Perception of quality of life in people experiencing or having experienced a Clostridioides difficile infection: a US population survey.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Although the incidence, severity and mortality of Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile infection (CDI) have been increasing, patients' quality of life changes resulting from CDI have not been studied thoroughly. This study aimed at exploring the consequences of CDI on quality of life through patients' perspective. METHODS:An observational, cross-sectional study involving 350 participants with a self-reported CDI diagnosis was conducted through an online self-administered survey. Participants were grouped into those who had active disease ("Current CDI") and those who had a history of CDI ("Past CDI"). RESULTS:One hundred fifteen participants (33%) reported Current CDI and 235 (67%) reported Past CDI. A large majority of participants admitted that their daily activities were im

SUBMITTER: Lurienne L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7031450 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature