Quality of Life and Health-Related Quality of Life over 1 Year in Older Women: Monitoring Stability and Reliability of Measurement

2014 ◽  
Vol 123 (1) ◽  
pp. 267-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yvonne C. Learmonth ◽  
Elizabeth A. Alwick ◽  
Edward McAuley ◽  
Robert W. Motl
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals 105 Functional Recovery in Older Women Undergoing Surgery for Gynaecological Malignancies: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis

2020 ◽  
Vol 49 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. i34-i36
Author(s):  
F E Martin ◽  
T Kalsi ◽  
J K Dhesi ◽  
J S L Partridge
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Functional Recovery ◽  
Narrative Synthesis ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Gynaecological Malignancies

Abstract Introduction Older women are increasingly undergoing surgery for gynaecological malignancies. Although survival data is available other outcomes such as functional recovery are less well described. However older people are both more vulnerable to changes in function and often prioritise function over survival. There is limited published research examining function outside of context of sexual or urodynamic function following gynaeoncology surgery but a large body or research exists examining health-related quality of life (HrQOL) both as a pre-operative risk factor for survival and as a post-treatment outcome measure in its own right. HRQOL tools may report on physical function as a subcomponent within composite tools. This systematic review and narrative synthesis describes functional recovery after gynae-oncology surgery with respect to baseline characteristics which - if identified – could enable pre- or post-operative risk reduction. Methods Systematic search of MEDLINE and EMBASE databases and Cochrane Library between 1974-2018. Two reviewers independently reviewed abstracts/papers for inclusion against the following criteria:Mean/median age >60Gynaeoncological treatment includes surgery (RCTs, observational or mixed methods studies).Any measure of functional ability as defined by WHO ICF classification section D1–D7 inclusive, D855, D860-79 and D9 using validated tool.Minimum pre-operative and one post-operative measure. Results analysed and presented using narrative synthesis. Results Sixteen studies identified (7 Endometrial, 2 Ovarian, 2 Vulval, 6 mixed cancer types). 1/16 used a standalone functional assessment tool, 15/16 used Health-Related Quality of Life tools (EORTC QLQ C30 (10), FACT-G (3), SF-36 (3)) comprising items describing function. More studies showed full recovery to baseline (n=11) than incomplete recovery (n=5 including 2 reporting age as a negative association). Recovery was more likely and occurred faster in minimally-invasive surgery. 1 study demonstrated failure to recover baseline functional independence by 12 months.

scholarly journals Vitamin D intake and mental health-related quality of life in older women: The Iowa Women's Health Study

Maturitas ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 267-273 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Motsinger ◽  
DeAnn Lazovich ◽  
Richard F. MacLehose ◽  
Carolyn J. Torkelson ◽  
Kim Robien
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Vitamin D Intake ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Iowa Women's Health Study

scholarly journals 47 Dual Tasking in Older Women: Physical Activity or Else?

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (Supplement_4) ◽  
pp. iv9-iv12
Author(s):  
Jennifer Muhaidat ◽  
Emad Al-Yahya ◽  
Maha Mohammad ◽  
Dania Qutishat ◽  
Rasha Okasheh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Stride Length ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Background The interplay between gender, Physical Activity (PA) and Dual Task (DT) gait in older adults is unclear. This study aimed to address DT gait based on gender and PA level in older adults. Methods Gait measures were collected using an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) during the 10-meter and Timed Up and Go (TUG) tests in single and DT conditions. Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) was used to measure PA. A total of 120 community-dwelling older adults (81 women and 39 men) took part. Participants were divided according to gender and PA level into four groups (women achieving (WA = 31), women not achieving (WN = 50), men Achieving (MA = 29) and men not achieving (MN = 10)). The achievement of PA was determined by total Metabolic Equivalent (MET) – Minute/week ≥ 600. Cognition, health-related quality of life, falls history and health status was measured. Results Women had poorer performance in time, gait velocity and stride length regardless of PA level. The cognitive condition had the greatest effect on gait parameters in all groups, except for stride length which decreased more under the motor condition. Women who did not achieve the PA guidelines had poorer perceived health-related quality of life than men who achieved and did not achieve the guidelines. Conclusions The findings suggest that women, regardless of PA level, experience greater deterioration under ST and DT conditions in 10-meter walk and TUG tests in terms of time and gait measures such as velocity and stride length. This interplay cannot be explained by PA alone since it could be reflective of poorer perceived health and frailty in older women. These findings are considered of importance when planning DT and PA interventions that aim to increase PA levels and promote function in older women.

Health-related Quality of Life of Older Women Religious: Negative Influence of Frailty

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (12) ◽  
pp. 1088-1096
Author(s):  
Amy B. Petrinec ◽  
Mary Lind Crowe ◽  
Sr. Kathleen Flanagan ◽  
Janet Baker
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Women Religious ◽  
Blood Pressure Measurement ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

The purpose of the current study was to describe the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of older women religious (WR) and examine variables that may influence HRQOL. The sample consisted of WR, 65 years or older, living in the Cleveland Catholic Diocese. The participants completed a medical history, body-mass index (BMI) and blood pressure measurement, and self-report measures of HRQOL, frailty, social support, resilience, and depression. The study sample was composed of 108 older WR with a mean age of 75.6 (range 65–93 years). The women reported high levels of daily functioning, resilience, and social support, with low levels of depression. WR describe a relatively high level of HRQOL. Frailty was an independent negative predictor of HRQOL in all subscales except general health. Resilience and fear of falling had significant effects on several HRQOL subscales.

Effects of 24 weeks strength training with and without unstable devices on strength, flexibility and quality of life in older women: A secondary analysis from randomized controlled trial

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
André Luiz Torres Pirauá ◽  
Valéria Mayaly Alves de Oliveira ◽  
Bruno Remígio Cavalcante ◽  
Natália Barros Beltrão ◽  
Gabriel de Amorim Batista ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Strength Training ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Strength Exercises ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

BACKGROUND: Combining strength training (ST) with unstable surfaces (US) is a promising complementary approach to traditional ST to optimize muscle strength and balance in different populations. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of traditional ST and ST+US on grip strength, flexibility and quality of life in older women. METHODS: Fifty-eight older women were randomly assigned into ST (n= 22), ST+US (n= 22) or control (n= 14) group. Exercise groups performed whole-body, moderate-intensity strength exercises, thrice a week during 24-weeks. ST+US participants performed the same exercise prescription progressively adding unstable surfaces and devices. Dependent variables (grip strength, flexibility and health-related quality of life) were measured at baseline, 12-weeks and after 24-weeks of intervention. RESULTS: At completion of 24-weeks, compared with control group, traditional ST promote flexibility gains [SRT =+ 5.42 cm (95% CI = 1.01 to 9.83)]. Both training regimes improved quality of life [ST =+9.50 (95% CI = 1.80 to 17.20); ST+US =+ 15.23 (95%CI = 7.37 to 23.08). No significant between-group difference was observed for grip strength at completion of the intervention. CONCLUSION: Traditional strength exercises were effective to improve flexibility and health-related quality of life among healthy older women. Combining unstable devices with traditional exercise did not provide additional gains in order to promote flexibility and quality of life.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document