scholarly journals Effects of Cataract Surgery on Vision-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Retinitis Pigmentosa and the Predictive Factors of Quality of Life Improvement

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Gen Miura ◽  
Takayuki Baba ◽  
Tomoaki Tatsumi ◽  
Hirotaka Yokouchi ◽  
Shuichi Yamamoto
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Retinitis Pigmentosa ◽  
Cataract Surgery ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Visual Function Questionnaire ◽  
Life Improvement ◽  
The Impact

Purpose. To determine the effects of cataract surgery and preoperative factors on the vision-related quality of life (QOL) in patients with retinitis pigmentosa (RP). Materials and Methods. This was a prospective, interventional study of 54 patients diagnosed with RP. The 25-item National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire (NEI VFQ-25) was used to determine the QOL before and after the cataract surgery. The correlations between the scores of the questionnaire and the best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), macular structure, and degree of improvement of the NEI VFQ-25 scores were also determined. Results. Statistically significant improvements were observed in the BCVA and all of the NEI VFQ-25 subscale scores except for color vision. The improvement of general vision was the largest. The postoperative BCVA of the better-seeing eye was more strongly and significantly correlated with the postoperative NEI VFQ-25 scores than that of the worse-seeing eye. All of the postoperative NEI VFQ-25 scores were significantly correlated with the length of the ellipsoid zone (EZ) of the photoreceptors. No significant correlation was found between the preoperative general vision, near vision, mental health scores, and EZ length. All of the preoperative NEI VFQ-25 scores except the social function and mental health scores were negatively and significantly correlated with the degree of improvement of the NEI VFQ-25 score. The EZ length was significantly correlated with the degree of improvement of the NEI VFQ-25 scores of the general vision, distance vision, mental health, dependency, and composite 9 scores. Conclusions. Cataract surgery can significantly improve the NEI VFQ-25 scores in RP patients. The EZ length can be used to predict the postoperative VFQ scores. We conclude that the NEI VFQ-25 is a useful method to evaluate the impact of cataract surgery on the BCVA in patients with RP.

scholarly journals The Impact of Cataract Surgery on Vision-Related Quality of Life and Psychological Distress in Monocular Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Xuepei Li ◽  
Jianqiang Lin ◽  
Zidong Chen ◽  
Guangming Jin ◽  
Danying Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Cataract Surgery ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Self Rating ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
The Impact

Purpose. To determine the changes in vision-related quality of life and psychological distress after cataract surgery in monocular patients and to compared these with a control group of age- and gender-matched binocular patients. Methods. We enrolled 40 monocular patients and 40 binocular patients who underwent cataract surgery from August 2017 to December 2018. All participants undertook eye examinations and answered questionnaires (the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire, Self-rating Anxiety Scale, and Self-rating Depression Scale) before and after cataract surgery. Result. The monocular patients had significantly worse mean CDVA than the binocular patients before and after surgery. However, there was no significant difference between the increases gained by the two groups. Mean composite VFQ-25 scores of the monocular group were significantly lower than those of the binocular group before and after surgery, but the improvement experienced by the monocular group was statistically larger than the binocular group (37.20 ± 12.84 vs. 19.11 ± 5.13, P < 0.001 ). Mean standard SAS scores of monocular patients were significantly higher than those of binocular controls before and after surgery, while monocular patients experienced a significant greater decline of SAS scores (−9.41 ± 5.39 VS −3.84 ± 1.61, P < 0.001 ). Mean standard SDS scores of the monocular group were significantly higher than those of the control group before and after surgery, but the monocular group experienced a significantly greater decline of SDS scores following cataract surgery (−11.91 ± 6.38 VS −4.78 ± 1.79, P < 0.001 ). There was a significant correlation between the preoperative logMAR CDVA and both the postoperative logMAR CDVA (r = 0.63, P < 0.001 ) and the changes in the logMAR CDVA (r = −0.881, P < 0.001 ) for monocular patients. Linear regression analyses suggested that higher postoperative VFQ-25 scores had significant associations with better preoperative CDVA and the absence of systemic comorbidity (both P < 0.05 ). Age and ocular comorbidity were significantly associated with postoperative SAS scores (both P < 0.05 ). Age and systemic comorbidity remained significant impact factors for SDS scores (both P < 0.05 ). Conclusion. Monocular patients reported greater improvement in vision-related quality of life and greater decline in the level of anxiety and depression than binocular control subjects, despite having similar CDVA gains after cataract surgery. We argue that it is not a better choice for monocular patients to delay cataract surgery until the cataract is very advanced. A clear understanding of the impact of cataract surgery on vision-related quality of life and psychological distress in monocular patients is needed by ophthalmologists when making surgery decision.

scholarly journals The impact of cataract surgery on vision-related quality of life for cataract patients in China: a prospective study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
changsen Tu ◽  
Ji Ni ◽  
Xu Xu ◽  
Zhuoma Mima
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cataract Surgery ◽  
Estimating Equation ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
The One ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: Cataract is one of the most common blinding eye diseases, and patients' psychological, life and social activities will be significantly affected. Thus, the aim of this study is to to assess the impact of cataract surgery on vision-related quality of life (VRQOL) in China’s poor areaTibet. Methods: This study was a prospective cohort study. Subjects were invited to complete a validated questionnaire before and three months after cataract surgery. The 25-item National Eye Institute Visual Functioning Questionnaire (NEI VFQ-25) was used to assess the Vision-related quality of life. Generalized linear estimating equation (GEE) analysis and descriptive analyses were performed to record change of VRQOL before and after surgery. Results: One hundred and twenty-two patients were included. Among the One hundred and twenty-two patients, one hundred and seventeen (94.26%) completed the follow-up assessment after surgery. The total VRQOL was significantly improved after cataract surgery (p <0.001). the item of stereopsis and Binocular contrast sensitivity were also related to changes in VRQOL. Conclusions: The majority of patients had significantly improved VRQOL after cataract surgery in Chinese population.

scholarly journals The impact of cataract surgery on health related quality of life and time use in Kenya, Bangladesh and the Philippines

2009 ◽  
Vol 63 (Suppl 2) ◽  
pp. 69-69
Author(s):  
S. Polack ◽  
C. Eusebio ◽  
W. Mathenge ◽  
Z. Wadud ◽  
A. K. M. Mamunur ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cataract Surgery ◽  
Time Use ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Analysis of the Impact of the Confinement Resulting from COVID-19 on the Lifestyle and Psychological Wellbeing of Spanish Pregnant Women: An Internet-Based Cross-Sectional Survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (16) ◽  
pp. 5933 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gemma Biviá-Roig ◽  
Valentina Lucia La Rosa ◽  
María Gómez-Tébar ◽  
Lola Serrano-Raya ◽  
Juan José Amer-Cuenca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eating Pattern ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

(1) Background: This study aimed to analyze the impact of the confinement due to the COVID-19 pandemics on the eating, exercise, and quality-of-life habits of pregnant women. (2) Methods: This was an internet-based cross-sectional survey which collected information about adherence to the Mediterranean diet, physical exercise, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and perceived obstacles (in terms of exercise, preparation for delivery, and medical appointments) of pregnant women before and after the confinement. The survey was conducted in 18–31 May 2020. (3) Results: A total of 90 pregnant women participated in this study. There was a significant decrease in the levels of physical activity (p < 0.01) as well as in HRQoL (p < 0.005). The number of hours spent sitting increased by 50% (p < 0.001), 52.2% were unable to attend delivery preparation sessions because these had been cancelled. However, there were no significant differences in the eating pattern of these women (p = 0.672). Conclusions: These results suggest the need to implement specific online programs to promote exercise and reduce stress, thus improving the HRQoL in this population, should similar confinements need to occur again for any reason in the future.

Health-Related Quality of Life and Mental Health in Primary Aldosteronism: A Systematic Review

2017 ◽  
Vol 49 (12) ◽  
pp. 943-950 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marieke Velema ◽  
Aline de Nooijer ◽  
Vivian Burgers ◽  
Ad. Hermus ◽  
Henri Timmers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
General Population ◽  
Primary Aldosteronism ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThe aim of this review was to determine the impact of primary aldosteronism on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and mental health. We performed a systematic literature search up to July 2017 in six electronic databases. First, we screened the articles derived from this search based on title and abstract. Second, the selected studies were systematically reviewed and checked for our predefined inclusion criteria. The search yielded 753 articles, of which 15 studies met our inclusion criteria. Untreated patients with primary aldosteronism showed an impaired physical and mental HRQoL as compared to the general population. Multiple domains of HRQoL were affected. This applied to patients with both an aldosterone-producing adenoma and bilateral adrenal hyperplasia. Adrenalectomy improves HRQoL. Conflicting results have been reported on the extent of this improvement, the improvement after initiation of medical treatment, and whether there is a difference in HRQoL after both treatments. Similarly, psychopathological symptoms of anxiety, demoralization, stress, depression and nervousness were more frequently reported in untreated patients with primary aldosteronism than in the general population and patients with hypertension. Also an impaired sleep quality has been reported. Improvement of these symptoms was observed after treatment with both adrenalectomy and mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists. This review shows that HRQoL is impaired and psychopathology is more frequently reported in patients with primary aldosteronism. This seems to be at least partly reversible after treatment but the extent of improvement remains unknown. To assess HRQoL in these patients more precisely a primary aldosteronism-specific HRQoL questionnaire is required.

scholarly journals The impact of smoking cessation on patient quality of life

2009 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 436-441 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Penha Uchoa Sales ◽  
Maria Irenilza Oliveira ◽  
Isabela Melo Mattos ◽  
Cyntia Maria Sampaio Viana ◽  
Eanes Delgado Barros Pereira
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
The Impact

