Using the Quality of Well-Being Scale to Assess Quality of Life in Out-of-Treatment Drug Users

2003 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 497-502 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grace L. Reynolds ◽  
Dennis G. Fisher ◽  
Jennifer A. Klahn ◽  
Michele M. Wood
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Assess Quality

scholarly journals Study of inter-relationship of depression, seizure frequency and quality of life of people with epilepsy in India

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Shubham Mehta ◽  
Alok Tyagi ◽  
Richa Tripathi ◽  
Mahesh Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Seizure Frequency ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Psychological Consequences ◽  
Clinical Predictors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Assess Quality

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that can have profound physical, social and psychological consequences. We aimed to assess the clinical predictors of quality of life of people with epilepsy. We recruited 31 patients suffering from epilepsy in this cross-sectional study. Their clinical profile was recorded. Quality Of Life in Epilepsy (QOLIE-31) was used to assess quality of life of our patients. Depression was screened by Neurological Disorders Depression Inventory in Epilepsy (NDDI-E). Among all the clinical variables, only seizure frequency significantly correlated with seizure worry (P=0.002), emotional well-being (P=0.026) and social functions (P=0.013) subscales of QOLIE-31. NDDIE score showed a significant negative correlation with all the subscales of QOLIE-31 except medication effects (P=0.993). A significant positive correlation was also noted between seizure frequency and NDDI-E score (r=0.417, P=0.020). Seizure frequency and depression are the most important predictors of quality of life in epilepsy patients. The management of patients with epilepsy should not only be aimed at just preventing seizures but the treating clinicians should also be cognizant about depression which itself can significantly affect the quality of life of patients.

scholarly journals Outpatient methadone maintenance treatment program Quality of life and health of opioid-dependent persons in Lithuania

Medicina ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Žilvinas Padaiga ◽  
Emilis Subata ◽  
Giedrius Vanagas
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Methadone Maintenance Treatment ◽  
Maintenance Treatment ◽  
Methadone Maintenance ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Life Study ◽  
Assess Quality ◽  
The Impact

Background. The evaluation of quality of life and self-perceived health represents an assessment of the impact of treatment on patient functioning and well-being. Objective. Our aim was to explore the impact of methadone maintenance treatment on quality of life and self-perceived health of opioid-dependent persons in Lithuania. Methods. A total of 102 opioid-dependent patients were recruited in the study. A prospective follow-up study design was used. To assess quality of life, the WHOQOL-BREF 26-item version was used. The impact of methadone maintenance treatment on self-perceived health was assessed by Opiate Treatment Index (OTI). Results. Following 6 months of methadone maintenance treatment, significant improvements in physical (P=0.004), psychological (P=0.004), and environmental (P=0.048) components of quality of life were observed; no statistically significant improvements were found in social component of quality of life. Study participants reported lower rates of medical morbidity associated with injection (P<0.001), cardiorespiratory (P=0.034), musculoskeletal (P<0.001), neurological (P=0.013), gastrointestinal (P<0.001), and general health (P<0.001). Conclusions. Methadone maintenance treatment substantially reduces morbidity associated with opioid dependence and improves the quality of life of patients.

Age of First Exposure to Collision Sports Does Not Affect Quality of Life Outcomes in Community Rugby Players

Neurology ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 95 (20 Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. S11.2-S11
Author(s):  
Katie Hunzinger ◽  
Katelyn Costantini ◽  
Charles Buz Swanik ◽  
Thomas A. Buckley
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Status ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Assess Quality ◽  
Rugby Players

ObjectiveTo determine the relationship between exposure to repetitive head impacts (RHI) through collision sports prior to the age of 12 and quality of life measures in community rugby players.BackgroundIt is suggested that RHI incurred before age 12 may be associated with later life neurologic impairments. However, research on age of first exposure (AFE) to collision sports and psychological outcomes has not be explored in rugby, a sport which participants often continue in community settings beyond college.Design/MethodsIndividuals over 18 years old who currently or previously played contact rugby completed an online questionnaire. To assess quality of life and psychological status, participants completed the Brief-Symptoms Inventory 18 (BSI-18), Short Form 12 (SF-12), and Satisfaction with Life Survey (SWLS). Participants were dichotomized into AFE to collision sports (12); AFE to rugby was not used since most participated in other collision sports prior to rugby. Data were not normally distributed; therefore, a Mann-Whitney U test was performed to compare outcomes between AFE groups.Results1,037 rugby players (31.6 + 11.3 years, 59.1% male) participated in this study. There were no significant differences between AFE 12 groups on all outcomes: BSI-18 Somatization (U = 97,286, p = 0.307), BSI-18 Depression (U = 100,267, p = 0.778), BSI-18 Anxiety (U = 98,851, p = 0.531), SF-12 Physical (U = 94,413, p = 0.241), SF-12 Mental (U = 96,517, p = 0.512), SWLS (U = 98,866, p = 0.537). Mean scores for all outcomes were: BSI-18 Somatization (2.33 + 2.99), BSI-18 Depression (4.20 + 4.91), BSI-18 Anxiety (3.32 + 3.75), SF-12 Physical (52.40 + 7.25), SF-12 Mental (46.20 + 11.45), SWLS (24.86 + 6.31).ConclusionsConsistent with recent cohort studies, there was no observed difference on three common measures of psychological well-being and quality of life in rugby players based upon AFE to collision sports. However, later life potential consequences of RHI in rugby players remains to be elucidated.

