Health-related quality of life and its association with medication adherence in active pulmonary tuberculosis– a systematic review of global literature with focus on South Africa
Citation: Kastien-Hilka, T., Abulfathi, A., Rosenkranz, B. et al. Health-related quality of life and its association with medication adherence in active pulmonary tuberculosis– a systematic review of global literature with focus on South Africa. Health Qual Life Outcomes 14,42 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12955-016-0442-6
Abstract: Tuberculosis (TB) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in South Africa. Clinical parameters are important objective outcomes in TB; however they often are not directly correlated with subjective well-being of the patient, but can be assessed using patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures. Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is a specific PRO generally multi-dimensional in nature and includes physical, mental and social health domains. The inclusion of HRQOL PROs in trials and clinical practice can provide additional information beyondclinical and microbiological parameters. Furthermore, HRQOL may be associated with medication adherence. This review focuses on patient-reported HRQOL and its association with medication adherence in TB patients in South Africa.
Author(s): Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
Year: 2016
Language: English
Region(s): SOUTH AFRICA
Resource Type: Journal Articles
Source: Other
