The role of quality of life tools in superficial venous disease

Publication date: May 2016 Source:Reviews in Vascular Medicine, Volumes 4–5 Author(s): S. Zappadu, S. Onida, A.H. Davies, T.R.A. Lane Superficial venous disease (SVD) is a common condition in the Western world, with recognized, negative effects on mood and quality of life (QoL) in those affected. Numerous tools exist to assess QoL in patients with SVD. The aim of this article is to review the literature on the role of QoL assessment tools in this disease group, describing the most commonly used instruments and their relevance, assessing the relationship between clinical and functional assessment tools, delineating the correlation among physician and patient reports and discussing the importance of translation.

Source: Reviews in Vascular Medicine - June 15, 2016 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research