scholarly journals Scalability and internal consistency of the German version of the dementia-specific quality of life instrument QUALIDEM in nursing homes – a secondary data analysis

2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Dichter ◽  
Olga Dortmann ◽  
Margareta Halek ◽  
Gabriele Meyer ◽  
Daniela Holle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Secondary Data Analysis ◽  
German Version ◽  
Life Instrument

scholarly journals 429 - Relationship between agitation and social isolation as a dimension of quality of life in residents with dementia living in German nursing homes – a secondary data analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (S1) ◽  
pp. 145-145
Author(s):  
Kathrin Schmüdderich ◽  
Daniela Holle ◽  
Armin Ströbel ◽  
Diana Trutschel ◽  
Rebecca Palm
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Nursing Home Residents ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Secondary Data Analysis ◽  
Short Version ◽  
People With Dementia

Abstract:Background: Agitation is common in nursing home residents with dementia and is associated with high burden for the residents, their relatives and their caregivers. These consequences increase if symptoms of agitation are severe. Although it is assumed that agitation and quality of life are related, knowledge about severe agitation and its relation to single dimensions of quality of life is limited.Objective: To examine the relationship between the severity of agitation and social isolation as a dimension of quality of life in people with dementia living in German nursing homes.Methods: An explorative secondary data analysis of data from an observational study with 1947 residents from 66 German nursing homes was conducted. Agitation was defined as a construct of the items agitation/aggression, irritability and disinhibition of the Neuropsychiatric-Inventory Questionnaire (NPI-Q). Social isolation, as one of the dimensions of quality of life, was measured with a subscale of the short version of the QUALIDEM-instrument. First, a matching procedure was carried out to choose two groups with similar baseline characteristics, one with residents with severe agitation and one with residents with mild or no agitation. Second, a linear regression model and Mann-Whitney U tests were calculated to determine differences in the dimension of social isolation and its single items.Results: A significant relationship was found between the severity of agitation and the dimension of social isolation (-1.92 (CI 95%: -2.41, -1.43)). Besides the finding in the total score of the dimension of social isolation, significant differences were found in all three items defining this dimension (calls out; openly rejects contact with others; is rejected by other residents). In particular, the item ‘is rejected by other residents’ was often rated as applicable for people with dementia with severe agitation.Conclusion: Severe agitation is associated with lower values of quality of life in the dimension of social isolation and its defining items. In daily practice and in research, more attention should be paid to severe agitation. Furthermore, interventions that aim to influence both the severity of agitation and the quality of life should have a stronger focus on causes of social isolation.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Global Health Related Quality of Life in Elderly Cancer Patients: Results of a Secondary Data Analysis

Geriatrics ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heike Schmidt ◽  
Thomas Nordhausen ◽  
Stephanie Boese ◽  
Dirk Vordermark ◽  
Sally Wheelwright ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Global Health ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Elderly Cancer Patients ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Discussions About Antibiotics During Adolescent Asthma Visits: Implications for Providers

2019 ◽  
Vol 58 (5) ◽  
pp. 564-570
Author(s):  
Zachary Willis ◽  
Delesha Miller Carpenter ◽  
Robyn Sayner ◽  
Betsy L. Sleath
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Secondary Data Analysis ◽  
Response To Therapy ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Dosing Schedule ◽  
Children With Asthma

Children with asthma are exposed to antibiotics more frequently than their peers. The quality of provider-patient discussion about antibiotics is unknown. In this secondary data analysis, we reviewed existing transcripts of audiotaped adolescent asthma visits using a standardized coding sheet to analyze the quality of communication about antibiotics. Of 539 transcripts, we identified 12 discussions about antibiotics. No patient or parent requested antibiotics. In most cases, discussion was limited to assessment of drug allergies and preferred formulation. In 5 cases (42%), the prescribed antibiotic was not named. We propose a set of communication elements that should be included whenever antibiotics are prescribed, classified into ( a) Essential, such as the drug name and dosing schedule; ( b) Encouraged, such as expected response to therapy; or ( c) Situational, such as discussion of alternatives to antibiotics. Future research should further explore the quality of antibiotic-related conversations among different groups of providers and patients.

scholarly journals KUSTA DI PROVINSI LAMPUNG: STUDI EKOLOGI BERDASARKAN TREN WAKTU

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-98
Author(s):  
Nurhalina Sari ◽  
Eliza Eka Nurmala
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Spatial Analysis ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Ecological Study ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Poor People ◽  
Study Designs

ABSTRACT  Leprosy is a disease that can cause pain and disability, which in the end can affect a person's quality of life. Through the 2013 Bangkok Declaration, Indonesia declared itself that 2020 was a leprosy-free country. However, until 2015, there were still reports of leprosy cases, including in Lampung Province. This study aims to analyze spatial leprosy and its risk factors to get priority areas for leprosy handling in Lampung Province. The study used ecological study designs. The sources of leprosy data and risk factors came from secondary data at the Central Statistics Agency and Health Office in Lampung for the year 2011 to 2015. Data analysis using spatial analysis. The analysis shows that leprosy cases are divided into two categories, namely paucibacillary and multibacillary. Spatial analysis results for 5 years indicate that leprosy cases are dominant in Central Lampung and East Lampung Districts. Based on population density, number of poor people, sanitation, nutritional status, and health facilities, several districts have a high risk of leprosy. The conclusion of this study is the priority in handling leprosy cases should be focused in the Central Lampung District and East Lampung District. Keywords: Leprosy, Lampung, spatial analysis, ecological study   ABSTRAK Kusta merupakan penyakit yang dapat menyebabkan kesakitan dan kecacatan,  yang pada akhirnya dapat mempengaruhi kualitas hidup seseorang. Melalui Deklarasi Bangkok 2013, Indonesia menyatakan bahwa tahun 2020 menjadi negara bebas kusta. Namun, hingga 2015 masih terdapat laporan kasus kusta, termasuk di Provinsi Lampung. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis secara spasial  kusta dan faktor risikonya untuk mendapatkan prioritas penanganan kusta di Provinsi Lampung dengan desain studi ekologi. Sumber data kusta dan faktor risiko berasal dari data sekunder di Badan Pusat Statistik dan Dinas Kesehatan di Lampung 2011 sampai dengan 2015. Analisis data menggunakan analisis spasial. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa kasus kusta terbagi dalam dua kategori yaitu pausibasiler (PB) dan multibasiler (MB).Hasil analisis spasial selama 5 tahun menunjukkan bahwa kasus kusta dominan di Kabupaten Lampung Tengah dan Kabupaten Lampung Timur. Berdasarkan kepadatan penduduk, jumlah orang miskin, sanitasi, status gizi, dan fasilitas kesehatan, beberapa kabupaten memiliki risiko tinggi terhadap kasus kusta. Kesimpulan penelitian ini adalah prioritas penanganan kasus kusta sebaiknya difokuskan di wilayah Kabupaten Lampung Tengah dan Kabupaten Lampung Timur. Kata kunci: Kusta, Lampung, analisis spasial, studi ekologi

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