Associated factors with health-related quality of life in osteoporosis patients

Objective: To assess the association between health- related quality of life and related factors in osteoporosis patients at the National Geriatric Hospital. Method: The study is cross-sectional descriptive study. A total of 141 osteoporosis patients aged from 60 years was recruited. Data were collected using the EQ-5D-5L questionnaire, general information and geriatric syndromes. Results: The mean of quality of life were more likely to be higher in the patients who: lower age patient (p<0.001), good marital status (p<0.05), good sleep quality (p<0.001) , minimal depression (p<0.001), independence in function status (p<0.001), normal nutrition status (p<0.001) and low risk fall (p<0.001). Conclusion: The proportion of patients with osteoporosis who have decreased quality of life is still increasing. Appropriate care aims to help patients develop effective strategies for accepting the disease and coping with it.