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate changes in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) after twelve months of smoking cessation. METHODS: This was a prospective study to evaluate the effectiveness of a smoking cessation program on the quality of life of 60 self-referred subjects, at a public hospital, during the period of August 2006 to December 2007. The program consisted of 2-h group sessions once a week during the first month and then every 15 days over six months, followed by monthly phone contacts for another six months. The treatment was based on behavior modification and the use of bupropion in combination with nicotinic replacement therapy. Abstinence was verified by exhaled CO measurements. Patient HRQoL was quantified using the Medical Outcomes Study 36-item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) questionnaire. Differences in quality of life scores between quitters and non-quitters at twelve months after the initial intervention were evaluated using analysis of covariance with baseline characteristics as covariates. RESULTS: Self-reported quality of life scores were significantly higher among the 40 quitters than among the 20 non-quitters. The following SF-36 domains were most affected: role-emotional (p = 0.008); general health (p = 0.006); vitality (p < 0.001); and mental health (p = 0.002). At twelve months after the smoking cessation intervention, the SF-36 mental component and physical component summary scores were higher among quitters than among non-quitters (p = 0.004 and p = 0.001, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: Our findings illustrate that smoking abstinence is related to better HRQoL, especially in aspects of mental health.

Quality of life before and after cosmetic surgery

CNS Spectrums ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 282-292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean-Charles Bensoussan ◽  
Michael A. Bolton ◽  
Sarah Pi ◽  
Allycin L. Powell-Hicks ◽  
Anna Postolova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cosmetic Surgery ◽  
Measurement Techniques ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Surgery Research ◽  
The Impact

This article reviews the literature regarding the impact of cosmetic surgery on health-related quality of life (QOL). Studies were identified through PubMed/Medline and PsycINFO searches from January 1960 to December 2011. Twenty-eight studies were included in this review, according to specific selection criteria.The procedures and tools employed in cosmetic surgery research studies were remarkably diverse, thus yielding difficulties with data analysis. However, data indicate that individuals undergoing cosmetic surgery began with lower values on aspects of QOL than control subjects, and experienced significant QOL improvement post-procedurally, an effect that appeared to plateau with time.Despite the complexity of measuring QOL in cosmetic surgery patients, most studies showed an improvement in QOL after cosmetic surgery procedures. However, this finding was clouded by measurement precision as well as heterogeneity of procedures and study populations. Future research needs to focus on refining measurement techniques, including developing cosmetic surgery–specific QOL measures.

The Impact of a Previous Ankle Injury on Current Health-Related Quality of Life in College Athletes

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-50
Author(s):  
Ashley N. Marshall ◽  
Alison R. Snyder Valier ◽  
Aubrey Yanda ◽  
Kenneth C. Lam
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Ankle Injury ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Injury Group ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Main Effects ◽  
The Impact

Context: There has been an increased interest in understanding how ankle injuries impact patient outcomes; however, it is unknown how the severity of a previous ankle injury influences health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Objective: To determine the impact of a previous ankle injury on current HRQOL in college athletes. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Athletic training clinics. Participants: A total of 270 participants were grouped by the severity of a previous ankle injury (severe = 62, mild = 65, and no injury = 143). Main Outcome Measures: Participants completed the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) and the Short Form 12 (SF-12). Methods: A 2-way analysis of variance with 2 factors (injury group and sex) was used to identify interaction and main effects for the FAAM and SF-12. Results: No interactions were identified between injury group and sex. Significant main effects were observed for injury group, where the severe injury group scored lower than athletes with mild and no injuries on the FAAM activities of daily living, FAAM Global, and SF-12 mental health subscale scores. In addition, a main effect was present for sex in the SF-12 general health, social functioning, and mental health subscales in which females reported significantly lower scores than males. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that a severe ankle injury impacts HRQOL, even after returning back to full participation. In addition, females tended to report lower scores than males for aspects of the SF-12, suggesting that sex should be considered when evaluating HRQOL postinjury. As a result, clinicians should consider asking athletes about their previous injury history, including how much time was lost due to the injury, and should mindful of returning athletes to play before they are physiologically and psychologically ready, as there could be long-term negative effects on the patients’ region-specific function as well as aspects of their HRQOL.

The Impact of Cataract Surgery on Health Related Quality of Life in Kenya, the Philippines, and Bangladesh

2010 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 387-399 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Polack ◽  
Christina Eusebio ◽  
Wanjiku Mathenge ◽  
Zakia Wadud ◽  
A.K.M. Mamunur ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cataract Surgery ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

Approaches to Measuring Quality of Life and their Relevance to Mental Health

1996 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 731-740 ◽  
Author(s):  
Terry Stedman
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Sociological Approaches ◽  
General Populations ◽  
The Impact

Objectives: This paper describes the ‘sociological’ and ‘health-related’ approaches to the measurement of quality of life and aims to describe their major findings, shortcomings and potential uses with mental health problems. Method: The literature is selectively reviewed to illustrate the major developments and conclusions. Results: Despite the lack of an accepted definition of quality of life, sociological approaches have repeatedly shown in general populations, the mentally ill and the elderly that subjective assessments are more influential in determining expressions of happiness, wellbeing and life satisfaction than are the objective circumstances of a person's life. This supports the use of subjective judgements as the basis for quality-of-life determinations. Conclusions: The quality-of-life approaches can help to answer a broad range of questions of interest to psychiatry. Health-related quality-of-life approaches are potentially useful methods of demonstrating the impact of mental illness and the benefit of interventions. Further work is required to determine whether the commonly used measures are sensitive to change.

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