scholarly journals FeV1 and BMI influence King’s Sarcoidosis Questionnaire score in sarcoidosis patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Björn Christian Frye ◽  
Laura Potasso ◽  
Erik Farin-Glattacker ◽  
Surrinder Birring ◽  
Joachim Müller-Quernheim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Lung Function ◽  
General Health ◽  
Unknown Origin ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Current Therapy ◽  
Additional Information ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Assess Quality

Abstract Background Sarcoidosis is granulomatous disease of unknown origin affecting organ function and quality of life. The King’s Sarcoidosis Questionnaire (KSQ) serves as a tool to assess quality of life in sarcoidosis patients with general health and organ specific domains. A German translation has been validated in a German cohort. In this study we assessed, whether clinical parameters influence KSQ scores. Methods Clinical data (e.g. lung function, organ impairment, serological parameters) for the German validation cohort were extracted from clinical charts and investigated by correlation and linear regression analyses. Results KSQ subdomain scores were generally lower in patients with respective organ manifestation or on current therapy. LUNG subdomain was significantly predicted by lung functional parameters, however for general health status, only FeV1 exerted significant influence. GHS was not influenced by serological parameters, but was significantly negatively correlated with body mass index (BMI). KSQ provides additional information beyond lung function, clinical or serological parameters in sarcoidosis patients. Notably, high BMI is significantly negatively associated with patients’ well-being as measured by KSQ-GHS. Conclusion This observation may direct further studies investigating the effect of obesity on sarcoidosis-related quality of life and strategies to intervene with steroid-sparing therapies and measures of life style modifications. Trial registration This study was registered in the German Clinical Trials Register (reference number DRKS00010072). Registered January 2016.

scholarly journals Well-being, capabilities and philosophical practice

2014 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 105-120
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Bulatovic
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
Philosophical Practice ◽  
The Social ◽  
Unique Definition ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Assess Quality

The concept of well being has become the main criterion to assess quality of life in contemporary society. Individual well-being describes the individual quality of life, while social well-being refers to quality of life in a society. Given that well-being has a multitude of dimensions, a unique definition of it is elusive to scholars. In this article social well-being is conceptualised as a dynamic process within the context set by social integration as one?s relationship to society and the community. This includes the quality of interaction between the individual and society and one?s ?social actualisation? understood as the realisation of one?s social capacities. Social actualisation also involves one?s ability to influence social processes and to benefit from social cohesion, which consists, in any society, of the quality, organisation and functioning of the social world. Hence the ability to impact society is an integral part of individual well being. This paper suggests that philosophical practice as a new paradigm in the humanities holds out promise for the improvement of both individual and social well-being.

scholarly journals Narrative interviews to assess quality of life in Peritoneal Dialysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 165-173
Author(s):  
Sophie Mougel ◽  
H Tabibi ◽  
M Rosier
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Peritoneal Dialysis ◽  
Emotional Health ◽  
Theoretical Data ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Temporary Support ◽  
Data Saturation ◽  
Replacement Technique ◽  
Assess Quality

It has been found that people undergoing dialysis have a lower quality of life than the rest of the population. The aim of dialysis is to improve physical health, but also well-being. We were interested in the perception of the quality of life of patients undergoing Peritoneal Dialysis. We used the narrative interview method to collect their feelings, their daily experience, and their impressions about their care. We conducted four in-depth interviews, following the principle of theoretical data saturation, with adults treated at the Hospital of Nice. These interviews indicated that Peritoneal Dialysis rapidly improves physical and emotional health. Patients are satisfied with the technique, which allows them to return to a social, familial, and professional life. However, they regret that it does not relieve them of dietary restrictions, especially on salt. Patients appreciate the temporary support of a private nurse, which is systematically offered by our center at the beginning of treatment. They wish the involvement of peers to benefit from their experience, explanations and practical demonstrations. Quality of life is important to assess when choosing a renal replacement technique. Caregivers have to understand patients’ expectations and wishes in order to guide them towards the dialysis modality that suits their lifestyle and preferences best. This will improve treatment outcomes.

