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Treatment Adherence Effect on the Visual Acuity of Behçet's Uveitis Patients.
Oklar, Murat; Zorlutuna Kaymak, Nilüfer; Tanyildiz, Burak; Tezcan, Mehmet Engin; Simsek, Saban.
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  • Oklar M; Department of Ophthalmology, University of Health Sciences Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kirdar City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • Zorlutuna Kaymak N; Department of Ophthalmology, University of Health Sciences Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kirdar City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • Tanyildiz B; Department of Ophthalmology, University of Health Sciences Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kirdar City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • Tezcan ME; Department of Rheumatology, University of Health Sciences Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kirdar City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • Simsek S; Department of Ophthalmology, University of Health Sciences Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kirdar City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Ocul Immunol Inflamm ; : 1-9, 2023 Dec 21.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38127797
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

This study aimed to explore the relationship between treatment adherence, visual acuity, quality of life (QoL), depression, and anxiety levels in individuals with Behçet's uveitis (BU).

METHODS:

A total of 55 BU patients and 55 healthy controls completed sociodemographic questionnaires, the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire-BREF version (WHOQOL-BREF), Self-reported Questionnaire About Treatment Compliance, and the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS). The scores obtained from these scales were analyzed to assess the relationship between treatment adherence, visual acuity, QoL, depression, and anxiety levels.

RESULTS:

The results revealed that 36 (65.4%) of the 55 BU patients exhibited depressive symptoms, while 45 (81.8%) of them experienced symptoms of anxiety. Patients with BU demonstrated significantly higher BAI and BDI scores compared to the healthy control group (p < 0.001). Furthermore, the patient group reported lower mean scores across multiple domains of the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire, including general health, psychological health, social relationships, and environment (p < 0.05). Moreover, a significant association was observed between low treatment adherence and lower values of best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) (p < 0.05), as well as a higher frequency of uveitis attacks (p = 0.005).

CONCLUSION:

Poor treatment adherence in BU patients has a negative effect on final visual acuity outcomes. Moreover, BU patients experience lower QoL and higher rates of depression and anxiety compared to the healthy control group. These findings highlight the importance of addressing treatment adherence and psychological well-being in the management of BU.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Ocul Immunol Inflamm Asunto de la revista: ALERGIA E IMUNOLOGIA / OFTALMOLOGIA Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Turquía Pais de publicación: Reino Unido
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Ocul Immunol Inflamm Asunto de la revista: ALERGIA E IMUNOLOGIA / OFTALMOLOGIA Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Turquía Pais de publicación: Reino Unido