Determining clinical cutoff scores for the Australian Treatment Outcomes Profile psychological health, physical health and quality of life questions

Abstract Objective The objective of the study was to analyse and compare the subjective quality of life (S-QoL) of women with physical disabilities (PDs) through satisfaction with the quality of life domains and the overall quality of life assessment. Methods The sample comprised of women with PDs (n=137), divided into 4 age categories: 19-29 yrs. (n=53); 30-44 yrs. (n=25); 45-59 yrs. (n=24) and over 60 yrs. (n=35). The Subjective Quality of Life Analyses questionnaire and the WHO User Manual were used as a primary research method. The Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test was used to assess the differences between QoLDs, Kruskal Wallis test to assess differences in S-QoL among four independent groups and Mann Whitney U-test between two age categories. Results The highest satisfaction in all age categories of women was found in the social relations domain, and in the 19-29 yr-old women equally in the social relations and physical health domains. The highest dissatisfaction was reported with the psychological health and environment domains. The key finding is that the main differences are between the youngest category (aged 19-29 yrs) and the three older categories with regard to physical health, environment and overall QoL. Conclusions It is necessary to continue this line of research with a greater focus on exploring the ways in which the psychological health domain can be improved as an integral part of S-QoL, and to also focus on the QoL indicators that make up the environment domain and search for ways to enhance these.

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Effect of facilities management components on the quality of life of Chinese elderly in care and attention homes

Facilities ◽

10.1108/f-03-2016-0032 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 35 (5/6) ◽

pp. 270-285 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Mei-yung Leung ◽

Ibukun Oluwadara Famakin ◽

Paul Olomolaiye

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Water Supply ◽

Physical Health ◽

Social Relationships ◽

Psychological Health ◽

Living Environment ◽

Facilities Management ◽

Chinese Elderly ◽

Content Type

Purpose Quality of life (QoL) for elderly residents of care and attention (C&A) homes has become an important consideration, given the increasingly aging population. Due to the number of hours such residents spend indoors, the quality of the facilities can contribute to their day-to-day QoL. This study aims to investigate the effect of facilities management (FM) on the QoL of Chinese elderly people living in C&A homes. Design/methodology/approach A survey of perceived satisfaction with the components of FM and QoL was carried out with a sample of residents. A total of 18 FM components and five QoL domains, including physical health, independence, psychological health, social relationships and living environment, as well as overall QoL, were identified. Findings The findings show that physical health is influenced by accessibility, doors and windows and signage; independence can be improved by enhancing accessibility, water supply, lighting and ventilation; accessibility, water supply, distance and doors and windows all predict psychological health; social relationships are improved by lighting and ventilation; distance impacts positively on the living environment; and overall QoL is predicted by lighting, ventilation, accessibility, doors and windows, handrails, recreation and signage. Originality/value The study recommends that designers and facilities managers review the micro-climate settings to harness available natural lighting and ventilation, introduce bimetallic strips to the heating systems to maintain a suitable water temperature and install large, easy-to-understand and graphic signage for straightforward wayfinding in C&A homes.

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Gender difference in quality of life (QoL) among outpatients with schizophrenia in a tertiary care setting

BMC Psychiatry ◽

10.1186/s12888-021-03051-2 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Saleha Shafie ◽

Ellaisha Samari ◽

Anitha Jeyagurunathan ◽

Edimansyah Abdin ◽

Sherilyn Chang ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Health ◽

Social Relationships ◽

Clinical Features ◽

Psychological Health ◽

World Health ◽

World Health Organization Quality ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Chinese Ethnicity

