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Quality of life for patients with diabetes in Korea--I: the meaning of health-related quality of life |
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| Authors: | Choe M A Padilla G V Chae Y R Kim S |
| Affiliation: | a College of Nursing, Seoul National University, South Korea b American Cancer Society California Division Inc., Suite 210, 1710 Webster Street, Oakland, CA 94612, USA c School of Nursing, University of California Los Angeles, 700 Tiverton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90095–1702, USA |
| Abstract: | This study describes the impact of diabetes and the meaning of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) for 22 male and female patients in Korea. Open-ended interviews yielded six HRQOL themes: health, overall well-being, harmonious relationships and family responsibilities, a rewarding life, spiritual life, and material support. The physical impact of diabetes included decreased energy, limitations, and physical suffering; while its psychological/spiritual impact extended to general stress, helplessness, fear, depression, anger, and relationship with God. Like Americans, Koreans valued health, psychological well-being and interpersonal support. In addition, the Koreans valued smooth, harmonious interpersonal relationships, overall well-being pertaining to living a comfortable and honorable life. |
| Keywords: | Quality of life Culture Korean Diabetes |
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