Systematic review of meaning in life assessment instruments

2012 ◽  
Vol 21 (10) ◽  
pp. 1034-1052 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monika Brandstätter ◽  
Urs Baumann ◽  
Gian Domenico Borasio ◽  
Martin Johannes Fegg
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meaning In Life ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Assessment Instruments

scholarly journals A systematic review of head and neck cancer quality of life assessment instruments

Oral Oncology ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 48 (10) ◽  
pp. 923-937 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bukola Ojo ◽  
Eric M. Genden ◽  
Marita S. Teng ◽  
Kathrin Milbury ◽  
Krzysztof J. Misiukiewicz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Quality Of Life Assessment

scholarly journals Quality of life assessment instruments for adults: a systematic review of population-based studies

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nila Patrícia Freire Pequeno ◽  
Natália Louise de Araújo Cabral ◽  
Dirce Maria Marchioni ◽  
Severina Carla Vieira Cunha Lima ◽  
Clélia de Oliveira Lyra
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Quality Of Life Assessment

scholarly journals Effects of dignity therapy on palliative patients’ family members: A systematic review

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Leonor Grijó ◽  
Carolina Tojal ◽  
Francisca Rego
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Meaning In Life ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
Dignity Therapy ◽  
Bibliographic Search ◽  
Palliative Patients

Abstract Objective Dignity therapy (DT) is a kind of psychotherapy that identifies the main concerns of end-of-life patients that affect their perception of dignity and helps them to find a new meaning in life. Most prior studies on DT analyze outcomes for palliative care patients. The aim of this systematic review is to explore the outcomes of DT in palliative care patients’ family members. Method In June 2020, a bibliographic search was performed using the terms “Dignity Therapy” and “Palliative Care” in the following databases: Cochrane library, TRIP database, PUBMED, Scopus, and Web of Knowledge. Of the 294 articles found, 8 met the selection criteria and were considered in the present study. No articles were excluded based on their publication date. Results Family members generally believe that DT helps them to better prepare the patient's end-of-life and overcome the bereavement phase. The legacy document was considered a source of comfort, and most would recommend DT to other people in their situation. DT is generally considered as important as any other aspect of the patient's treatment. Significance of results There is evidence of the benefits of DT for palliative patients’ family members. However, there are still few studies that evaluate these outcomes. The existing evidence is poorly generalized, and thus, further studies are needed to deeply explore the benefits of this therapy both for patients and their families.

scholarly journals Spiritual Assessment within Clinical Interventions Focused on Quality of Life Assessment in Palliative Care: A Secondary Analysis of a Systematic Review

Religions ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gianluca Catania ◽  
Annamaria Bagnasco ◽  
Milko Zanini ◽  
Giuseppe Aleo ◽  
Loredana Sasso
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Quality Of Life Assessment ◽  
Clinical Interventions ◽  
Spiritual Assessment

scholarly journals The Impact of Gamified Instruction on Students’ Learning Outcomes: Systematic Review of Experimental Studies

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Nevena Jaftha ◽  
Marouska Zahra-Micallef ◽  
Tatjana Chircop
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Digital Libraries ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Intervention Design ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Replication Studies ◽  
The Impact

This systematic review critically explores the intervention design and findings of the experimental studies that were published between January 2012-December 2020 in a number of digital libraries and databases and had the effect of a gamified instruction on students’ learning outcomes in their focus, with the aim of identifying what constitutes success or the lack thereof in the given context. The found effect(s) of gamified instruction on students’ learning engagement and achievement are discussed in relation to the a) intervention design, its flaws and their potential impact on reported outcomes and b) prevalent practice in gamification research. The discussion is structured around data collection sources, sample size, and intervention duration, but also the characteristics of learning technology, learning approach, course content, type of games and game elements. This study proposes a list of categories to be included in the description of a study context so that it is possible to a) systematically organise research findings, b) filter the variety of findings via means of replication studies. c) recognise the variant effect on different sub-populations, and d) suggest the way forward when designing and implementing gamified instruction within specific conditions. Furthermore, the study highlights the necessity of approaching the topic through a mixed-method approach involving a more intensive tracking schedule with new assessment instruments and a larger number of participants that are longitudinal or at least of a longer duration in order to obtain more comprehensive findings.

Scoping review of pediatric tonsillectomy quality of life assessment instruments

2017 ◽  
Vol 127 (10) ◽  
pp. 2399-2406 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Shih-Teng Kao ◽  
Micah D. J. Peters ◽  
Nuwan Dharmawardana ◽  
Benjamin Stew ◽  
Eng Hooi Ooi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Quality Of Life Assessment

scholarly journals Routine administration of Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) and needs assessment instruments to improve psychological outcome – a systematic review

2002 ◽  
Vol 32 (8) ◽  
pp. 1345-1356 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. M. GILBODY ◽  
A. O. HOUSE ◽  
T. SHELDON
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Clinical Decision Making ◽  
Clinical Decision ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Routine Administration ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Background. Routine administration of Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) and needs assessment instruments has been advocated as part of clinical care to aid the recognition of psychosocial problems, to inform clinical decision making, to monitor therapeutic response and to facilitate patient–doctor communication. However, their adoption is not without cost and the benefit of their use is unclear.Method. A systematic review was conducted. We sought experimental studies that examined the addition of routinely administered measures of HRQoL to care in both psychiatric and non-psychiatric settings. We searched the following databases: MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycLIT and Cochrane Controlled Trials Register (to 2000). Data were extracted independently and a narrative synthesis of results was presented.Results. Nine randomized and quasi-randomized studies conducted in non-psychiatric settings were found. All the instruments used included an assessment of mental well-being, with specific questions relating to depression and anxiety. The routine feedback of these instruments had little impact on the recognition of mental disorders or on longer term psychosocial functioning. While clinicians welcomed the information these instruments imparted, their results were rarely incorporated into routine clinical decision making. No studies were found that examined the value of routine assessment and feedback of HRQoL or patient needs in specialist psychiatric care settings.Conclusions. Routine HRQoL measurement is a costly exercise and there is no robust evidence to suggest that it is of benefit in improving psychosocial outcomes of patients managed in non-psychiatric settings. Major policy initiatives to increase the routine collection and use of outcome measures in psychiatric settings are unevaluated.

scholarly journals Screening for Emotional Distress in Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review of Assessment Instruments

2009 ◽  
Vol 101 (21) ◽  
pp. 1464-1488 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Vodermaier ◽  
W. Linden ◽  
C. Siu
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Emotional Distress ◽  
Assessment Instruments
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