A Scoping Review of Quality of Life Questionnaires in Glaucoma Patients

Commensal meals seem to be related to a better nutritional and metabolic health as well as an improved quality of life. The aim of this paper was to examine to what extent research was performed using the search term commensality related to assessment of timing of meals. A scoping review was performed, where 10 papers were identified as specifically addressing the assessment of timing of commensality of meals. Time use studies, questionnaires, and telephone- and person-to-person interviews were used for assessing meal times in relation to commensality. Four of the studies used a method of time use registration, and six papers used interviews or questionnaires. Common meals with family members were the most common, and dinners late at night were often preferred for commensal activities among the working population. In conclusion, the family meal seemed to be the most important commensal meal. It is clear from the collected papers and from previous systematic reviews that more studies of commensal meals in general and about timing aspects in particular and in relation to nutritional health are essential to provide a solid background of knowledge regarding the importance of timing in relation to commensal meals.

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Quality of life of patients with lung cancer: A scoping review

Revista Brasileira de Geriatria e Gerontologia ◽

10.1590/1981-22562019022.180162 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 22 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Rafael Turano Mota ◽

Helder Márcio Ferreira Júnior ◽

Fabiane Silva Pereira ◽

Maria Aparecida Vieira ◽

Simone de Melo Costa

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Lung Cancer ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Prospective Studies ◽

Current Knowledge ◽

Care Quality ◽

Life Questionnaire ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

European Organization

Abstract Objective: To characterize scientific publications on the quality of life of people with lung cancer in order to explore current knowledge of the subject, with emphasis on assessment instruments and methodological aspects. Method: A scoping type literature review was performed. Articles were sought in the databases of the Virtual Health Library, in an integrative manner, with the descriptors: Quality of life and Lung Neoplasms, with no date of publication or language restrictions (n=138). The selection of articles was based on inclusion and exclusion criteria defined in the study proposal. Results: We included 18 publications published between 2006 and 2017, the majority (n = 10) of which had a cross-sectional design. Eight different instruments were used to evaluate the quality of life of patients with lung cancer, four of which were specific for people with cancer. There was a prevalence of the use of the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Care Quality of Life Questionnaire - EORTC QLQ-C30 (n=8). Prospective studies (n=8) assessed quality of life before and after chemotherapy, physical therapy or pulmonary resection. The studies adopted different methodologies and provided conflicting results of quality of life. Cross-sectional studies with comparatively healthy subjects found an inferior quality of life for people with lung cancer. Conclusion: The scoping review contributed to the identification of the multiple evaluated instruments, both generic and specific. It found a lack of homogeneity in the methodological approaches of the studies. Further prospective studies with a specific instrument and methodological standardization to evaluate the quality of life of people with lung cancer are recommended.

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Engaging the Voices of Children: A Scoping Review of How Children and Adolescents Are Involved in the Development of Quality-of-Life–Related Measures

Value in Health ◽

10.1016/j.jval.2020.11.007 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Jessica Willis ◽

Dena Zeratkaar ◽

Julia ten Hove ◽

Peter Rosenbaum ◽

Gabriel M. Ronen

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Children And Adolescents ◽

Scoping Review

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LGBTQ+ Aging Research in Canada: A 30-Year Scoping Review of the Literature

Geriatrics ◽

10.3390/geriatrics6020060 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 60

Author(s):

Kimberley Wilson ◽

Arne Stinchcombe ◽

Sophie M. Regalado

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Older Adults ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Lived Experiences ◽

Systematic Search ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Aging Research ◽

Aging Populations ◽

Diverse Groups

Canada has a unique socio-political history concerning the inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people. With aging populations, understanding diverse groups of older adults is paramount. We completed a systematic search and scoping review of research in Canada to quantify and articulate the scale and scope of research on LGBTQ+ aging. Our search identified over 4000 results and, after screening for relevance, our review focused on 70 articles. Five major themes in the literature on LGBTQ+ aging in Canada were identified: (1) risk, (2) HIV, (3) stigma, and discrimination as barriers to care, (4) navigating care and identity, (5) documenting the history and changing policy landscapes. Most of the articles were not focused on the aging, yet the findings are relevant when considering the lived experiences of current older adults within LGBTQ+ communities. Advancing the evidence on LGBTQ+ aging involves improving the quality of life and aging experiences for LGBTQ+ older adults through research.

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Family Variables and Quality of Life in Children with Down Syndrome: A Scoping Review

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18020419 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (2) ◽

pp. 419

Author(s):

Anna Lee ◽

Kathleen Knafl ◽

Marcia Van Riper

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Down Syndrome ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Personal Development ◽

Well Being ◽

Future Research ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Children With Down Syndrome ◽

Family Variables

The purpose of this scoping review was to identify the family and child quality of life variables that have been studied in relation to one another in children with Down syndrome, the frequency with which different relationships have been studied, and the extent to which family variables were the focus of the research aims. A literature search was conducted to find studies published between January 2007 and June 2018. The initial search yielded 2314 studies; of these, 43 were selected for a final review. Researchers most often addressed family resources and family problem-solving and coping concerning child personal development and physical well-being. Little attention to child emotional well-being was observed, with none considering family appraisal of child emotional well-being. The relationship between family variables and child QoL rarely was the primary focus of the study. Methodologically, most reviewed studies used cross-sectional designs, were conducted in North America and based on maternal report. From future research considering the issues found in this review, healthcare providers can obtain an in-depth understanding of relationships between children and family variables.

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