Outcome measures for burns

2019 ◽  
pp. 225-230
Author(s):  
Nigel Tapiwa Mabvuure ◽  
Ali Arham ◽  
David N. Herndon ◽  
Celeste C. Finnerty
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Burn Injury ◽  
Single Variable ◽  
Burn Care ◽  
Short And Long Term ◽  
Length Of Hospitalization

Advances in burn care have greatly reduced mortality, necessitating standardized outcome measures for function and quality of life. This chapter discusses outcome measures that are most commonly used or that have been validated. Outcome measures are presented according to time after burn injury (short- and long term). Measures are also presented for biological/physical outcomes, psychosocial outcomes, paediatric-specific outcomes, and limb-related outcomes. The chapter concludes with a description of common single variable outcomes such as mortality rate, pain, and length of hospitalization.

QUALITY OF LIFE PROBLEMS OF GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER PATIENTS

2017 ◽  
Vol 63 (3) ◽  
pp. 368-374
Author(s):  
Olga Churuksaeva ◽  
Larisa Kolomiets
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Gynecological Cancer ◽  
Social Aspects ◽  
Cancer Data ◽  
Life Problems ◽  
Anticancer Treatment ◽  
Short And Long Term ◽  
The Relationship

Due to improvements in short- and long-term clinical outcomes a study of quality of life is one of the most promising trends in oncology today. This review analyzes the published literature on problems dealing with quality of life of patients with gynecological cancer. Data on quality of life with respect to the extent of anticancer treatment as well as psychological and social aspects are presented. The relationship between quality of life and survival has been estimated.

Quality of life and patient-centered outcomes following atrial fibrillation ablation: short- and long-term perspectives to improving care

2012 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 889-900 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanghamitra Mohanty ◽  
Luigi Di Biase ◽  
Rong Bai ◽  
Pasquale Santangeli ◽  
Agnes Pump ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Atrial Fibrillation Ablation ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Short And Long Term

Prospective Assessment of Short- and Long-Term Quality of Life After Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
STEPHANIE FICHTNER ◽  
ISABEL DEISENHOFER ◽  
SIBYLLE KINDSMÜLLER ◽  
MARIJANA DZIJAN-HORN ◽  
STYLIANOS TZEIS ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Prospective Assessment ◽  
Short And Long Term

scholarly journals Selected life quality variables of women treated surgically due to intertrochanteric femur fractures in the aspect of nursing and rehabilitation standards

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 4-13
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Kamińska ◽  
Joanna Golec ◽  
Dorota Czechowska
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Femur Fracture ◽  
Femoral Fractures ◽  
Femur Fractures ◽  
Short And Long Term ◽  
Intertrochanteric Femur Fracture ◽  
Long Term Observation ◽  
Nursing Standards

Introduction: The aim of presented study was to evaluate selected quality of life indicators for women treated surgically due to intertrochanteric femur fractures in terms of implementation of physiotherapeutic and nursing standards. Clinical Hospital in Krakow (5WSK) within the period from January 2015 to December 2016. At that time, 145 women with intertrochanteric femur fracture were admitted to the hospital. The age of the patients ranged between 58 and 92 years, with an average of 83.6 years. The following questionnaires and score scales were used to assess the quality of life: Short Pfeiffer Mental Status Questionnaire (SPMSQ), Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) scale, SF-36 Quality of Life Questionnaire, Barthel scale, HOOS scale, Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) by Yesavage, the author’s questionnaire on rehabilitation care problems related to urinary tract infections, bed sores, pneumonia, gastrointestinal disorders, gastrointestinal infections and thromboembolic complications as well as survival rate. Results and conclusions: 1. The quality of life of women operated because of intertrochanteric femoral fractures using an intramedullary Gamma nail had deteriorated in both short and long-term observation. 2. Maintenance and individualization of nursing standards and rehabilitation in women treated surgically due to intertrochanteric femoral fractures had a positive effect on the overall process of their treatment. 3.The level of physical activity declared by women operated due to intertrochanteric femur fracture prior to the occurrence of these fractures, has a signifi cant effect on their functional results in short and long-term observation. The higher the level of physical activity of these patients before the fracture, the more favourable was the functional outcome. 4. The level of mood and self-acceptance of the disease in women treated surgically for this fracture had signifi cant impact on the process of their nursing as well as rehabilitation, and on functional status in short and long-term follow-up. The higher the level of mood and self-acceptance of the disease in these women, the better the process of their nursing, rehabilitation and the functional outcome.

Enhancing Quality of Life of Families Who Use Adult Day Services: Short- and Long-Term Effects of the Adult Day Services Plus Program

2006 ◽  
Vol 46 (5) ◽  
pp. 630-639 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. N. Gitlin ◽  
K. Reever ◽  
M. P. Dennis ◽  
E. Mathieu ◽  
W. W. Hauck
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Adult Day Services ◽  
Short And Long Term ◽  
Day Services

612 Assessing the Impact of Burns on Children Aged 5–18 Years: A Narrative Review of Health Outcomes Literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S150-S150
Author(s):  
Amelia Austen ◽  
Carina Hou ◽  
Khushbu Patel ◽  
Keri Brady ◽  
Gabrielle G Grant ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Social Functioning ◽  
Physical Functioning ◽  
Psychological Functioning ◽  
Burn Injury ◽  
Health Domains ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Introduction Burn injuries can have major long-term effects on the health and quality of life for children and adolescents. This study narratively reviewed the health outcomes literature focusing on the impact of burn injury for children aged 5–18. Methods Literature targeting pediatric outcomes was reviewed to identify the effects of burns on children aged 5–18 (n=16). Inclusion criteria included studies that focused on the impact of burns on health and quality of life and were age-appropriate for this population. Articles were identified via PubMed, Web of Science, and manual reference checks. Data collected included the outcomes and health domains assessed in each article and the findings of the effects of the burn injury on those specific outcomes. The Preschool LIBRE Conceptual Model served as a ‘domains framework’ to guide the identification of outcomes and health domains. Results Long-term burn-specific outcomes and broad health domains identified were physical functioning (n=9), psychological functioning (n=12), social functioning (n=4), symptoms (n=8), and family (n=7). Some studies exclusively focused on one domain whereas others assessed two domains or more. Subdomains such as upper extremity functioning and functional independence were addressed in the physical functioning domain. Psychological functioning outcomes included subdomains such as emotional health and behavioral problems. Social functioning outcomes evaluated subdomains such as problems with peers and social participation. The symptoms domain addressed post-burn pain and itch. Family outcomes subdomains such as parental satisfaction with appearance and general family functioning were identified. Conclusions Burn-specific outcomes and health domains assessing the effects of burns on children aged 5–18 were identified among 16 studies. There is a need for a comprehensive assessment tool that more precisely measures the impact of burn injury across these domains. This work will inform the development of the School-Aged Life Impact Burn Recovery Evaluation (LIBRE) Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) Profile – a new outcome metric for children and adolescents with burns. Applicability of Research to Practice This review is relevant to researchers and clinicians assessing health outcomes and measuring burn recovery in children aged 5–18.

275 POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS DO NOT AFFECT QUALITY OF LIFE AFTER ESOPHAGECTOMY

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
E Jezerskyte ◽  
H Laarhoven ◽  
M Sprangers ◽  
W Eshuis ◽  
M Hulshof ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Term Survival ◽  
Radio Therapy ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Short And Long Term ◽  
Over Time

Abstract   Despite the attempts to reduce postoperative complication incidence after esophageal cancer surgery, up to 60% of patients endure postoperative complications. These patients often have a reduced health related quality of life (HR-QoL) and it may also have a negative effect on long-term survival. The aim of this study is to investigate the difference in short- and long-term HR-QoL in patients with and without a complicated postoperative course. Methods A retrospective comparative cohort study was performed with data from the Dutch Cancer Registry (IKNL) and QoL questionnaires from POCOP, a longitudinal patient reported outcomes study. All patients with esophageal and gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) cancer after an esophagectomy with or without neoadjuvant chemo(radio) therapy in the period of 2015–2018 were included. Exclusion criteria were palliative surgery, patients with a recurrence, reconstruction with a colonic or jejunal interposition, no reconstruction and emergency surgery. HR-QoL was investigated at baseline and at 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 and 24 months postoperatively between patients with and without complications following an esophagectomy. Results A total of 486 patients were included: 270 with and 216 without postoperative complications. The majority of patients were male (79.8%) with a median age of 66 years (IQR 60–70.25). Significantly more patients had comorbidities in the group with postoperative complications (69.6% vs 57.3%, p = 0.001). A significant difference in HR-QoL over time was found between the two groups in “choked when swallowing” score (p = 0.028). Patients that endured postoperative complications reported more problems with choking when swallowing at 9 months follow-up (mean score 12.9 vs 8.4, p = 0.047). This difference was not clinically relevant with a mean score difference of 4.6 points. Conclusion Postoperative complications do not significantly influence the short- and long-term HR-QoL in patients following an esophagectomy. Only one HR-QoL domain showed difference over time, however, this was not clinically relevant.

scholarly journals A Low-FODMAP Diet for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Some Answers to the Doubts from a Long-Term Follow-Up

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 2360 ◽  
Author(s):  
Massimo Bellini ◽  
Sara Tonarelli ◽  
Federico Barracca ◽  
Riccardo Morganti ◽  
Andrea Pancetti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ◽  
Nutritional Adequacy ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Short And Long Term ◽  
Irritable Bowel ◽  
Fodmap Diet

A low-FODMAP (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols) diet (LFD) is a possible therapy for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This study investigates the short- and long-term efficacy and nutritional adequacy of an LFD and the patients’ long-term acceptability. Patients’ adherence and ability to perceive the “trigger” foods were also evaluated. Seventy-three IBS patients were given an LFD (T0) and after 2 months (T1), 68 started the reintroduction phase. At the end of this period (T2), 59 were advised to go on an Adapted Low-FODMAP Diet (AdLFD) and 41 were evaluated again after a 6–24 month follow-up (T3). At each time, questionnaires and Biolectrical Impedance Vector Analysis (BIVA) were performed. The LFD was effective in controlling digestive symptoms both in the short- and long-term, and in improving quality of life, anxiety and depression, even if some problems regarding acceptability were reported and adherence decreased in the long term. The LFD improved the food-related quality of life without affecting nutritional adequacy. When data collected at T0 were compared with those collected at T2, the perception of trigger foods was quite different. Even if some problems of acceptability and adherence are reported, an LFD is nutritionally adequate and effective in improving IBS symptoms also in the long term.

Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: Short- and Long-Term Effects on Health-Related Quality of Life

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Adolfo Pérez-Fentes ◽  
Francisco Gude ◽  
Benito Blanco ◽  
Camilo García Freire
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Short And Long Term
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