Quality of life in patients with Cystic Fibrosis: association with anxiety and depression.

摘要: Abstract Background Few studies of patients with CF have looked at the association between patient reported Health-Related Quality Life (HRQoL) and anxiety depression. This study investigated whether symptoms or depression lower scores. Methods 57 adult completed Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale (HADS) Cystic Fibrosis Questionnaire, a CF-specific measure HRQoL. Analyses variance lung function as covariate were used to investigate differences in HRQoL groups without Results Mean age was 26.7 years (SD 8.1), mean FEV1 %predicted 65.09 22.18). scores low similar normative After controlling for function, on vitality, emotional functioning, social, treatment burden, health perceptions respiratory symptoms. Those depressive eating disturbances body image. Conclusions Preliminary evidence found role different areas quality life CF, which may help development appropriate medical psychosocial programs.