scholarly journals Effect of Education on Quality of Life and Well Being

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Javed ◽  
Salma Javed ◽  
Arfa Khan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Status ◽  
Strong Predictor ◽  
Muslim Women ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Life Outcomes ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Assess Quality

One does not need to look far to find plenty of evidences of the influence of education on many important aspects of people’s lives.  So, if ‘happiness’ is understood in the robust eudaemonist sense of key for perfect living, then education evidently has an enormous impact. Education has become one of the clearest indicators of life outcomes such as employment, income and social status, and is a strong predictor of attitudes, wellbeing, good Quality of Life etc. Following Objectives were formed for the study: (i) To Assess and Compare Quality of Life of educated and uneducated Muslim Housewives. (ii) To assess and compare Well-Being of educated and uneducated Muslim housewife. 100 educated Muslim Housewives and 100 uneducated Muslim housewives were taken from District Aligarh. Snow Ball sampling technique was used for gathering the data. WHOQOL-BREF was used to assess Quality of life and Well- Being Scale was used to assess various well-being dimensions in both the groups. Significant Difference was found between various dimensions of quality of life and well-being of educated and non educated Muslim women of Aligarh district.

Comparing subjective well-being and health-related quality of life of Australian drug users in treatment in Regional and Rural Victoria

2014 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 651-657 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter G. Miller ◽  
Shannon Hyder ◽  
Lucy Zinkiewicz ◽  
Nicolas Droste ◽  
Jane B. Harris
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Assessment of Quality of Life in Patients With Skin Disorders Undergoing Ayurvedic Panchakarma (Biopurification) as Management

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 215-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harish Deshpande ◽  
Shivakumar ◽  
M. B. Kavita ◽  
T. B. Tripathy ◽  
Ashutosh Chaturvedi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
P Value ◽  
Skin Disorders ◽  
Quality Of Life Assessment ◽  
Assess Quality

Background. Chronic skin conditions can have a negative impact on one’s quality of life, affecting their physical, functional, and emotional well-being. Whereas biopurifactory measures ( panchakarma) of Ayurveda claims to provide better quality of life after treatment. Hence current study is planned to provide evidence in patients with skin disorders, undergoing Ayurvedic treatment. Methodology. Sixty patients with skin disorder, who underwent purification therapies like therapeutic emesis and therapeutic purgation, were randomly placed in 2 groups to assess quality of life. Quality of life assessment was done with the help of Skindex-29 among the patients before and after Ayurvedic purification therapy. Thereafter, the quality of life assessment was done on the first follow-up. Results. A statistically significant improvement in the quality of life domains—emotions, functioning, and symptoms—after the Ayurvedic management was observed with P value <.001. Conclusion. Study concludes that there is improvement in quality of life among patients with skin disease after undergoing Ayurveda purification therapies.

scholarly journals Study of inter-relationship of depression, seizure frequency and quality of life of people with epilepsy in India

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shubham Mehta ◽  
Alok Tyagi ◽  
Richa Tripathi ◽  
Mahesh Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Seizure Frequency ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Psychological Consequences ◽  
Clinical Predictors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Assess Quality

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that can have profound physical, social and psychological consequences. We aimed to assess the clinical predictors of quality of life of people with epilepsy. We recruited 31 patients suffering from epilepsy in this cross-sectional study. Their clinical profile was recorded. Quality Of Life in Epilepsy (QOLIE-31) was used to assess quality of life of our patients. Depression was screened by Neurological Disorders Depression Inventory in Epilepsy (NDDI-E). Among all the clinical variables, only seizure frequency significantly correlated with seizure worry (P=0.002), emotional well-being (P=0.026) and social functions (P=0.013) subscales of QOLIE-31. NDDI-E score showed a significant negative correlation with all the subscales of QOLIE-31 except medication effects (P=0.993). A significant positive correlation was also noted between seizure frequency and NDDI-E score (r=0.417, P=0.020). Seizure frequency and depression are the most important predictors of quality of life in epilepsy patients. The management of patients with epilepsy should not only be aimed at just preventing seizures but the treating clinicians should also be cognizant about depression which itself can significantly affect the quality of life of patients.

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