Politics drives human functioning, dignity, and quality of life

2014 ◽  
Vol 122 ◽  
pp. 90-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian K. Barber ◽  
Carolyn Spellings ◽  
Clea McNeely ◽  
Paul D. Page ◽  
Rita Giacaman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Human Functioning

Assessment of quality of life in outpatients with osteoarthritis

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Maria Pudelewicz ◽  
Kamila Mazurkiewicz ◽  
Grażyna Bączyk
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Treatment Process ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Impact Measurement ◽  
Measurement Scales ◽  
Household Tasks ◽  
Human Functioning ◽  
Polish Version

Introduction. Osteoarthritis is a chronic and one of the most often appearing causes of the afflictions on the part of the motor organ. A chronic condition has a negative impact on all areas of human functioning. Its occurrence, but mainly the severity of its symptoms results in significant reduction in quality of life, which is why it is important to assess the effects of the treatment process and rehabilitation. Aim. Assessment of quality of life of patients with osteoarthritis as regards variables such as age, gender, duration of the disease.Material and Methods. The study includes a group of 40 patients diagnosed with osteoarthritis treated in the Health Centre of General Physicians in Mieścisko, Poland in the period from October 2014 to January 2015. The tool which was used to investigate the quality of life of people with osteoarthritis was the Polish version of the scale Arthritis Impact Measurement Scales 2 (AIMS-2).Results. The lowest level of the quality of life was indicated by the subjects in the areas of: arthritis pain (6.54 ± 1.96), walking and bending (6.51 ± 2.81) and mobility (7.21 ± 2.06). The highest level of quality of life occurred in the areas of: support from family and friends (1.56 ± 2.16), household tasks (2.47 ± 3.16), self‑care (2.50 ± 2.92), arm function (2.58 ± 2.72), hand and finger function (2.71 ± 3.03), work (2.67 ± 2.38) and mood (3.14 ± 1.56). The youngest participants obtained a result of higher level of the quality of life, which was subject to deteriorate with age.Conclusions. Patients with osteoarthritis require a permanent, comprehensive, multifaceted and multidirectional proceedings in order to improve comfort and quality of life.

scholarly journals Regenerative Rehabilitation

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (02) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Damayanti Tinduh
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Integrative Model ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Health Indicator ◽  
Disability And Health ◽  
Health Strategy ◽  
Human Functioning ◽  
Major Target

Rehabilitation is the health strategy which, based on WHO’s integrative model of functioning,disability and health applies and integrates approaches with the goal to enable persons with health conditions experiencing or likely to experience disability to achieve and maintain optimal functioning.The function status associated with physical activity is a health indicator and is the domain of quality of life. Human functioning is a major target of the rehabilitation program.

scholarly journals Going beyond Environment to Context: Leveraging the Power of Context to Produce Change

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 1885 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert L. Schalock ◽  
Ruth Luckasson ◽  
Karrie A. Shogren
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Conceptual Models ◽  
Operational Definition ◽  
Change Strategies ◽  
Multidimensional Model ◽  
Produce Change ◽  
Human Functioning ◽  
Definition Of

This article discusses the processes and implications of going beyond environment to context. The article (a) provides an operational definition of context; (b) describes a multidimensional model of context that views context as being multilevel, multifactorial, and interactive; (c) describes how conceptual models of quality of life, human rights, and human functioning can be used in conjunction with the multidimensional model of context to identify opportunities and develop context-based change strategies that improve quality of life, human rights, and human functioning outcomes; and (d) describes a four-step approach to leveraging an understanding of context to produce change. The article concludes with a discussion of the advantages of and barriers to moving beyond environment to context.

Meaning of quality of life for older adults: Importance of human functioning components

2009 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. e91-e100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mélanie Levasseur ◽  
Denise St-Cyr Tribble ◽  
Johanne Desrosiers
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Human Functioning

The Challenging of Medical Rehabilitation

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (02) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Irma Ruslina Defi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Functional Ability ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Medical Rehabilitation ◽  
Medical Conditions ◽  
Health Indicator ◽  
Human Functioning ◽  
Major Target

Rehabilitation aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life from the variety of medical conditions experiences or likely experience disability. The function status associated with physical activity is a health indicator. Human functioning is a major target of the rehabilitation program.

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.

Misophonia: An Evidence-Based Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 685-690
Author(s):  
C. S. Vanaja ◽  
Miriam Soni Abigail
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Case History ◽  
Pure Tone ◽  
Physiological Responses ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Management Option ◽  
Pure Tone Audiogram

Purpose Misophonia is a sound tolerance disorder condition in certain sounds that trigger intense emotional or physiological responses. While some persons may experience misophonia, a few patients suffer from misophonia. However, there is a dearth of literature on audiological assessment and management of persons with misophonia. The purpose of this report is to discuss the assessment of misophonia and highlight the management option that helped a patient with misophonia. Method A case study of a 26-year-old woman with the complaint of decreased tolerance to specific sounds affecting quality of life is reported. Audiological assessment differentiated misophonia from hyperacusis. Management included retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy based on the principles described by P. J. Jastreboff and Jastreboff (2014). A misophonia questionnaire was administered at regular intervals to monitor the effectiveness of therapy. Results A detailed case history and audiological evaluations including pure-tone audiogram and Johnson Hyperacusis Index revealed the presence of misophonia. The patient benefitted from intervention, and the scores of the misophonia questionnaire indicated a decrease in the severity of the problem. Conclusions It is important to differentially diagnose misophonia and hyperacusis in persons with sound tolerance disorders. Retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy can help patients who suffer from misophonia.

Quality of Life of Youth With Hearing Loss

ASHA Leader ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (15) ◽  
pp. 5-6
Author(s):  
Anne Skalicky ◽  
Brenda Schick ◽  
Donald Patrick
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Hearing Loss

Thinking Beyond Language: Intervention for Severe Aphasia

2009 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nina Simmons-Mackie
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Communication Training ◽  
Language Intervention ◽  
Specific Training ◽  
Environmental Support ◽  
Total Communication ◽  
Communication Partners

Abstract Purpose: This article addresses several intervention approaches that aim to improve life for individuals with severe aphasia. Because severe aphasia significantly compromises language, often for the long term, recommended approaches focus on additional domains that affect quality of life. Treatments are discussed that involve increasing participation in personally relevant life situations, enhancing environmental support for communication and participation, and improving communicative confidence. Methods: Interventions that have been suggested in the aphasia literature as particularly appropriate for people with severe aphasia include training in total communication, training of communication partners, and activity specific training. Conclusion: Several intervention approaches can be implemented to enhance life with severe aphasia.

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