A physician who has dedicated his career to research, Dr. Matthew Withiam-Leitch serves as a Research Associate Professor at the University of Buffalo School of Medicine. Matthew Withiam-Leitch, MD, OBGYN, currently focuses on research about the medical and social challenges faced by people with newly acquired disabilities.

1. Health-Related Quality of Life for
Patients with Acquired Disabilities
By Dr. Matthew Withiam-Leitch

2. Health-Related Quality of Life for
Patients with Acquired Disabilities
A physician who has dedicated his career to
research, Dr. Matthew Withiam-Leitch serves as a
Research Associate Professor at the University of
Buffalo School of Medicine. Matthew Withiam-
Leitch, MD, OBGYN, currently focuses on research
about the medical and social challenges faced by
people with newly acquired disabilities.

3. Health-Related Quality of Life for
Patients with Acquired Disabilities
Medical research seeks treatments that cure
diseases and disorders. In addition, this type of
scientific study determines
therapies, technology, and other methods to improve
quality of life for patients with chronic illness or
disability. Many doctors recognize the importance of
quality of life to promote healing as well as general
wellness; moreover, they perceive the significance of
maintaining quality of life during the treatment
process.

4. Health-Related Quality of Life for
Patients with Acquired Disabilities
Quality of life represents the overall satisfaction
derived by a patient from events and situations that
affect physical, emotional, social, and mental well-
being. Despite the efficacy of treatments to eradicate
or control disease, these regimens sometimes cause
secondary physical ailments, emotional distress, and
mental anguish. Identification of potential stressors
and anticipated problems serves medical
researchers well because it optimizes the outcome
for patients undergoing treatment while facilitating
increased
physical, functional, occupational, social, and
psychological comfort and well-being during the
treatment regimen.