Comparison of a generic and a disease specific quality of life scale to assess a comprehensive spa therapy program for knee osteoarthritis

Yilmaz, B; Goktepe, AS; Alaca, R; Mohur, H; Kayar, AH

doi:10.1016/j.jbspin.2003.09.008

Comparison of a generic and a disease specific quality of life scale to assess a comprehensive spa therapy program for knee osteoarthritis

Yilmaz B., Goktepe A., Alaca R., Mohur H., Kayar A.

JOINT BONE SPINE, vol.71, no.6, pp.563-566, 2004 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 71 Issue: 6
Publication Date: 2004
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jbspin.2003.09.008
Journal Name: JOINT BONE SPINE
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.563-566
Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Objectives. - To compare the differences or correlation between the results obtained from a generic and a disease-specific instrument for the study group and to assess the short-term effects of spa therapy on quality of life of patients with knee osteoarthritis.