Diet, Lifestyle Factors, and Quality of Life in Patients with Rheumatic Diseases: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: Lifestyle and dietary behaviors are increasingly recognized as important factors influencing symptom management and quality of life (QoL) in patients with rheumatic diseases. However, evidence remains limited regarding how specific lifestyle patterns interact with sociodemographic and clinical variables to shape patient-reported outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between diet, lifestyle behaviors, and self-perceived QoL in a cohort of patients with rheumatic conditions. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 350 adults with rheumatic diseases completed a structured questionnaire covering sociodemographic data, rheumatologic diagnosis and treatment, dietary behaviors, lifestyle factors (physical activity, sleep, smoking, alco

SUBMITTER: Verga GIR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12655434 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature