Influence of frailty status on the health-related quality of life in older patients with chronic low back pain: a retrospective observational study.

Hee Jung KimByongnam JunHee Won LeeShin Hyung Kim

Published in: Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation (2024)

A significant association exists between frailty and reduced HRQoL in patients with chronic low back pain. This association was predominant in female patients. Furthermore, considering the dynamic nature of frailty, early detection and effective interventions targeting pre-frailty are essential to delaying the transition to full frailty and improving HRQoL.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
physical activity
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
patient reported