Sense of coherence and physical health-related quality of life in Italian chronic patients: the mediating role of the mental component.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine the relationship between sense of coherence (SOC) and physical health-related quality of life in patients with chronic illnesses by focusing on the mediating role of the mental component of quality of life.

Design

Cross-sectional survey design.

Setting

Secondary care; three departments of an Italian university hospital.

Methods

The participants (n=209) in the study were adult (≥18 years) outpatients with a chronic pathology (eg, diabetes, thyroid disorders or cancer) at any phase in the care trajectory (eg, pre-treatment, undergoing treatment, follow-up care). They agreed to participate in the study after providing their informed consent. Data were collected using a structured self-reporting questionnaire. Data analysis was carried out usin

SUBMITTER: Galletta M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6756344 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature