scholarly journals Validation of the Hungarian version of the SRI Questionnaire

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luca Valko ◽  
Szabolcs Baglyas ◽  
Laszlo Kunos ◽  
Attila Terray-Horvath ◽  
Andras Lorx ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mechanical Ventilation ◽  
Respiratory Failure ◽  
Chronic Respiratory Failure ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Home Mechanical Ventilation ◽  
Life Tool ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Hungarian Version

Abstract Background Home mechanical ventilation is a reliable treatment for patients suffering from chronic respiratory failure, improving survival and quality of life. Prevalence has been increasing worldwide as a result of evolving technical possibilities, telemedicine and improving national guidelines. Projects to establish a national guideline and registry for patients treated with home mechanical ventilation are currently under way in Hungary and our aim was to validate a quality of life questionnaire suited for evaluation and follow up in this specific patient group. The Severe Respiratory Insufficiency Questionnaire (SRI) is a quality of life tool designed to evaluate patients receiving home mechanical ventilation and has been validated both in patient groups receiving invasive and noninvasive ventilation. Methods The Hungarian version of the SRI was created using the translation-backtranslation method, which was then tested for validity, viability and reliability in a cohort involving patients from three centers, receiving long-term home mechanical ventilation for chronic respiratory failure through an invasive or noninvasive interface. Patient data was collected (demographic data, lung function test, arterial blood gas, ventilation settings) and quality of life was measured with the previously validated SF-36 and newly created Hungarian SRI Questionnaires at two time points. Results One hundred four patients receiving home mechanical ventilation were enrolled. The time to complete the SRI Questionnaire was 8.6 (±3.1) minutes, 69.2% questionnaires were self-administered. Exploratory factor analysis explained 73.8% of the variance of the questionnaire, but resulted in 13 scales. We found correlations between the SRI subscale scores to corresponding scales of the previously validated general quality of life survey SF-36. The Cronbach alpha coefficient was 0.928 for the Summary Scale of the SRI Questionnaire, proving high internal consistency. Reproducibility was high for most scales, resulting in a high overall correlation for the summary score (0.877, p < 0.001). Conclusions The Hungarian version of the SRI Questionnaire is a viable, valid, reliable and reproduceable quality of life tool applicable for patients treated with home mechanical ventilation.

scholarly journals Psychometric Validation of the Severe Respiratory Insufficiency Quality of Life Questionnaire for the Chilean Adult Population Under Noninvasive Home Mechanical Ventilation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marianela Andrade A. ◽  
Monica Antolini T. ◽  
Krishnna Canales H. ◽  
Cesar Maquilon O. ◽  
Mauricio Fuentes A. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mechanical Ventilation ◽  
Respiratory Insufficiency ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Psychometric Validation ◽  
Patient Specific ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Home Mechanical Ventilation ◽  
Sf 36

Abstract Introduction: Noninvasive home mechanical ventilation (NIHMV) has an impact on the health-related quality of life of patients with chronic global respiratory failure (CGRF) of different causes. There are generic and specific questionnaires for various respiratory diseases, and recently, in 2003, a patient-specific questionnaire was developed for NIHMV, called the Severe Respiratory Insufficiency (SRI) questionnaire, which has been shown to be reproducible and reliable and has been validated in several languages. Objective: Validate the Chilean version of the SRI questionnaire (IRS-cl) in adults with CGRF who use NIHMV. Methods: Cross-sectional study with non-probabilistic convenience sampling of stable patients from five regions of Chile. The IRS-cl and SF-36 (gold standard) questionnaires were applied, and demographic and ventilatory data were collected. Reliability was analyzed using Cronbach’s alpha and intraclass correlation (test-retest). Construct validity was tested using exploratory factor analysis (principal component extraction and equimax orthogonal rotation) and hypothesis testing (Mann-Whitney test). Convergent criterion validity was tested using Spearman’s rho. Results: The sample comprised 248 patients, 132 of whom were women (53.2%), with a median age of 62±17.5 years. There was a predominance of older adults, and 40% had a low education level. The completion time of the questionnaire was 18.8 ± 9.1 minutes (viable), and 100% of the items were answered. The questionnaire was self-applied by 46.8% of the sample. The IRS-cl showed very good overall reliability (0.95) and by scales (>0.7). It also showed a good correlation with the SF-36, with equivalent scales, a rotated matrix with 8 factors and hypotheses that explain the underlying constructs. Conclusions: The IRS-cl has good psychometric properties. It is feasible, valid and reliable for application to evaluate CGRF of various causes. It was found to be sensitive to assess the characteristics of the local population.

scholarly journals Health-related quality of life in patients with chronic respiratory failure after long-term mechanical ventilation

2006 ◽  
Vol 100 (3) ◽  
pp. 477-486 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Euteneuer ◽  
Wolfram Windisch ◽  
Stefan Suchi ◽  
Dieter Köhler ◽  
Paul W. Jones ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mechanical Ventilation ◽  
Respiratory Failure ◽  
Chronic Respiratory Failure ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Noninvasive Home Mechanical Ventilation in Adult Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1: A Systematic Review

Respiration ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Bettine A. H. Vosse ◽  
Charlotte Seijger ◽  
Nicolle Cobben ◽  
Baziel van Engelen ◽  
Sander M. J. van Kuijk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mechanical Ventilation ◽  
Respiratory Failure ◽  
Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 ◽  
Myotonic Dystrophy Type ◽  
Home Mechanical Ventilation ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure induces considerable morbidity and mortality in patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1). This study systematically reviews the effects of noninvasive home mechanical ventilation (HMV) on gas exchange, quality of life, survival, and compliance in DM1 patients. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> A systematic Medline and Embase search was performed (January 1995 to January 2020). Records were screened for eligibility criteria, data were extracted from included studies, and risk of bias was assessed. We present findings mainly using a narrative synthesis. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Twenty-eight relevant full-text articles were screened for eligibility criteria. Nine studies were included. Randomized controlled trials were not found. Studies had either an observational (<i>n</i> = 8) or interventional (<i>n</i> = 1) design. In the pooled data analysis, HMV showed to improve mean oxygen saturation with 4.8% and decreased mean carbon dioxide values with 3 mm Hg. Compliance varied widely between studies, from no use to more than 12 h per day. Quality of life was not studied extensively, but some studies reported positive effects of HMV on symptoms of chronic respiratory failure. HMV may improve survival in DM1 patients with chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> This review shows that HMV can improve gas exchange and relieve symptoms with a possible survival benefit in DM1 patients with chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure. Future studies should focus on developing strategies to optimize the timing of HMV initiation and to promote compliance.

Translation and Validation of the Thai Version of the Wisconsin Quality of Life Questionnaire (TH WISQoL) for Kidney Stone Patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 103 (11) ◽  
pp. 1194-1199
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Kidney Stone ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Outcome Measurement ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Sf 36

Objective: To develop and validate a Thai version of the Wisconsin Quality of Life (TH WISQoL) Questionnaire. Materials and Methods: The authors developed the TH WISQoL Questionnaire based on a standard multi-step process. Subsequently, the authors recruited patients with kidney stone and requested them to complete the TH WISQoL and a validated Thai version of the 36-Item Short Form Survey (TH SF-36). The authors calculated the internal consistency and interdomain correlation of TH WISQoL and compared the convergent validity between the two instruments. Results: Thirty kidney stone patients completed the TH WISQoL and the TH SF-36. The TH WISQoL showed acceptable internal consistency for all domains (Cronbach’s alpha 0.768 to 0.909). Interdomain correlation was high for most domains (r=0.698 to 0.779), except for the correlation between Vitality and Disease domains, which showed a moderate correlation (r=0.575). For convergent validity, TH WISQoL demonstrated a good overall correlation to TH SF-36, (r=0.796, p<0.05). Conclusion: The TH WISQoL is valid and reliable for evaluating the quality of life of Thai patients with kidney stone. A further large-scale multi-center study is warranted to confirm its applicability in Thailand. Keywords: Quality of life, Kidney stone, Validation, Outcome measurement

scholarly journals Quality of life in patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1A

2013 ◽  
Vol 71 (6) ◽  
pp. 392-396 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana B. Taniguchi ◽  
Valeria M.C. Elui ◽  
Flavia L. Osorio ◽  
Jaime E.C. Hallak ◽  
Jose A.S. Crippa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Charcot Marie Tooth ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Charcot Marie Tooth Disease ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
And Gender

We assessed the functional impairment in Charcot-Marie-Tooth resulting from 17p11.2-p12 duplication (CMT1A) patients using the Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), which is a quality of life questionnaire. Twenty-five patients of both genders aged ≥10 years with a positive molecular diagnosis of CMT1A were selected. Age- and gender-matched Control Group (without family history of neuropathy), and the sociodemographic and professional conditions similar to the patients' group were selected to compare the SF-36 results between them. The results showed that the majority quality of life impairments in CMT1A patients occurred in the social and emotional domains. Functional capacity also tended to be significantly affected; other indicators of physical impairment were preserved. In conclusion, social and emotional aspects are mostly neglected in the assistance provided to CMT1A Brazilian patients, and they should be better understood in order to offer global health assistance with adequate quality of life as a result.

scholarly journals Effect of targeted physiotherapy on the quality of life of patients with epilepsy of unknown etiology – a pilot study

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elżbieta Szczygieł-Pilut ◽  
Elżbieta Mirek ◽  
Magdalena Filip ◽  
Daniel Pilut ◽  
Szymon Pasiut ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Unknown Etiology ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Quality Of Life Questionnaire ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Generalized Epilepsy ◽  
Patients With Epilepsy

Introduction: Epilepsy is one of the most common diseases of the central nervous system. According to the World Health Organization, it accounts for 1% of the global burden of disease worldwide. Pharmacotherapy remains the primary therapeutic tool in this disease. However, more and more emphasis is placed on approaching this group of patients in an interdisciplinary manner, taking their various needs into account: social, professional, economic or psychological. Attention is also paid to the positive impact of physical activity on the quality of life of patients with epilepsy. The patients with diagnosed epilepsy often complain of a feeling of instability not reflected in standard neurological examination. Early detection of postural control disorders is possible using an objective research tool which is the modified CTSIB test (Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction and Balance). Aim of the study: The aim of the study was to assess the influence of targeted physical therapy on the quality of life among patients with diagnosed epilepsy of unknown etiology using the SF-36 quality of life questionnaire. Materials and methods: The study included 11 professionally active adults with diagnosed generalized epilepsy of unknown etiology, treated at the Department or Outpatient Clinic of Neurology at John Paul II Specialist Hospital in Kraków. Finally, out of the 11 recruited patients (5 women and 6 men), 1 patient was excluded from the study due to a history of craniocerebral trauma. Patients were examined 3 times every month using EEG and the SF-36 quality of life questionnaire. Additionally, between the 2nd and the 3rd month of the pilot study, the study group underwent physical therapy focused on balance disorders using the Biodex SD stabilometric platform. Results: Overall, the quality of life index measured using the SF-36 quality of life questionnaire in the study group improved after the completion of targeted physical therapy. Conclusions: 1. Generalized epilepsy of unknown etiology results in a significant deterioration in the quality of life of patients, which may also be accompanied by disorders of postural control. 2 A targeted program of physiotherapy in the treatment of patients with generalized epilepsy of unknown etiology may has a positive effect on their quality of life. null

Clinical Frailty Scale: translation and cultural adaptation into the Brazilian Portuguese language

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
M.K. Rodrigues ◽  
I. Nunes Rodrigues ◽  
D.J. Vasconcelos Gomes da Silva ◽  
J.M. de S. Pinto ◽  
M.F. Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Brazilian Portuguese ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Clinical Frailty Scale ◽  
Quality Of Life Questionnaire ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Senior Patients ◽  
Translation And Cultural Adaptation

Background: Frailty is a biological syndrome that causes adverse events in the health of older adults. However, the Clinical Frailty Scale has not yet been culturally adapted and validated into Brazilian Portuguese language. Objectives: Our aim was to translate, reproduce and validate the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) for the Brazilian Portuguese language. Design: An observational cross-sectional study with senior patients was conducted between Jan 2018 and Nov 2018. Setting and Participants: Volunteers aged >60 and living in Brazil. The translation and cultural adaptation of the CFS into the Portuguese language, the principles and good practices were followed. Measurements: To conduct the validation and determine the reproducibility of an inter-observer evaluation, the patients answered the scale questions in Portuguese on two occasions, delivered by two separate examiners and separated by a 10-minute interval, on their first visit; the 36-item Short Form Survey quality-of-life questionnaire (SF-36) was also applied. Seven days later, a second visit was undertaken to perform an intra-observer reproducibility assessment. Results: A total of 66 older individuals were enrolled (72 ± 8 years), the majority of which did not present frailty (63.6%) and reported a low physical limitation level in the SF-36. The CFS showed a significant correlation with the SF-36 quality-of-life questionnaire (r= −0.663; p<0.0001) and no statistical difference was observed between intra-rater (p=0.641) and inter-rater (p=0.350) applications, demonstrating the reproducibility and applicability of the instrument. The standard error estimate (SEE) was evaluated and there were no differences between the CFS and the SF-36 (SEE= 1.13 points). Conclusion: The Brazilian Portuguese language version of the CFS is a valid, reproducible and reliable instrument for evaluating the impact of frailty on the lives of senior patients.

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