Measuring Functioning and well-being: The medical outcomes study approach; Anita L. Stewart and John E. Ware, Jr (editors). Duke university press, Durham and London, 1992. No. of pages: 449. ISBN 0–8223–1212–3. Price: US$55

1995 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-163 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Medical Outcomes ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Duke University ◽  
Outcomes Study

scholarly journals HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE OF PATIENTS WITH PERMANENT CARDIAC PACING

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sumaya dos Santos Gonçalo ◽  
Elisa Maia de Oliveira Grotti ◽  
Rejane Kiyomi Furuia ◽  
Rosana Aparecida Spadoti Dantas ◽  
Lídia Aparecida Rossi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Cardiac Pacemaker ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Medical Outcomes ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Outcomes Study

ABSTRACT Objective: to assess the health-related quality of life of patients with a permanent cardiac pacemaker. Method: descriptive, observational, cross-sectional study conducted in the arrhythmia outpatient unit of a university hospital located in the interior of São Paulo, Brazil. The consecutive and non-probabilistic sample was composed of both sexes, older than 29 years old, having a pacemaker for at least one month. Those lacking the cognitive condition to answer the questionnaires, as well as those with dyspnea, weakness, or fatigue at the time the instruments were applied, or with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator, were excluded. The generic instrument Medical Outcomes Study 36 - Item Short-Form Health Survey, composed of 36 questions distributed into eight domains along with the specific instrument Assessment of Quality of Life and Related Events, composed of 20 questions distributed into three domains, were used to assess health-related quality of life. Results: 88 patients participated; most were men, had a partner, and were aged 64.3 (±13) years old on average. The domains from the Medical Outcomes Study 36 that obtained the highest means, that is, were the best-rated, were Social Functioning (78.1; ±26.8) and Emotional Well-Being (68.2; ±23.9), while the lowest means were obtained by Physical Health (48.2; ±41.4) and Physical Functioning (58.5; ±27.9). In regard to the Assessment of Quality of Life and Related Events, the Arrhythmia domain had the highest mean and best quality of life (78.2; ±20.7), while the lowest mean was Dyspnea (71.1; ±26.8). Conclusion: the patients gave the highest health-related quality of life ratings in regard to mental domains and the lowest ratings for the physical domains.

Holistic Nursing in Practice: Mindfulness-Based Yoga as an Intervention to Manage Stress and Burnout

2020 ◽  
pp. 089801012092158
Author(s):  
Kelly Hilcove ◽  
Catherine Marceau ◽  
Prachi Thekdi ◽  
Linda Larkey ◽  
Melanie A. Brewer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Medical Outcomes ◽  
Yoga Intervention ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Outcomes Study

Purpose Effects of a mindfulness-based (MB) yoga practice on stress, burnout, and indicators of well-being among nurses and health care professionals (HCPs). Design A randomized controlled trial, 80 HCPs assigned to either MB yoga intervention or control group. Method The MB yoga intervention group ( n = 41) attended weekly yoga classes and practiced yoga independently. The control group ( n = 39) did not receive the yoga intervention. Study participants completed pre- and postintervention questionnaires, instruments included (a) Perceived Stress Scale; (b) Maslach Burnout Inventory; (c) Vitality subscale of the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form–36; (d) Global Sleep Quality item, (e) Mindfulness Awareness Survey, and (f) subscale of the Brief Serenity Scale. Diurnal salivary cortisol and blood pressure were assessed pre and postintervention. Results Significant improvements ( p < .01) noted in MB yoga compared with control for self-reported factors, including stress (Perceived Stress Scale), burnout (Maslach Burnout Inventory), vitality (Medical Outcomes Study Short Form–36), sleep (GSQ), serenity/inner haven (IH), and mindfulness (Mindfulness Awareness Survey). Diurnal cortisol slopes and blood pressure were not significantly improved. Conclusion The MB yoga intervention had a statistically significant effect on the health and well-being of nurses and HCPs, most specifically for measures of stress; perceived stress, burnout, vitality, sleep quality, serenity, and mindfulness.

Systematic Review and Critical Analysis of Measures of Social Support Used in Studies of Persons With Type 2 Diabetes

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 74E-107E ◽  
Author(s):  
Tariq N. Al-Dwaikat ◽  
Lynne A. Hall
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Medical Outcomes ◽  
Single Measure ◽  
Support Measures ◽  
Outcomes Study

Background and Purpose: Social support is linked to improved glycemic control and psychosocial well-being of patients diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes mellitus. The purpose was to critically evaluate the psychometric properties of social support measures used in this population. Method: A systematic review of measures of social support was performed using 5 databases. Two hundred and fifty-six studies were initially retrieved, and 48 studies met the inclusion criteria for review. Results: The majority used general measures of perceived social support. Only 17% measured positive and negative social support; 92% used a single measure of social support. The Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey (MOS-SSS) was used in 25% of the studies. Conclusions: Using a combination of social support measures and further evaluation of their psychometric properties in this population is recommended.

scholarly journals Greater Experience of Negative Non-Target Emotions by Patients with Neurodegenerative Diseases Is Related to Lower Emotional Well-Being in Caregivers

2017 ◽  
Vol 44 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 245-255 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kuan-Hua Chen ◽  
Jenna L. Wells ◽  
Marcela C. Otero ◽  
Sandy J. Lwi ◽  
Claudia M. Haase ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neurodegenerative Diseases ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Medical Outcomes ◽  
Positive Target ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Outcomes Study ◽  
Patients Experience ◽  
Short Form Health

Background: Behavioral symptoms in patients with neurodegenerative diseases can be particularly challenging for caregivers. Previously, we reported that patients with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and Alzheimer's disease (AD) experienced emotions that were atypical or incongruent with a given situation (i.e., non-target emotions). Aim: We tested the hypothesis that greater experience of non-target emotions by patients is associated with lower caregiver emotional well-being. Methods: 178 patients with FTD, AD, or other neurodegenerative diseases and 35 healthy individuals watched 3 films designed to induce amusement, sadness, and disgust, and then reported their emotions during the films. Caregivers of the patients reported their own emotional well-being on the Medical Outcomes Study 36-item Short-Form Health Survey. Results: In response to the amusement and sadness (but not disgust) films, greater experience of non-target emotions by patients was related to lower caregiver emotional well-being. These effects were specific to patients' experience of negative non-target emotions (i.e., not found for positive non-target emotions or for negative or positive target emotions). Conclusion: The findings reveal a previously unstudied patient behavior that is related to worse caregiver emotional well-being. Future research and clinical assessment may benefit from evaluating non-target emotions in patients.

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