Patient Experience with Chronic Refractory Gout and Its Impact on Health-Related Quality of Life: Literature Review and Qualitative Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Patients with chronic refractory gout face a considerable burden of disease due to unexpected flares characterized by severe and debilitating pain, which can lead to chronic pain and joint damage. This study aimed to understand the symptoms and impacts of chronic refractory gout on health-related quality of life (HRQoL).

Methods

A targeted literature review was conducted to identify and review key articles describing the symptoms and impacts of gout, and articles examining the psychometric performance of the Medical Outcomes Survey Short Form-36 (SF-36) and Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index (HAQ-DI) in gout. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 20 participants with chronic refractory gout. The results were used to develop the conceptual mode

SUBMITTER: Strand V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11422411 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature