Health-Related Quality of Life and Associated Characteristics among Mobility-Impaired Patients Participating in the Korean Medicine Home Visit Pilot Program
Randomized trial identifies key predictors of health-related quality of life in mobility-impaired patients, suggesting underlying demographics are crucial.
Key Points
The aim was to assess health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and identify impacting factors for mobility-impaired patients receiving home visit services.
Conducted a computer-assisted telephone interview survey with 267 patients from August 2021 to March 2024.
Measured HRQoL using the EQ-5D-5L instrument.
Performed multiple regression analysis on HRQoL and associated factors.
Mean EQ-5D-5L score was 0.46±0.27, indicating lower HRQoL than the national average.
HRQoL decreased significantly with age and was lower for medical aid beneficiaries and long-term care patients.
Age, insurance type, and long-term care status were significant HRQoL predictors; service satisfaction showed no significant impact.