Sociodemographic factors and use of pain medication are associated with health-related quality of life: results from an adult community mental health service in Norway.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is an important aspect of mental health outcomes. There are few studies on HRQoL in heterogeneous patient populations seeking help at community mental health services. The aims of the study were to compare how HRQoL, measured by the EuroQol five dimensions with five levels (EQ-5D-5L), was distributed compared to other samples from national and international studies, and to explore what factors are associated with HRQoL.

Methods

In a cross-sectional study, 1379 Norwegian outpatients reported their HRQoL before starting treatment. Associations with demographic variables, job status, socio-economic status, and use of pain medication were examined using multiple regression analysis.

Results

Most of the sample, 70% to 90%, rep

SUBMITTER: Lindberg MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10522514 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature