scholarly journals Evaluation of a Novel Quality of Life Scale for Schoolchildren with Nonstrabismic Binocular Vision Anomalies

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Jiali Hu ◽  
Guokun Wang ◽  
Zhe Zhou ◽  
Yan Sun ◽  
Qingling Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Binocular Vision ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Life Scale

Background. The professional Quality of Life Scale (QLS) can provide a valuable reference for the diagnosis of visual function anomalies. In the present study, we aimed to design a novel QLS to specially quantify the life quality of schoolchildren with nonstrabismic binocular vision anomalies (NSBVAs) in China. Methods. The novel QLS, named QOL-CVF20, was established based on classical vision-related scales and the administration of the questionnaire to 116 schoolchildren with NSBVAs and 100 healthy schoolchildren in China. The diagnostic reference value between QOL-CVF20 and VF-14 was evaluated on the questionnaires to 240 schoolchildren with NSBVAs and 238 healthy schoolchildren. Results. All the subjects could complete the QOL-CVF20 questionnaires independently. QOL-CVF20 had good structural validity, content validity, and discriminant validity, when it was applied in Chinese schoolchildren. The average score of the NSBVA group was significantly lower than that of the control group (49.0±6.9 vs. 69.7±6.7, respectively; P<0.01). Moreover, the average score of cured NSBVA schoolchildren after treatment (61.8±22.6) was significantly improved (P<0.01). Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis showed that QOL-CVF20 reflected strong separation between the NSBVA and healthy groups (AUC=0.901). Meanwhile, QOL-CVF20 could detect individuals with NSBVAs with specificity of 0.847 and sensitivity of 0.846. The critical value of 58.50 in QOL-CVF20 could be effectively applied for quality of life assessment in schoolchildren with NSBVAs. Conclusions. QOL-CVF20 could quantify the life quality of schoolchildren with NSBVAs and might be served as a valuable reference for early diagnosis and clinical evaluation of NSBVAs.

scholarly journals Correlates of quality of life in adulthood: Socio-demographic correlates

2018 ◽  
pp. 111-129
Author(s):  
Ivana Davidovic ◽  
Jelica Petrovic
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Subjective Evaluation ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Demographic Groups ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Demographic Correlates ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
Sociodemographic Correlates

The main purpose of this research was testing the quality of life in adults in Serbia. In order to obtain a more detailed picture, the sociodemographic correlates of quality of life were examined. The sample included 153 participants of both genders, aged 30-50 with different professional qualifications. The research involves both objective and subjective evaluation of quality of life in seven domains: material well-being, health, productivity, intimacy, safety, well-being inside a larger community and emotional well-being. For the purpose of the research an adapted version of the instrument ComQol (Comprehensive Quality of Life Scale, Adult, fifth edition, Cummins, 1997) was used. The highest level was estimated in areas such as intimacy, health, safety and productivity whereas the lowest level outcame for material well-being and content with a place in a community. Results also show significant differences in quality of life among certain socio-demographic groups, mainly between younger and older, examinees of different genders, educational degrees and marital statuses. Given results provide guidelines for future researches of quality of life in Serbia, therefore they are practical implications important for designing and implementing of programmess for advancement of weak domains in life quality for adults, beside the preventive programmes which would maintain higher quality levels of life already achieved.

scholarly journals A Multicentre Randomized Clinical Trial on Efficacy and Safety of Huxin Formula in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huan-Lin Wu ◽  
Yun-Fei Wang ◽  
Jun-Zhe Li ◽  
Min-Zhou Zhang ◽  
Xiao-Gang Sheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention ◽  
Treatment Group ◽  
Coronary Intervention ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Percutaneous Coronary ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Life Scale

