Effect of lamivudine treatment on the quality of life of chronic hepatitis B / 中南大学学报(医学版)
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences)
;
(12): 396-399, 2006.
Article
in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-813689
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE@#To assess the quality of life of 3 types of chronic hepatitis B before and after the treatment of lamivudine, and to find an ideal way of medical treatment for chronic hepatitis B.@*METHODS@#One hundred and fifty patients with chronic hepatitis B were investigated in this study, among whom 5 1 were in mild state illness, 53 were middle-range and the other 46 were severe. The quality of life of the patients was assessed by the quality of life questionnaire (SF-36). The marks of questionnaire were compared before and after the use of lamivudine to assess its comprehensive curative effect on chronic hepatitis B.@*RESULTS@#The total score of SF-36, score of physical function, role-physical, mental health, social function, bodily pain and vitality were significant different before and after the treatment. Statistically significant differences were found among the 3 types of chronic hepatitis B before and after the treatment.@*CONCLUSION@#The quality of life of patients with chronic hepatitis B can be improved by using lamivudine. Assessment of quality of life may be taken as an important index in treating chronic hepatitis B.
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Main subject:
Psychology
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Quality of Life
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
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Lamivudine
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Hepatitis B, Chronic
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Therapeutic Uses
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Drug Therapy
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences)
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
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