Quality of life and overall well-being between healthy individuals and patients with varied clinical diagnoses
Abstract Background Chronic diseases are known to detrimentally impact an individual’s quality of life (QOL) and well-being. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the QOL and overall well-being among both healthy individuals and those with diverse primary diagnoses. Methods This is a cross-sectiona...
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| author | Mohamad Adam Bujang Wei Hong Lai Xun Ting Tiong Selvasingam Ratnasingam Alex Ren Jye Kim Masliyana Husin Yvonne Yih Huan Jee Nurul Fatma Diyana Ahmad Clare Hui Hong Tan Khoo Sing Yee Yoon Khee Hon Eileen Pin Pin Yap Fazalena Johari Alan Yean Yip Fong |
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| description | Abstract Background Chronic diseases are known to detrimentally impact an individual’s quality of life (QOL) and well-being. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the QOL and overall well-being among both healthy individuals and those with diverse primary diagnoses. Methods This is a cross-sectional study and data collection took place from May 2022 to May 2023. Information regarding healthy participants was gathered from healthcare workers without any comorbidities. Data for non-healthy participants were collected from individuals diagnosed with various conditions across four specialist clinics: nephrology, oncology, psychiatry, and cardiology. All participants completed the Significant Quality of Life Measures (SigQOLM), a comprehensive assessment tool consisting of 69 items that evaluate 18 domains of QOL and well-being. Results The study included a total of 452 participants, with 284 (62.8%) classified as healthy. Among the non-healthy participants, 41 (9.1%) had end-stage renal diseases (ESRD), 48 (10.6%) were diagnosed with cancer, 40 (8.8%) had depressive disorder, and the remaining had heart disease (8.6%). Statistical analysis revealed significant differences (p < 0.001) between healthy and non-healthy participants in both overall SigQOLM scores and across all 18 domains of SigQOLM. Conclusion Generally, healthy participants also experienced excellent QOL and well-being. However, disparities in both QOL and overall well-being were evident among patients with various diagnoses. These findings provide valuable insights for medical practitioners and policy makers by enabling them to tailor interventions to enhance the QOL and well-being of their patients. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-47faba3ef36145c3a95baebc1b8d8cde2025-02-09T12:57:35ZengBMCBMC Public Health1471-24582025-02-012511810.1186/s12889-025-21475-3Quality of life and overall well-being between healthy individuals and patients with varied clinical diagnosesMohamad Adam Bujang0Wei Hong Lai1Xun Ting Tiong2Selvasingam Ratnasingam3Alex Ren Jye Kim4Masliyana Husin5Yvonne Yih Huan Jee6Nurul Fatma Diyana Ahmad7Clare Hui Hong Tan8Khoo Sing Yee9Yoon Khee Hon10Eileen Pin Pin Yap11Fazalena Johari12Alan Yean Yip Fong13Clinical Research Centre, National Institutes of Health, Sarawak General Hospital, Ministry of Health MalaysiaClinical Research Centre, National Institutes of Health, Sarawak General Hospital, Ministry of Health MalaysiaClinical Research Centre, National Institutes of Health, Sarawak General Hospital, Ministry of Health MalaysiaSarawak General Hospital, Ministry of Health MalaysiaSarawak General Hospital, Ministry of Health MalaysiaInstitute For Clinical Research, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health MalaysiaSarawak General Hospital, Ministry of Health MalaysiaSarawak Heart Centre, Ministry of Health MalaysiaSarawak General Hospital, Ministry of Health MalaysiaClinical Research Centre, National Institutes of Health, Sarawak General Hospital, Ministry of Health MalaysiaInstitute For Clinical Research, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health MalaysiaClinical Research Centre, National Institutes of Health, Sarawak General Hospital, Ministry of Health MalaysiaClinical Research Centre, National Institutes of Health, Sarawak General Hospital, Ministry of Health MalaysiaClinical Research Centre, National Institutes of Health, Sarawak General Hospital, Ministry of Health MalaysiaAbstract Background Chronic diseases are known to detrimentally impact an individual’s quality of life (QOL) and well-being. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the QOL and overall well-being among both healthy individuals and those with diverse primary diagnoses. Methods This is a cross-sectional study and data collection took place from May 2022 to May 2023. Information regarding healthy participants was gathered from healthcare workers without any comorbidities. Data for non-healthy participants were collected from individuals diagnosed with various conditions across four specialist clinics: nephrology, oncology, psychiatry, and cardiology. All participants completed the Significant Quality of Life Measures (SigQOLM), a comprehensive assessment tool consisting of 69 items that evaluate 18 domains of QOL and well-being. Results The study included a total of 452 participants, with 284 (62.8%) classified as healthy. Among the non-healthy participants, 41 (9.1%) had end-stage renal diseases (ESRD), 48 (10.6%) were diagnosed with cancer, 40 (8.8%) had depressive disorder, and the remaining had heart disease (8.6%). Statistical analysis revealed significant differences (p < 0.001) between healthy and non-healthy participants in both overall SigQOLM scores and across all 18 domains of SigQOLM. Conclusion Generally, healthy participants also experienced excellent QOL and well-being. However, disparities in both QOL and overall well-being were evident among patients with various diagnoses. These findings provide valuable insights for medical practitioners and policy makers by enabling them to tailor interventions to enhance the QOL and well-being of their patients.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-21475-3HealthyNon-healthySigQOLMQuality of lifeWell-being |
| spellingShingle | Mohamad Adam Bujang Wei Hong Lai Xun Ting Tiong Selvasingam Ratnasingam Alex Ren Jye Kim Masliyana Husin Yvonne Yih Huan Jee Nurul Fatma Diyana Ahmad Clare Hui Hong Tan Khoo Sing Yee Yoon Khee Hon Eileen Pin Pin Yap Fazalena Johari Alan Yean Yip Fong Quality of life and overall well-being between healthy individuals and patients with varied clinical diagnoses BMC Public Health Healthy Non-healthy SigQOLM Quality of life Well-being |
| title | Quality of life and overall well-being between healthy individuals and patients with varied clinical diagnoses |
| title_full | Quality of life and overall well-being between healthy individuals and patients with varied clinical diagnoses |
| title_fullStr | Quality of life and overall well-being between healthy individuals and patients with varied clinical diagnoses |
| title_full_unstemmed | Quality of life and overall well-being between healthy individuals and patients with varied clinical diagnoses |
| title_short | Quality of life and overall well-being between healthy individuals and patients with varied clinical diagnoses |
| title_sort | quality of life and overall well being between healthy individuals and patients with varied clinical diagnoses |
| topic | Healthy Non-healthy SigQOLM Quality of life Well-being |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-21475-3 |
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