scholarly journals Analysis of Sasang Constitutional Medicine as an Optimal Preventive Care Strategy for Hemophilia Patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Mi Kyung Lee ◽  
Minwoo Hwang ◽  
Hyunjoo Oh ◽  
Kyoung Soo Kim
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Life Expectancy ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Preventive Care ◽  
Population Analysis ◽  
Disease Symptoms ◽  
Sasang Constitutional Medicine ◽  
Constitutional Medicine

Introduction. Medical improvements have allowed hemophilia patients to anticipate an increased quality of life and life expectancy similar to that of the general population. Analysis of the potential disease symptoms of hemophilia patients based on a survey of Sasang Constitutional Medicine (SCM) is important for optimal preventive care and adjunctive therapy to avoid life-threating complications. Aim. To predict potential disease symptoms from the viewpoint of SCM as a preventive care strategy for hemophilia patients. Methods. Sixty-one hemophilia patients responded to a survey on Sasang constitutional classification, hemophilia disease pattern, and original symptoms. Results. In terms of SCM type, the 61 of hemophilia patients included 37 Tae-Eum (60.7%), 18 So-Yang (29.5%), and 6 So-Eum (12.5%). Hemophilia was found to be higher in Tae-Eum type and lower in So-Yang and So-Eum types, while considering the distributional rate of Korean Sasang types. Most of the patients with Tae-Eum type had Joyeol or Ganyeol. Furthermore, the incidences of diabetes and high blood pressure were greater in Tae-Eum type than in those of other types. Conclusion. In order to increase the quality of life and overall life expectancy, hemophilia patients with Tae-Eum type should be treated through management according to SCM along with medicine against hemophilia as long-term preventive care. Diabetes and high blood pressure should be regularly monitored in patients with Tae-Eum type.

scholarly journals Relationship Between Social Capital and Life Quality of Female Patients with High Blood Pressure in Health Centers of Khalkhal in Iran

2020 ◽  
pp. 140-144
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Female Patients

Background: High blood pressure has become a major problem in developing countries. A method of controlling blood pressure is to improve the life quality of patients. Studies have emphasized the importance of examining the role of social capital in patients’ quality of life. The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between social capital and life quality of female patients with high blood pressure. Materials and Methods: The present correlative study was carried out using the survey method. The statistical population included all women referring to the health centers of Khalkhal in Iran with care reports within January 2018 to December 2019. The current study was carried out on a total of 3,684 individuals. The sample size consisted of 357 female patients with high blood pressure who were determined using Cochran’s formula and random sampling technique. In addition, to compare high blood pressure patients with other individuals, 357 subjects were selected from other referrals as the study subjects. The data collection tool was a researcher-designed questionnaire for social capital and 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36) for life quality. Moreover, the data were analyzed using Pearson’s correlation coefficient and t-test by SPSS software (version 22). Results: The obtained results of the current study showed that there was a significant relationship between social capital dimensions (i.e., social trust, social support, strong relationship, and associative membership) and life quality of patients with hypertension (P<0.05). It was also indicated that the average social capital of healthy individuals was higher than that reported for those with high blood pressure (P<0.05). Conclusion: By increasing social capital in patients with hypertension, their quality of life will improve.

scholarly journals A Study on Quality of Life among Working Women with High Blood Pressure

2016 ◽  
pp. 72-79
Author(s):  
Meena Monteiro ◽  
Laveena D’Mello ◽  
Govindaraju B.M.
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Chronic Illness ◽  
Social Development ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Working Women ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Short Period

