Welfare of cats 5–29 months after perineal urethrostomy: 74 cases (2015–2017)

Objectives The objective of this study was to evaluate the long-term quality of life in cats following perineal urethrostomy. Methods This study comprised a retrospective case series of 74 cats with urinary obstructions that received perineal urethrostomies at the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Animal Hospital between September 2015 and July 2017. Medical records were reviewed for information on the number of obstructions prior to surgery, urinary tract problems at the time of surgery and other potential factors influencing long-term welfare. Owners were surveyed by telephone and text 5–29 months after their cat’s surgery. Responses were compiled and analyzed to determine owner perception of welfare postsurgery, and to identify patterns in medical history and welfare outcomes. Results In total, 105 cat owners were eligible for the survey; 74 responded. Altogether, 100% of responding individuals reported at least the same quality of life postsurgery compared with the cat’s quality of life before demonstrating urinary problems (48% reported better). On a quality-of-life scale of 1–10 (10 = excellent), 100% of responding cat owners reported at least 7; 75% reported 10. Conclusions and relevance Quality-of-life outcomes for cats 5–29 months after receiving perineal urethrostomy surgery were reported to be very good. Given this finding, and that perineal urethrostomy surgery should mitigate future blockages, we suggest considering perineal urethrostomy surgery as a standard tool to manage urinary obstructions in cats. The needs of the specific client and patient, including risks, costs and welfare of the cats, should drive the options for management of urinary obstructions in male cats.

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Analisis of quality of life long-term hospitalized schizophrenic patients

European Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/s0924-9338(11)73217-5 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 26 (S2) ◽

pp. 1513-1513 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

G. Tasic ◽

S. Anakiev ◽

D. Milosevic ◽

M. Cvetanovic

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Length Of Hospital Stay ◽

Hospital Treatment ◽

Quality Of Life Scale ◽

Life Scale ◽

Icd 10 ◽

Schizophrenic Patients

IntroductionLong term hospitalization are often caused by social reasons wich significantly affects the quality of the patients.AimComparing the quality of long-term hospitalized schizophrenic patients in relation to sex.MethodWe have used following rating scale: a brief psychiatric assessment scale BPRS, QLS Quality of life scale, “Lancashir” profile quality of life scale LQOLP, a short questionnaire for the “needs assessment Cambersels” scale CANSAS. Analysis included 80 inpatients, 40 male and 40 female, with Schizophrenia according to ICD 10 criteria. All patients were hospitalized according to ICD 10 criteria. All patients were hospitalized in a Special Hospital For Psychiatric Illness G. Toponica more than two years.ResultsSignificant differences in quality of life between male and female patients about what is discussed in further study.ConclusionsResearch has shown that long-term hospitalizing has adverse effects on quality of life of schizophrenic patients of both sexes. His essential that the length of hospital stay should be reduced to the period reduced to the period for reduction of symptoms and provide the patient a stable life in the community after hospital treatment.

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The impact of bilateral endoscopic inferior turbinoplasty with or without adenoidectomy on the quality of life of children: a retrospective case series study

Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery ◽

10.1186/s40463-019-0390-3 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 48 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Ahmed Mourad ◽

Hussein Jaffal ◽

Ismaeel El-Hakim ◽

Hamdy El-Hakim

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Case Series ◽

Retrospective Case ◽

Retrospective Case Series ◽

Case Series Study ◽

The Impact ◽

Series Study

Abstract Background Inferior turbinoplasty (IT) and adenoidectomy (Ad) are frequently resorted to in children with chronic rhinitis (CR) refractory to medical therapy. The aim of this study is to document the long-term improvement in quality of life (QOL) in children with CR following endoscopic IT with or without Ad. Methods A retrospective case series study was conducted. We searched a prospectively kept surgical database for children ≤18 years old who had CR who underwent endoscopic IT with or without Ad between 2009 and 2016 at a tertiary care children’s center. Patients with sinonasal pathologies other than CR, had craniofacial syndromes or dysmorphism and had other sinonasal procedures or trauma were excluded. Collected data included demographics, secondary diagnoses, duration of follow-up, and complications of procedures. The Glasgow Children’s Benefit Inventory (GCBI) was administered by phone to assess QOL improvement. Results One hundred sixty-five eligible subjects were identified. Eighty-nine subjects met the inclusion criteria. Data was collected for the 60 subjects that were reached. Forty-two patients had IT only while 18 had IT and Ad. The mean age was 10.7 ± 2.7 years, with 31 males and 29 females. The median duration of follow-up (25th, 75th percentile) was 38.1 months (24.6, 55.8). The median GCBI score (25th, 75th percentile) was 22.9 (6.3, 39.6) revealing an overall positive benefit in all domains. There was only one complication. Conclusions This study validates prior findings regarding improvement of QOL and safety of IT with or without Ad for children with CR and indicates it is maintained in the long term.

