Potential profile analysis of symptom characteristics in patients with corneal ulcer
Objective To explore the potential categories of symptoms in patients with corneal ulcer,analyze the characteristic differ-ences of different categories,and provide clinical basis for the development of multi-symptom management programs.Methods From August 2022 to February 2023,138 inpatients with corneal ulcer in the department of ophthalmology of a tertiary class A hospital in Chongqing were selected as the research objects by convenient sampling method.The patients were investigated by general information questionnaire and Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Short Form.Results The symptom characteristics of patients with corneal ulcer were divided into three categories:low symptom and low psychological burden group(23.91%),moderate symptoms and moderate psychologi-cal burden group(48.55%),and high symptom high psychological burden group(27.54%).Gender,visual acuity and ulcer area were predic-tors of potential categories(all P＜0.05).Conclusion The symptomatic characteristics of corneal ulcer are heterogeneous and can be divided into 3 latent classes.It is suggested that the clinical staff should pay attention to women patients,patients with visual acuity＜0.01 and ulcer area＞15 mm2.
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