Megan Porter1, Roger A Boothroyd2. 1. Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of South Florida, Tampa, USA. 2. Department of Mental Health Law and Policy, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida, Tampa, USA boothroy@usf.edu.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To (1) examine the quality of life of individuals with Ménierè's disease in relation to symptom severity, social supports, and coping styles and (2) develop a prediction model to identify factors most strongly associated with quality of life. METHODS: Data were collected using a web-based survey that included previously developed and validated measures (i.e. SF-12, Dizziness Handicap Inventory, Hearing Handicap Inventory for Elderly Screening Version, Iowa Tinnitus Handicap Questionnaire, Interpersonal Support Evaluation List, Brief COPES, Lehman's Quality of Life). Ninety-five individuals with Ménierè's disease who were members of one of five online Ménierè's disease support groups responded to the survey. RESULTS: The findings indicated that symptom severity was negatively associated with patients' quality of life, social supports were positively associated with quality of life, and the use of negative coping styles (e.g. substance use, blaming) was negatively associated with quality of life. Four predictors (i.e. SF-12 mental health, dizziness severity, self-esteem support, and negative coping styles) accounted for 62% of the variance in quality of life. DISCUSSION: The findings suggest that the factors associated with the quality of life of patients with Ménierè's disease are similar to those reported in the literature among patients with other chronic illnesses. The results also suggested that emphasis on psychosocial factors may be an important aspect of a comprehensive treatment intervention for individuals with Ménierè's disease.
OBJECTIVES: To (1) examine the quality of life of individuals with Ménierè's disease in relation to symptom severity, social supports, and coping styles and (2) develop a prediction model to identify factors most strongly associated with quality of life. METHODS: Data were collected using a web-based survey that included previously developed and validated measures (i.e. SF-12, Dizziness Handicap Inventory, Hearing Handicap Inventory for Elderly Screening Version, Iowa Tinnitus Handicap Questionnaire, Interpersonal Support Evaluation List, Brief COPES, Lehman's Quality of Life). Ninety-five individuals with Ménierè's disease who were members of one of five online Ménierè's disease support groups responded to the survey. RESULTS: The findings indicated that symptom severity was negatively associated with patients' quality of life, social supports were positively associated with quality of life, and the use of negative coping styles (e.g. substance use, blaming) was negatively associated with quality of life. Four predictors (i.e. SF-12 mental health, dizziness severity, self-esteem support, and negative coping styles) accounted for 62% of the variance in quality of life. DISCUSSION: The findings suggest that the factors associated with the quality of life of patients with Ménierè's disease are similar to those reported in the literature among patients with other chronic illnesses. The results also suggested that emphasis on psychosocial factors may be an important aspect of a comprehensive treatment intervention for individuals with Ménierè's disease.
Authors: Øyvind Nordvik; Peder O Laugen Heggdal; K Jonas Brännström; Anne Kari Aarstad; Hans Jørgen Aarstad Journal: Health Qual Life Outcomes Date: 2021-06-22 Impact factor: 3.186