Methods to develop the computer adaptive testing for assessing the quality of life in glaucoma patients

2016 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 15K20250
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Ophthalmology
• Research Institution: The University of Tokyo
• Principal Investigator: Hirasawa Hiroyo 東京大学, 医学部附属病院, 届出診療員 (60645000)
• Research Collaborator: ASAOKA Ryo
• Project Period (FY): 2015-04-01 – 2017-03-31
• Keywords: Quality of life / 緑内障

Outline of Final Research Achievements

The comprehensive investigation about the Quality of Life (QoL) of glaucoma patients was performed in the current study.
First, we developed an item bank for assessing the disability of glaucoma patients. The item bank was evaluated by Rash analysis and appropriately selected item was chosen for ‘comprehensive QOL Questionnaire’. This Questionnaire was then assessed and it was suggested that VF damage (particularly in the inferior hemifield), Visual acuity (VA), the number of eye drops and the number of trabeculectomy procedures experienced are related to QOL in glaucoma patients. This implies that it is crucial to avoid the progression of glaucoma via medical and/or surgical treatments. However, at the same time, these treatments themselves can have a negative impact on QOL, hence excessive treatment should be avoided. Early detection and optimization of treatment are key to protect patients’ QOL in glaucoma.

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