Trajectories of physical, mental health and health satisfaction before and after arthritis diagnosis: a UK population-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Few longitudinal studies have explored changes in physical and mental health in individuals prior to and after arthritis diagnosis. This is important for understanding timing of diagnosis in relation to symptoms and their broader health impacts.

Methods

Adults (≥ 16 years) reporting new diagnoses of arthritis between 2010 and 2023 in the UK Household Longitudinal Study (UKHLS) were included in the study (N = 5,258), along with a 1:1 matched sample of arthritis-free individuals. Trajectories of physical health (assessed using the SF-12 physical component summary), mental health (General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12)) and satisfaction with health were constructed from 8 years prior to 8 years after diagnosis using growth curve models with linear splines. Difference

SUBMITTER: Taylor AE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11871724 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature