Abstract
The aim of this work was to determine the quality of life in people with rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis
in a Colombian sample. 124 patients were evaluated with rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis,
according the American Rheumatism Association. The obtained results were compared with the
information from a similar research carried out in the United States. The life quality was measured
through Spanish version of the Quality of Life Questionaire (QoL-RA). Results show that
Colombian patients with rheumatoid arthritis had a better life quality in all QoL-RA dimensions
compared with the United States patients who participated in the original test application,
American as well Latin-American.
in a Colombian sample. 124 patients were evaluated with rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis,
according the American Rheumatism Association. The obtained results were compared with the
information from a similar research carried out in the United States. The life quality was measured
through Spanish version of the Quality of Life Questionaire (QoL-RA). Results show that
Colombian patients with rheumatoid arthritis had a better life quality in all QoL-RA dimensions
compared with the United States patients who participated in the original test application,
American as well Latin-American.
| Translated title of the contribution | Life quality in people suffering rheumatoid arthritis, detected by the Quality of Life Questionnaire (QoL-RA) |
|---|---|
| Original language | Spanish |
| Pages (from-to) | 25-30 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Psicología y Salud |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - 2014 |