Domains of health-related quality of life in age-related macular degeneration: a qualitative study in the Chinese cultural context.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE:To explore which areas of health-related quality of life were affected in Chinese patients, and to identify whether the areas are well covered by validated questionnaires. DESIGN:A qualitative study based on semistructured interviews was conducted. A qualitative thematic analysis following the approach of Colaizzi was used to analyse the interview data for significant statements and phrases. The themes and subthemes organised from the analysis were then compared by using the following current instruments: National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire (NEI-VFQ-25), Macular Disease Quality of life Questionnaire (MacDQoL) and Low-Luminance Questionnaire (LLD). PARTICIPANTS AND SETTING:Twenty-one patients with age-related macular degeneration were recruited from the eye clinic

SUBMITTER: Bian W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5905757 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature