scholarly journals Assessment of Quality of Life among Patients with Sinonasal Disease as Determined by an Internet Survey based on the Rhinosinusitis Disability Index

2007 ◽  
Vol 86 (8) ◽  
pp. 482-486 ◽  
Author(s):  
William C. Kinney ◽  
Michael S. Benninger
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Rhinosinusitis ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Internet Survey ◽  
The Internet ◽  
The World ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Survey Responses ◽  
Sinonasal Disease

We conducted a survey to measure patient quality of life with the Rhinosinusitis Disability Index adapted for the Internet. Our target population was patients who were seeking information on sinonasal disease on the World Wide Web. Usable responses were obtained from 896 patients with self-diagnosed sinonasal disease. According to the survey responses, patients with chronic rhinosinusitis were significantly more bothered by their condition than were patients with allergic rhinitis. Also, women were significantly more impaired by recurrent acute sinusitis and chronic rhinosinusitis than were men. Our findings are consistent with the results of previous surveys conducted by means other than the Internet. This project represents the first quality-of-life survey of an unsolicited group of individuals with sinonasal disease. We believe that use of the Internet will allow researchers to obtain larger patient populations than is now typical with traditional means of survey dissemination.

Analyzing Chinese older people's quality of life through their use of the internet

2015 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 324-334 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie G. Fowler ◽  
James W. Gentry ◽  
Timothy H. Reisenwitz
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Use Of The Internet

scholarly journals Smart cities in collaboration with the internet of things

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 185-195
Author(s):  
Ricardo Alirio González Bustamante ◽  
Roberto Ferro Escobar ◽  
Harold Vacca González
Keyword(s):  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Personal Life ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
The World ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
The Internet Of Things

The use of the Internet has Reached a point in the world in Which it has Become essential in everyday life, the need to Have information at hand in the shortest possible time has generated a technological revolution That incurs the constant connection to this tool, from our Personal life to the same objects That we use in daily life, creating a need to check what surrounds us to Improve our quality of life, reason for the birth of the Internet of Things (IoT, for acronym in English), as well as the convergence of our environment through the creation with Technology of smart cities (Smart City in English). In view of the above, this article addresses concepts about the future of smart cities in collaboration with the Internet of things, the advantages and Disadvantages of these, their comparison, reception, adaptability.

scholarly journals THE ADVANTAGES AND CHALLENGES OF INTERNET FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Habiburrahim Habiburrahim
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Private Information ◽  
Search Engines ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
The Internet ◽  
The World ◽  
Scientific Papers ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Use Of Internet

In the new millennium, the internet plays an important role in improving the quality of education. Internet has become one of the means of communication, discussion, and even exploration of varieties of information from and between different worlds. In the world of education in the West, for example, the internet is used as a means of transforming education, especially by those who are dealing with the limitations of time and geographical location. The internet allows students and professors to communicate and coordinate with each other on the progress of the research they are doing. The internet, through its search engines, also has made it easier for education person to find diverse scientific literatures. Thousands of books, studies, research articles, reports and scientific papers are now available online. However, behind the ease and benefit of the search engines, educational practitioners scrutinize the implications of the use of the internet to the world of education. The internet is often misused or used as a medium to perform a variety of crimes. Stealing other people's private information and money, provocation and scorn as well as accessing pornographic sites are a a few number of examples that are always connected to the use of internet. The issue of infringement on intellectual property rights and other plagiarism is also very often associated with the misuse of the internet today. But this particular article describes the benefits of the internet through search engines, potential challenges, and benefits for higher education.

scholarly journals EYEGAZE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

2016 ◽  
pp. 171-174
Author(s):  
SHASHANK MADHAV ◽  
GAURAV CHIPTE ◽  
PRANOTI GADDAMWAR
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Disabilities ◽  
Computer Software ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Computer Mouse ◽  
The World ◽  
Speech Control ◽  
And Control ◽  
E Mail

The Eyegaze System is a communication and control system for people with complex physical disabilities. You run the system with your eyes. By looking at control keys disabled on a screen, a person can synthesize speech, control his environment (lights, appliances, etc.), type, operate a telephone, run computer software, operate a computer mouse, and access the Internet and e-mail. Eyegaze Systems are being used to write books, attend school and enhance the quality of life of people with disabilities all over the world.

scholarly journals Conceptualisations of wellbeing and quality of life: A systematic review of participatory studies

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kate Sollis ◽  
Mandy Yap ◽  
Paul Campbell ◽  
Nicholas Biddle
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Research Policy ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Population Groups ◽  
Participatory Techniques ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The World ◽  
Support Policy

There is a growing movement across the world to make better use of wellbeing measures to guide policy. This stems from the realisation that reliance on economic indicators, such as income, GDP, and unemployment, may not be adequately capturing the aspects of life that people value. But how should we be measuring wellbeing or quality of life? A mounting body of research over the past two decades has highlighted the value of participatory wellbeing frameworks, which are created by consulting with the target population and asking the question “What does wellbeing mean for you?”. However, up to now there is very little consolidated understanding of the work conducted in this space. This systematic review seeks to fill this gap, identifying 130 participatory wellbeing studies which span every region of the world and all life stages. The review identifies a wide range of theories, methods, and participatory techniques that have been utilised to develop participatory wellbeing frameworks which can be replicated for similar studies going forward. By thematically analysing understandings of wellbeing into 30 overarching areas, the findings show that communities and population groups throughout the world have wide-ranging and diverse conceptualisations of wellbeing. In sum, we highlight that while there are some similarities in what wellbeing means to people from different population groups, nuances exist within every group. Given this diverse understanding of wellbeing throughout the world, it is vital that research, policy and development initiatives take this into account. Doing so will help support policy and programs to address the aspects of life that are important to individuals, and subsequently improve the lives of people throughout the world in a more meaningful way.

Engaging in Change: New Mindsets for Today's Dynamic Environment

2005 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 157-166
Author(s):  
Jo Bryson
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mobile Communications ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Dynamic Environment ◽  
Information Services ◽  
Service Development ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Customer Expectations ◽  
The World

The article describes the changes in skills needed by library and information workers in order to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving environment. Globalization and new technology have changed customer expectations radically and information services must change in order to meet new needs while maintaining quality of service. The author identifies fourteen new skills and aptitudes required by information managers if their services are to maintain their relevance in the world of mobile communications and the Internet. These include the ability to share their vision of how a service will operate in the future, to build an organization that embraces change, and to put the customer at the centre of service development. Only by learning and implementing these skills can managers ensure that information services make the most of the unprecedented opportunities for innovation and enrichment of the quality of life that technology provides.

scholarly journals INTERNET OF CITIES

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-16
Author(s):  
Matthew Sadiku ◽  
Justin Foreman ◽  
Sarhan Musa ◽  
Sheena Reeves
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Global Network ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Local Populations ◽  
The Past ◽  
The World ◽  
Smart Technologies ◽  
Improve Cost

The concept of smart cities has been gaining attention globally for the past decade. A smart city is one that makes a conscious effort to use smart technologies (such as IoT and CPS) to improve the quality of life of its residents. The Internet of cities is a global network of smart cities. Such a network has hundreds of member cities around the world that could benefit, improve the health of local populations, and collaborate in order to improve cost and energy efficiency of city operation. This paper presents a brief introduction to the Internet of cities.

scholarly journals Studying the Relationship between Quality of Sleep and Addiction to Internet among Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Purreza Abolghasem ◽  
Mostafa Eftekhari ◽  
Saeed Rezania ◽  
Moslem Jafarisani ◽  
Rahim Soleimani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Sleep Disorders ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Internet Technology ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
The Relationship

Background: In recent years, Internet use has been of interest to different groups of people especially students and its charm has caused users to spend hours of their time at the computer. Studies show that growing demand for Internet technology caused significant mental health problems and reduced quality of life and unhealthy social relationships for many people. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between internet addictions and sleep quality as one of the components of quality of life among college students.Methods: This cross-sectional study was done among  students of Torbat Heydariyeh city in 2015. Data were collected by self-report. Data collection tools were internet addiction questionnaire, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and a demographic questionnaire. Data was analyzed by SPSS 21. P <0.05 considered statically significant.Results:  The average score of sleep disorders and addiction to the Internet was 4.690 ± 0.050 and 33.98 ± 12.05, which represents the average sleep disorders and internet addiction among students. 32.50% of students were suffering from sleep disorders and 23.9% of students had high dependence on the Internet and 2% had severe dependence. Between internet addiction and sleep disorders components, sleep quality and overall score of Pittsburgh questionnaire there was a significant positive correlation (P≤0/05).Conclusion: The results showed that excessive use of the internet is associated with reduced sleep quality and increased daytime sleepiness. Due to the increasing use of the Internet in Iran, especially among students, Familiarize users with the harms of excessive use of the Internet and promote the proper Correct culture is essential In order to promote the correct pattern of Internet use helped to reduce sleep problems in students.Keywords: addiction to Internet, sleep quality, Student.

Correction of functional constipation in patients with limited mobility after stroke

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (6) ◽  
pp. 53-55
Author(s):  
M. S. Turchina ◽  
M. V. Bukreeva ◽  
L. Yu. Korolyova ◽  
Zh. E. Annenkova ◽  
L. G. Polyakov
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Constipation ◽  
Functional Constipation ◽  
Cerebrovascular Diseases ◽  
Medical Rehabilitation ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Limited Mobility ◽  
Complete Restoration ◽  
The World

Currently, the problem of early rehabilitation of stroke patients is important, since in terms of the prevalence of cerebrovascular diseases and disability after suffering a stroke, Russia is one of the first places in the world. The complex of medical rehabilitation of such patients should provide for the early and most complete restoration of all body functions, patient education for lost skills, re-socialization of the patient and improvement of the quality of life. One of the factors contributing to a significant reduction in the quality of life after a stroke is the development of chronic constipation. The article reflects the modern methods of correction of chronic constipation in patients with limited mobility.

Effect of Fluoride Mouthwash in Iranian Schools: Treatment or Exacerbation of the Disease

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Karimi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Significant Role ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Tooth Decay ◽  
Insufficient Attention ◽  
The World

Dental and oral health is an important part that plays a significant role in the quality of life of people in our society, especially children, but due to insufficient attention, tooth decay in the world is increasing every year. Promoting oral hygiene requires the people's easy access to primary oral health care and the use of these services should be classified.

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