scholarly journals Systematic evaluation of laryngeal impairment in Sjögren’s syndrome

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Graf ◽  
L. Kirschstein ◽  
A. Knopf ◽  
N. Mansour ◽  
O. Jeleff-Wölfler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sjögren’S Syndrome ◽  
Sjögren's Syndrome ◽  
Sjogren’S Syndrome ◽  
Sjogren's Syndrome ◽  
Systematic Evaluation ◽  
Swallowing Function ◽  
Swallowing Problems ◽  
Sjögren‘S Syndrome

Abstract Introduction Sjögren’s syndrome (SjS) causes malfunction of the salivary and lacrimal glands. Consequently, patients suffer from xerostomia and keratoconjunctivitis sicca. This can further affect the voice and swallowing function resulting in an impaired quality of life. Aim of this study is the systematic evaluation of the impact on voice and swallowing-related quality of life in patients with SjS. Material and methods SjS patients were classified according to the American–European Consensus Group (AECG) criteria; antibodies to Ro (SS-A) or La (SS-B) antigens were detected, ESSPRI was completed. We used the following quality of life questionnaires: EORTC QLQ H&N 35, Anderson Dysphagia Inventory (ADI) and Voice Handicap Index (VHI). Patients additionally received a detailed phoniatric examination (auditory perception, videostroboscopy, acoustic analysis, Dysphonia Severity Index (DSI), aerodynamics measurements). Results Almost all the 54 patients (96.3%) had a limited quality of life due to their swallowing problems and 48% due to their voice problems. Both values correlated significantly with the degree of xerostomia. In the phoniatric examination, 77.8% had an increased DSI and two-thirds had abnormalities in videostroboscopy. Conclusions A reasonable impairment of quality of life in patients with SjS due to the limitations in voice and swallowing function was observed. As SjS does not limitate life expectancy, preservation of quality of life is important. Detection of voice and swallowing problems as potential reasons for quality of life impairment should be detected and, if diagnosed, treated accordingly.

scholarly journals Ocular Surface Disease in Sjögren's Syndrome: Management in a Scleral Lens Clinical Practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. e12-e22
Author(s):  
Daddi Fadel ◽  
Melissa Barnett
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sjögren’S Syndrome ◽  
Dry Eye ◽  
Ocular Surface ◽  
Sjögren's Syndrome ◽  
Sjogren’S Syndrome ◽  
Sjogren's Syndrome ◽  
Autologous Serum ◽  
Sjögren‘S Syndrome

Sjögren’s syndrome is a chronic, autoimmune, systemic disease characterized by lymphocytic infiltration and malfunction of the exocrine glands, primarily the lacrimal and salivary glands, resulting in predominant symptoms of dry eye and dry mouth. Sjögren’s syndrome is a highly prevalent condition and is one of the most common systemic, rheumatic, autoimmune diseases, affecting up to 1.4% of adults in the United States, second only to rheumatoid arthritis in its prevalence in North America. Primary Sjögren’s syndrome has shown to affect patients’ health-related quality-of-life due to dryness, chronic pain, depression, anxiety,physical and mental fatigue, and neuropsychiatric symptoms. Scleral lenses (SLs) have shown to be significantly beneficial in relieving symptoms and improvingquality-of-life in patients with Sjögren’s syndrome and dry eye disease. SLs may be used concurrently with the other therapies including ocular lubricants, eyelid hygiene, punctal occlusion, topical prescription medications, and autologous serum. This manuscript reviews the implication of Sjögren’s syndrome on the ocular surface and quality-of-life and describes how SLs, in combination with other treatments, may be beneficial.

scholarly journals Economic burden and loss of quality of life from dry eye disease in Canada

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. e000709
Author(s):  
Clara Chan ◽  
Setareh Ziai ◽  
Varun Myageri ◽  
James G Burns ◽  
C Lisa Prokopich
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Disease Severity ◽  
Sjögren’S Syndrome ◽  
Sjögren's Syndrome ◽  
Indirect Costs ◽  
Sjogren’S Syndrome ◽  
Sjogren's Syndrome ◽  
Eye Disease ◽  
Sjögren‘S Syndrome

ObjectiveTo describe the direct and indirect cost estimates of dry eye disease (DED), stratified by disease severity, and the impact of DED on quality of life (QoL) in Canadian patients.Methods and analysisA prospective, multicentre, observational, cross-sectional study was conducted at six sites across Canada. Eligible patients completed a 20 min survey on demography, general health, disease severity, QoL and direct (resource utilisation and out-of-pocket expenses for the past 3–24 months) and indirect costs (absenteeism and presenteeism based on Work Productivity and Activity Impairment questionnaire responses). Subgroup analyses were performed according to DED severity and presence of Sjögren’s syndrome.ResultsResponses from 146 of 151 participants were included in the analysis. DED was rated as moderate or severe by 19.2% and 69.2% of patients, respectively. Total mean annual costs of DED were $C24 331 (Canadian dollars) per patient and increased with patient-reported disease severity. Mean (standard deviation [SD]) indirect costs for mild, moderate and severe disease were $C5961 ($C6275), $C16 525 ($C11 607), and $C25 485 ($C22,879), respectively. Mean (SD) direct costs were $C958 ($C1216), $C1303 ($C1574) and $C2766 ($C7161), respectively. QoL scores were lowest in patients with Sjögren’s syndrome (8.2% of cohort) and those with severe DED.ConclusionThis study provides important insights into the negative impact of DED in a Canadian setting. Severe DED was associated with higher direct and indirect costs and lower QoL compared with those with mild or moderate disease. Increased costs and poorer QoL were also evident for patients with DED plus Sjögren’s syndrome versus DED alone.

Swallowing Disorders in Sjögren’s Syndrome: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Effects on Quality of Life

Dysphagia ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenny L. Pierce ◽  
Kristine Tanner ◽  
Ray M. Merrill ◽  
Karla L. Miller ◽  
Katherine A. Kendall ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sjögren’S Syndrome ◽  
Sjögren's Syndrome ◽  
Sjogren’S Syndrome ◽  
Sjogren's Syndrome ◽  
Swallowing Disorders ◽  
Sjögren‘S Syndrome

scholarly journals Health-related quality of life, employment and disability in patients with Sjögren's syndrome

Rheumatology ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 48 (9) ◽  
pp. 1077-1082 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiska M. Meijer ◽  
Petra M. Meiners ◽  
James J. R. Huddleston Slater ◽  
Fred K. L. Spijkervet ◽  
Cees G. M. Kallenberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sjögren’S Syndrome ◽  
Sjögren's Syndrome ◽  
Sjogren’S Syndrome ◽  
Sjogren's Syndrome ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Sjögren‘S Syndrome
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