Indian J Endocrinol Metab
January 2018
Context: Health-related quality of life (HRQL) is an important outcome measure for various diseases, although there are sparse data regarding HRQL among Indian patients with hypothyroidism.
Aims: This study aimed to assess HRQL among Indian patients with hypothyroidism using the SF-36 questionnaire.
Methods: This cross-sectional study evaluated 244 consecutive patients with hypothyroidism who were treated at the Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre in Bengaluru.