Abstract Background Patients with mental illness report lower quality of life (QoL) compared to the general population. Prior research has found several differences in clinical features and experiences of male and female patients with schizophrenia. Given these differences, it is also important to explore if there are any gender differences in terms of their QoL. This study aimed to investigate differences in QoL between and within each gender among outpatients with schizophrenia in Singapore. Methods A total of 140 outpatients were recruited through convenience sampling at the Institute of Mental Health, Singapore. QoL was measured using the brief version of World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF) which consists of four domains: physical health, psychological health, social relationships, and environment. QoL scores of males and females were compared using independent t-tests, and multiple linear regressions were used to examine sociodemographic correlates of QoL in the overall sample and within each gender. Results There was no significant difference in QoL domain scores between genders. Among males, Indian ethnicity (versus Chinese ethnicity) was positively associated with physical health (β=3.03, p=0.018) while males having Technical Education/ Diploma/ A level education (versus Degree and above) were positively associated with social relationships domain (β=2.46, p=0.047). Among females, Malay ethnicity (versus Chinese ethnicity) was positively associated with physical health (β=1.95, p=0.026) psychological health (β=3.21, p=0.001) social relationships (β=2.17, p=0.048) and environment (β=2.69, p=0.006) domains, while females who were separated/divorced (versus single) were inversely associated with psychological health (β=− 2.80, p=0.044) and social relationships domains (β=− 4.33, p=0.011). Females who had Secondary and below education (versus Degree and above) were inversely associated with social relationships (β=− 2.29, p=0.028) and environment domains (β=− 1.79, p=0.048). Conclusions The findings show the importance of treatments targeting QoL to attend to both the clinical features of the illness as well patient’s sociodemographic characteristics.

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Effects of Yoga on Psychological Health, Quality of Life, and Physical Health of Patients with Cancer: A Meta-Analysis

Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine ◽

10.1155/2011/659876 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 2011 ◽

pp. 1-12 ◽

Cited By ~ 62

Author(s):

Kuan-Yin Lin ◽

Yu-Ting Hu ◽

King-Jen Chang ◽

Heui-Fen Lin ◽

Jau-Yih Tsauo

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Health ◽

Psychological Health ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Patients With Cancer ◽

Randomized Controlled ◽

Health Quality ◽

Health Quality Of Life

Yoga is one of the most widely used complementary and alternative medicine therapies to manage illness. This meta-analysis aimed to determine the effects of yoga on psychological health, quality of life, and physical health of patients with cancer. Studies were identified through a systematic search of seven electronic databases and were selected if they used a randomized controlled trial design to examine the effects of yoga in patients with cancer. The quality of each article was rated by two of the authors using the PEDro Scale. Ten articles were selected; their PEDro scores ranged from 4 to 7. The yoga groups compared to waitlist control groups or supportive therapy groups showed significantly greater improvements in psychological health: anxiety (P=.009), depression (P=.002), distress (P=.003), and stress (P=.006). However, due to the mixed and low to fair quality and small number of studies conducted, the findings are preliminary and limited and should be confirmed through higher-quality, randomized controlled trials.

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Determination of Quality of life in patients with chronic renal disease undergoing hemodialysis; a tertiary care experience

Advanced Emergency Medicine ◽

10.18686/aem.v7.116 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Muhammad Tayyab Shera ◽

Syeda Beenish Bareeqa ◽

Syed Ijlal Ahmed ◽

Syeda Sana Samar ◽

Muhammad Mishkat Junaid ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Renal Disease ◽

Physical Health ◽

Environmental Health ◽

Psychological Health ◽

Chronic Renal Disease ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Healthcare Services ◽

