Quality of Life and Self-Reported Lower Extremity Function in Adults With HIV-Related Distal Sensory Polyneuropathy

摘要: Background Distal sensory polyneuropathy (DSP) is a common complication of HIV disease. Its effects on quality life (QOL) and function have not been well described. Objective The study objectives were: (1) to compare QOL lower extremity in people with HIV-related DSP disease who do DSP, (2) determine the extent which predicts QOL, (3) evaluate agreement 2 scales, (4) describe use pain management resources. Design This was cross-sectional survey predictive modeling measurement tool concordant validation. Methods A demographic questionnaire, Medical Outcomes Study Health Survey, Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS), Limb Index (LLFI), review medical records were used. General linear used assess group differences relationship between QOL. Bland-Altman procedures LEFS LLFI. Results Usable data for analyses available 82 94 participants enrolled. 67% reported symptoms tended be older, had longer, more likely receive disability benefits. Participants without better LLFI, LEFS, physical health summary scores. In multivariate models, limb predicted mental LLFI identified level often than LEFS. treatment, therapy, complementary or alternative treatments. Limitations sample convenience used; size resulted low power score Survey. Conclusions Quality impaired DSP. capture limitations frequent resources.