scholarly journals Functional capacity and quality of life in the postural tachycardia syndrome: A retrospective cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 56 ◽  
pp. 72-76
Author(s):  
Erika Hutt ◽  
Ramya Vajapey ◽  
Erik H. Van Iterson ◽  
Fredrick Jaeger ◽  
Leslie Cho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Postural Tachycardia Syndrome ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Postural Tachycardia

Low back pain in Parkinson's disease: A cross-sectional study of its prevalence, and implications on functional capacity and quality of life

2020 ◽  
Vol 194 ◽  
pp. 105787
Author(s):  
André Luis Silveira Barezani ◽  
Aline Michele Batista de Figueiredo Feital ◽  
Bernardo Machado Gonçalves ◽  
Paulo Pereira Christo ◽  
Paula Luciana Scalzo
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Quality of life in the institutionalized elderly with dizziness complaint: a cross-sectional study

Revista CEFAC ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 228-237
Author(s):  
Adriele Lins Silva ◽  
Lidiane Maria de Brito Macedo Ferreira ◽  
Raysa Vanessa de Medeiros Freitas ◽  
Kenio Costa de Lima ◽  
Ricardo Oliveira Guerra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Dizziness Handicap Inventory ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Institutionalized Elderly ◽  
Emotional Aspects

ABSTRACT Purpose: to evaluate the quality of life in institutionalized elderly people with dizziness complaint and to relate the results to the characteristics of dizziness and functional capacity. Methods: in this cross-sectional study, one-hundred and nineteen elderly residents in three geriatric long-term care institutions in Natal city, Brazil, were evaluated. Those who had presented dizziness in the former year (30/25.2%) were included in this study. The quality of life was measured by the Dizziness Handicap Inventory. Functional capacity was measured by the Berg Balance Scale, the Functional Reach Test, the Unipedal Stance Test with eyes open and closed, and the Falls Efficacy Scale - International. Results: associations were found between physical, functional and emotional aspects and the duration of dizziness (p=0.002, p=0.041 and p=0.004, respectively); the functional aspects with age (p=0.031), the physical aspects with the presence of falls in the previous year (p=0.039); and the physical, functional and emotional aspects of the Dizziness Handicap Inventory with fear of falling (p=0.004, p<0.001 and p=0.016, respectively). Conclusion: institutionalized elderly with dizziness complaints had a low perception of quality of life, and the duration of dizziness, age, falls and fear of falling negatively influenced their quality of life.

PHYSICAL, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE ELDERLY LIVING IN TRUONG AN WARD, HUE CITY IN 2016

2019 ◽  
pp. 55-62
Author(s):  
Vuong Diem Khanh Doan ◽  
Ngoc Minh Chau Ho ◽  
Thi Van Ngo ◽  
Thi Bao Nga Phan ◽  
Thi Hong Phan Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Social Activities ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Elderly Living

Background: Vietnam is entering the stage of aging population; as a result, the quality of life (QOL) of the elderly is really a matter of concern. There is a great deal of research on the quality of life of the elderly while Vietnam witnesses a lack of research on this topic, especially on how physical and social activities have impact on QOL of the elderly. Objectives: (1) To describe the situation of participation in physical, social activities and QOL of the elderly residing in Truong An Ward, Hue city. (2) To examine the association between physical, social activities and QOL among participants. Methodology: This study used cross-sectional study design. A total sample of 420 people aged 60 and above in Truong An Ward, Hue city were interviewd. The SF36 was used to measure the QOL of participants. Results: Percentage of the elderly taking part in physical activity were 66%. 49% reported having the habit of taking part in social activities. The majority of the elderly get their QOL level in three health fields, namely physical, mental and general health at above average. (56.0, 60.7 and 60.8 respectively). There were significant associations between physical activities, social activities and QOL among participants. Conclusion: The percentage of the elderly taking part in physical and social activities were still low. Besides, QOL of the elderly at the research location was not really high. It’s important to encourage the elderly taking part in physical and social activities to improve their quality of life. Key words: Physical activities, social activities, QOL, the elderly

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