Short-Term Effects of a Manual Therapy Protocol on Pain, Physical Function, Quality of Sleep, Depressive symptoms and Pressure Sensitivity in Women and Men with Fibromyalgia Syndrome

Summary: The cathartic effect of suicide is traditionally defined as the existence of a rapid, significant, and spontaneous decrease in the depressive symptoms of suicide attempters after the act. This study was designed to investigate short-term variations, following a suicide attempt by self-poisoning, of a number of other variables identified as suicidal risk factors: hopelessness, impulsivity, personality traits, and quality of life. Patients hospitalized less than 24 hours after a deliberate (moderate) overdose were presented with the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and Impulsivity Rating Scales, Hopelessness scale, MMPI and World Health Organization's Quality of Life questionnaire (abbreviated versions). They were also asked to complete the same scales and questionnaires 8 days after discharge. The study involved 39 patients, the average interval between initial and follow-up assessment being 13.5 days. All the scores improved significantly, with the exception of quality of life and three out of the eight personality traits. This finding emphasizes the fact that improvement is not limited to depressive symptoms and enables us to identify the relative importance of each studied variable as a risk factor for attempted suicide. The limitations of the study are discussed as well as in particular the nongeneralizability of the sample and setting.

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Elderly patients with head and neck cancer: short-term effects of surgical treatment on quality of life

Clinical Otolaryngology ◽

10.1046/j.1365-2273.2003.00718.x ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 28 (5) ◽

pp. 399-405 ◽

Cited By ~ 48

Author(s):

W. Derks ◽

J.R.J. De Leeuw ◽

G.J. Hordijk ◽

J.A.M. Winnubst

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Head And Neck Cancer ◽

Surgical Treatment ◽

Elderly Patients ◽

Head And Neck ◽

Neck Cancer ◽

Short Term ◽

Short Term Effects

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Short-term health-related quality of life in patients with ischaemic stroke after PFO closure

European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing ◽

10.1093/eurjcn/zvab060.028 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 20 (Supplement_1) ◽

Author(s):

G Christopoulou ◽

E Sigala ◽

D Aragiannis ◽

E Stamatopoulou ◽

P Manthou ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Ischaemic Stroke ◽

Physical Function ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Short Term ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related ◽

Pfo Closure

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Introduction/Purpose: Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is common in asymptomatic adults and is associated with cryptogenic stroke (CS). We sought to evaluate the impact of PFO closure in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in PFO patients with CS. Method In this pilot study, 19 patients (mean age 47 ± 7.7; 13 male) who underwent PFO closure at our center were invited to a short-term clinical follow up (mean follow-up period 6-10 months). All patients had suffered an ischaemic stroke and their disability level was assessed using the Modified Rankin Scale (MRS, no significant disability 63%). HRQoL was assessed using the 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36) and the European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions Questionnaire (EQ-5D) preoperatively and at follow-up. Results Both SF36 and EQ-5D scores improved after the operation as shown by the self-rating scores (20,67% and 40,52% higher scores, respectively). Patients with major mobility problems were more likely to be current smokers (r = 0.481) and those who had lower scores on the MRS scale (r=-0.571) rated higher their scale diagram. The categories of energy/fatigue (r = 0.459; p = 0.048), social functioning (r = 0.547; p = 0.015) and pain (r = 0.550; p = 0.015) were positively correlated with physical function. Finally, there was a positive correlation between role limitations due to emotional problems and energy/fatigue (r = 0,519; p = 0.023), and between energy/fatigue and emotional well-being (r = 0.519; p = 0,023). Conclusions The results of our study indicate that shortly after PFO, subjects perceive improvements in their QoL. However, it seems that poorly rated physical function was more common in active smokers, and affects patients" social life and their emotional state. Health care professionals should encourage these patients to participate in rehabilitation and psychological support programs postoperatively.

