Number of retained radiopaque markers on a colonic transit study does not correlate with symptom severity or quality of life in chronic constipation

Currently, the problem of early rehabilitation of stroke patients is important, since in terms of the prevalence of cerebrovascular diseases and disability after suffering a stroke, Russia is one of the first places in the world. The complex of medical rehabilitation of such patients should provide for the early and most complete restoration of all body functions, patient education for lost skills, re-socialization of the patient and improvement of the quality of life. One of the factors contributing to a significant reduction in the quality of life after a stroke is the development of chronic constipation. The article reflects the modern methods of correction of chronic constipation in patients with limited mobility.

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510 A Profile of Physical Performance Variables in an Out-Patient Adult Population with Narcolepsy

SLEEP ◽

10.1093/sleep/zsab072.509 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 44 (Supplement_2) ◽

pp. A201-A201

Author(s):

Ragy Tadrous ◽

Julie Broderick ◽

Niamh Murphy ◽

Lisa Slattery ◽

Gillian Quinn ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Physical Performance ◽

Symptom Severity ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Cardiopulmonary Fitness ◽

Performance Variables ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related

Abstract Introduction Narcolepsy can significantly impact the physical and mental wellbeing of people with narcolepsy, and has been associated with significant reductions in quality of life and physical performance. People with narcolepsy demonstrate many barriers to being physically fit and active, such as sleepiness and social isolation. Despite physical functioning and vitality being the most affected domains of health-related quality of life in this cohort, little is known about how physical performance variables are affected in people with narcolepsy. Methods This cross-sectional study profiled the physical performance of adults with narcolepsy attending the Narcolepsy Centre located in St. James’s Hospital. Participants underwent a physical performance test battery that investigated cardiopulmonary fitness, physical activity, muscle strength and endurance. Furthermore, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), symptom severity and sedentary behaviour was ascertained through self-report questionnaires. Results A total of 23 participants were recruited in this study. The majority of participants were female (n=13, 56.52%) and the mean age was 31.53 (± 13.17) years. Physical performance was generally found to be lower than age-and-gender matched normative values for cardiopulmonary fitness, physical activity and muscle strength and endurance. Participants’ completed 42.20 ± 21.41 minutes of moderate-vigorous physical activity daily as measured by actigraphy. Considerable sedentary behaviour was objectively measured in this sample (10.21 hours). Symptom severity was high as measured by the Epworth Sleepiness Scale and the Narcolepsy Severity Scale, and participants reported reduced quality of life when compared to general population norms (US, UK, France and Norway). Conclusion Markedly reduced physical performance was identified in this sample of people with narcolepsy, irrespective of participant age, gender and BMI. Future research should explore the role of exercise in improving the physical fitness in people with narcolepsy, and the influence of exercise on HRQoL and symptom severity in this cohort. Support (if any) This study was completed as part of Mr Ragy Tadrous’ Master of Science (MSc) degree in Trinity College Dublin. This degree was co-sponsored by the Physiotherapy Department in St. James’s Hospital, Dublin.

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Ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation of symptomatic uterine fibroids: short-term evaluation of effect of treatment on quality of life and symptom severity

Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology ◽

10.1002/uog.11118 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 40 (4) ◽

pp. 445-451 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

H. Iversen ◽

S. Lenz ◽

M. Dueholm

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Radiofrequency Ablation ◽

Symptom Severity ◽

Uterine Fibroids ◽

Ultrasound Guided ◽

Short Term ◽

Short Term Evaluation ◽

Term Evaluation ◽

Effect Of Treatment

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A Randomised Controlled Trial on the Effect of Nurse-Led Educational Intervention at the Time of Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation on Quality of Life, Symptom Severity and Rehospitalisation

Heart Lung and Circulation ◽

10.1016/j.hlc.2016.04.024 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 26 (1) ◽

pp. 73-81 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

John L. Bowyer ◽

Phillip J. Tully ◽

Anand N. Ganesan ◽

Fahd K. Chahadi ◽

Cameron B. Singleton ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Atrial Fibrillation ◽

Catheter Ablation ◽

Randomised Controlled Trial ◽

Educational Intervention ◽

Symptom Severity ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Randomised Controlled

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Abstract 3024: Autogenic Training to Manage Chest pain in Women with Angina and Normal Coronary Arteries.

Circulation ◽

10.1161/circ.116.suppl_16.ii_677-b ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 116 (suppl_16) ◽

Author(s):

Elizabeth A Asbury ◽

Nasim Kanji ◽

Edzard Ernst ◽

Mahmoud Barbir ◽

Peter Collins

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Symptom Severity ◽

Syndrome X ◽

Cardiac Syndrome X ◽

Post Intervention ◽

Health Functioning ◽

Cardiac Syndrome ◽

Symptom Diary

Background: Women with angina pectoris, a positive exercise ECG for myocardial ischaemia and angiographically smooth coronary arteries (Cardiac Syndrome X), suffer increased psychological morbidity, debilitating symptomology and a poor quality of life. Autogenic Training (AT), a hypnosis-based auto-suggestive relaxation technique improved anxiety and quality of life in patients with CHD, multiple sclerosis and breast cancer. An exploration of AT as a treatment for Syndrome X was therefore undertaken. Methods: Fifty three female Syndrome X patients (mean ± SD; 57.4 ± 8.0 yrs) were randomised to an 8-week group-based AT and symptom diary program or symptom diary only control. Weekly group AT sessions were supported by an individual home program. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) Cardiac Anxiety Questionnaire (CAQ) and the Ferrans & Powers Quality of Life Index (QLI) were completed pre- and post-intervention and at 8-week follow-up. Results : Post-intervention, AT patients had reduced symptom severity (2.08 ± 1.03 vs. 1.23 ± 1.36, p=0.02) and frequency (6.11 ± 3.17 vs. 1.66 ± 2.19, p<0.001) with improved severity (8.04 ± 10.08 vs. 1.66 ± 2.19, p<0.001) and a trend toward reduced symptom frequency (1.95 ± 1.19 vs. 1.23 ± 1.36, p=0.063) compared to controls. Following AT, improved QLI health functioning (17.80 ± 5.74 vs. 19.41 ± 5.19, p=0.04) and CAQ fear (1.53 ± 0.61 vs. 1.35 ± 0.56, p=0.02) were found, with improvements in QLI health functioning (17.80 ± 5.74 vs. 20.09 ± 5.47, p=0.01), CAQ fear (1.53 ± 0.61 vs. 1.30 ± 0.67, p=0.002) CAQ total (1.42 ± 0.54 vs. 1.29 ± 0.475, p=0.04), STAI trait anxiety (42.95 ± 11.19 vs. 38.68 ± 11.47, p=0.01) and QLI quality of life (20.67 ± 5.37 vs. 21.9 ± 4.89, p=0.02) at follow-up. Post-monitoring changes in HADS depression (5.1 ± 3.3 vs. 4.2 ± 3.2, p=0.01), total HADS (13.95 ± 6.84 vs. 12.22 ± 5.75, p=0.02), CAQ avoidance (1.51 ± 0.92 vs. 1.24 ± 0.89, p=0.03), attention (1.33 ± 0.78 vs. 1.16 ± 0.57. p=0.05) and CAQ total (1.39 ± 0.6 vs. 1.23 ± 0.52, p=0.01) were shown in the control group. None were maintained at follow-up. Conclusion : An 8-week AT program has been shown to improve symptom severity and frequency, psychological morbidity and quality of life in women with Cardiac Syndrome X.

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