scholarly journals Subjective health status and health-related quality of life among women with Recurrent Vulvovaginal Candidosis (RVVC) in Europe and the USA

2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Aballéa ◽  
Florent Guelfucci ◽  
Julian Wagner ◽  
Amine Khemiri ◽  
Jean-Paul Dietz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Subjective Health ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Subjective Health Status ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Vulvovaginal Candidosis

Influencing Factors on Health-Related Quality of Life in Middle-Aged Adults With Hypertension

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 40-49
Author(s):  
Eunjoo Lee
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Subjective Health ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Subjective Health Status ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Middle Aged Adults

This article aims to examine the influencing factors on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in middle-aged adults with hypertension. HRQOL was assessed using EQ-5D from 263 middle-aged adults (40-60 years) with hypertension who participated in the 6th Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2014). There were statistically significant differences in health-related quality of life according to income, education, subjective health status, experience of discomfort, activity limitation, stress, and aerobic physical activity. Factors influencing on health-related quality of life in middle-aged adults with hypertension were subjective health status, experience of discomfort, activity limitation, depression, and stress, which explained about 50% of total variance. These factors should be included in the nursing intervention, and psychological aspects such as depression should be emphasized.

The need for cardiac follow-up in adults with mild congenital cardiac disease

2002 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 474-478 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mascha Kamphuis ◽  
Hubert W. Vliegen ◽  
Ton Vogels ◽  
Koos H. Zwinderman ◽  
Ernst E. van der Wall ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cardiac Disease ◽  
Subjective Health ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Subjective Health Status ◽  
Congenital Cardiac Disease ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Objective: To discuss the need for continuing cardiac surveillance in adults with hemodynamically insignificant congenital cardiac disease. Methods: In 82 patients with mild congenital cardiac malformations, aged from 17 to 32 years, we investigated the subjective health status, the health-related quality of life, any difficulties encountered in daily life, the regularity of follow-up, current diagnosis, and antibiotic prophylaxis. Results: The subjective health status, and the health-related quality of life, did not differ from those of the general population. Nevertheless, patients experienced unnecessary difficulties with choice of sport, obtaining insurance cover, and education. After clinical re-evaluation, diagnosis and antibiotic regimes had to be changed in 9 patients (11%). Conclusions: Patients with a mild congenital cardiac malformation consider themselves to be in good health. So as to fine tune the diagnosis, and update the information supplied to the patients, we suggest that at least a cardiological assessment be carried out at the age of 16 to 18 years. In this way, patients might be protected from unnecessary difficulties, such as restrictions for sport or the charging of unjustifiably high rates for insurance.

Mental Health Status and Health-Related Quality of Life among Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Patients in Thailand: A Multi-Site Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 103 (11) ◽  
pp. 1185-1193
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Background: The systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients oftentimes suffer from both physical and psychosocial challenges that may lead to low health-related quality of life (HRQoL). However, limited research has been done in this area. Objective: To examined mental health status and HRQoL among SLE patients in Thailand. Materials and Methods: The present study was a cross-sectional study conducted at the rheumatology clinic of four major hospitals in Thailand. The paper-based questionnaire consisted of demographic, health history such as depression, anxiety, stress Scale (DASS-21), and the Rosenberg self-esteem scale (RSE), and the disease-specific Lupus Quality of Life scale (LupusQoL). Depending on the variable’s level of measurement such as categorical or continuous, Spearman’s Rho or Pearson’s product moment correlation coefficients were used to explore the relationships among the variables. Hierarchical multiple regression was used to identify the predictors of LupusQoL. Results: Among the 387 participants, many might have experienced depression, anxiety, and stress (30%, 51%, and 29%, respectively). Self-esteem among the participants was good (31.8 out of 40). All eight domains of LupusQoL were affected with intimate relationship domain being impacted the most. The overall LupusQoL was significantly associated with the number of prescribed medications (r=–0.23), depression (r=–0.70), anxiety (r=–0.58), stress (r=–0.67), and self-esteem (r=0.59), p<0.001. Significant predictors of the overall LupusQoL were mental health status (depression, anxiety, and stress) and self-esteem, F (3, 81)=43.10, p<0.001, adjusted R²=0.60. Conclusion: SLE patients should be holistically assessed in both physical and psychological aspects. In addition to proper medical treatments, healthcare providers should use a multidisciplinary team approach to resolve the patients’ psychosocial issues, which in turn, may increase the patients’ quality of life. Self-care education may be necessary to help the patients manage the condition and decrease the number of medications. Keywords: Mental health, Quality of life, SLE, Thailand

scholarly journals P139 What impact does JIA have on health-related quality of life over time and by gender?

Rheumatology ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 59 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Smith ◽  
Bishma Saqib ◽  
Rebecca Lee ◽  
Wendy Thomson ◽  
Lis Cordingley
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Child Health ◽  
Reference Population ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Over Time ◽  
Domain Scores

Abstract Background Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a heterogeneous group of arthritic conditions presenting in children and young people, in which physical limitations and associated complications can have detrimental effects on physical and psychosocial wellbeing. This study aims to investigate the impact of living with JIA on different aspects of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and to explore how this changes over time, using data from the Childhood Arthritis Prospective Study (CAPS). Methods Longitudinal data collected as part of CAPS were analysed. HRQoL was assessed at baseline, 1 year and 3 years’ post-diagnosis using the Child Health Questionnaire (CHQ), a parent-completed form for children from 5 years of age. The CHQ measures physical, emotional and social components of child health status. Raw domain scores were transformed via algorithm into values ranging from 0-100, with higher scores indicating better health status. Mean (standard deviation) and median (interquartile range) for each domain were determined, both for the full cohort and by gender. Differences between median scores at baseline and 3 years were assessed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Mean scores of each domain were visually compared with a reference population sample of healthy children from the United States. Results 184 participants completed the questionnaire at all 3 time points. At baseline, compared to the reference population, children with JIA scored lower in every domain although scores were closer between the 2 groups at 3 years. Median scores improved over time, the exception being the general health perceptions domain which decreased after baseline. Domains with the greatest improvement were physical functioning,“bodily pain and social-physical. The largest changes occurred from baseline to 1 year. Statistically significant differences between baseline and 3-year scores were found for all domains. Domain scores for male and female participants were very similar at baseline, though scores for male participants indicated slightly better health at 1 and 3 years for both physical and psychosocial domains. Conclusion JIA has significant impact on HRQoL, which improves within 3 years of diagnosis with the greatest improvement occurring within the first year. Physical health domains show greater improvement over time than psychosocial domains, although psychosocial scores were generally higher throughout the study. Male participants tend to score slightly higher than female participants in both physical and psychosocial domains after baseline. Further research should explore measurable patient, age or disease-related drivers of HRQoL. Disclosures A. Smith None. B. Saqib None. R. Lee None. W. Thomson None. L. Cordingley None.

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