Does thyroidectomy impact quality of life: Retrospective case–control study of post-thyroidectomy patients and matched individuals from the general population

Hyeong Won Yu, Ah Reum An, Hye In Kang, Yong Joon Suh, Hyungju Kwon, Su Jin Kim, Young Jun Chai, June Young Choi, Hochun Choi, Kyu Eun Lee, Belong Cho

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Abstract

Background and objectives: The study assesses quality of life (QoL) in patients who underwent thyroidectomy compared to the general population. Materials and Methods: QoL data from post-thyroidectomy patients and individuals with no subjective health concerns, who had attended a routine health screening visit, were evaluated. QoL was assessed using the modified version of Korean Short Form 12 questionnaire (SF-12). Patients and controls were matched using the propensity score approach and a ratio of 1:4. Results: Data from a total of 105 patients and 420 controls were analyzed. For five SF-12 items, lower QoL was found in patients (p < 0.05). Multivariate analysis revealed that a follow-up duration of <1-year, female sex, and an age of >50 years were independent risk factors. No significant difference was found between controls and patients who were >1-year post-surgery. Conclusions: For specific SF-12 items, QoL was lower in post-thyroidectomy patients than in controls. No intergroup difference in QoL was found >1-year post-surgery.

Original languageEnglish
Article number603
Pages (from-to)1-13
Number of pages13
JournalMedicina (Lithuania)
Volume56
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2020

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Keywords

  • QoL
  • Quality of life
  • SF-12
  • Short Form 12 questionnaire
  • Thyroidectomy

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