The quality of life is the general well-being of individuals and societies. It includes not only wealth and employment but also the built environment, physical, and mental health, education, recreation and leisure time, and social belonging. According to WHO Health is “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely an absence of disease and infirmity” (1948). The ultimate goal for the people 2010 decade was to improve the quality of life without any disease and to increase the lifespan with the healthy life. The quality of life is the product of the interplay among social, health, economic and environmental conditions which affect human and social development (Ontario Social Development council, 1997). Illnesses are classified as either acute or chronic. An acute illness lasts for a short period of time and may go away without any intervention the assistance of medication, and or surgery. A chronic illness is an illness that lasts for a very long time and usually cannot be cured completely. Chronic illness has a direct impact on Quality of Life. Chronic illness or condition such as heart decease, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity are among the most common, costly and preventable of all health problems. The major risk factors for chronic illness are an unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, and tension and habits. Additionally increased Blood pressure and obesity may contribute to chronic illness. Individuals affected by poverty may be more likely to develop a chronic illness since access to health services may be difficult. The main aim of this research paper is to know the Quality of life among working women with High Blood pressure. And the objectives are a) To identify the quality of life of the working women and b) impact on the health and the management of the physical life. Both primary and secondary data are used in this research. 50 respondents from Mangaluru taluk were identified randomly and the Research Design will be Exploratory in nature.

Gender differences in hypertension-free life expectancy in Bangladesh

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Ismail Tareque ◽  
Yasuhiko Saito
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Life Expectancy ◽  
Health Expectancy ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
And Control ◽  
Sullivan Method

In Bangladesh, although some research on health expectancy exists, life expectancies with and without hypertension (HTN) have never been computed. We examined gender differences in the prevalence of hypertension and Hypertension-Free Life Expectancy (HFLE) in Bangladesh. We used data from a nationally representative survey of 7,864 people aged 35 and older. We classified an individual as having HTN if s/he had blood pressure levels ≥140 mmHg systolic blood pressure or ≥90 mmHg diastolic blood pressure, or s/he was at the time on antihypertensive medication. The Sullivan method was employed to compute HFLE. We found that women have HTN in significantly higher percentages (32% of women vs. 19% of men), and the prevalence of HTN increases as age increases for both men and women. Among individuals with HTN, individuals unaware of HTN make up the largest group, followed by those with uncontrolled HTN, controlled HTN, and those who are aware of HTN but not in treatment. Compared with men, women could expect shorter HFLE at all ages, in terms of both number and proportion of years. To increase HFLE as well as quality of life and to prevent and control HTN in general and unawareness of HTN and uncontrolled HTN in particular, special care and attention should be given to women and older adults. The findings shed important light on the role of HTN in lowering the quality of life in Bangladesh. 

Cancer pain management

2014 ◽  
Vol 155 (3) ◽  
pp. 93-99
Author(s):  
Péter Heigl
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Pain Relief ◽  
Life Expectancy ◽  
Cancer Pain ◽  
Cancer Pain Management ◽  
Medical Activity ◽  
Short Summary ◽  
Adequate Quality

Pain is a significant and alarming symptom of cancer seriously affecting the activity and quality of life of patients. Recent research proved that inadequate analgesia shortens life expectancy. Therefore, pain relief is not only a possibility but a professional, ethical and moral commitment to relieve patients from suffering, as well as ensure their adequate quality of life and human dignity. Proper pain relief can be achieved with medical therapy in most of the cases and the pharmacological alternatives are available in Hungary. Yet medical activity regarding pain relief is far from the desired. This paper gives a short summary of the guidelines on medical pain management focusing particularly on the use of opioids. Orv. Hetil., 2014, 155(3), 93–99.

“Position Paper” Timely Insulinisation in Type 2 Diabetes Patients

2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 441-444
Author(s):  
László Barkai ◽  
Nicolae Hâncu ◽  
György Jermendy ◽  
Maya Konstantinova ◽  
Radu Lichiardopol ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Life Expectancy ◽  
Insulin Therapy ◽  
Metabolic Control ◽  
Current Medical ◽  
Position Paper ◽  
Medical Evidence

AbstractThe objective of this position paper is to review the current medical evidence andguidelines regarding the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and to issue medicalrecommendations strengthening the timely use of insulin in patients with T2DMuncontrolled on noninsulin therapy. When noninsulin therapy fails to achieve or tomaintain HbA1c targets, insulin therapy is required. Timely insulin therapy couldprovide proper metabolic control that might prevent complications, lead toimprovement of life expectancy and quality of life.

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