Co-morbidity and visual acuity are risk factors for health-related quality of life decline: five-month follow-up EQ-5D data of visually impaired older patients

Co-morbidity and visual acuity are risk factors for health-related quality of life decline: five-month follow-up EQ-5D data of visually impaired older patients

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Co-morbidity is a common phenomenon in the elderly and is considered to be a major threat to quality of life (QOL). Knowledge of co-existing conditions or patient characteristics that lead to an increased QOL decline is important for...

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Main Authors: Hoeijmakers Janneke GJ, de Boer Michiel R, van Nispen Ruth MA, Ringens Peter J, van Rens Ger HMB
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-02-01
Series:Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
Online Access:http://www.hqlo.com/content/7/1/18

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