scholarly journals Psychological Aspects of Hair Disorders: Consideration for Dermatologists, Cosmetologists, Aesthetic, and Plastic Surgeons

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Cameron R. Moattari ◽  
Mohammad Jafferany
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Hair Loss ◽  
Psychiatry Residency ◽  
Psychological Aspects ◽  
Psychosocial Function ◽  
Medical Risk ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Individualized Approach ◽  
The Impact

Hair loss disorders may cause considerable distress to patients. Although many do not pose a significant medical risk, the sociocultural importance of hair is substantial. Often the extent of hair loss does not correlate to the impact on psychosocial function, thus necessitating an individualized approach. Hair loss disorders are interrelated with mental health and at times exert significant psychological percussions, and therefore, providers should address both medical and psychological aspects of treatment. This review contains a discussion of the impact on quality of life of common hair loss disorders and the psychological approaches that providers may utilize to improve care. The incorporation of psychodermatology and psychotrichology in dermatology and psychiatry residency programs is of vital importance. Dermatology and psychiatry liaison clinics may prove useful in the treatment of these patients.

Implicazioni psicologiche della Sindrome da Lipodistrofia come effetto collaterale di terapie antiretrovirali in persone portatrici di infezioni HIV/AIDS. Una rassegna critica della letteratura

2009 ◽  
pp. 87-112
Author(s):  
Gianfranco Secchiaroli ◽  
Tiziano Mancini ◽  
Maria De Paola
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Psychological Aspects ◽  
Lipodystrophy Syndrome ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Hiv Aids

- The aim of this review is to analyse the scientific literature in order to individuate the psychological aspects that have been studied concerning the impact of the Lipodystrophy syndrome, a symptomatic manifestation associated with antiretroviral therapy (HAART) for the treatment of HIV/AIDS infected patients. Three are the main guidelines emerging from the literature, respectively interested in the relations connecting lipodystrophy with the adherence to antiretroviral therapy, with the Quality of Life, and with the perceptions-evaluations of body changes. The results of the researches conducted in these three areas not always achieved consistent results, indicating the need for further investigations.

scholarly journals The Impact of Female Pattern Hair Loss on Quality of Life

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Hair Loss ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Large Impact ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Dermatology Clinic ◽  
Female Pattern Hair Loss ◽  
Co Morbidity ◽  
The Impact

Background: Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) is a non-scarring alopecia characterised by the progressive thinning of hair. Hair has an important role in determining one’s self-esteem, confidence and attractiveness. Hence, hair loss can heavily affect patients’ quality of life (QoL). This study aims to assess the impact FPHL has on QoL in order to help improve patient management. Methods: Twenty-two patients presenting to an outpatient dermatology clinic in Wolverhampton, UK, took part in this study. The impact of FPHL on QoL was measured using two questionnaires: the women’s androgenic alopecia quality of life questionnaire (Waa-QoL) and the dermatology life quality index (DLQI). Participants were screened for psychological co-morbidity using the hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS). Statistical tests used were Spearman’s rank correlation, Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal Wallis tests. Results: FPHL had a large impact on QoL. Patients who were younger or had a longer duration of disease had a significantly lower QoL (p<0.05). Furthermore, patient with a diagnosed mental health illness had a significantly lower QoL than those without (p<0.05). Conclusions: FPHL has a significant and detrimental effect on patients’ QoL. This study identifies several factors that are associated with a worse QoL outcome. This recognises groups of patients which could be targeted for more intensive intervention. Recognising the large impact on QoL, FPHL patients may benefit from a more holistic management with psychological interventions and a greater emphasis on improving QoL.

scholarly journals Urinary incontinence: quality of life and psychological aspects

2013 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vito Leanza ◽  
Alessia Passanisi ◽  
Gianluca Leanza
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Psychological Aspects ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Surgical Approaches ◽  
It Impacts ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Gynaecologic Surgery

The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of female urinary incontinence (UI) on quality of life. The method of research is based on a literature search on PubMed, Cochrane library and relevant articles from 1977 to 2012. Forty-eight works were found. Literature showed that UI affects a large percentage of the aged out patients. Women experience UI because of many reasons such as childbirth, menopause and previous gynaecologic surgery. Incontinence is to be treated as it impacts physiological and psychological aspects of patient’s life. Treatments include medical, physical (rehabilitation) and surgical approaches. Measures for assessment are made up by specific and non-specific questionnaires. Evaluation of female incontinence must take into account patients with and without medical treatment. Every sort of therapy has to consider the psychological impact too. In current literature depression, anxiety, shame and decreed selfefficacy resulted as the most important factors involving women with UI.

Impact of orthodontic-surgical treatment on quality of life: a meta-analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 281-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristiano Miranda de Araujo ◽  
Angela Graciela Deliga Schroder ◽  
Bianca Marques de Mattos de Araujo ◽  
Bianca L Cavalcante-Leão ◽  
José Stechman-Neto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Psychological Aspects ◽  
Post Operative Period ◽  
Dentofacial Deformity ◽  
Inconsistency Index ◽  
The Impact

Summary Background Orthognathic surgery involves a change in the patient’s functional and aesthetic aspects. Objective The objective was to answer the following focused question: what is the impact on quality of life (QoL; aesthetic, function, social, and psychological aspects) in patients undergoing orthodontic-surgical treatment? Search methods Appropriate word combinations and truncations were selected and tailored specifically for each electronic database: PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, PsycInfo, and Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature and gray literature. Selection criteria Studies that met the following criteria was included: patients with dentofacial deformity (P); surgical correction through orthodontic-surgical treatment (E/I); before orthodontic-surgical treatment or patients with no dentofacial deformity (C); QoL (O); cross-sectional, cohort, case-control and randomized or non-randomized clinical trial (S). Data collection and analysis In phase 1, two reviewers independently reviewed the titles and abstracts of all references. All articles that did not meet the inclusion criteria were excluded. In phase 2, the same reviewers completely read the selected articles independently. Results A total of 2879 articles were retrieved during the final database search. Fifty-two articles were selected for full reading, of which 16 were excluded, resulting in 36 included articles. The meta-analysis was performed using 13 of the selected studies. When comparing the period before any treatment with the post-operative period of 4–8 weeks, there was an association only for facial aesthetics (mean difference = 3.00; 95 per cent confidence interval = 1.10–4.89; inconsistency index = 63 per cent). The comparison between the period before any treatment with the 6 month post-operative period showed an improved QoL in all of the domains evaluated and, when comparing data after the orthodontic-surgical preparation (before surgery) and after 5–12 months of surgery, there was also statistical significance with an increased QoL for all of the domains evaluated. Conclusions In conclusion, based on the results of this systematic review and meta-analysis, the evidence suggests an improvement in the QoL of patients undergoing orthodontic-surgical treatment regarding aesthetic, functional, social, and psychological aspects. Registration CRD42017069495

scholarly journals Health-Related Quality of Life and Psychological Aspects of Adults With Hemophilia in Iran

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (7) ◽  
pp. 1073-1081 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masoume Rambod ◽  
Farkhondeh Sharif ◽  
Zahra Molazem ◽  
Kate Khair ◽  
Sylvia von Mackensen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychosocial Health ◽  
Psychological Aspects ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

Hemophilia causes bleeding that may affect patients’ psychological aspects and quality of life. This study aims to evaluate the impact of psychological aspects and pain on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in adult patients with hemophilia. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 103 patients with hemophilia. Data were collected using hemophilia-specific quality of life, Depression Anxiety Stress Scales, and pain visual analogue scales. Data were analyzed using correlation coefficients, analysis of covariance, and regression analysis. The results showed that 71.7% of patients with hemophilia experienced pain on the study day. The mean score of HRQoL of patients with hemophilia was 51.09 (standard deviation = 19.37). Moreover, 57.4%, 64.6%, and 44.6% of the patients had mild to severe depression, anxiety, and stress, respectively. In addition, a significant association was observed between HRQoL and depression, anxiety, and severity of pain. In the regression model, 48% of changes in HRQOL were explained by the study variables, with the severity of pain and depression being significant predictors. Therefore, attention should be paid to these aspects to improve patients’ quality of life and psychosocial health.

Self-Compassion and Quality of Life in Adults Who Stutter

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 2097-2108
Author(s):  
Robyn L. Croft ◽  
Courtney T. Byrd
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
The Self ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Adults Who Stutter ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify levels of self-compassion in adults who do and do not stutter and to determine whether self-compassion predicts the impact of stuttering on quality of life in adults who stutter. Method Participants included 140 adults who do and do not stutter matched for age and gender. All participants completed the Self-Compassion Scale. Adults who stutter also completed the Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering. Data were analyzed for self-compassion differences between and within adults who do and do not stutter and to predict self-compassion on quality of life in adults who stutter. Results Adults who do and do not stutter exhibited no significant differences in total self-compassion, regardless of participant gender. A simple linear regression of the total self-compassion score and total Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering score showed a significant, negative linear relationship of self-compassion predicting the impact of stuttering on quality of life. Conclusions Data suggest that higher levels of self-kindness, mindfulness, and social connectedness (i.e., self-compassion) are related to reduced negative reactions to stuttering, an increased participation in daily communication situations, and an improved overall quality of life. Future research should replicate current findings and identify moderators of the self-compassion–quality of life relationship.

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