scholarly journals Evaluating of Life Quality in Patients with Acne Vulgaris Using Generic and Specific Questionnaires

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reza Ghaderi ◽  
Alireza Saadatjoo ◽  
Faezeh Ghaderi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Acne Vulgaris ◽  
Bodily Pain ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Common Skin ◽  
The Difference

Background. Acne vulgaris is a common skin disease that can adversely affect the quality of life of patients.Objective. The aim of this study was to determine the quality of life in patients with acne vulgaris.Methods. This study was carried out on 70 patients with acne vulgaris (28 males, 42 females). All the patients filled out two Persian versions of questionnaires: short form 36 (SF-36) and Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI). The obtained data were analyzed by using SPSS software (version 17).Results. The scores for physical functioning, social functioning, and bodily pain domains in patients were over 70%, but the scores for role physical, general health, vitality, role emotional, and mental health in patients were under 70%. Scores on the DLQI in patients with acne vulgaris ranged from 0 to 22 (mean ± SD, 8.18 ± 4.83). After comparing mean score of DLQI with respect to gender and age, it was found that the difference between the two groups was not statistically significant.Conclusion. Acne vulgaris has a significant effect on the quality of life. There was not any significant gender or age related difference in QOL.

Quality of life in parents of children with attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S454-S454
Author(s):  
K. Khemakhem ◽  
C. Sahnoun ◽  
H. Ayadi ◽  
J. Boudabbous ◽  
L. Cherif ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Bodily Pain ◽  
Control Sample ◽  
Child And Adolescent Psychiatry ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Children With Adhd ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference

AimThe aim of our study was to investigate and compare the quality of life of parents of children with ADHD and parents of children within psychiatric troubles.MethodsWe conducted a cross sectional and comparative study, on 20 families of children with ADHD, followed in child and adolescent psychiatry department of Sfax, Tunisia, and 20 control families. We used the Short Form Health Survey (SF 36) translated and validated in Arabic to evaluate the quality of life of the parents of the two groups.ResultsThe average age of the patients of our survey was 9 years 8 months with a predominance of boys. We objectified a significant difference between the overall scores of the quality of life of parents of children with ADHD and the control sample. A highly significant difference was noted in the following areas: mental health, bodily pain and social functioning. The difference was significant in vitality score. The difference was not significant in 4 scores: general health, physical functioning, role physical, and role emotional.ConclusionFamilies with a child with ADHD have many challenges which impact certainly in their quality of life. As a child and adolescent's psychiatrics, we should be aware of these consequences in order to help the parents to improve their quality of life.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Quality of Life in Patients with Acne: A Questionnaire Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-48
Author(s):  
Niraj Parajuli ◽  
Bhasker Mohan Meher Kayastha
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Acne Vulgaris ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Skin Condition ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Maximum Score ◽  
Minimum Score ◽  
Common Skin

Introduction: Acne vulgaris is a self-limited disorder of the pilosebaceous unit. It is primarily seen in adolescent age group. Acne can present with pleomorphic lesions consisting of comedones, papules, pustules and nodules. Both inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne can produce scarring. It has been found that acne significantly affects self-image and quality of life. Effective treatment results in improvement of quality of life.Objective: The objective of this study was to find the impairment of quality of life in patients with acne.Materials and Methods: A total of 140 randomly selected patients coming to Dermatology OPD of Bir Hospital with complaints of acne were enrolled. A standard Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) and Cardiff Acne Disability Index (CADI) questionnaires were used.Results: The average score of DLQI in my study was 9.5±5.6 with a minimum score of 0 and maximum score of 25. Similarly, the mean CADI score was 5.9±2.88 with minimum score of 0 and maximum score of 12. This study found acne to be more common in females as compared to males. Most common age group for acne was 16-20 years. Almost half of the patients (46%) complained of flare-ups during summer season. Similarly, majority (60%) of patients could relate to some aggravating factors. Most common aggravating factors were topical medications, fatty foods and stress.Conclusion: Acne is a common skin condition among the adolescents. This study conducted in Dermatology and Venereology Department of Bir Hospital showed that there is invariably some impairment in quality of life in acne patient.

