scholarly journals Quality of Life Theory III. Maslow Revisited

2003 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 1050-1057 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soren Ventegodt ◽  
Joav Merrick ◽  
Niels Jorgen Andersen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Abraham Maslow ◽  
Consistent Theory ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
Real Change ◽  
Self Actualization ◽  
To Come

In 1962, Abraham Maslow published his bookTowards a Psychology of Being, and established a theory of quality of life, which still is considered a consistent theory of quality of life. Maslow based his theory for development towards happiness and true being on the concept of human needs. He described his approach as an existentialistic psychology of self-actualization, based on personal growth.When we take more responsibility for our own life, we take more of the good qualities that we have into use, and we become more free, powerful, happy, and healthy. It seems that Maslow�s concept of self-actualization can play an important role in modern medicine. As most chronic diseases often do not disappear in spite of the best biomedical treatments, it might be that the real change our patients have for betterment is understanding and living the noble path of personal development. The hidden potential for improving life really lies in helping the patient to acknowledge that his or her lust for life, his or her needs, and his or her wish to contribute, is really deep down in human existence one and the same. But you will only find this hidden meaning of life if you scrutinize your own life and existence closely enough, to come to know your innermost self.

Possibilities and prospects of conservative therapy for endometriosis, as a chronical progressing disease (review of literature)

GYNECOLOGY ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatyana Yu. Pestrikova ◽  
Elena A. Yurasova ◽  
Igor V. Yurasov
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Aim Analysis ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
Terra Incognita ◽  
Positive Effect

Relevance. Endometriosis is a common gynecological disease that affects up to 10% of women of reproductive age worldwide and is the main cause of pain and infertility. Endometriosis is a disease, although it has been known for a long time, nevertheless, in many ways it represents terra incognita for modern medicine. Aim. Analysis of literature on the feasibility of long-term and the use of the drug dienogest 2 mg (Vizanne), which has a positive effect on the quality of life of patients with endometriosis. Materials and methods. To write this review, a search was made for domestic and foreign publications in Russian and international search engines (PubMed, eLibrary, etc.) over the past 13 years. The review included articles from peer-reviewed literature. Results. The review presents data on the difficulties of verifying the diagnosis of endometriosis due to a combination of this pathology with pain, infertility, abnormal uterine bleeding. The pathogenesis of the origin of endometriosis-associated pain is presented. The efficacy of the use of the drug dienogest (Vizanne), which has a powerful antiproliferative effect that reduces the main symptoms of endometriosis (pain, bleeding), is substantiated. The expediency of long-term and safe use of the drug dienogest (Vizanne), which has a positive effect on the quality of life of patients with endometriosis, has been proved. Conclusions. Numerous scientific publications confirm the feasibility of prolonged use of the drug dienogest (Vizanne), to achieve remission during endometriosis.

scholarly journals Quality of Life: Changes in Self-Perception in People with down Syndrome as a Result of Being Part of a Football/Soccer Team. Self-Reports and External Reports

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 226
Author(s):  
Rocío Camacho ◽  
Cristina Castejón-Riber ◽  
Francisco Requena ◽  
Julio Camacho ◽  
Begoña Escribano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Football Team ◽  
Soccer Team

The hypothesis posed was whether being part of a football/soccer team influenced the quality of life (QL) of the people who participated in it since their perception of themselves is enhanced by factors, such as self-determination, social inclusion, emotional well-being, physical well-being, material well-being, rights, personal development, and internal relationships. The objective was to evaluate the QL of people with Down Syndrome (DS) using their self-perception (n = 39) and the perception of the informants (family members, teachers) (n = 39). The KidsLife-Down Scale, with a few modifications, was used. In general, differences of opinion between the subgroups of participants with DS and informants showed that results were higher in terms of perception for participants in the DS subgroup. Scores for all variables were higher for those participants with DS who said they did engage in practicing competitive football/soccer. Although the perception of informants provides a great deal of information regarding the QL of participants with DS, participants with DS should also be involved in the evaluation process and their self-perceptions taken into account. It is not participating in a football team that causes the conclusions of the study, but training (which includes the friendly matches that are played), the cause correlated with the improvements detected in the athlete’s DS.

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

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.

scholarly journals Benefits of Community Gardening on Quality-of-Life Issues

1996 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 204-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tina M. Waliczek ◽  
Richard H. Mattson ◽  
Jayne M. Zajicek
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
New York ◽  
Los Angeles ◽  
Community Gardens ◽  
Nationwide Survey ◽  
Community Gardening ◽  
Large Cities ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
Life Issues

Abstract A nationwide survey of community gardeners found differences in rankings of the importance of community gardens related to quality-of-life perceptions based on Maslow' hierarchy of human needs model. Race, gender, and city sizes affected perceptions. When comparisons were made among the four racial/ethnic divisions, responses to 18 of the 24 questions were found to be statistically different. Community gardens were especially important to African-American and Hispanic gardeners. Male and female gardeners rated quality-of-life benefits from gardens similarly in importance. However, women placed higher value on the importance of saving money and the beauty within the garden. Gardeners in small, medium, and large metropolitan cities had similar quality-of-life perceptions with only 4 of the 24 statement responses showing significant differences. Significant differences were found in 10 of the 24 statement responses between gardeners of the two large cities of Los Angeles and New York. In most cases, mean ratings were higher for gardeners in New York than those in Los Angeles.

