scholarly journals Health-related quality of life in elderly, multimorbid individuals with and without depression and/or mild cognitive impairment using a telemonitoring application

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline Lang ◽  
Martin Roessler ◽  
Jochen Schmitt ◽  
Antje Bergmann ◽  
Vjera Holthoff-Detto
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Mental Hrqol ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Over Time

Abstract Purpose Multimorbidity leads to decreasing health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Telemedicine may help to improve HRQoL. The present study was conducted to show (I) differences in HRQoL and changes in HRQoL over time in elderly, multimorbid individuals with and without depression and/or mild cognitive impairment (MCI) using a telemonitoring application (TMA) and (II) associations between engagement with measurements by study participants using a TMA and changes in their HRQoL. Methods The present feasibility study was part of a longitudinal intervention study. Recruited general practitioners (GPs) enrolled individuals and assigned them to risk groups according to absence/presence of depression and/or MCI. Depression was assessed using the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15), MCI using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), and HRQoL using the SF-12. The TMA consisted of tablets, software, and measuring devices. Measured vital data were transferred to a care and case manager for monitoring and possible intervention. Results Nine GPs recruited 177 individuals, 97 of whom were included in the HRQoL analysis. Significantly lower physical and mental component summary (PCS/MCS) scores were revealed in study participants with depression, and with both depression and MCI, compared to participants with no mental disorders. PCS scores did not differ between study dates, but MCS scores had significantly increased over time. Participants’ engagement with measurements was significantly associated with an increased MCS score, but not with the PCS score. Discussion Depression and/or MCI are negatively associated with the HRQoL of elderly, multimorbid people using a TMA. Engagement of individuals with vital data measurements via a TMA may increase their mental HRQoL. Mentally impaired people should be closely involved as co-designers and experts in development processes of TMAs to benefit from tailored solutions. An individual’s increased mental HRQoL can be a decisive factor in their engagement with a GP treatment regimen and telemonitoring processes.

scholarly journals Caring for an individual with mild cognitive impairment: a qualitative perspective of health-related quality of life from caregivers

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (9) ◽  
pp. 1196-1204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noelle E. Carlozzi ◽  
Carey W. Sherman ◽  
Kaley Angers ◽  
Mitchell P. Belanger ◽  
Amy M. Austin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Longitudinal assessment of the health-related quality of life among older people with diabetes: results of a nationwide study in New Zealand

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyed Morteza Shamshirgaran ◽  
Christine Stephens ◽  
Fiona Alpass ◽  
Nayyereh Aminisani
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Mental Hrqol ◽  
Over Time

Abstract Background: The current work examined experiences of Health Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) among older adults with a diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) over time compared to those without a diagnoses DM. Methods: The sample was drawn from six biennial waves of the New Zealand Health, Work and Retirement survey, a prospective population-based cohort study of older adults 55-70 years at baseline. Data on sociodemographic factors, health behaviours, chronic disease diagnoses and physical and mental HRQOL (SF-12v2) were obtained using six biennial surveys administered 2006-2016. Generalised Estimating Equation models, adjusted for time-constant and -varying factors, were employed to compare HRQOL and its determinants over time for older adults with and without a diagnosis of DM. Results: DM was negatively associated with physical HRQOL [β (95% CI) −7.43 (−8.41, −6.44)] with older adults affected by DM reporting scores 7.4 points lower than those without DM. Similarly, the mean Mental HRQOL score was lower among those affected by DM [β = −4.97 (−5.93, −4.01)] however, scores increased over time for both groups ( p <0.001). Greater age, more chronic conditions, sight and sleep problems, obesity, lower annual income, and fewer years of education were predictors of poorer HRQOL among older adults. Conclusions: Older adults affected by diabetes experienced poorer physical and mental HRQOL compared to those not affected when controlling for a range of sociodemographic and health related indices. A management aim must be to minimise the gap between two groups, particularly as people age.

scholarly journals Longitudinal assessment of the health-related quality of life among older people with diabetes: results of a nationwide study in New Zealand

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyed Morteza Shamshirgaran ◽  
Christine Stephens ◽  
Fiona Alpass ◽  
Nayyereh Aminisani
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Mental Hrqol ◽  
Over Time

Abstract Background: The current work examined experiences of Health Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) among older adults with a diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) over time compared to those without a diagnoses DM. Methods: The sample was drawn from six biennial waves of the New Zealand Health, Work and Retirement survey, a prospective population-based cohort study of older adults 55-70 years at baseline. Data on sociodemographic factors, health behaviours, chronic disease diagnoses and physical and mental HRQOL (SF-12v2) were obtained using six biennial surveys administered 2006-2016. Generalised Estimating Equation models, adjusted for time-constant and -varying factors, were employed to compare HRQOL and its determinants over time for older adults with and without a diagnosis of DM. Results: DM was negatively associated with physical HRQOL [β (95% CI) −7.43 (−8.41, −6.44)] with older adults affected by DM reporting scores 7.4 points lower than those without DM. Similarly, the mean Mental HRQOL score was lower among those affected by DM [β = −4.97 (−5.93, −4.01)] however, scores increased over time for both groups ( p <0.001). Greater age, more chronic conditions, sight and sleep problems, obesity, lower annual income, and fewer years of education were predictors of poorer HRQOL among older adults. Conclusions: Older adults affected by diabetes experienced poorer physical and mental HRQOL compared to those not affected when controlling for a range of sociodemographic and health related indices. A management aim must be to minimise the gap between two groups, particularly as people age.

Impact of Mild Cognitive Impairment on Health-Related Quality of Life in Parkinson's Disease

2013 ◽  
Vol 36 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 67-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Reginold ◽  
Sarah Duff-Canning ◽  
Christopher Meaney ◽  
Melissa J. Armstrong ◽  
Susan Fox ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related
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