Pain, quality of life, and integral management in a cohort of patients diagnosed with hypophosphatasia in Colombia

Abstract

Background: Hypophosphatasia (HPP; OMIM 241510, 241500, and 146300) is a progressive metabolic, genetic disease with wide clinical heterogeneity, ranging from perinatal lethality to mild or moderate localized symptoms. This study aims to analyze the perception of pain, quality of life, and access barriers to healthcare among patients diagnosed with hypophosphatasia in Colombia. In this document we present pain and quality of life results. Methods: This study is an observational cohort of 18 HPP patients registered in the Colombian Association of Patients with Lysosomal Storage Diseases and Other Orphan Diseases (ACOPEL) database. We conducted a descriptive analysis using data from three questionnaires (SF-36, Brief Pain Questionnaire (BPQ), and Hypophosphatasia Impact Patient Survey (HIPS); the latter was translated into Spanish and validated for this study. Results: The most affected features, according to the SF-36 questionnaire, were overall health, vitality, and pain, with a median score above 67%. Patients' perception of their health status (HIPS questionnaire) was favorable, with 38.9% of cases reporting excellent health. On average, results from the BPQ indicated mild to moderate intensity of current pain experienced by patients. Consistency was observed in the reports of either the absence of pain or the presence of mild to moderate intensity when analyzing the results of the three questionnaires. Conclusions: Colombian patients with HPP experience mild to moderate impairment in quality of life and pain that interfere with their daily activities. However, there is wide variability in the results obtained.