P Value

OBJECTIVE: Our objective is to determine the quality of life in chronic renal disease patients, to evaluate the pros and cons of dialysis in improving the QOL and to suggest an improved system of healthcare services provided to the patients.INTRODUCTION: Chronic kidney disease (CKD), also known as chronic renal disease, is a progressive loss in renal function over a period of months or years. In medicine, Dialysis is a process for removing waste and excess water from the blood, and is used primarily as an artificial replacement for lost kidney function in people with renal failure. Chronic renal disease has many complications which can decrease the Quality of Life.MATERIAL AND METHODS: A prospective case control study was conducted on 40 patients admitted to urology department of Mayo Hospital, Lahore for hemodylasis. Data was collected on a preformed questionnaire of WHO about quality of life. Some demographic variables like age, education and income of the patient were added to the standard WHOQoL questionnaire.RESULTS: WHOQoL questionnaire for both case and control groups had a significant p-value in four domains including overall quality of life (p=0.001), physical health (p=0.001), psychological health (p=0.001) and environmental health (p=0.001).CONCLUSION: CKD treatment and in particular dialysis can decrease the quality of life due to multiple effects. The major aspects of life affected in an individual undergoing dialysis are physical health, psychological health and environmental health.

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Quality of life and its contributors among adults with late-onset Pompe disease in China

Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases ◽

10.1186/s13023-021-01836-y ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Shanquan Chen ◽

Jingxuan Wang ◽

Jianfeng Zhu ◽

Roger Yat-Nork Chung ◽

Dong Dong

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Support ◽

Physical Health ◽

Environmental Health ◽

Social Relationships ◽

Psychological Health ◽

Late Onset ◽

Assistive Devices ◽

Chinese Patients

Abstract Background Pompe disease (PD) is a rare inherited disorder caused by the deficiency of acid-α glucosidase, which leads to the impairment of organ and tissue functions and causes disabilities. As the first national survey on patients with late-onset PD (LOPD) in China, this study investigated the quality of life (QOL) of adult patients with LOPD in China and explored its contributors. Methods Data were derived from a nation-based, cross-sectional, self-response survey on rare diseases (RDs) in early 2018. Answers from 68 adult Chinese patients with LOPD were used for data analysis. QOL was measured using the World Health Organization Quality of Life: Brief Version. Covariates included age, gender, education, employment, reliance on assistive devices, medication history, social support, and disease economic burden. Data were analyzed using linear regression in R. Results For adult patients with LOPD, the average scores and standard deviations (SD) of the four dimensions of QOL were physical health = 33.77 (SD = 18.28), psychological health = 43.81 (SD = 21.70), environmental health = 39.43 (SD = 16.93), and social relationship = 46.20 (SD = 19.76); the scoring for each dimension was evaluated on a scale of 0 to 100. At the significance level of p < 0.05, with increasing age, the patients experienced a significant decrease in physical health QOL (β = − 0.75) and environmental health QOL (β = − 0.79). Those who relied heavily on assistive devices had lower perceived physical health (β = − 17.8), psychological health (β = − 22.76), environmental health (β = − 17.8), and social relationships (β = − 22.12) than those who did not. A one-unit increase in the amount of social support, as a form of social interaction, led to a significant increase in physical health (β = 0.28), psychological health (β = 0.71), environmental health (β = 0.72), and social relationships (β = 0.70). Conclusion Adult Chinese patients with LOPD had a lower physical health and QOL compared to their counterparts with other RDs. Being employed was found to affect the QOL of adult Chinese patients with LOPD in almost all dimensions. Encouraging adult Chinese patients with LOPD to be socially active and help them become more involved in social life might improve their QOL.

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Frailty decreases physical health domain of quality of life in nursing home elderly

Zinc supplementation improves heme biosynthesis in rats exposed to lead ◽

10.18051/univmed.2015.v34.213-219 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 34 (3) ◽

pp. 213 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Yvonne Suzy Handajani ◽

Nelly Tina Widjaja ◽

Yuda Turana

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Nursing Home ◽

Physical Health ◽

Psychological Health ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Frailty Syndrome ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Health Domain ◽

