[ASSESSMENT OF THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS IN COMPARISON WITH POPULATION NORMS IN...

Area of Science:

• Rheumatology
• Public Health
• Health Economics

Context:

• Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) significantly impacts patient quality of life (QoL).
• Understanding QoL variations in RA patients compared to the general population is crucial for targeted healthcare interventions.
• Existing data on RA patient QoL in specific urban settings like Moscow is limited.

Purpose:

• To comparatively analyze the quality of life indicators of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) against the general Moscow population.
• To identify specific age and sex group differences in QoL between RA patients and the general population.
• To compare findings with international RA patient registries.

Summary:

• A survey of Moscow-based RA patients was conducted using the EQ-5D-5L questionnaire and EQ-VAS scale.
• Patient responses were stratified into 6 age and sex groups and compared with matched groups from the Moscow population.
• Key differences in QoL were identified for RA patients relative to both the Moscow population norm and international RA registries.

Impact:

• Highlights disparities in QoL for RA patients within the Moscow population.
• Provides valuable data for developing region-specific support programs for RA patients.
• Informs healthcare policy and resource allocation for chronic disease management.