Key result
In 149 patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension, functional class, education level, oxygen use, years since diagnosis, and calcium channel blocker therapy were predictive of poorer HRQOL.
Population
149 participants with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), mean age 53.5 years, 127 women and 22 men.
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Identifies factors linked to poorer HRQOL in PAH; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective validation before clinical application.
Cross-Sectional (n=149)
Patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension experience significantly diminished physical health and HRQOL, which is predicted by factors such as functional class, oxygen use, and disease duration.
Matura et al. (2013) conducted a cross-sectional in Pulmonary arterial hypertension (n=149). Sociodemographic and clinical factors was evaluated on Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and psychological states. In 149 patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension, functional class, education level, oxygen use, years since diagnosis, and calcium channel blocker therapy were predictive of poorer HRQOL.
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