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Study of premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphorik disorder in Azerbaijan

European Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/s0924-9338(11)73371-5 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 26 (S2) ◽

pp. 1667-1667

Author(s):

S. Katibli

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Life ◽

Health Program ◽

Long Term Outcomes ◽

Premenstrual Symptoms ◽

Quality Of Life Indicators ◽

Quality Of Life Scale ◽

Life Scale

ObjectivesThe study is aimed to investigate clinical and social aspects of premenstrual disorders in Azerbaijan.Methods180 women at the age 20–49 from general population have been included in the research. The study used the Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool to assess severity of premenstrual symptoms. The women's quality of life was evaluated with QoLS (Quality of life Scale).ResultsThe most prevalent complaints included sleep disorders, fatigue, irritability and depressed mood. These symptoms affected work efficiency or productivity, relationships with co-workers, relationships with family members, social life activities, and home responsibilities. At the same time short-term presentation of these symptoms had limited impact on quality of life indicators attributed to long-term outcomes.ConclusionsThe activities on increasing awareness on premenstrual disorders are recommended as an important component of reproductive health program.

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Benchmarking life quality support interventions in long‐term care using the Long‐Term Care Quality of Life scale

Nursing and Health Sciences ◽

10.1111/nhs.12588 ◽

2018 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Tracey McDonald ◽

Douglas Shaw

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Long Term Care ◽

Life Quality ◽

Care Quality ◽

Term Care ◽

Quality Of Life Scale ◽

Life Scale

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Efficacy and Complications of Microsurgical Neurovascular Decompression in 55 Patients With Hemifacial Spasm

Otolaryngology ◽

10.1177/0194599820969168 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 019459982096916

Author(s):

Chloé Compagnon ◽

Marc Labrousse ◽

Esteban Brenet ◽

André Chays ◽

Arnaud Bazin ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Hemifacial Spasm ◽

Microvascular Decompression ◽

Unilateral Deafness ◽

Quality Of Life Scale ◽

Life Scale ◽

Life Improvement ◽

Neurovascular Decompression

Objective To analyze the efficacy and complications of microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm. Study Design Retrospective study. Setting Regional hospital. Methods Fifty-five patients with hemifacial spasm were treated by microvascular decompression. All patients with hemifacial spasm who underwent retrosigmoid microvascular decompression from May 2004 to January 2017 were included. Patients with no conflict on preoperative magnetic resonance imaging or with an alternate diagnosis were excluded. Results The overall cure rate was 83.64%, with an average follow-up of 7.4 years. A left-sided hemifacial spasm was a healing-promoting factor ( P = .01). The median healing was 0.03 months, and the mean was 6 months. The efficacy remained high in the medium term (88% at 3 years), long term (90.24% at 5 years), and very long term (90.48% at 8 years). The recurrence rate was 9.8%. Favorable criteria included a right-sided spasm ( P = .01) and an average age of 62 years ( P = .03). The specific complications were permanent facial palsy (3.63%), unilateral deafness (5.45%), and hearing loss (3.63%). No death was reported. Regarding the quality of life of the patients, 94.7% had a modified HFS-8 postoperative score of 0 (Hemifacial Spasm 8 Quality of Life Scale). Conclusion Microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm is an effective and lasting technique. Its low rate of complications and the considerable quality-of-life improvement should lead surgeons to propose it to patients as soon as botulinum toxin injections become ineffective or poorly tolerated.

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