A patient with adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease) may experience significant compromise in quality of life. This may persist even with hormonal replacement therapy.
Common problems for a patient with adrenal insufficiency affecting quality of life:
(1) lack of energy (hard to get started)
(2) fatigue (hard to keep going)
(3) mood (depression and/or anxiety)
(4) social isolation
(5) impaired libido (especially in women)
(6) inability to work
Response for Each Finding
Points
not at all
0
minimal
1
mild
2
moderate
3
severe
4
extreme
5
total score =
= SUM(points for all 6 parameters)
Interpretation:
• minimum score: 0
• maximum score: 30
• The higher the score the worse the patient's quality of life.
• The presence of comorbid conditions or other endocrine disorders may also negatively impact the patient's quality of life.
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