ABSTRACT
Objective To understand the current situation and influencing factors of quality of life of hospitalized patients with fever of unknown origin. Method A cross-sectional study of 212 cases of fever of unknown origin in our department was carried out using the quality of life scale and the self-made general information questionnaire. Results The life quality score and its demension scores including physical function,physical responsibility,pain,genernal health activity,social function,and psychological health were lower than those of the norm(all P<0.001). Multivariate linear regression analysis showed that age, duration of fever, and monthly income per family, marriage status were the most important influencing factors. Conclusions The quality of life of patients with unexplained fever is not optimistic. Attention should be paid to the measures for improving the quality of life of elderly and single patients who have a longer course and lower per capita income.