khai Pang; Tsou, I. Y. Y.; Lim, V H; Pong, L Y; Chong, Suri; Seow, Adeline

doi:10.1093/rheumatology/kel051

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“…9,15 However, this observation is not specifi c to this region as higher scores in the social functioning and mental health subscales of SF-36 has been shown in patients with RA from other countries like Holland, Britain, Finland, and China. 12,[16][17][18] Level of social support is known to impact on psychological well-being and those with good social support tend to have less depression. 19 Using a novel social support questionnaire for measuring transactions and satisfactions, support satisfaction was found to infl uence QOL in patients with RA from Norway, France, Holland, and Sweden.…”

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Impact of rheumatoid arthritis on quality of life

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Quality of life (QOL) of patients affected by various diseases is now recognized as an important outcome variable. Consenting patients with rheumatoid arthritis (American College of Rheumatology criteria) were included in the study. Quality of life was assessed using the World Health Organization Quality of Life assessment, short form (WHOQOL-BREF). Disease activity was assessed by the Disease Activity Score (DAS28) for 3 variables and functional disability by the Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ). Extra-articular manifestations (ExRA) were diagnosed clinically. Seventy-five age-matched normal controls and 136 patients (19 males) were included. The mean duration of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) was 9 +/- 5.8 years. The mean DAS28 and HAQ were 4.43 +/- 1.4 and 0.97 +/- 1.6, respectively. At least one ExRA was present in 30 (22.1%) patients. The WHOQOL scores were significantly lower in patients with RA compared to normal controls. Patients and normal controls scored highest in the social relationship domain. There was significant inverse correlation of HAQ with all four domains of WHOQOL. There was significant inverse correlation of DAS28 with the physical health and psychological domains. Patients with ExRA scored significantly lower in the physical health domain of WHOQOL. Multiple regression analysis showed only HAQ to independently affect QOL. Quality of life is compromised in patients with RA. Patients and normal controls scored higher in the social relationship domain. Functional disability is the most important factor affecting QOL in RA.

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“…The SF-36 scales have been found reliable (intra-class correlation coefficients 0.76–0.93) among patients with RA (45). Cronbach’s coefficient alpha for the Chinese version of the SF-36 in Chinese-speaking patients with RA was 0.92, indicating excellent internal consistency (46). In the current study, Cronbach’s alpha for the Chinese version of the SF-36 was 0.78.…”

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The Effects of a Pilot Intervention for Community-Dwelling Adults with Rheumatoid Arthritis in Wuhan, China

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2013

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This study examined the effects of a pilot educational intervention program on knowledge, perceived self-efficacy, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of community-dwelling adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). A convenience sample of 16 participants with RA completed the program in Wuhan, China. Data were collected in face-to-face interviews using questionnaires at baseline, post-test, and 1 month follow-up. Knowledge scores were significantly increased over time. Significant differences were found in pain self-efficacy, symptoms self-efficacy, bodily pain, social functioning, and role emotional functions. Community health providers should provide educational programs to improve HRQoL for adults with RA.

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“…The Chinese version of the SF-36 has been confirmed for excellent reliability and validity. 39,40 The Adverse Events The adverse events were defined as functional lesions caused by the hand massage care manipulations, such as local swelling, numbness, pain at the massaged region, and dizziness. They were recorded during the intervention period.…”

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Effectiveness of Chinese Hand Massage on Anxiety Among Patients Awaiting Coronary Angiography

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The reliability, validity and sensitivity to change of the Chinese version of SF-36 in oriental patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Abstract: The Chinese SF-36 showed reasonable reliability, criterion validity and responsiveness with limitations in certain subscales. Overall, the physical domains and PF in particular may be the most ideal psychometric measures of QOL in RA.

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Impact of rheumatoid arthritis on quality of life

Impact of rheumatoid arthritis on quality of life

The Effects of a Pilot Intervention for Community-Dwelling Adults with Rheumatoid Arthritis in Wuhan, China

Effectiveness of Chinese Hand Massage on Anxiety Among Patients Awaiting Coronary Angiography

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