Quality of life of patients with Sjogren’s disease with ongoing therapy with diseasemodifying antirheumatic drugs

2020 ◽  
pp. 33-38
Author(s):  
E. Yu. Gan ◽  
L. P. Evstigneeva
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Disease Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs ◽  
Antirheumatic Drugs ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Disease Modifying ◽  
Sjögren’S Disease

Purpose of the study. Assessing the association between the life quality of patients with Sjogren’s Disease and ongoing therapy with various disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs.Material and methods. The study was conducted on the basis of the regional rheumatology center of the consultative diagnostic clinic of the Sverdlovsk Regional Clinical Hospital No. 1. This work is based on the results of a simultaneous study of 74 patients with primary Sjogren’s Disease (SD), distributed in three comparison groups receiving various disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs chlorambucil, methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine. The diagnosis of SD was carried out according to European-American criteria AECGC (2002) [18]. In order to analyze the quality of life of patients with SD, the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF‑36) was used. Statistical data processing was carried out using Statistica 7.0 program.Results. Assessment of the quality of life of patients with SD, which is an integrative criterion of human health and well-being, revealed the absence of statistically significant differences (p > 0.05) on eight scales and two health components of the SF‑36 questionnaire in the analyzed groups that differ in the treatment of disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs chlorambucil, methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine.Conclusions. The obtained data indicate an equivalent quality of life in SD patients treated with different disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs methotrexate, chlorambucil and hydroxychloroquine, and therefore hydroxychloroquine can be considered as an alternative basic therapy in patients with SD with certain limitations and contraindications methotrexate and chlorambucil.

Exercise Improves Quality of Life in Indigenous Polynesian Peoples With Type 2 Diabetes and Visceral Obesity

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 699-707 ◽  
Author(s):  
William R. Sukala ◽  
Rachel Page ◽  
Chris Lonsdale ◽  
Isabelle Lys ◽  
David Rowlands ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Bodily Pain ◽  
Visceral Obesity ◽  
Indigenous Populations ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Group Post

Background:To evaluate the differential effect of 2, group-based exercise modalities on quality of life (QoL) in indigenous Polynesian peoples with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and visceral obesity.Methods:Participants were randomized to resistance training or aerobic training performed 3 times per for 16 weeks. The Short-Form 36 was administered at baseline and post intervention to assess 8 domains and physical and mental component scales (PCS and MCS) of QoL.Results:With the exception of Mental Health and MCS, all scores were lower at baseline than general population norms. Significant improvements were documented in several QoL scores in each group post intervention. No group × time interactions were noted. Pooled analyses of the total cohort indicated significantly improved Physical Functioning, Role-Physical, Bodily Pain, General Health, Vitality, Role-Emotional, PCS and MCS. Adaptation ranged from 5%−22%, and demonstrated a moderate-to-large effect (Cohen’s d = 0.64−1.29). All measures of QoL increased to near equivalent, or greater than general norms.Conclusion:Exercise, regardless of specific modality, can improve many aspects of QoL in this population. Robust trials are required to investigate factors mediating improvements in QoL, and create greater advocacy for exercise as a QoL intervention in this and other indigenous populations with T2DM.

EVALUATION OF QUALITY OF LIFE IN BRACHIAL PLEXUS INJURY PATIENTS AFTER RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

Hand Surgery ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 11 (03) ◽  
pp. 103-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Izuru Kitajima ◽  
Kazureru Doi ◽  
Yasunori Hattori ◽  
Semih Takka ◽  
Emmanuel Estrella
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Brachial Plexus ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Brachial Plexus Injury ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Bodily Pain ◽  
Summary Score ◽  
Joint Function ◽  
Sf 36

To evaluate the subjective satisfaction of brachial plexus injury (BPI) patients after surgery based on the medical outcomes study 36-item short form health survey (SF-36) and to correlate their SF-36 scores with upper extremity functions. Four items were assessed statistically for 30 patients: SF-36 scores after BPI surgery were compared with Japanese standard scores; the correlation between SF-36 scores and objective joint functions; difference in SF-36 scores between each type of BPI; and influence of each joint function on the SF-36 scores. The SF-36 subscale: PF — physical functioning, RP — role-physical, BP — bodily pain, and the summary score PCS — physical component summary, were significantly inferior to the Japanese standard scores. SF-36 is more sensitive to shoulder joint function than to elbow and finger joint functions. Little correlation was found between SF-36 scores and objective evaluations of joint functions. Greater effort is needed to improve the quality of life (QOL) of BPI patients. This study showed that SF-36 is not sensitive enough to evaluate regional conditions. A region- or site-specific questionnaire is required to evaluate upper extremity surgery.

