A Humanbecoming Qualitative Descriptive Study on Quality of Life with Older Adults

2014 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 132-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lina Ma
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive

scholarly journals A Espiritualidade e o cuidar em enfermagem em tempos de Pandemia

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1.ESP) ◽  
Author(s):  
Diogo Jacintho Barbosa ◽  
Marcia Pereira Gomes ◽  
Antonio Marcos Gomes Tosoli ◽  
Fabiana Barbosa Assumpção de Souza
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Spiritual Dimension ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Hospitalization Period ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Coronavirus Infection ◽  
Nursing Professionals

Objetivo: Refletir sobre a espiritualidade como suporte para o profissional de enfermagem em tempos de pandemia durante o cuidado prestado à clientela. Método: Trata-se de um estudo qualitativo descritivo, tipo análise reflexiva. Resultados: A espiritualidade tem se revelado um dos principais recursos dos profissionais e da sociedade para compreender os sofrimentos e fortalecer a humanidade para novos desafios como a pandemia atual. A valorização da dimensão espiritual do paciente pode colaborar com a sua recuperação, melhor entendimento e aceitação da sua condição atual, contribuindo para um melhor equilíbrio e qualidade de vida, preservando sua dignidade durante o período de internação. Considerações Finais: Em virtude do papel que a espiritualidade pode ter na doença, vida e qualidade de vida do paciente, é importante que profissionais de enfermagem estejam habilitados a explorar esta faceta dos seus clientes como também em si mesmo.Descritores: Espiritualidade; Infecção por Coronavírus; Cuidado de Enfermagem; COVID-19; Religiosidade.SPIRITUALITY AND NURSING CARE IN TIMES OF PANDEMICObjective: To reflect on spirituality as a support for nursing professionals in times of pandemic during the care provided to clients. Method: This is a qualitative descriptive study, reflective analysis. Results: Spirituality has proved to be one of the main resources of professionals and society to understand suffering and strengthen humanity for new challenges such as actual pandemic. The appreciation of the patient's spiritual dimension can contribute to his recovery, better understanding and acceptance of his current condition, contributing to a better balance and quality of life, preserving his dignity during the hospitalization period. . Final Considerations: Due to the role that spirituality can play in the patient's disease, life and quality of life, it is important that nursing professionals are able to explore this facet of their clients as well as in themselves.Descriptors: Spirituality; Coronavirus Infection; Nursing Care; COVID-19; Religiosity. ESPIRITUALIDAD Y CUIDADOS DE ENFERMERÍA EN TIEMPOS DE PANDEMIAObjetivo: reflexionar sobre la espiritualidad como un apoyo para los profesionales de enfermería en tiempos de pandemia durante la atención brindada a los clientes. Método: estudio descriptivo cualitativo, análisis reflexivo. Resultados: La espiritualidad ha demostrado ser uno de los principales recursos de los profesionales y la sociedad para comprender el sufrimiento y fortalecer a la humanidad ante nuevos desafíos como la pandemia real. La apreciación de la dimensión espiritual del paciente puede contribuir a su recuperación, una mejor comprensión y aceptación de su condición actual, contribuyendo a un mejor equilibrio y calidad de vida, preservando su dignidad durante el período de hospitalización. . Consideraciones de Finales: Debido al papel que puede desempeñar la espiritualidad en la enfermedad, la vida y la calidad de vida del paciente, es importante que los profesionales de enfermería puedan explorar esta faceta de sus clientes, así como en sí mismos.Descriptores: Espiritualidad; Infección por coronavirus; Atención de enfermería, COVID-19; Religiosidad.

scholarly journals Pemberdayaan Umat Melalaui Program Distribusi Zakat Produktif Pada Badan Amil Zakat Nasional (BAZNAS) Kabupaten Lumajang

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-56
Author(s):  
Yusuf Wibisono
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Accurate Description ◽  
Positive Contribution ◽  
Assistance Programs ◽  
The Poor ◽  
The People ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive

This study aims to examine the distribution of zakat carried out by the National Zakat Agency (BAZNAS) in productive zakat assistance programs for the empowerment of people, especially the poor in the Lumajang Regency. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. This research will give a systematic and accurate description of the problems, circumstances and events related to the distribution of productive zakat carried out by the National Zakat Agency (BAZNAS) as it is. Of the several BAZNAS zakat distribution programs that are the focus of the research are productive zakat distribution, both in the provision of revolving productive business capital assistance for individuals and groups. Because zakat can be used for productive efforts in order to help improve the quality of life of the people, especially the poor. Furthermore, from the results of this study, it can be seen that the zakat, infaq and shadaqah (ZIS) distribution program carried out by the BAZNAS in Lumajang Regency proved to be very useful and gave a very positive contribution to the small entrepreneurs in developing their businesses. Revolving capital assistance provided in groups can be better developed, compared to those given individually.

Kualitas Hidup Pasien Tuberkulosis Paru yang Mengalami Stigma Diri (Quality of Life Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients With Self Stigma))

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 17-27
Author(s):  
Yunita Sari
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pulmonary Tuberculosis ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Questionnaire Data ◽  
Average Quality ◽  
Tuberculosis Patients ◽  
Pulmonary Tb ◽  
Life Score

Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is a chronic disease that can bring about the sufferer's self-stigma and also affect his quality of life. A number of studies report that living with TB has a negative influence on the quality of life of sufferers even with or without self-stigma. The purpose of this study was to identify the quality of life of TB patients who experienced self-stigma. This research is a descriptive study, sample were 31 pulmonary TB patients. Data was collected using a questionnaire. Data analyzed by using frequency distribution and percentage. The researcher first screened TB patients who experienced self-stigma. The results showed that 25 people (80.64%) respondents experienced mild self-stigma. A total of 9 respondents (36%) had a quality of life score in the good category and as many as 16 respondents (64%) had enough category with an average quality of life score is 56.57. While respondents who had moderate self-stigma were 6 people (19.36%) with a good quality of life score was 1 person (16.67%) and enough category quality of life score were 5 people (83.33%) with an average quality of life score is 49.92.

Fear of memory decline predicts lower quality of life and increased memory failures in older adults: Preliminary findings from a novel fear-avoidance of memory decline scale.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesca Farina ◽  
Marc Patrick Bennett ◽  
James William Griffith ◽  
Bert Lenaert
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Memory Performance ◽  
Fear Avoidance ◽  
Subjective Memory ◽  
Memory Decline ◽  
General Anxiety ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
The Impact

Evidence concerning the impact of fear of memory decline on health-related outcomes is limited. To determine the relationship between fear-avoidance of memory decline, quality of life and subjective memory in older adults using a novel scale to measure fear of memory decline. Sixty-seven older adults (59-81 years) completed a 23-item self-report questionnaire designed to capture experiential, cognitive and behavioral components of fear of memory decline, known as the fear and avoidance of memory decline (FAM) scale. Memory performance was assessed using the Wechsler Memory Scale (WMS-IV) and the Memory Failures Scale (MFS). General anxiety was assessed using the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS) and the Geriatric Anxiety Inventory (GAI). Quality of life was assessed using the Older Person’s Quality of Life scale (OPQOL-35). The FAM scale demonstrated good reliability and validity. Three latent factors were observed including: (1) fear-avoidance, (2) problematic beliefs and (3) resilience. After adjusting for age, education, memory performance and general anxiety, higher fear-avoidance predicted lower quality of life (p=.021) and increased memory failures (p=.022). Increased fear of memory decline predicts lower quality of life and subjective memory failures in healthy older adults. Based on these findings, we propose a preliminary fear-avoidance model that explains the development and maintenance of dementia-related functional disability in terms of psychological processes.

Association between eHealth Literacy and Health-Related Quality of Life among Chinese Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaojie Li ◽  
Yongtian Yin ◽  
Lijun Chen ◽  
Guanghui Cui ◽  
Jiaqin Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Mental Component Summary ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chinese Older Adults ◽  
Ehealth Literacy ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

BACKGROUND Older adults’ health literacy levels are crucial to improving health outcomes and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). However, the impact of eHealth literacy on HRQoL in older adults is unclear. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to examine the association between eHealth literacy and HRQoL of older adults and provide reference for the development of network intervention measures related to the health quality of life of the older adults. METHODS An anonymous cross-sectional survey was conducted among 1,201 adults aged 60 or older from Jinan, China. The eHealth Literacy Scale and Short-Form Health Survey (SF-12) were used to measure eHealth literacy and HRQoL. We used linear regression to test the adjusted association between eHealth literacy and HRQoL. RESULTS Most participants (88.9%) had inadequate eHealth literacy. Lower eHealth literacy was related to older age ( F=12.618, P<.001), female gender( t=3.303, P<.01), living in rural areas( F=11.356, P<.001), having less education( F=59.084, P<.001), being unmarried, divorced or widowed( t=4.416, P<.001), having a lower family income( F=38.017, P<.001), living with others(χ2=4.319, P<.05), and not having health insurance( F=12.713, P<.001). There were significant differences across physical functioning( t=-4.862, P<.001), role- physical( t=-2.485, P<.05), bodily pain( t=-3.470, P<.01), general health( t=-4.449, P<.001), vitality( t=-3.498, P<.001), role-emotional( t=-2.654, P<.01), mental health( t=-4.150, P<.001), physical component summary( t=-6.350, P<.001) and mental component summary( t=-4.483, P<.001) between adequate eHealth literacy and inadequate eHealth literacy. After controlling for age, gender, and other covariates, adequate eHealth literacy was positively related to physical component summary ( beta=7.6, P<.001) and mental component summary(beta=4.6, P=.001). CONCLUSIONS This study showed that Chinese older adults with higher eHealth literacy were more likely to contribute to higher HRQoL. Thus, Older adults’ eHealth literacy levels need to be taken into account when formulating health education and promotion programs for older adults, especially when the expected outcome is to improve HRQoL.

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