Parental Reactions to Children's Negative Emotions: Longitudinal Relations to Quality of Children's Social Functioning

CONTEXT: Hemiparesia changes quality of life of patients with stroke making difficult a normal life. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of Functional Eletric Orthesis (FEO) applied over the paretic leg in the quality of life of stroke patients. METHOD: The quality of life of 50 stroke patients of Associacao de Assistencia a Crianca Deficiente (AACD) was evaluated with SF-36 questionnaire before and after the treatment with a FEO for rehabilitation of walking. We analyzed data according to gender and affected hemisphere. RESULTS: The average values from all domains of SF-36 improved significantly (p<0.001). Female patients improved more than male in Emotional Domain (p=0.04) and presented a trend to be better regarding Bodily Pain and Social Functioning. Patients with right hemiparesia improved more than those with left hemiparesia (p=0.02). CONCLUSION: FEO over a paretic leg is efficient to improve quality of life of stroke patients, mainly Physical Functioning.

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Effect of treatment adherence training given to patients with bipolar disorder on treatment adherence, social functioning and quality of life: A pilot study

Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice ◽

10.1016/j.ctcp.2021.101504 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 46 ◽

pp. 101504

Author(s):

Ebru Başkaya ◽

Satı Demir

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Bipolar Disorder ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Social Functioning ◽

Treatment Adherence ◽

Effect Of Treatment

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Investigating User Emotional Responses to Eco-Feedback Designs

Journal of Mechanical Design ◽

10.1115/1.4042007 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 141 (2) ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Qifang Bao ◽

Edward Burnell ◽

Ann M. Hughes ◽

Maria C. Yang

Keyword(s):

Positive Emotions ◽

Negative Emotions ◽

Emotional Responses ◽

Resource Conservation ◽

Feedback Information ◽

Feedback Design ◽

Lab Experiments ◽

Conservation Actions ◽

Highly Correlated

Emotional responses to a product can be critical in influencing how the product will be used. This study explores the emotions that arise from users' interaction with eco-feedback products, and investigates links between emotions and users' resource conservation behaviors. In-lab experiments were conducted with 68 participants of varying backgrounds. Each participant was shown sketches of four conceptual designs of eco-feedback products and reported how they would feel and behave in different scenarios using the products. Two styles of eco-feedback design, quantitative and figurative, were compared to each other and were compared to neutral designs, which had little or no feedback information. Results showed that taking resource conservation actions such as turning off lights was highly correlated with negative emotions toward wasting resources, such as guilt, upset, embarrassment, and annoyance. Users' evaluations of esthetics, usefulness, and overall quality of eco-feedback products, however, were highly correlated with positive emotions toward resource conservation, described as satisfied, proud, interested, and joyful. Figurative designs were observed to evoke much stronger emotions among younger participants than older ones. Ultimately, we hope our findings are useful to the designers of eco-feedback products.

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Psychosocial Predictors of Quality of Life in Patients With Vitiligo

Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research ◽

10.33824/pjpr.2021.36.1.02 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 36 (1) ◽

pp. 19-36

Author(s):

Iqra Nazar ◽

Fatima Kamran ◽

Afsheen Masood

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Body Image ◽

Social Functioning ◽

Psychological Health ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Life Quality ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Psychosocial Predictors ◽

Impact Scale

The present study was designed to examine psychosocial predictors of quality of life (QoL) such as body image, self-esteem, impact of Vitiligo (psychologically and socially), and perceived stigmatization in patients with Vitiligo. The sample (N =120) comprised of individuals with Vitiligo recruited from dermatology units of different hospitals in Lahore. Body Image State Scale (Cash, Fleming, Alindogan, Steadman, & Whitehead 2002), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (Rosenberg, 1965), Vitiligo Impact Scale (Rammam, Khaitan, Mehta, Sreenivas, & Gupta, 2014), Perceived Stigmatization Questionnaire (Lawrence, Fauerbach, Heinberg, & Thomas, 2006) and Dermatology Life Quality Index (Finlay & Khan, 1994) were used as assessment measures. Results revealed that most of the individuals with Vitiligo reported poorer perception of QoL; while, men with Vitiligo expressed better perceived QoL as compared to women. Individuals with both types of Vitiligo (lesions on exposed/unexposed regions) expressed poor body image, negative impact of Vitiligo on their psycho-social functioning, and higher levels of perceived stigmatization. Individuals with exposed Vitiligo affected regions exhibited lower self-esteem. In addition, body image, impact of Vitiligo (psychologically and socially), and perceived stigmatization (absence of friendly behavior) significantly predicted QoL. It was concluded that Vitiligo had a greater impact on individual’s psychological health and social functioning rather than physiological complications.

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Disorders of social functioning and quality of life in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease while combined with undifferentiated connective tissue dysplasia

Mental Health: Global Challenges Journal ◽

10.32437/mhgcj.v3i1.100 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 11-16

Author(s):

Iryna Romash

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ◽

Connective Tissue ◽

Gastroesophageal Reflux ◽

Social Functioning ◽

Reflux Disease ◽

Control Group ◽

Group I ◽

Group Ii

Introduction. It has been scientifically confirmed that the risk of developing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) increases especially with generalized or regional disruption of connective tissue structure, which is widespread among the population. Patients with such comorbid pathology may have a wide range of symptoms that may go beyond the general symptoms of heartburn and regurgitation. The symptoms and complications of GERD affect general health, daily and social functioning, physical and emotional activity. It also affects the quality of life (QoL) associated with health through frequent breaks during sleep, work and social activities. Purpose. study the dynamics of the level of quality of life and social functioning in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease in combination with the syndrome of undifferentiated connective tissue dysplasia. Methodology. A total of 120 patients were included in the study: 65 men and 55 women: in 75 of them (Group II) GERD occurred on the background of UCTD, in 45 (Group I) as an independent disease. The control group consisted of 12 healthy individuals. The study was comprehensive. The Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Status (SF-36),the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS) and the scale of "Personal and social performance" (PSP) - were used to study patients in detail. Results and Discussion. Analyzing the results obtained on the basis of the GSRS questionnaire (Table 1), in patients with GERD on the background of UCTD, compared with patients of group I and the control group, there is a significant increase in three and four from the five scales. QoL in patients of Group II on the scale "Abdominal pain" were 14.3 ± 0.4 points, in Group I - 5.6 ± 1.3 points, in the Control Group - 2.4 ± 0.8 points, on the scale "Reflux syndrome": 13.7 ± 0.9, 10.5 ± 1.3 and 3.1 ± 0.9, respectively. "Dyspeptic syndrome" - 15.3 ± 0.4 points in Group II, 12.2 ± 0.6- in Group I and 6.1 ± 0.3- in the control group. "Constipation syndrome" 9.5 ± 0.8, 5.6 ± 1.03 and 5.7 ± 0.4, respectively (p <0,05). Conclusions: In this research we investigated the effect of comorbid pathology on QoL in patients with GERD, which developed against the background of UCTD. The results confirm that patients with such combined pathology have a lower level of quality of life and social functioning, and the tactics of treatment of such patients should take into account these changes

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Psychometric Validation of the German Translation of the Quality of Life Questionnaire-Bronchiectasis (QOL-B)—Data from the German Bronchiectasis Registry PROGNOSIS

Journal of Clinical Medicine ◽

10.3390/jcm11020441 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 441

Author(s):

Laura Quellhorst ◽

Grit Barten-Neiner ◽

Andrés de Roux ◽

Roland Diel ◽

Pontus Mertsch ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Functioning ◽

