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Women with rheumatoid arthritis: non-vocational activities and quality of life.

Authors :
Reinseth L
Espnes GA
Source :
Scandinavian journal of occupational therapy [Scand J Occup Ther] 2007 Jun; Vol. 14 (2), pp. 108-15.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The aim of this study was to examine a possible relationship between partaking in non-vocational activities and health-related quality of life in women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Two questionnaires were completed by 45 women with RA aged from 25 to 80. The MOS Short-Form 36 (SF-36) measured the health-related quality of life and the Interest Checklist measured the amount of non-vocational activities performed. The present study revealed a significant decrease in non-vocational activities by the participants during the last 10 years. Mental health status seemed to be of greater importance than physical function to perform non-vocational activities in daily life. There were indications that a high number of activities performed correlated positively with scores on psychological well-being, and that a low amount of activities performed correlated with the psychological distress scores.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1103-8128
Volume :
14
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Scandinavian journal of occupational therapy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
17538855
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/11038120600994981