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Primary Fibromyalgia Syndrome and 5-Hydroxy-L-Tryptophan: A 90-Day Open Study

Journal of International Medical Research ◽

10.1177/030006059202000210 ◽

1992 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 182-189 ◽

Cited By ~ 31

Author(s):

P Sarzi Puttini ◽

I Caruso

Keyword(s):

Side Effects ◽

Open Study ◽

Fibromyalgia Syndrome ◽

Laboratory Evaluation ◽

Quality Of Sleep ◽

Tender Points ◽

Primary Fibromyalgia ◽

Overall Evaluation ◽

Primary Fibromyalgia Syndrome

The efficacy and tolerability of 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan (5- HTP) were studied in an open 90-day study in 50 patients affected by primary fibromyalgia syndrome. When all the clinical variables studied throughout the trial (number of tender points, anxiety, pain intensity, quality of sleep, fatigue) were compared with baseline results, they all showed a significant improvement ( P< 0.001). The overall evaluation of the patient condition assessed by the patient and the investigator indicated a ‘good’ or ‘fair’ clinical improvement in nearly 50% of the patients during the treatment period. A total of 15 (30%) patients reported side-effects but only one patient was withdrawn from the treatment for this reason. No abnormality in the laboratory evaluation was observed. It is concluded that 5-HTP is effective in improving the symptoms of primary fibromyalgia syndrome and that it maintains its efficacy throughout the 90-day period of treatment.

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Short-term cryotherapy did not substantially reduce pain and had unclear effects on physical function and quality of life in people with knee osteoarthritis: a randomised trial

Journal of Physiotherapy ◽

10.1016/j.jphys.2019.08.004 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 65 (4) ◽

pp. 215-221 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Lucas Ogura Dantas ◽

Carolina Carreira Breda ◽

Paula Regina Mendes da Silva Serrao ◽

Francisco Aburquerque-Sendín ◽

Ana Elisa Serafim Jorge ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Knee Osteoarthritis ◽

Physical Function ◽

Randomised Trial ◽

Short Term

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The Significance, Assessment, and Management of Nonrestorative Sleep in Fibromyalgia Syndrome

CNS Spectrums ◽

10.1017/s1092852900026808 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 13 (S5) ◽

pp. 22-26 ◽

Cited By ~ 45

Author(s):

Harvey Moldofsky

Keyword(s):

Fibromyalgia Syndrome ◽

Causative Factor ◽

Poor Quality ◽

The Body ◽

Common Symptom ◽

Quality Of Sleep ◽

Nonrestorative Sleep ◽

Unrefreshing Sleep ◽

The Common

AbstractPeople with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) experi-ence unrefreshing sleep, aches, hypersensitivity, and cognitive and emotional difficulties. Although no specific causative factor or biological agent is known to account for all of the features of FMS and these related diagnoses, the generalized hypersensitivity of the body is considered to be affected by disturbances in cen-tral nervous system (CNS) functions. Such CNS dis-turbances are intrinsic to the sleeping-waking brain, where the common symptom elements in all these illnesses are poor quality of sleep, nonspecific pain, fatigue, and psychological distress in the absence of known disease pathology.

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Short-Term Impact of Cancer Prevention and Screening Activities on Quality of Life

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2004.05.191 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 22 (5) ◽

pp. 943-952 ◽

Cited By ~ 53

Author(s):

Jennifer Cullen ◽

Marc D. Schwartz ◽

William F. Lawrence ◽

Joe V. Selby ◽

Jeanne S. Mandelblatt

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Health Status ◽

Cancer Prevention ◽

Depression Symptoms ◽

Original Research ◽

Short Term ◽

The Impact ◽

Short Term Effects

Purpose There are few data on the short-term effects of participating in cancer prevention activities, undergoing genetic risk assessment, or having routine screening. The objective of this article is to systematically review existing research on short-term effects of prevention, genetic counseling and testing, and screening activities on quality of life. Methods We conducted a MEDLINE search for original research studies that were published between January 1, 1985, and December 31, 2002, and conducted in North America or Western Europe. Data were abstracted and summarized using a standardized format. Results We reviewed 210 publications. Most studies focused on psychological states (anxiety, depression), symptoms, or general health status. One hundred thirty-one studies used 51 previously validated noncancer instruments. Many researchers (12.6%) also added cancer-specific measures, such as perceived cancer risk or symptom indices. Only one study measured satisfaction or quality of provider-client communication. While one report examined lost workdays, no other economic consequences of short-term outcomes were evaluated. Among seven studies that assessed short-term outcomes preferences, only four specifically used time trade-off or linear rating scale methods. No study used standard gamble or willingness-to-pay methods. The overwhelming majority of research indicated that short-term effects were transient. Only two studies linked short-term effects to long-term cancer-related health behaviors such as repeat screening. Conclusion There is considerable heterogeneity in short-term outcome measurement. Clinicians need to be aware of potential for short-term, transient adverse effects. The impact of short-term experiences should to be linked to long-term health status and use of services.

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