Health-related quality of life of patients with Crohn′s disease: A meta synthesis of qualitative studies / 医学研究生学报

ABSTRACT

Objective The article aimed to identify health-related quality of life(HRQOL) themes of patients with Crohn's disease(CD) and establish a HRQOL model by a meta synthesis of qualitative studies on CD patients′ HRQOL. Methods A retrieval of HRQOL-related qualitative studies on CD patients was conducted in databases including DirectPsycINFO, VIP, etc and the results were integrated by integrating method. Results A total of 8 researches were included to refine 44 results which were integrated into 15 themes. The themes were further grouped into 6 HRQOL domains physical function, psychological function, social function, study and work skills, sexual function, perception of health and well-being. Conclusion HRQOL themes of CD have been identified and a preliminary HRQOL concept model has been established, which will provide a reference for the development of HRQOL evaluation tools in CD patients.