Physical Health Domain

BACKGROUND Approximately 10-27% of the population aged >65 years suffers from frailty. The percentage increases with age so that the prevalence of frailty in the population aged >85 years reaches 45%. The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between frailty and quality of life (QOL) in nursing home elderly. METHODS This was a cross-sectional study of 138 subjects aged >60 years who were recruited from 4 nursing homes in West Jakarta. Participants with frailty status were evaluated by the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) instrument and QOL was evaluated by the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire. One-way ANOVA and chi-square tests were used to find relations between the frailty syndrome and QOL. RESULTS The percentages of respondents with pre-frail, frail, and non-frail status were 30.4%, 52.2%, and 17.4%, respectively. A decline in QOL scores of pre-frail and frail respondents was found for almost all QOL domains (physical, psychological and environment domains), except social relationships. The subdomains most influenced were “energy and fatigue” in the physical health domain, “thinking, learning, memory and concentration” in psychological health, and “opportunities for acquiring new information and skills” in the environment domain. CONCLUSIONS More than half of the nursing home elderly were frail and one-third were pre-frail. The main factor of frailty was weakness. The frailty syndrome in the elderly has a negative impact on QOL, especially in the physical health, psychological and environment domains in nursing home elderly.

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Quality of Life Among Malaysian University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

Malaysian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (MJSSH) ◽

10.47405/mjssh.v5i6.423 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (6) ◽

pp. 11-18

Author(s):

Patricia Pawa Pitil ◽

Norshella Syakila Binti Kadir ◽

Wan Juliana Emeih Wahed

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

University Students ◽

Physical Health ◽

Psychological Health ◽

Student Athletes ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Health Domain

Quality of life reflects the health of individuals, physically and mentally. The aim of this study is to evaluate the quality of life among university students. A total sample of N=377 full-time students from various faculties of a single university were recruited following a cross-sectional study design. The World Health Organization QOL-BREF questionnaire was administered to measure the quality of life in four domains: physical quality, psychological quality, social relationship quality and environment quality. The total quality of life score obtained was 64.33 ± 8.02, which is in the fair category. For demographic comparisons, all domains were similar in distribution, except for age groups in the psychological health domain and sports involvement in the physical health domain. Older students reported a significantly higher mean scores for psychological health compared to the younger age group, while student-athletes scored higher in physical health than the non-athletes. Environment was scored lowest at (13.25 ± 1.78), while social relation was rated highest at (15.10 ± 3.07) among the participants. The overall quality of life and general health, and physical domains exhibited significant positive relationships, but some nonsignificant relationships were observed among student-athletes. Understanding the quality of life among university students would provide a beneficial information on their well-being. This study should become a benchmark to conduct other studies on similar topic especially among young adults. University counsellors and student’s affair departments should acknowledge this study as a reference for organizing students development programs and planning for intervention in improving students’ productivity if needed.

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Subjective quality of life of Slovak men with physical disabilities: An age categories differences

Anthropological Review ◽

10.2478/anre-2021-0017 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 84 (3) ◽

pp. 275-287

Author(s):

Dagmar Nemček

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Health ◽

Psychological Health ◽

Physical Disabilities ◽

Research Field ◽

Subjective Quality ◽

World Health ◽

Future Research ◽

Subjective Quality Of Life

Abstract The objective of the study was to analyze and compare the subjective quality of life (S-QOL) of Slovak men with physical disabilities through satisfaction with the quality of life domains (QOLDs) and the overall quality of life (QOL) assessment. The sample comprised of men with physical disabilities (n = 132), divided into 4 age categories: 19–29 yrs. (n = 59); 30–44 yrs. (n = 26); 45–59 yrs. (n = 24) and over 60 yrs. (n = 23). The Subjective Quality of Life Analysis (S-QUA-L-A) and The World Health Organisation Quality of Life User Manual (WHOQOL User Manual) were used as primary research methods. The findings of this study confirm differences in S-QOL in one QOLD as well as in the overall QOL between two from four age categories of men with physical disabilities. The 19–29 yrs. old men were significantly more satisfied in their lives with the Physical health domains and declared significantly higher overall QOL compare to 45–59 yrs. men. There were no significant differences found in S-QOL between other pair comparisons of the age categories of men with physical disabilities. The highest satisfaction in all age categories of men was declared by the domains of Social relation and Physical health and the highest dissatisfaction by the Psychological health and Environment domains. It is necessary to continue this line of this research field with stress on exploring the ways of psychological health increase as an integral part of S-QOL in men with physical disabilities. Future research should focus on life indicators that saturate the Environment domain, which should be positively affected in mens’ life.

