The importance of health-related to quality-of-life assessment in pulmonary tuberculosis patients: A literature review.

Authors

  • Angga Dimas Mahendra
  • Yudith Annisa Ayu Rezkitha
  • Nur Mujaddidah Mochtar
  • Afrita Amalia Laitupa

Keywords:

Health-related quality of life, tuberculosis patients, mental health, physical health.

Abstract

Introduction: Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) has still become a community health problem in worldwide. TB is a public health threat with significant annual impacts on morbidity and mortality, and a negative impact on overall patients’ life. Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is critical in TB patients, as it is correlated with treatment outcomes and all aspects of the patient’s life. This literature review aims to evaluate HRQoL in TB patients and the most affected aspects of it.

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How to Cite

Mahendra, A. D., Ayu Rezkitha, Y. A., Mochtar, N. M., & Laitupa, A. A. (2021). The importance of health-related to quality-of-life assessment in pulmonary tuberculosis patients: A literature review. Gaceta Médica De Caracas, 129(2S), S454-S462. Retrieved from https://saber.ucv.ve/ojs/index.php/rev_gmc/article/view/22934

Issue

Vol. 129 No. 2S (2021)

Section

ARTÍCULOS ORIGINALES

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