Relevance of the Use of Qualitative Methods in the Study of Quality of Life

2015 ◽  
pp. 3-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Graciela Tonon
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Qualitative Methods

scholarly journals Quality of Life After Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Assessing Change Using Quantitative and Qualitative Methods

2000 ◽  
Vol 80 (10) ◽  
pp. 986-995 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pat G Camp ◽  
Jessica Appleton ◽  
W Darlene Reid
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Pulmonary Rehabilitation ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

Abstract Background and Purpose. The purpose of this study was to use quantitative and qualitative research methods to evaluate quality-of-life (QOL) changes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) after pulmonary rehabilitation. Subjects. Twenty-nine individuals with COPD (18 women and 11 men), with a mean age of 69 years (SD=8.6, range=53–92), participated. Methods. Subjects were assessed before and after a 5-week control phase and after a 5-week rehabilitation phase using the Chronic Respiratory Questionnaire (CRQ), the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), and spirometry. Our qualitative research was based on a subsample of 7 subjects who were interviewed after pulmonary rehabilitation. Results. Pulmonary rehabilitation improved QOL, as demonstrated by increases of 22% and 14% in the physical function categories of the CRQ and the SF-36, respectively, and by an increase of 10% in the CRQ's emotional function category. The qualitative data indicated how pulmonary rehabilitation influenced QOL. Conclusion and Discussion. The use of both quantitative and qualitative methods illustrated the nature of improvement in QOL after pulmonary rehabilitation. Improved physical function, less dyspnea, and a heightened sense of control over the subjects' COPD resulted in increased confidence and improved emotional well-being.

Qualitative Methods in the Development of a Bilingual and Bicultural Quality of Life Outcomes Measure for Pediatric Patients With Craniofacial Conditions

2017 ◽  
Vol 78 ◽  
pp. S248-S255 ◽  
Author(s):  
Viridiana Juarez Tapia ◽  
Julia Helene Drizin ◽  
Cecilia Dalle Ore ◽  
Marcelo Nieto ◽  
Yajahira Romero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Life Outcomes ◽  
Quality Of Life Outcomes

scholarly journals Relocation as Empowerment: Response, Welfare, and Life Quality of Street Vendors After Relocation

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-42
Author(s):  
Eko Handoyo ◽  
Nur Ranika Widyaningrum
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Positive Response ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Freedom Of Choice ◽  
Street Vendors ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
The Government

Keberadaan PKL di sepanjang jalan raya Magelang-Yogyakarta km 5-8 menyebabkan terganggunya kelancaran, ketertiban, keindahan dan kebersihan jalan. Untuk menyelesaikan permasalahan tersebut, pemerintah Kabupaten Magelang merelokasi PKL di sepanjang jalan raya Magelang-Yogyakarta km 5-8 ke PKL Mertoyudan Corner. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis bagaimana respons, kesejahteraan, dan kualitas hidup PKL pasca relokasi untuk melihat praktik pemberdayaan yang efektif. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif. Hasil penelitian dianalisis dengan teknik analisis kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwan PKL di jalan raya Magelang-Yogyakarta km 5-8 sebagian besar menunjukkan respons yang positif terhadap kebijakan relokasi, yaitu dalam bentuk penerimaan dan persetujuan (40% di antaranya memutuskan pindah). Kesejahteraan PKL, terutama dilihat dari pendapatan mengalami penurunan. Kualitas hidup PKL yang diukur dari aspek penghasilan, pemenuhan kebutuhan material, derajat dipenuhinya kebutuhan hayati, kebutuhan manusiawi dan kebebasan memilih juga menunjukkan penurunan. Kesimpulannya relokasi sebagai pemberdayaan agar berfungsi dengan baik harus mengembangkan program-program kreatif untuk mempopulerkan tempat relokasi.The presence of street vendors along Highway Magelang-Yogyakarta KM 5-8 lead to the disruption of the smooth, order, beauty and cleanliness of the streets. To resolve these problems, the government relocate the street vendors to street vendors Mertoyudan Corner. The purpose of this study was to analyze how the response, quality of life, and well-being after relocation to illuminate the practice of effective of empowerment. This study used qualitative methods. results showed that street vendors in Magelang-Yogyakarta highway km 5-8 mostly show a positive response to the relocation policy, namely in the form of acceptance and approval, while 40% of them decide to move. The welfare of street vendors, expecially seen from the revenue decline and the quality of life as measured from the street vendors prosperous income aspect, the fulfillment of material needs, the degree of fulfillment of biological needs, human needs and freedom of choice also showed a decline. The study concludes that to function properly, relocation as empowerment should develop creative programs to develop the relocation sites.

