An Approach to Measuring Perceived Quality of Life in the City Through a Formative Multidimensional Perspective

Author(s):  
Walesska Schlesinger ◽  
Amparo Cervera Taulet ◽  
Helena Alves ◽  
José Luis Vázquez Burguete
Retos ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 427-433
Author(s):  
María Paola Mastrantonio Ramos ◽  
Oscar Coduras Martínez

En el presente artículo se recogen las conclusiones de un estudio que analiza la relación entre la práctica físico-deportiva de los usuarios de centros deportivos públicos de la ciudad de Terrassa (provincia de Barcelona) y la calidad de vida percibida por los mismos, estudio realizado sobre una muestra de 674 usuarios practicantes de actividad física en ocho centros deportivos públicos abiertos en el momento de la recogida de información. Analizando la variable calidad de vida percibida, el equipo investigador ha logrado definir perfiles de usuarios de los centros deportivos públicos de Terrassa y medir cómo éstos perciben su calidad de vida, habiendo podido distinguir colectivos que no están siendo atendidos actualmente por tales centros deportivos o que lo están siendo de manera incorrecta o insuficiente. Las conclusiones del estudio permitirán al Ayuntamiento de Terrassa una mejor orientación de su política pública en materia de actividad físico-deportiva, en función de las características de sus usuarios/clientes y de su percepción sobre el impacto que tal actividad físico-deportiva practicada en las condiciones actuales tiene en su calidad de vida percibida, es decir, en función de la demanda actual y latente.Abstract. This study analyzes the relationship between the physical-sports practice of users of public sports centers in the city of Terrassa and their perceived quality of life, in a sample of 674 users who practice physical activity in eight public sports centers open at the time of the data collection. Analyzing the variable “perceived quality of life”, the research team managed to define user profiles of the public sports centers of Terrassa and measure how they perceive their quality of life, defining groups that are either not currently being attended or that are being improperly treated by the current centers. This will allow the City Council to orient its public policy in the area of physical and sports activity, given the characteristics of its users / customers and the perceived quality of life, that is, based on current and latent demand.


BMJ Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. e021346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Alonso-Solís ◽  
Katya Rubinstein ◽  
Iluminada Corripio ◽  
Erika Jaaskelainen ◽  
Annika Seppälä ◽  
...  

IntroductionTreatment-resistant schizophrenia (TRS) is a severe form of schizophrenia. In the European Union, approximately 40% of people with schizophrenia have TRS. Factors such as the persistence of positive symptoms or higher risk of comorbidities leave clinicians with a complex scenario when treating these patients. Intervention strategies based on mHealth have demonstrated their ability to support and promote self-management-based strategies. Mobile therapeutic attention for treatment-resistant schizophrenia(m-RESIST), an innovative mHealth solution based on novel technology and offering high modular and flexible functioning, has been developed specifically for patients with TRS and their caregivers. As intervention in TRS is a challenge, it is necessary to perform a feasibility study before the cost-effectiveness testing stage.Methods and analysisThis manuscript describes the protocol for a prospective multicentre feasibility study in 45 patients with TRS and their caregivers who will be attended in the public health system of three localities: Hospital Santa Creu Sant Pau (Spain), Semmelweis University (Hungary) and Gertner Institute & Sheba Medical Center (Israel). The primary aim is to investigate the feasibility and acceptability of the m-RESIST solution, configured by three mHealth tools: an app, wearable and a web-based platform. The solution collects data about acceptability, usability and satisfaction, together with preliminary data on perceived quality of life, symptoms and economic variables. The secondary aim is to collect preliminary data on perceived quality of life, symptoms and economic variables.Ethics and disseminationThis study protocol, funded by the Horizon 2020 Programme of the European Union, has the approval of the ethics committees of the participating institutions. Participants will be fully informed of the purpose and procedures of the study, and signed inform consents will be obtained. The results will be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented in scientific conferences to ensure widespread dissemination.Trial registration numberNCT03064776; Pre-results.


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2017 ◽  
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pp. e0188499 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandra A. N’Goran ◽  
Anouk Déruaz-Luyet ◽  
Dagmar M. Haller ◽  
Andreas Zeller ◽  
Thomas Rosemann ◽  
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2009 ◽  
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pp. 585-594 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josep Lluís Conde-Sala ◽  
Josep Garre-Olmo ◽  
Oriol Turró-Garriga ◽  
Secundino López-Pousa ◽  
Joan Vilalta-Franch

1988 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 605-620 ◽  
Author(s):  
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R. G. Ironside ◽  
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2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 138-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
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Enid Schatz ◽  
Jane Menken ◽  
Francesc Xavier Gómez-Olivé ◽  
Stephen Tollman

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