Blood glucose concentrations after cardiac surgery: the impact of preoperative quality of life

2012 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahdi Najafi ◽  
Mehrdad Sheikhvatan ◽  
Ali Montazeri
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cardiac Surgery ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Blood Glucose Concentrations ◽  
The Impact

Report of the Substudy Assessing the Impact of Neurocognitive Function on Quality of Life 5 Years After Cardiac Surgery

Stroke ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 32 (12) ◽  
pp. 2874-2881 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark F. Newman ◽  
Hilary P. Grocott ◽  
Joseph P. Mathew ◽  
William D. White ◽  
Kevin Landolfo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cardiac Surgery ◽  
Neurocognitive Function ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals The Impact of Structured Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose Combined With Intensive Education on HbA1c Levels, Hospitalizations, and Quality-of-Life Parameters in Insulin-Treated Patients With Diabetes at Primary Care in Serbia: The Multicenter SPA-EDU Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 746-752 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nebojša M. Lalić ◽  
Katarina Lalić ◽  
Aleksandra Jotić ◽  
Dejan Stanojević ◽  
Dragana Živojinović ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Intensive Education ◽  
Distress Scale ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Hba1c Levels

Background: We assessed the effect of structured self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG), in combination with intensive education, on metabolic control, SMBG frequency, hospitalizations, cardiovascular risk factors, and quality-of-life parameters in patients with insulin-treated diabetes in primary health care settings in Serbia. Methods: This 6-month, observational, noninterventional study, followed 346 insulin-treated diabetes patients (type 1 diabetes [T1D], n = 57; type 2 diabetes [T2D], n = 289) from 28 primary care centers. Patients attended a 10-day course at the specialized educational center and were followed monthly by their primary care physicians. Patients used a simple paper tool to document 3-day, 7-point glucose profiles prior to each monthly clinic visit. Physicians reviewed the completed forms at each visit and used a standardized education program to provide remedial training. Changes in HbA1c levels, SMBG frequency, metabolic risk factors, and Diabetes Distress Scale (DDS) were assessed. Results: Mean (± SD) HbA1c within the full cohort was significantly improved from baseline at 6 months (8.85 ± 1.17% vs 7.91 ± 1.24%, P < .01). Significant increases in average SMBG frequency per week were seen at 6 months versus baseline (14.6/week vs 4.3/week, P < .001). The mean (± SE) number of hospitalizations due to metabolic conditions was significantly lower during the 6-month study compared to the 6-month period prior to the study (0.14 ± 0.04 vs 0.59 ± 0.09). DDS scores decreased from 39.6 ± 13.9 to 33.9 ± 14.5, P < .01. Conclusion: The use of structured SMBG combined with intensive education was associated with clinically significant reductions in HbA1c, increased SMBG frequency, and improved quality of life.

scholarly journals Acceptance of home blood glucose monitoring by owners of recently diagnosed diabetic cats and impact on quality of life changes in cat and owner

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (8) ◽  
pp. 711-720 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarina Hazuchova ◽  
Ruth Gostelow ◽  
Christopher Scudder ◽  
Yaiza Forcada ◽  
David B Church ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Glycaemic Control ◽  
Glucose Monitoring ◽  
Blood Glucose Monitoring ◽  
Control Parameters ◽  
Home Blood Glucose Monitoring ◽  
The Impact

Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the acceptance of home blood glucose monitoring (HBGM) by owners of recently diagnosed diabetic cats, and the impact of choosing HBGM on the quality of life (QoL) changes of cat and owner, in addition to glycaemic changes during 6 months of follow-up. Methods Owners of cats diagnosed with diabetes mellitus (DM) and treated with insulin for 6–20 weeks were divided into an HBGM group and a non-HBGM group, based on their ability and willingness to perform HBGM after a standardised instruction session. The HBGM acceptance level and reasons for acceptance failure were documented; a questionnaire evaluated owners’ experiences. For the following 6 months, changes in QoL, measured using the validated DIAQoL-pet quantification tool, and changes in glycaemic control parameters (clinical signs, serum fructosamine, blood glucose curve average/minimal/maximal/pre-insulin blood glucose) were compared between HBGM and non-HBGM groups at months 1, 3 and 6, as well as within the groups between baseline and months 1, 3 and 6. Results Thirty-eight cats were enrolled; 28 (74%) entered the HBGM group. There was no significant difference between groups in overall DIAQoL-pet score or glycaemic control parameters at any time point apart from the maximal blood glucose at month 6 (lower in the HBGM group). However, the DIAQoL-pet score, including indicators of owner worry about DM, worry about hypoglycaemia and costs, as well as glycaemic parameters, improved at all time points within the HBGM group but not within the non-HBGM group. Remission occurred in 9/28 (32%) HBGM group cats and 1/10 (10%) non-HBGM group cats ( P = 0.236). Conclusions and relevance HBGM was adopted successfully by most diabetic cat owners. Despite the extra task, positive changes in QoL parameters occurred in the HBGM group and not in the non-HBGM group. Although no difference was found in glycaemic control between the HBGM and non-HBGM groups during the 6 months of follow-up, significant glycaemic improvements were documented in the HBGM group.

scholarly journals The Impact of Biofeedback on Diabetic Patients’ Glycemia

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-24
Author(s):  
Fariba Aaraji ◽  
Masoud Nosratabadi ◽  
Mohammadjavad Hoseinpourfard
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Biofeedback Training ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Blood Glucose Levels ◽  
The Impact

Background: Complementary medicine claims that biofeedback affects the reduction of blood glycemia. Objective: The current study aimed to determine the effects of biofeedback on decreasing blood glucose levels and tension and increasing the quality of life in diabetic patients. Methods: The current retrospective evidence-based study used pretest-posttest accidental sampling to select a group of 30 diabetic patients admitted to Glenview Clinic in the Aghdasiyeh region, Tehran, Iran, as the sample. Participants were divided into two 15-membered groups, the experiment and the control groups, matched by age and gender. Data gathering tools included the Quality of Life questionnaire in diabetic patients by Thomas et al, the Perceived Tension Index by Cohen et al, a glucometer, and the fasting blood glucose test. Data was analyzed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). Results: The results showed that biofeedback training was effective in decreasing blood glucose levels in diabetic patients. Conclusion: Biofeedback can reduce tension and improve the quality of life of diabetic patients; thus, it could be used as a complementary service in healthcare centers.

Self-Compassion and Quality of Life in Adults Who Stutter

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 2097-2108
Author(s):  
Robyn L. Croft ◽  
Courtney T. Byrd
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
The Self ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Adults Who Stutter ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify levels of self-compassion in adults who do and do not stutter and to determine whether self-compassion predicts the impact of stuttering on quality of life in adults who stutter. Method Participants included 140 adults who do and do not stutter matched for age and gender. All participants completed the Self-Compassion Scale. Adults who stutter also completed the Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering. Data were analyzed for self-compassion differences between and within adults who do and do not stutter and to predict self-compassion on quality of life in adults who stutter. Results Adults who do and do not stutter exhibited no significant differences in total self-compassion, regardless of participant gender. A simple linear regression of the total self-compassion score and total Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering score showed a significant, negative linear relationship of self-compassion predicting the impact of stuttering on quality of life. Conclusions Data suggest that higher levels of self-kindness, mindfulness, and social connectedness (i.e., self-compassion) are related to reduced negative reactions to stuttering, an increased participation in daily communication situations, and an improved overall quality of life. Future research should replicate current findings and identify moderators of the self-compassion–quality of life relationship.

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