scholarly journals Conceptualizing a quality of life framework for girls with Rett syndrome using qualitative methods

2015 ◽  
Vol 170 (3) ◽  
pp. 645-653 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Epstein ◽  
Helen Leonard ◽  
Elise Davis ◽  
Katrina Williams ◽  
Dinah Reddihough ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Rett Syndrome

scholarly journals Development of the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory™ Eosinophilic Esophagitis Module items: qualitative methods

2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
James P Franciosi ◽  
Kevin A Hommel ◽  
Allison B Greenberg ◽  
Charles W DeBrosse ◽  
Alexandria J Greenler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Eosinophilic Esophagitis ◽  
Quality Of Life Inventory ◽  
Life Inventory

scholarly journals UNDERSTANDING THE NEIGHBOURHOOD CHOICE DECISIONS OF MOVERS: AN ANALYSIS OF FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSIONS

2015 ◽  
Vol 76 (14) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahid Sultan ◽  
Mehdi Moeinaddini ◽  
Zohreh Asadi-Shekari ◽  
Muhammad Zaly Shah
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Land Use ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Improve Quality ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions

Using a qualitative methods approach, this study explores the key factors that influence household neighbourhood choice. Three newly developed residential neighbourhoods have been studied to examine resident decision making around their neighbourhood preferences. Four focus group (n = 4) discussions with 29 individuals who were recent movers to the study areas were conducted to examine the reasons behind neighbourhood choice and the needs of the household. The results revealed that household neighbourhood choice decisions were multi-faceted and complex. The key findings can be classified into six categories: safety, residential environment, neighbourhood facilities, accessibility, economic and demographic factors. Residents emphasised that the combination of land-use and transportation planning may be one important part of multi-layered solutions to improve quality of life in residential neighbourhoods. 

scholarly journals PENGALAMAN PADA PEGAWAI YANG MENGALAMI PEMOTONGAN GAJI DI MASA PANDEMI COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Elfreda Juangta
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Work Motivation ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Current State ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Second Category

Abstract : Concern for the quality of life (quality of life) is the center of attention in the current state of the pandemic. Changes in the environment cause attention to be focused on the quality of life. In this study, the researcher will use qualitative methods so that this event can be understood without any theoretical limitations that separate the reader from the subject, but the reader can also feel, appreciate, and seem to be in the life of the subject. Through qualitative methods, events can be seen from the perspective of the author and the research subject. In this study, the research results were grouped into three main categories of responses as employees working during Covid-19. The first category is employees who feel dissatisfied with their situation since Covid-19, the second category is employees who feel dissatisfied with their situation but are still trying to accept it since Covid-19, while the last category is the category of employees who feel fine and supportive. the course of company policies during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study has answered the research question that EWB is very important for working employees, because EWB affects work engagement and motivation. Decreased work motivation will affect the way employees work as well. Income is thought to be one of the factors that affect welfare because everything does require money. However, EWB can still be fulfilled during this Covid-19 pandemic even though there is a decrease in income.

scholarly journals Development of Social Assessment to Diabetic Foot Ulcer Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Gusti Jhoni Putra ◽  
Cau Kim Jiu ◽  
Kharisma Pratama ◽  
Syahid Amrullah
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Foot Ulcer ◽  
Diabetic Foot Ulcer ◽  
Validity Index ◽  
Wound Assessment

Objective: One of the purpose in diabetic nursing care is to Improve the quality of life of patients with diabetic foot ulcer (DFU). Some aspects must be considered in patients with DFU, the aspects include in Social Aspects, that are Support of Family, Environtment, Self Esteem and Economy. This is because of the support, activity and relationship influence on physiological and quality of life. Unavailability of sosial assessment to DFU can affect in determining the appropriate diagnosis and intervention. The purpose of this research is to develop the social support in wound assessment instrument for patients with DFU. Method: This research method was mixed method with sequential exploratory approach. There were 9 participants for qualitative methods and 103 respondents for quantitative methods. Validity test were by Pearson product moment with test retest approach, reliability test was by Cronbach alpha. Aiken’s V was used to Content validity index test for 2 experts. Result: Nine themes emerged from the qualitative methods for social support. 35 items measuring instrument obtained a valid (0,372-0,843 > 0,235) and reliable results (Cronbach alpha 0,959 and 0,976). Result of content validity index is valid by 0,67-0,83. Conclusion: This study found 9 themes for social support, and the development of family support in wound assessment for diabetic foot ulcer patient that consist of 35 items is valid and reliable.

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