Table 6 Quality of life questionnaire for patients with osteoporosis
Items | Options | Scores | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
I have calf or hand cramps () | Yes (3) | No (1) | Uncertain (2) | |
After knowing I had osteoporosis, I felt anxious | Yes (3) | No (1) | Uncertain (2) | |
I do not know much about osteoporosis | Yes (3) | No (1) | Uncertain (2) | |
I think that osteoporosis is a very serious illness | Yes (3) | No (1) | Uncertain (2) | |
I have had fractures | Yes (3) | No (1) | Uncertain (2) | |
I care about the long time period for the treatment of osteoporosis | Yes (3) | No (1) | Uncertain (2) | |
I am quite worried about fractures | Yes (3) | No (1) | Uncertain (2) | |
I think osteoporosis can be cured | Yes (3) | No (1) | Uncertain (2) | |
I feel that treatment of osteoporosis will increase my financial burden | Yes (3) | No (1) | Uncertain (2) | |
I may keep thinking about my osteoporosis | Yes (3) | No (1) | Uncertain (2) | |
I may not do much physical exercises because of osteoporosis | Yes (3) | No (1) | Uncertain (2) | |
I do the housework a little slower, and a little less than before | Yes (3) | No (1) | Uncertain (2) | |
I may force me to change my eating habits because of osteoporosis | Yes (3) | No (1) | Uncertain (2) | |
Travel may be restricted because of my osteoporosis | Yes (3) | No (1) | Uncertain (2) | |
I may have fewer appointments with my relatives, friends, and children | Yes (3) | No (1) | Uncertain (2) | |
I think osteoporosis can have an impact on my life | Yes (3) | No (1) | Uncertain (2) | |
My family may take extra care of me because I have osteoporosis | Yes (3) | No (1) | Uncertain (2) | |
I think I am in poor health | Yes (3) | No (1) | Uncertain (2) | |
After knowing I have osteoporosis, I feel I am old | Yes (3) | No (1) | Uncertain (2) | |
It takes a lot of effort to bend my waist to do things | Yes (3) | No (1) | Uncertain (2) | |
I often feel pains all over the body | Yes (3) | No (1) | Uncertain (2) | |
I may get upset because of pains | Yes (3) | No (1) | Uncertain (2) | |
I seem to have a kyphosis | Yes (3) | No (1) | Uncertain (2) | |
I am aware that I am getting shorter | Yes (3) | No (1) | Uncertain (2) | |
I am afraid to go out alone or stay home alone. | Yes (3) | No (1) | Uncertain (2) | |
The pain caused by osteoporosis interferes with my sleep | Yes (3) | No (1) | Uncertain (2) | |
Sometimes I have a loose tooth or a removed tooth | Yes (3) | No (1) | Uncertain (2) | |
I have tinnitus or hearing loss | Yes (3) | No (1) | Uncertain (2) | |
I have memory loss | Yes (3) | No (1) | Uncertain (2) | |
I have hyperostosis, herniated disks, or spinal deformities | Yes (3) | No (1) | Uncertain (2) | |
Pre-treatment score | Post-treatment score | |||