scholarly journals Partial Androgen Deficiency, Depression, and Testosterone Supplementation in Aging Men

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mario Amore ◽  
Marco Innamorati ◽  
Sara Costi ◽  
Leo Sher ◽  
Paolo Girardi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Androgen Deficiency ◽  
Aging Male ◽  
Aged Patients ◽  
Treatment Of Depression ◽  
Aging Men ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this review was to summarize current knowledge on the correlation between depressive symptoms with a syndrome called partial androgen deficiency of the aging male (PADAM) and on the potential benefits of testosterone (T) treatment on mood. Despite, the causative nature of the relationship between low T levels and depression is uncertain, many hypogonadal men suffer from depression and vice versa several depressed patients are affected by hypogonadism. Supplementation with testosterone failed to show sound evidence of effectiveness in the treatment of depression. Nevertheless, testosterone supplementation has proved to be effective on some domains significant for the quality of life of aged patients with PADAM (sexual function and cognitive functions, muscular strengths).

scholarly journals Aging male symptoms: the relationship between physical activity and quality of life

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-60
Author(s):  
Melissa de Carvalho Souza ◽  
Adriana Coutinho de Azevedo Guimarães
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Aging Male ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals The Association between Hope and Quality of Life among Adolescents with Chronic Diseases: A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 323-328
Author(s):  
Ai Mardhiyah ◽  
Koshy Philip ◽  
Henny Suzana Mediani ◽  
Iyus Yosep
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
English Language ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Long Term Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose: Hope has been identified as a protective factor that contributes to achieving a better quality to life, especially in patients with chronic disease. The purpose of this review was to synthesize current knowledge about the relationship between hope and quality of life among adolescents living with chronic illnesses.Methods: We searched major English-language databases (PsycINFO, PubMed, and CINAHL) for studies from January 1, 2002 to July 12, 2019. Studies were included if they provided data on hope and its relationship with quality of life among adolescents with chronic diseases.Results: In total, five articles were selected from the 336 studies that were retrieved. All five studies reported a positive correlation between hope and quality of life, such that people with a higher level of hope had a better quality of life. Hope was found to have direct and indirect effects on quality of life in adolescents with chronic diseases.Conclusion: Healthcare professionals should make more efforts to enhance hope in adolescents with chronic diseases in order to improve their quality of life. Future studies exploring how hope develops in adolescents with chronic diseases and the long-term impact of hope on quality of life are necessary.

Impact of onychomycosis on quality of life

1997 ◽  
Vol 87 (11) ◽  
pp. 507-511 ◽  
Author(s):  
LA Drake
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Functioning ◽  
Emotional State ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Medical Problem ◽  
Interpersonal Interactions ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

The author reviews the current knowledge of the impact of onychomycosis on quality of life. Like other visible disorders of the integumentary system, onychomycosis affects many aspects of life, including physical functioning, interpersonal interactions, and emotional state. After examining the nature of quality of life and the study instruments used to measure it, the author reviews several studies that have examined the relationship between onychomycosis and quality of life. The author concludes that onychomycosis is a significant medical problem that has a great impact on patients' lives and should therefore be treated as definitively as possible.

The relationship of health-related quality of life and treatment outcome during inpatient treatment of depression

2014 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 641-649 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephan Köhler ◽  
Theresa Unger ◽  
Sabine Hoffmann ◽  
Arthur Mackert ◽  
Barbara Ross ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Treatment Outcome ◽  
Inpatient Treatment ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Treatment Of Depression ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Diagnosis and treatment of depression in patients with advanced illness

2010 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan D. Block
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Advanced Disease ◽  
Minor Depression ◽  
Prevalence Rates ◽  
Advanced Illness ◽  
Member Function ◽  
Treatment Of Depression ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractThis article reviews common sources of suffering in patients with advanced illness, identifies challenges in appropriately diagnosing and treating depression in this setting, and examines the relationship between depression and other key clinical outcomes in the setting of advanced disease. A systematic literature review was conducted. Most of the existing research on patients with advanced illness has been conducted with cancer patients. Approximately 18 percent of patients with advanced illness meet criteria for major or minor depression; multiple psychiatric co-morbidities occur frequently. Prevalence rates increase as patients become sicker. However, depression is frequently underdiagnosed and undertreated in the setting of advanced illness. One of the key clinical challenges is differentiating depression from grief. Both psychosocial and psychopharmacologic interventions have been shown to be effective in treating depression in patients with advanced cancer. In conclusion, depression is a regular complication of advanced illness, reduces quality of life, compromises family member function, interferes with treatment decisions, and may shorten survival. However, numerous effective treatment approaches, including both medications and psychotherapy, exist and can be used to alleviate depression.

The relationship between optimism, personal control and quality of life of patients with COPD

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Arnold ◽  
A. V. Ranchor ◽  
N. H. T. ten Hacken ◽  
G. H. Koeter ◽  
V. Otten ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Personal Control ◽  
The Relationship

Management of Economics and State "Bottom"

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 76-91
Author(s):  
E. D. Solozhentsev
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Probabilistic Models ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Special Software ◽  
Human Quality ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The scientific problem of economics “Managing the quality of human life” is formulated on the basis of artificial intelligence, algebra of logic and logical-probabilistic calculus. Managing the quality of human life is represented by managing the processes of his treatment, training and decision making. Events in these processes and the corresponding logical variables relate to the behavior of a person, other persons and infrastructure. The processes of the quality of human life are modeled, analyzed and managed with the participation of the person himself. Scenarios and structural, logical and probabilistic models of managing the quality of human life are given. Special software for quality management is described. The relationship of human quality of life and the digital economy is examined. We consider the role of public opinion in the management of the “bottom” based on the synthesis of many studies on the management of the economics and the state. The bottom management is also feedback from the top management.

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