Abstract
Systemic vasculitides are a heterogenous group of chronic relapsing diseases. Initial data show that health-related quality of life (HRQoL) from the patient's perspective is reduced on all levels (physical, social and emotional). These studies suggest that generic questionnaires do not encompass all relevant and important levels of HRQoL in vasculitis. Moreover, data indicate that tiredness (fatigue) and reduced energy levels play a significant role. This article presents an overview of the existing literature.
MeSH terms
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Activities of Daily Living / psychology
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Adaptation, Psychological
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Antibodies, Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic / blood
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Disability Evaluation
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Fatigue / psychology
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Female
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Humans
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Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Patient Education as Topic
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Psychometrics / statistics & numerical data
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Quality of Life / psychology*
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Reproducibility of Results
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Social Adjustment
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Surveys and Questionnaires*
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Systemic Vasculitis / drug therapy
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Systemic Vasculitis / epidemiology
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Systemic Vasculitis / psychology*
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Young Adult
Substances
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Antibodies, Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic
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Immunosuppressive Agents