作者: Saskia M. Maca , Arsine Amirian , Carolin Prause , Kathrin Gruber , Lamiss Mejdoubi
DOI: 10.1111/AOS.12016
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摘要: . Purpose: A reduction in quality of life (QoL) during an active phase disease has been shown for patients with uveitis various age groups. Adult were to also have reduced QoL-values despite being quiescent, but adolescents not investigated this respect. Methods: This clinic-based, cross-sectional pilot study assessed the overall health-related (HRQoL) (11–18 years) a history inactive and good visual function. Two independent generic (non-disease-specific) instruments applied, Inventory Assessing Quality Life German KINDL-R-questionnaire. Results: Thirty-seven adolescents, 20 females (54%) 17 males mean 15 ± 3 years diagnosis since 5 ± 2 years participated. Subgroups HRQoL those anterior intermediate localization uveitis, bilateral disease, application immunosuppressive therapy, short time diagnosis, high number recurrences. Conclusion: Even quiescence function, certain risk factors may result decreased juvenile patients. Our findings support need further evaluation patient group, validation specific psychometric inventories establishment interdisciplinary collaboration including psychological counselling.