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Health-Related Quality of Life Profiles among Patients with Different Road Traffic Injuries in an Urban Setting of Vietnam

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  • Hai Minh Vu

    (Department of Trauma, Thai Binh University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Thai Binh 410000, Vietnam)

  • Anh Kim Dang

    (Institute for Global Health Innovations, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam)

  • Tung Thanh Tran

    (Center of Excellence in Evidence-based Medicine, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam)

  • Giang Thu Vu

    (Center of Excellence in Evidence-based Medicine, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam)

  • Nu Thi Truong

    (Center of Excellence in Behavioral Medicine, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam)

  • Cuong Tat Nguyen

    (Institute for Global Health Innovations, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam)

  • Anh Van Doan

    (Department of Trauma, Thai Binh University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Thai Binh 410000, Vietnam)

  • Kiet Tuan Huy Pham

    (Institute for Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam)

  • Tung Hoang Tran

    (Institute of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Vietnam—Germany Hospital, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam)

  • Bach Xuan Tran

    (Institute for Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
    Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA)

  • Carl A. Latkin

    (Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA)

  • Cyrus S.H. Ho

    (Department of Psychological Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore 119074, Singapore)

  • Roger C.M. Ho

    (Center of Excellence in Behavioral Medicine, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam
    Department of Psychological Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119228, Singapore
    Biomedical Global Institute of Healthcare Research & Technology (BIGHEART), National University of Singapore, Singapore 119228, Singapore)

Abstract

Road traffic injuries (RTIs) cause a substantial disease burden in Vietnam. Evaluating health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among patients having a diversity of RTIs informs an integral part of treatment effectiveness. This study aims to examine HRQOL of patients suffering different RTIs in Vietnam’s urban areas. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 408 patients from October to December 2018 in six hospitals in Thai Binh. The EuroQol-5 dimensions-5 levels (EQ-5D-5L) and visual analog scale (VAS) were used to assess the HRQOL of patients. Multivariable Tobit regression was applied to measure the difference of HRQOL among different kinds of injuries. The mean EQ-5D-5L and VAS score was 0.40–0.66, respectively. Mean EQ-5D-5L index was lowest in patients with oral and facial injuries (0.22) and fracture injuries (0.23), while patients having hand injuries had the highest EQ-5D-5L index (0.54). EQ-5D-5L index had a negative association with oral, facial, and fracture injuries. Meanwhile, patients with brain, fracture, and multiple injuries tended to have lower VAS score. Poor HRQOL among patients injured in road traffic were observed. Pain management, early rehabilitation, and mental health counseling services should be considered during treatment time, especially among those having the brain, oral and facial trauma, fracture, and multiple injuries.

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  • Hai Minh Vu & Anh Kim Dang & Tung Thanh Tran & Giang Thu Vu & Nu Thi Truong & Cuong Tat Nguyen & Anh Van Doan & Kiet Tuan Huy Pham & Tung Hoang Tran & Bach Xuan Tran & Carl A. Latkin & Cyrus S.H. Ho &, 2019. "Health-Related Quality of Life Profiles among Patients with Different Road Traffic Injuries in an Urban Setting of Vietnam," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(8), pages 1-10, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:16:y:2019:i:8:p:1462-:d:225664
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    1. Hue Thi Mai & Hai Minh Vu & Tam Thi Ngo & Giang Thu Vu & Huong Lan Thi Nguyen & Men Thi Hoang & Bach Xuan Tran & Carl A. Latkin & Cyrus S. H. Ho & Roger C. M. Ho, 2020. "The Status of First Aid and Its Associations with Health Outcomes among Patients with Traffic Accidents in Urban Areas of Vietnam," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(12), pages 1-10, June.
    2. Nguyen Le Bao Tien & Vo Van Thanh & Khuc Thi Hong Hanh & Pham Gia Anh & Le Thi Minh Huyen & Ngo Thanh Tu & Dang Thi Ngoc Mai & Phung Lam Toi, 2021. "Quality of Life and Activities of Daily Living among Patients with Complete Cervical Spinal Cord Injury and Surgical Treatment in Vietnam," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(18), pages 1-13, September.

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