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is widely used in clinical treatment of coronary artery disease. However, the effects of PCI on preventing restenosis after revascularization and improving the quality of life were not satisfying. Huxin Formula is formulated by modifying an experienced Chinese medicine formula and has been widely used in clinical practice due to its marked effects on coronary heart disease. A multicentre double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial was designed to evaluate the effects and safety of Huxin Formula in patients undergoing PCI. Our results showed that there was no significant difference between the two groups in main outcomes. For patients with ejection fraction (EF)>50%, score of the quality of life scale was higher in treatment group compared with control group. For patients with unstable angina, score of the quality of life scale in 360 days was significantly higher in treatment group compared with control group (P<0.05). No obvious adverse reaction was found in the use of Huxin Formula. In conclusion, Huxin Formula, believed to be a safe treatment for patients after PCI, has benefits in improving the quality of life in patients with unstable angina though it failed to show superiority in primary and secondary outcomes.

scholarly journals Life quality of 9-11 year-old children: Family functionality and demographic variables

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 697-724
Author(s):  
Zeynep Çihangir Çankaya ◽  
Tuğba Tümer
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Family Relationship ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Academic Year

In this study, the relationship between the quality of life levels of children aged 9-11 and their perception of family functions and some demographic characteristics was investigated. The sample of the study included six primary schools and six secondary schools in the central districts of a metropolitan city located in the west of Turkey in the 2017-2018 academic year. Participants were 783 children, 396 girls and 387 boys. Multiple regression analysis was used to analyze the data collected by using the General Quality of Life Scale for Children and Family Relationship Scale for Children. The results of the analysis showed that supportive and discouraging family relationships scores significantly predicted the quality of life of the children and explained 35.80% of change in their quality of life. In addition, the predictive power of supporting family relationships (28.70%) was significantly higher than that of the discouraging family relationships (-7.10%) in explaining children’s quality of life. Gender, age and number of siblings were not significantly correlated with life quality of children.

scholarly journals The prevalence of vertigo among high school students and an evaluation of quality of life

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 3050
Author(s):  
Ramazan Saglan ◽  
Saniye Goktas ◽  
Gulsum Ozturk Emiral ◽  
Egemen Unal ◽  
Didem Arslantas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Study Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Life Scale

Background: The purpose of the study is to determine the prevalence of vertigo among secondary and high school students, to examine the variables thought to be related and to evaluate the quality of life.Methods: This study was carried out between 1st November-30th December 2016 on secondary and high school students in Beylikova and Sivrihisar counties which is located at the research area of the Department of Public Health Eskisehir Osmangazi University. Those who had dizziness within the last three months have been assumed as having vertigo. Visual Analog Scale has been used in order to evaluate the severity of vertigo. The life quality of children has been evaluated through Quality of Life Scale (QoL) for Children.Results: The study group has been composed of 911 males (46.5%) and 1.047 females (53.5%). The prevalence of vertigo has been determined as 30.8%. The most common concomitant symptoms of students are headache (22.6%), staggering while walking (15.8%), and tinnitus (10.3%).It has been found that the QoL of students having complaints of vertigo is lower than that of those not having complaints of vertigo. The most common type of vertigo within the study group has been Orthostatic Dizziness (70.0%). There has been no correlation between types of vertigo and QoL; however, when the severity of vertigo is considered, it has been found within our study group that the QoL of the students having mild vertigo is higher than that of those having moderate or higher severity of vertigo(p<0.05.Conclusions: Vertigo is one of the most common symptoms among children and adolescents and may result from many factors. It may be useful to carry out screening with the purpose of early diagnosis and treatment parentheses, direct diagnosed cases to specialist physicians and organize events to create awareness. More comprehensive studies are needed to reveal the relationship between vertigo and QoL.

scholarly journals Application of Quality of Life Scale in Hematological Disease Research

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zongyan Du ◽  
Wenling Yao ◽  
Min Li ◽  
Ping Li
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Measurement Technology ◽  
Health Measurement ◽  
Quality Of Life Assessment ◽  
Quality Of Life Research ◽  
Comprehensive Information ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Life Scale