scholarly journals Satisfaction with Quality of Life in Patients with Minimum Cicatricial Damage of the Face and Neck

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Iaremenko ◽  
E. Isaeva ◽  
T. Kolegova ◽  
E. Sitkina ◽  
Yu. Vasilieva
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Condition ◽  
Traditional Method ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Surgical Methods ◽  
The Face

Satisfaction with quality of life and self-attitude in patients operated by «traditional» (conventional surgical methods) and endoscopically assisted methods are considered in the article. Differences in the quality of life in patients, self-attitude to ones appearance are described. 65 patients were surgically operated and examined. Control group – patients operated by «traditional» techniques (35 patients), the average age of patients was 38 ± 11,1 years. The comparison group – patients operated using endoscopically assisted methods (30 patients), the average age of patients was 44 ± 17,7 years. Psychodiagnostic methods: 1. N. E. Vodopyanova`s scale of life quality; 2. The Short Form-36; 3. S.R. Panteleev`s Assessment of self-relationship. Complaints of paresthesia and pain experienced by patients who underwent a “traditional” operation were revealed as a result of the examination. Operated on with an endoscopically assisted method patients did not present any complaints. Differences between the assessment of the life quality and self-relationship in examined groups were found. Operated on with an endoscopically assisted method patients evaluated life quality, satisfaction with their appearance and physical condition higher than patients operated on with a “traditional” method.

scholarly journals PSYCHOSOCIAL IMPACT OF COMMON SKIN DISORDERS – A REVIEW STUDY

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 1452-1456
Author(s):  
Manish Choudhari ◽  
Nikita Jamadari ◽  
Naresh Jain
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Skin Disease ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Fungal Infections ◽  
Acne Vulgaris ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychosocial Impact ◽  
Common Skin

Objective - To increase awareness of the psychosocial impact of Kushtha, Visarpa, Mukhadushika, Sheetpitta, Udarda and Kotha in Ayurveda and Acne vulgaris, Urticaria, Various types of fungal infections, Atopic dermatitis, Psoriasis etc. in modern point of view. Quality Of Evidence - A literature review was based on a MEDLINE search (1966 to 2000). Selected articles from the dermatologic and psychiatric literature, as well as other relevant medical journals, were reviewed and used as the basis for discussion of how skin disease affects patients’ lives and of appropriate management. Message - Dermatologic problems hurt patients’ quality of life. skin disease can produce stress, anxiety, anger, depression, low self-esteem, embarrassment, and other psychological, personal, professional and social life problems that affect patients’ lives in ways comparable to arthritis or other disabling illnesses, as well as showing a bidirectional relationship between skin disease and psychological distress. This review focuses on the effects of five common skin diseases seen by family physicians- Acne, Urticaria, Various types of fungal infections, Atopic dermatitis and Psoriasis. Conclusion - How skin disease affects psychosocial well-being is un- derappreciated. Increased understanding of the psychiatric comorbidity associated with skin disease and a biopsy- chosocial approach to management will ultimately improve patients’ lives. Keywords: Skin disease, Psychosocial Impact, Quality of life.

scholarly journals The impact of acne vulgaris on quality of life and psychic health in young adolescents in Greece: results of a population survey

2012 ◽  
Vol 87 (6) ◽  
pp. 862-869 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eleni Tasoula ◽  
Stamatis Gregoriou ◽  
John Chalikias ◽  
Dimitris Lazarou ◽  
Ifigenia Danopoulou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Dermatology Life Quality Index ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Acne Vulgaris ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Young Adolescents ◽  
Severe Acne ◽  
Study Population ◽  
The Impact

BACKGROUND: Acne vulgaris can severely affect social and psychological functioning. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of acne vulgaris and its severity on Quality of Life of young adolescents in Greece. METHODS: We conducted a questionnaire based survey among 1560 adolescent between the ages of 11 and 19 years old and 1531 of these were completed. Adolescents with acne filled all the questions including the Children Dermatology Life Quality Index. Adolescents without acne filled the questions about age, family history of acne, stress and smoking. Data were analyzed with Pearson Chi Square test. RESULTS: Acne prevalence was 51.2% affecting both sexes equally. Self reported mild acne was present in 71.2% and moderate-severe acne in 28.8% of the study population. The mean age of the study population was 15.77y. The median score of Children Dermatology Life Quality Index was 4.02. The impact of acne on quality of life is associated with the severity of the acne (p<0.0001). Patients with moderate/severe acne experience greater psychosocial and emotional impairment (p<0.0001). Body image is modified proportionally to the severity of acne (p<0.0001). Symptoms and treatment of acne are factors that also influence their quality of life. Girls and boys are equally affected. Stress and heredity are correlated with acne and its severity (p<0.0001). We didn't find any correlation between smoking and acne. CONCLUSION: Acne affects Quality of Life of young adolescents in Greece. The impact is proportional to the severity of acne. More severe acne is associated with greater effect on quality of life with implications for self esteem, body image and relationships with others.

