Survey finds significant quality of life differences in patients with chronic pancreatitis and ulcerative changes, indicating potential intervention opportunities.
Objective: to evaluate the quality of life of patients with chronic pancreatitis and erosive and ulcerative changes of the stomach and duodenum before and aſter therapy. Materials and methods: a survey of 40 patients with chronic pancreatitis and 50 patients with erosive and ulcerative changes of the stomach and duodenum using the SF-36 questionnaire; processing of the obtained results using a computer program. Results: indicators of physical and mental health in patients with chronic pancreatitis were significantly lower at admission. Conclusions: the use of the SF-36 questionnaire in the practice of a gastroenterologist will help identify and correct psychological problems in order to increase the effectiveness of therapy for diseases of the digestive system.
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