Quality of life research is an emerging and rapidly developing health measurement technology. Quality of life assessment is performed using scales. Accurate quality of life assessment provides comprehensive information of patient which allows clinicians to put emphasis on overall quality of life (Total QOL) of patient. Quality of life scales have been applied for analysis of diseases such as leukemia and immune thrombocytopenia. This article reviews the use of commonly used quality of life scales for hematological diseases.

scholarly journals MY MESSAGE: CUSTOMIZED VISUAL CUES FOR PERSONS WITH DEMENTIA USING ADAPTIVE DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S1-S1
Author(s):  
Michael Skrajner ◽  
John Zeisel ◽  
gregg Gorzelle ◽  
Tom Albright ◽  
Sergei Gepshtein
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Visual Cues ◽  
Neuropsychiatric Symptoms ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Challenging Behaviors ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
Display Technology

Abstract The My MESSAGE™ (MM) intervention visually conveys individualized messages to persons with dementia (PWD) on adaptive electronic displays in strategic locations activated by an approaching individual. MM aims to improve quality of life (QoL) and reduce challenging behaviors, especially repetitive questioning and wayfinding difficulties. For example, for a PWD who repeatedly asks when his/her daughter will visit, the monitors display a reassuring message, such as, “I love you and will visit soon.” A PWD who has trouble finding his/her bedroom, receives directions on the monitor. MM was tested in a Phase 1 STTR. The sample consisted of 22 PWD: 10 in Experimental Group (EG) and 12 in Control Group (CG). MM had positive immediate impacts on EG participants, with 100% exhibiting positive affect, 80% reduced agitation, 60% reduced anxiety, and 50% improved mood. MM had positive longer-term/generalized impacts on PWD, as well. For the CG, QoL (based on the Dementia Quality of Life Scale) tended to decline from baseline to post-treatment for the CG (p=0.053); with no decline in the EG. Agitation (based on the Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory) tended to increase in the CG (p=0.057); no change was found in the EG. There was a significant decrease in neuropsychiatric symptoms (based on the Neuropsychiatric Inventory-Nursing Home) for the EG (p=.040); no change was detected for the CG. The results suggest that MM is worthy of further development and evaluation in a planned Phase 2 study.

scholarly journals Translation of the Child and Adolescent HARDSHIP (Headache-Attributed Restriction, Disability, Social Handicap and Impaired Participation) Questionnaire into the Lithuanian Language and Validation of Its HRQoL (Headache-Related Quality of Life) Scale

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (8) ◽  
pp. 1579 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diana Genc ◽  
Apolinaras Zaborskis ◽  
Nerija Vaičienė-Magistris
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Child And Adolescent ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Burden Of Headache ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Hrqol Scale

Recently developed and originally published in English, the Child and Adolescent HARDSHIP (headache-attributed restriction, disability, social handicap and impaired participation) questionnaire is valid and acceptable for the global assessment of the burden of headache in children and adolescents. The present study aimed to translate, adapt and validate a Lithuanian version of this questionnaire. A total of 22 volunteers from 7 to 17 years of age completed the questionnaire with 24 h test-retest and a representative sample of 2505 schoolchildren of the same age participated in the main study. Test-retest reliability of the HRQoL (Headache Related Quality of Life) scale in the translated questionnaire showed substantial agreement (kappa: 0.604). Reliability and validity of the translated HRQoL scale were acceptable (Cronbach’s alpha: 0.749; test-retest kappa: 0.604, test for discriminant validity demonstrated that quality of life decreased by severity of headache). Factorial analysis revealed the two-dimensional structure of the HRQoL scale with indices of good model fit to the collected data. A total of 92.2% of the surveyed children had experienced headache in their lifetime, 74.2% during the last year. Girls and older children experienced headache more often than participants from the other groups. The translated Lithuanian version of the questionnaire seems to be a valid, feasible and acceptable instrument to measure the extent of the burden of headache in large populations.

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