Abstract

1.This study aimed to examine the predictors of quality of life in Chinese patients with lumbar spine degenerative diseases. 2.Age, leg and back pain prior surgery, average pain level, disability, psychological quality of life, explained 44.7% of the variance in physical domain of quality of life.

Author Details

Shu-Fen Su, PhD, RN, Department of Nursing, National Taichung University of Science and Technology, Taichung City, Taiwan; Meng-Shan Wu, MSc, RN, NP, Department of Nursing, Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Taichung, Taiwan

Sigma Membership

Lambda Beta at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

National Taichung University of Science and Technology, Taichung, Taiwan||Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

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Research Approach

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Keywords:

Quality of Life, Lumbar Spine Degenerative Diseases and Pain, Disability

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Predictors of quality of life in patients with lumbar spine degenerative diseases

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

1.This study aimed to examine the predictors of quality of life in Chinese patients with lumbar spine degenerative diseases. 2.Age, leg and back pain prior surgery, average pain level, disability, psychological quality of life, explained 44.7% of the variance in physical domain of quality of life.