Emotional Functioning ◽

Psychometric Validation ◽

Life Questionnaire ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

German Translation ◽

Quality Of Life Questionnaire ◽

Test Retest Reliability

Patients with bronchiectasis feature considerable symptom burden and reduced health-related quality of life (QOL). We provide the psychometric validation of the German translation of the disease-specific Quality of Life Questionnaire-Bronchiectasis (QOL-B), version 3.1, using baseline data of adults consecutively enrolled into the prospective German bronchiectasis registry PROGNOSIS. Overall, 904 patients with evaluable QOL-B scores were included. We observed no relevant floor or ceiling effects. Internal consistency was good to excellent (Cronbach’s α ≥0.73 for each scale). QOL-B scales discriminated between patients based on prior pulmonary exacerbations and hospitalizations, breathlessness, bronchiectasis severity index, lung function, sputum volume, Pseudomonas aeruginosa status and the need for regular pharmacotherapy, except for Social Functioning, Vitality and Emotional Functioning scales. We observed moderate to strong convergence between several measures of disease severity and QOL-B scales, except for Social and Emotional Functioning. Two-week test-retest reliability was good, with intraclass correlation coefficients ≥0.84 for each scale. Minimal clinical important difference ranged between 8.5 for the Respiratory Symptoms and 14.1 points for the Social Functioning scale. Overall, the German translation of the QOL-B, version 3.1, has good validity and test-retest reliability among a nationally representative adult bronchiectasis cohort. However, responsiveness of QOL-B scales require further investigation during registry follow-up.

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EVALUATION OF THE INFLUENCE OF ART THERAPY ON THE DYNAMICS OF SOCIAL FUNCTIONING OF SCHIZOPHRENIC PATIENTS.

Inter Collegas ◽

10.35339/ic.4.3.150-153 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. 150-153

Author(s):

G. Kozhyna ◽

A. Kryshtal

Keyword(s):

Social Functioning ◽

Art Therapy ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Social Reintegration ◽

High Effectiveness ◽

Therapeutic Program ◽

Behavioral Dysfunction ◽

Schizophrenic Patients ◽

Comprehensive Survey

Kozhyna H., Kryshtal A.Based on the results of a comprehensive survey of 86 patients with schizophrenia, the effectiveness of art therapy in complex rehabilitation of patients was assessed.The high effectiveness of art therapy is established in comparison with the traditional therapy of schizophrenia. There is a positive dynamics in quality of social functioning of patients by the general behavioral dysfunction scale, dysfunction in the performance of social roles in society scale, functioning of patients in the hospital scale and the dysfunction of modifying factors.Art-therapeutic program in the structure of complex therapy of schizophrenia promotes rapid social reintegration of patients. It mobilizes internal reserves, restoring self-esteem, changing the attitude of patients to their disease.Key Words: schizophrenia, social functioning, art therapy ОЦІНКА ВПЛИВУ АРТ-ТЕРАПІЇ НА ДИНАМІКУ СОЦІАЛЬНОГО ФУНКЦІОНУВАННЯ ХВОРИХ НА ШИЗОФРЕНІЮКожина Г.М., Кришталь О.О.Грунтуючись на результатах комплексного обстеження 86 хворих на шизофренію здійснено оцінку ефективності арт-терапії в комплексній реабілітації хворих.Встановлено високу результативність арт-терапії в порівнянні з традиційною терапією шизофренії, відзначається виражена позитивна динаміка рівня соціального функціонування хворих за шкалами загальної поведінкової дисфункції, дисфункції при виконанні соціальних ролей в суспільстві;функціонування пацієнтів в лікарні і дисфункції модифікуючих факторів.Арт-терапевтична програма в структурі комплексної терапії шизофренії сприяє швидкій соціальної реінтеграції хворих за рахунок мобілізації їх внутрішніх резервів, відновлення впевненості в собі, зміни ставлення хворих до самої хвороби.Ключові слова: шизофренія, соціальне функціонування, арт-терапія ОЦЕНКА ВЛИЯНИЯ АРТ-ТЕРАПИИ НА ДИНАМИКУ СОЦИАЛЬНОГО ФУНКЦИОНИРОВАНИЯ БОЛЬНЫХ ШИЗОФРЕНИЕЙ Кожина А.М., Кришталь А.А.Основываясь на результатах комплексного обследования 86 больных шизофренией осуществлена оценка эффективности арт-терапии в комплексной реабилитации больных. Установлена высокая результативность арт-терапии по сравнению с традиционной терапией шизофрении, отмечается выраженная положительная динамика уровня социального функционирования больных по шкалам общей поведенческой дисфункции, дисфункции при выполнении социальных ролей в обществе; функционирования пациентов в больнице и дисфункции модифицирующих факторов.Арт-терапевтическая программа в структуре комплексной терапии шизофрении способствует быстрой социальной реинтеграции больных за счет мобилизации их внутренних резервов, восстановления уверенности в себе, изменения отношения больных к самой болезни.Ключевые слова: шизофрения, социальное функционирование, арт-терапия

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