Longitudinal Observational Study on Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Wounds Using DLQI and EQ-5D.

ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: Chronic wounds severely impair patients' quality of life (QoL), impacting physical, emotional, and functional well-being. Understanding the multidimensional effects of treatment is key to implementing effective, patient-centered care strategies. This study aimed to assess changes in QoL among patients with chronic wounds using the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) and EuroQol-5D (EQ-5D), comparing outcomes across treatment modalities. Materials and Methods: A longitudinal observational study was conducted between 2019 and 2024 across three hospitals in the Valencian Community. A total of 278 patients with venous lower-limb ulcers of more than six weeks' duration were included. Quality-of-life assessments were performed at baseline, one-month fol

SUBMITTER: Palomar-Albert D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12113039 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature