scholarly journals Continual rehabilitation motivation of patients with postparalytic facial nerve syndrome

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maike Osthues ◽  
Anna-Maria Kuttenreich ◽  
Gerd Fabian Volk ◽  
Christian Dobel ◽  
Bernhard Strauss ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Health ◽  
Motor Dysfunction ◽  
Patient Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Burden ◽  
Psychosocial Impairment ◽  
Physical Burden ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Technology Commitment

Abstract Purpose To evaluate the continued rehabilitation motivation in patients with postparalytic facial synkinesis (PFS). Methods In this single-center cross-sectional survey, the multidimensional patient questionnaire for assessment of rehabilitation motivation (PAREMO-20) was used to assess the rehabilitation motivation. Associations Sunnybrook and Stennert index grading, Facial Clinimetric Evaluation (FaCE) survey, general quality of life (SF-36), Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale (LSAS), Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ)-9, technology commitment and affinity, and interest in further therapy were analyzed. Results 69 adults with PFS (73% women; median age: 54 years) answered the survey. In comparison to prior treatment forms, there was a significant higher future interest in computer-based home facial training (p < 0.0001). For PAREMO Psychological burden subscore, SF36 Emotional role was the highest negative correlative factor (p < 0.0001). For PAREMO Physical burden subscore, SF-36 General health was the highest negative correlative factor (p = 0.018). Working (p = 0.033) and permanent relationship (p = 0.029) were the only independent factors correlated to PAREMO Social Support Subscore. Higher positive impacts of technology affinity was inversely correlated to PAREMO Knowledge subscore (p = 0.017). Lower SF-36 Role physical subscore p = 0.045) and a lower SF-36 General health (p = 0.013) were correlated to a higher PAREMO Skepticism subscore. Conclusions Patients with PFS seem to have a high facial motor and non-motor psychosocial impairment even after several facial therapies. Rehabilitation-related motivation increases with both, higher facial motor and non-motor dysfunction. Social and emotional dysfunction are drivers to be interested in innovative digital therapy forms.

scholarly journals Đánh giá ảnh hưởng của đau mạn tính lên sức khỏe tổng quát ở bệnh nhân điều trị tại khoa YHCT Bệnh viện TW Huế cơ sở 2

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kim Lan Lại Thị
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
General Health ◽  
Common Symptom ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medicine Department ◽  
Common Location ◽  
The Common

EVALUATING THE EFFECT OF CHRONIC PAIN TO PATIENT’S GENERAL HEALTH AT TRADITIONAL MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF HUE CENTRAL HOSPITAL BRANCH 2 Background: Pain is a very common symptom in the community and it is a leading cause of patients have to meet doctors and come to hospitals. Chronic pain results in poor quality of life, many days lost from work and high direct and indirect costs for the health care system. Objective: To investigate on chronic pain and general health with their ralated factors on patients at Traditional medicine department. To evaluate the effects of chronic pain to general health. Participants and method: A cross-sectional survey was performed for patients at Traditional medicine department with the pain and general health questionaire from 6/2018 to 6/2019. Results: Duration of chronic pain is very long. The common location of pain is low back. Majority of patients reported their pain condition is from moderate to severe level. Majority of patients have general health is lower moderate level. Conclusion: Chronic pain is one of the major health problems of the population. The common location of pain is low-back. The first is not to determine the effect of pain to general health of patient. Keywords: chronin pain, general health

Psychometric evaluation of the Post Hospitalization Behavior Questionnaire for Ambulatory Surgery and postoperative behavior and recovery in children undergoing tonsil surgery

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 94-101
Author(s):  
Ulrica Nilsson ◽  
Elisabeth Ericsson ◽  
Mats Eriksson ◽  
Ewa Idvall ◽  
Ann-Cathrine Bramhagen
Keyword(s):  
Age Differences ◽  
General Health ◽  
Ambulatory Surgery ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Postoperative Recovery ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tonsil Surgery

The study comprised a prospective, comparative cross-sectional survey in 143 (of 390) children undergoing tonsil surgery. Parents answered the Post Hospitalization Behavior Questionnaire for Ambulatory Surgery (PHBQ-AS), and children answered the questionnaire Postoperative Recovery in Children (PRiC). The PHBQ-AS had positive correlation with the PRiC and with general health. On day 10 after surgery, up to one-third of the children still reported physical symptoms (PRiC). No gender or age differences concerning the items of behavior (PHBQ-AS) were found. The quality of postoperative recovery (PRiC) in girls was lower, with higher levels of nausea, dizziness, coldness, and headache compared to the boys. Children <6 years of age reported higher levels of dizziness and lower sleep quality and lower general health.

scholarly journals Association between depression and abuse by partners of women attending general practice: descriptive, cross sectional survey

BMJ ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 328 (7440) ◽  
pp. 621-624 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelsey Hegarty ◽  
Jane Gunn ◽  
Patty Chondros ◽  
Rhonda Small
Keyword(s):  
General Practice ◽  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Intimate Relationship ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Pregnancy Status ◽  
Type Of Abuse

AbstractObjective To explore the association between depression and physical, emotional, and sexual abuse by partners or ex-partners of women attending general practice.Design Descriptive, cross sectional survey.Setting 30 general practitioners in Victoria, Australia.Participants 1257 consecutive female patients.Main outcome measures Some type of abuse in an adult intimate relationship (composite abuse scale), depression (Beck depression inventory or Edinburgh postnatal depression scale), and physical health (SF-36).Results 18.0% (218/1213) of women scored as currently probably depressed and 24.1% (277/1147) had experienced some type of abuse in an adult intimate relationship. Depressed women were significantly more likely to have experienced severe combined abuse than women who were not depressed after adjusting for other significant sociodemographic variables (odds ratio 5.8, 95% confidence interval 2.8 to 12.0). These variables included not being married, having a poor education, being on a low income, being unemployed or receiving a pension, pregnancy status, or being abused as a child.Conclusion Physical, emotional, and sexual abuse are strongly associated with depression in women attending general practice. Doctors should sensitively ask depressed women about their experiences of violence and abuse in intimate relationships. Research into depression should include measures of partner abuse in longitudinal and intervention studies.

scholarly journals A Cross-Sectional Survey of the Workplace Factors Contributing to Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression Among Nurses and Physicians During the First Wave of COVID-19 Pandemic in Two US Healthcare Systems

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Igor Burstyn ◽  
Karyn Holt
Keyword(s):  
Depression Scale ◽  
Participation Rate ◽  
Healthcare Systems ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Mitigation Measures ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Burden ◽  
Nurses And Physicians

Abstract Background Anxiety and depression among physicians and nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic in the USA are not well described and their modifiable causes are poorly understood. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional survey of symptoms of anxiety and depression (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale) among physicians and nurses in two US healthcare systems in June through September 2020; participation rate was 5–10%. We described features of work as well as their perceptions and associated concerns in relation to the risk of anxiety and depression, while controlling for health history via regression and path analyses. Results About a third of 684 nurses and 185 physicians surveyed showed symptoms of anxiety or depression, and the excess of symptoms of mood disorders was particularly prominent in nurses. The belief that one was infected was a dominant correlate of both anxiety and depression. This belief was more associated with history of symptoms of pneumonia than the contact with COVID-19 diagnosed patients. Factors found to be associated with reduced anxiety and depression in this working environment were having confidence in the competent use of and access to personal protective equipment, maintaining usual working hours, being surrounded by colleagues who were both sufficient in numbers and not stressed, and the support of immediate family and religious communities. Involvement in aerosol-generating procedures with infected patients was linked with lower depression in nurses but higher among physicians. Likewise, the setting of recent patient encounters affected risk of anxiety and depression differently for physicians and nurses. Conclusions Our findings may help develop mitigation measures and underscore the need to help nurses and physicians bear the psychological burden of the COVID-19 pandemic and similar events in the future.

Nature of Crime, Duration of Stay, Parafunctional Habits and Periodontal Status in Prisoners

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 131-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Priyanka Singh ◽  
Sabyasachi Saha ◽  
Sanjay Kumar Singh ◽  
G.V. Jagannath
Keyword(s):  
General Health ◽  
Oral Care ◽  
Hard Core ◽  
Health It ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Duration Of Stay ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Age Range

ABSTRACT Objectives Oral health is an integral part of general health. It has long been recognized that preventive oral care is important in the prevention of oral diseases, which also has significant impact on general health. Methods This is a cross sectional survey, with a sample size of 1011 (826 males and 185 females) prisoners. Results Inmates belong to the age range of 18-80 years, with the mean age of 37.3±11.8 years. Overall about (25%) inmates had Para functional habits. Most common Para functional habit (22.6%) was bruxism‥ In hard core criminals Para functional habits (bruxism) was (18.1%) significantly higher (p<0.001) than in pity offenders (4.5%). Conclusion It can be concluded that nature of crime and duration of stay in prison was significantly associated with the development of parafunctional habits and also with worsened periodontal condition.

A cross-sectional survey of respiratory and general health outcomes among semiconductor industry workers

2010 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 847-860 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen A. McCurdy ◽  
Dennis Pocekay ◽  
S. Katharine Hammond ◽  
Susan R. Woskie ◽  
Steven J. Samuels ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Outcomes ◽  
General Health ◽  
Semiconductor Industry ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals “What If We Get Sick?”: Spanish Adaptation and Validation of the Fear of Illness and Virus Evaluation Scale in a Non-clinical Sample Exposed to the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marianne Cottin ◽  
Cristóbal Hernández ◽  
Catalina Núñez ◽  
Nicolás Labbé ◽  
Yamil Quevedo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Empirical Test ◽  
Clinical Sample ◽  
Original Structure ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Burden

Distinct sources of stress have emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Particularly, fear is expected to generate significant psychological burden on individuals and influence on either unsafe behavior that may hinder recovery efforts or virus-mitigating behaviors. However, little is known about the properties of measures to capture them in research and clinical settings. To resolve this gap, we evaluated the psychometric properties of a novel measure of fear of illness and viruses and tested its predictive value for future development of distress. We extracted a random sample of 450 Chilean adult participants from a large cross-sectional survey panel and invited to participate in this intensive longitudinal study for 35 days. Of these, 163 ended up enrolling in the study after the demanding nature of the measurement schedule was clearly explained to them. For this final sample, we calculated different Confirmatory Factor Analyses (CFA) to evaluate the preliminary proposed structure for the instrument. Complementarily, we conducted a content analysis of the items to qualitatively extract its latent structure, which was also subject to empirical test via CFA. Results indicated that the original structure did not fit the data well; however, the new proposed structure based on the content analysis did. Overall, the modified instrument showed good reliability through all subscales both by its internal consistency with Cronbach’s alphas ranging from 0.814 to 0.913, and with test–retest correlations ranging from 0.715 to 0.804. Regarding its convergent validity, individuals who scored higher in fears tended to also score higher in depressive and posttraumatic stress symptoms at baseline. Furthermore, higher fears at baseline predicted a higher score in posttraumatic stress symptomatology 7 days later. These results provide evidence for the validity, reliability, and predictive performance of the scale. As the scale is free and multidimensional potentially not circumscribed to COVID-19, it might work as a step toward understanding the psychological impact of current and future pandemics, or further life-threatening health situations of similar characteristics. Limitations, practical implications, and future directions for research are discussed.

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