Key result
In a Swedish pacemaker population (n=697), patients had an acceptable health-related quality of life that can be reliably established using a single-dimensional self-rated health question.
Why the study?
What are the determinants of health-related quality of life in patients with permanent pacemakers?
Cross-Sectional (n=697)
What are the determinants of health-related quality of life in patients with permanent pacemakers?
Pacemaker patients generally have acceptable health-related quality of life, which can be reliably assessed using a single-dimensional self-rated health question, though certain subgroups (women, elderly, single) may require more attention.
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Single-item HRQoL assessment may suffice in pacemaker patients; leaves open prospective validation and outcome linkage.
Since implantation of the first permanent pacemaker in 1958, significant advances have been made in pacemaker technology. To date, however, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in a large pacemaker population has not been investigated. With dwindling clinical resources, it is important to study HRQoL in a pacemaker population in a reliable and straightforward manner. This study aimed to determine and compare single and multidimensional self-rated health (SRH) in a pacemaker population in terms of sociodemographic characteristics, pacemaker mode and symptoms. The findings showed that irrespective of whether the perspective was single or multidimensional, this Swedish pacemaker population (n=697) with a mean age of 76 years had an acceptable HRQoL. Men, aged 65-84 years, persons who were cohabiting, who had their own dwelling, who had a DDD or who had a pacemaker for <or=3 and 4-7 years experienced better HRQoL. Efforts need to be made for women, single persons, the elderly and retired persons. In conclusion, the SRH of a pacemaker population can be trustworthy established by means of a single-dimensional SRH question.
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Malm et al. (2003) conducted a cross-sectional in Pacemaker patients (n=697). Permanent pacemaker was evaluated on Single and multidimensional self-rated health (SRH). In a Swedish pacemaker population (n=697), patients had an acceptable health-related quality of life that can be reliably established using a single-dimensional self-rated health question.
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