The impact of rare diseases on health related quality of life

• At: Glasgow (Scotland) (2018)
• Type: Poster
• Poster code: POS-APS-088
• By: ABBAS, Amar (University of Malta)
• Co-author(s): Amar Abbas
  Janis Vella Szijj
  Anthony Serracino-Inglott
  
• Abstract:

  Background

  Over 80% of Rare Diseases (RDs) are genetic and appear early in life, resulting in a 30% mortality in children diagnosed before their fifth birthday. RDs are chronic and result in a decreased Quality of life (QOL)

  Methods

  A self-administered Health Related QOL Assessment tool was created, validated by seven experts, and published online.
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