作者: K Hoshi , S Fukuhara
DOI: 10.1177/147323000803600124
关键词:
摘要: We investigated the effect of Lipo-PGE(1), a prostaglandin (PG) E(1) preparation used to treat cutaneous ulcers associated with systemic sclerosis (SS) and lupus erythematosus (SLE), on health-related quality life (HR-QOL) using Medical Outcome Study 36-item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) questionnaire. A total 192 SS SLE patients were treated for 3 months. At baseline scores each five SF-36 subscales significantly lower than age- sex-adjusted standard values Japanese general population. After treatment, mean (+/- SD) body pain health perception increased from 48.6 +/- 24.1 55.3 26.1 36.8 16.7 40.2 17, respectively. Emotional QOL parameters including vitality mental health, however, showed no improvement. Physician-rated symptom improved after administration Lipo-PGE(1). In conclusion, Lipo-PGE(1) both HR-QOL, especially physical QOL.