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Gambaran Kualitas Hidup Penderita Kanker Serviks Setelah Pengobatan di Rumah Sakit Islam Faisal Makassar Tahun 2016

Jurnal Midwifery ◽

10.24252/jmw.v1i1.7534 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Besse Ainul Mardiyah Kadir ◽

Rini Fitriani

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Cervical Cancer ◽

Cancer Patient ◽

Physical Health ◽

Social Relations ◽

Psychological Health ◽

Cervical Cancer Patient ◽

Health Quality ◽

Health Quality Of Life

Pendahuluan penelitian gambaran kualitas hidup penderita kanker serviks setelah pengobatan di Rumah Sakit Islam Faisal Makassar bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran kualitas hidup penderita kanker serviks setelah pengobatan dari aspek kesehatan fisik, psikologis, sosial, dan lingkungan.Metode penelitian ini merupakan survay deskriptif, untuk mengetahui gambaran kualitas hidup penderita kanker serviks setelah pengobatan di Rumah Sakit Islam Faisal Makassar dengan jumlah sampel 42 orang yang dilaksanakan pada bulan Oktober – Desember 2016.Hasil penelitian gambaran kualitas hidup penderita kanker serviks setelah pengobatan dari segi kesehatan fisik kualitas hidup cukup sebanyak15 responden (35,7%) dan responden yang memiliki kualitas hidup kurang sebanyak 27 responden (64,3%), dari segi kesehatan psikologis kualitas hidup cukup sebanyak 29 responden (69%) dan kualitas hidup kurang sebanyak 13 responden (31%), dari segi hubungan sosial kualitas hidup baik sebanyak 18 responden (42,8%), kualitas hidup cukup sebanyak 23 responden (54,8%), dari segi lingkungan kualitas hidup cukup sebanyak 3 responden (7,1%) dan kualitas hidup kurang sebanyak 39 responden (92,9%).Kesimpulan dari empat aspek terdapat kualitas hidup baik 18 responden (42,8%) dari segi hubungan sosial, kualitas hidup cukup 29 responden (69%) dari segi kesehatan psikologis, kualitas hidup kurang 39 responden (92,9%) dari segi kesehatan lingkungan, dan dari segi kesehatan fisik sebanyak 27 responden (64,3%) kualitas hidup kurang.ABSTRACTIntroduction research picture of quality of life of cervical cancer patient after treatment at Islamic Hospital Faisal Makassar aims to know picture quality of life of cervical cancer patient after treatment from aspect of physical health, psychological, social, and environment.Method this research is descriptive survey, to know the picture of quality of life of cervical cancer patient after treatment at Faisal Makassar Islamic Hospital with total sample 42 people conducted in October - December 2016.The results of the study of the quality of life of cervical cancer patients after treatment in terms of physical health quality of life is quite as much as 15 respondents (35.7%) and respondents who have quality of life less as much as 27 respondents (64.3%), in terms of psychological health quality of life is enough As many as 29 respondents (69%) and quality of life less 13 respondents (31%), in terms of social relations quality of life both as many as 18 respondents (42.8%), quality of life is quite as much as 23 respondents (54.8%), In terms of quality of life environment is quite as much as 3 respondents (7.1%) and quality of life is less as much as 39 respondents (92.9%). From the four aspects, there is a good quality of life of 18 respondents (42.8%) in terms of social relations, quality of life is enough 29 respondents (69%) in terms of psychological health, quality of life is less 39 respondents (92.9%) in terms of environmental health, And in terms of physical health as much as 27 respondents (64.3%) poor quality of life.

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