The impact of glaucoma on the quality of life of patients in Norway. II. Patient response correlated to objective data.

Purpose: To elucidate the relationship between the visual difficulties reported by patients treated for glaucoma and their objective functional damage, and to evaluate the reliability of the patient responses.

Methods: Questionnaires concerning quality of life filled in at home by 589 patients treated for chronic open angle glaucoma were correlated to corresponding questionnaires returned from their ophthalmologists.

Results: Few of our patients had a visual field damage judged to be of functional significance.

The impact of glaucoma on the quality of life of patients in Norway. I. Results from a self-administered questionnaire.

Purpose: To evaluate the feelings and experiences of patients living with glaucoma.

Methods: A questionnaire was delivered to patients willing to take part, at a regular visit to their ophthalmologist, for filling in anonymously at home. A total of 589 questionnaires were returned.

Does early intervention with a light mobilization program reduce long-term sick leave for low back pain?

Study Design: A controlled randomized clinical trial was performed.

Objective: To investigate the effect of a light mobilization program on the duration of sick leave for patients with subacute low back pain.

Summary Of Background Data: Early intervention with information, diagnostics, and light mobilization may be a cost-effective method for returning patients quickly to normal activity.