scholarly journals Health-related quality-of-life assessment in patients with low back pain using SF-36 questionnaire

Medicina ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 43 (8) ◽  
pp. 607 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kotryna Vereščiagina ◽  
Kazys Ambrozaitis ◽  
Bronius Špakauskas
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Bodily Pain ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Objective. For complete assessment of benefits of the surgical intervention, it is essential to provide evidence of the impact on patients in terms of health status and healthrelated quality of life. In the present study, the preoperative 36-item Short Form (SF-36) Health Survey scores were determined in patients before lumbar microdiscectomy due to better preoperative screening likewise in the control group – almost healthy population taken into account any habitual ailments experienced in an appropriate age. Patients and methods. In the present study, we investigated a cohort of 100 patients with disc herniation causing low back pain and another hundred of the control subjects, matched by age and gender. The short form 36 general health questionnaire (SF-36) was applied. Results. Estimation of the SF-36 scores showed that (1) all of the domain values were considerably lower in the preoperative patient group than in the second one (P<0.01); (2) the bodily pain scores were closely correlated to the social function scores (R=0.7, P<0.01), whereas the physical function was less related to the bodily pain (R=0.6, P<0.01). The weakest correlation was observed between bodily pain and mental health and general health (R=0.4, P<0.01). Conclusion. The present study showed that the generic instrument, SF-36 Health Survey, was optimized paraclinical method for patients predisposed to surgical treatment of the lumbar disc herniation disease likewise for normal population individuals, matched by age and sex, in the assessment of health-related quality of life.

scholarly journals P101: Quality of life in patients discharged from the emergency department with atrial fibrillation or flutter (AF/AFL): a prospective cohort study

CJEM ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (S1) ◽  
pp. S112
Author(s):  
S. Patrick ◽  
P. Duke ◽  
K. Lobay ◽  
M. Haager ◽  
B. Deane ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Emergency Department ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Bodily Pain ◽  
Emergency Physicians ◽  
Health Related Qol ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

Introduction: Following an emergency department (ED) presentation for acute atrial fibrillation and/or flutter (AF/AFL), patients often experience anxiety, depression and impaired health-related quality of life (QoL). Emergency physicians may prescribe appropriate thrombo-embolic (TE) prophylaxis upon discharge; however, the QoL of these patients is unclear. This study measured the QoL of patients with AF/AFL following discharge to determine the factors associated with QoL. Methods: Patients ≥18 years of age identified by the attending physician as having a diagnosis of acute AF/AFL confirmed by ECG were prospectively enrolled from three Edmonton, AB EDs. Using standardized enrollment forms, trained research assistants collected data on patient demographics factors and management both in the ED and at discharge. Patients’ health-related QoL was assessed up to 20 days after their initial ED visit by a telephone interview based on six domains of the short-form 8 health survey. Results: From a total of 196 enrolled patients, 121 (62%) were male and the mean age was 63 years (standard deviation ±14). Most patients had previous history of AF/AFL (71%), and emergency physicians had the opportunity to treat or revise TE prevention therapy in 19% of the patients. The majority (89%) were discharged with prescriptions for antiplatelet or anticoagulant agents, and 188 (96%) were contacted by telephone at a median of 7 days. Most patients rated their overall health between good and excellent (70%); however, 30% assessed their health as fair or very poor. Many also reported having physical limitations (54%), difficulties completing their daily work (42%), bodily pain (32%) and limitations in social activities (32%). Finally, some patients reported having low energy (25%). At follow up, patients receiving adequate TE prevention rated their health to be similar to those without adequate TE prevention (30% vs 23%; p=0.534). Conclusion: Overall, patients with acute, symptomatic AF/AFL seen in the ED have impairments in health-related QoL following discharge from the ED. Many factors contribute to this impairment; however, providing patients with appropriate TE prophylaxis at discharge did not explain these findings. Further research is required to explore the impact of AF/AFL on patient’s health-related QoL after discharge from the ED.

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