scholarly journals Public Perceptions of Landscape Design as a Nursery Industry Service and Quality-of-Life Enhancement Factor

1999 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-24
Author(s):  
Steven N. Rodie ◽  
Ellen T. Paparozzi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Enhancement Factor ◽  
Landscape Design ◽  
Public Perceptions ◽  
Care Quality ◽  
Recent Experience ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
Outdoor Spaces ◽  
Life Enhancement

Abstract Using a focus group approach, Midwest homeowners in Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska, with recent experience and exposure to landscape design services were interviewed to assess their perceptions of the quality of available design services. In general, participants were pleased with their design experience and the quality of service provided to them. Poor communication between participants and landscape designers or landscape architects was commonly voiced as a key service limitation. Lack of homeowner knowledge of the design process was also identified as a limitation to good design, but to a lesser extent. Additionally, participants identified a variety of correlations between their landscapes and the potential for enhanced quality-of-life (QOL). Although not typically perceived as a critical singular QOL enhancement factor such as availability of food or medical care, quality landscape design appears to cumulatively enhance QOL in a significant way due to the wide variety of human needs that well-designed outdoor spaces can address.

scholarly journals COVID-19 clinical implications: the significance of nanomedicine

Bioimpacts ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 137-138
Author(s):  
Jaleh Barar
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
De Novo ◽  
Virus Entry ◽  
Therapeutic Strategies ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Molecular Signaling ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
To Come

COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected the lives of humans worldwide. We no longer experience the same quality of life and need to come up with effective solutions to combat the clinical implications. The vast knowledge about the pathways that regulate the virus entry and molecular signaling of the pathogenesis of coronavirus are the key factor for the development of de novo diagnostic/therapeutic strategies. Meanwhile, the emergence of nanotechnology, could offer enormous help in the battle against coronavirus. In this editorial, the role of molecular elements in the pathobiology of the disease and the significance of nanoscaled pharmaceuticals is highlighted.

Syndromes of postural stability and gait disorders in patients with discirculatory encephalopathy: clinical forms and features of pathogenesis

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 141-143
Author(s):  
Yu. I. Doyan ◽  
◽  
O. A. Kicherova ◽  
L. I. Reikhert ◽  
L. V. Graf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Clinical Picture ◽  
Postural Stability ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Postural Instability ◽  
Gait Disorders ◽  
Gait Disturbance ◽  
Clinical Forms ◽  
High Prevalence

The problem of discirculatory encephalopathy (DEP) is still relevant in modern medicine due to the high prevalence of this pathology. The symptoms of gait disturbance and postural instability, which are an additional factor of disability and a decrease in the quality of life in patients with DEP, are discussed in this article. Modern concepts of the pathogenesis and clinical picture of static-dynamic disorders are highlighted.

scholarly journals Quality of Life in hematology: European Hematology Association theme of the year ... and years to come

Haematologica ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 98 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Chomienne ◽  
M. Guenova ◽  
A. Hagenbeek ◽  
C. Lacombe ◽  
S. McCann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
To Come

La Qualite De Vie Des Personnes Handicapees: Vers Une Perspective Ecologique

1990 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 25-43
Author(s):  
Paul Boudreault ◽  
Jean-Marie Bouchard
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Collective Responsibility ◽  
Community Interactions ◽  
Institutional Settings ◽  
Social Ecological ◽  
Ecological Principles ◽  
The Family ◽  
Personnes Handicapées

The integration of people with disabilities into the community challenges us to offer these citizens a quality of life comparable to that of the rest of society. Until now, quality of life in the community has been assessed using measures which compared it to life in institutional settings. Today we are beginning to recognize that the quality of life of handicapped persons should be evaluated using the standards applied to others living in the same neighbourhood. The assessment of quality of life varies over time and is influenced by the family circle, community interactions, and personal development. Thus, quality of life should be measured using criteria which respect human and social ecological principles. The issue of quality of life for handicapped persons is a collective responsibility, representing a major challenge in this decade.

scholarly journals After Rio+20: Preparing for Sustainable Retreat?

2013 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pavel Nováček
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Life Expectancy ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Healthy Environment ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
Industrial Age ◽  
Development Concept ◽  
Environment And Development

Abstract The industrial age has brought us much good: a higher quality of life which is reflected in better healthcare and education, a longer life expectancy etc. But besides the indisputable benefits, the industrial age has also caused many problems which are now assuming global proportions. In 1987 UN Commission on Environment and Development attempted to propose how to enable people and whole nations to develop while sustaining functioning ecosystems and healthy environment. The key term became “sustainable development”. But problem with sustainable development concept is that it is so vague and “all-embracing”. Its biggest deficiency is the fact that it fails to attempt to even define human needs. The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20 conference, June 2012) did not change current unsustainable development trends. Therefore we should allow for and ponder the possibility that effort at sustainable development will fail and the human community will experience great civilization turbulence. Maybe it is too late for sustainable development, what we need is a sustainable retreat. Our abilities are limited and promoting sustainable development may prove to be beyond us. In comparison with our ancestors we have much greater opportunities. But this has not been counterbalanced by greater responsibility and foresight. We should explore and study future opportunities and dangers that could occur under certain conditions. These images of possible futures may help to make our present decisions more qualified and responsible.

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