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1College of Nursing, Dankook University, Cheonan, South Korea.
Purpose:
The aim of the study was to propose and test a quality of life model among Korean patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) using structural equation modeling.
Design:
A cross-sectional study was performed.
Methods:
Data from 184 patients with ALS were collected from two university hospitals in Seoul and Busan, South Korea, between June and December 2018.
Findings:
The modified model indices indicated adequate data fit. Quality of life predictors were social support, physical functional status, depression, and general health perception.
Conclusion:
This study improved the understanding of quality of life for Korean patients with ALS, including complex direct and indirect relationships among quality of life factors.
Clinical Relevance:
Depression was identified as the most influential factor in this population; hence, early assessment and timely intervention for depression are essential for better quality of life in patients with ALS.
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