scholarly journals Personality traits, psychosocial effects and quality of life of patients submitted to dental bleaching

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elize Bonafé ◽  
Márcia Rezende ◽  
Marina Molinari Machado ◽  
Suellen Nogueira Linares Lima ◽  
Eduardo Fernandez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Clinical Investigation ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Clinical Registry ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Bleaching ◽  
Before And After

Abstract Background Perception is defined as the ability to distinguish through the senses. All perception is dependent on factors such as personality, previously lived experiences and cultural elements. When planning an aesthetic treatment, consider the way the patients perceive the changes and outcomes is essential for reaching their expectations. The objective of this study was to assess if there was predominance of a personality trait of patient undergoing dental bleaching and if this treatment could promote changes in this traits, in the psychosocial impact and quality of life of these individuals. Methods The assessment of personality characteristics, quality of life, psychosocial and self-perception was a cross-sectional observational study and it was carried out by applying questionnaires to 55 patients that were submitted to a clinical phase. The psychometric instruments used were NEO FFI-R (personality), PIDAQ (psychosocial effect) and WHOQOL-BREF (quality of life). Each test domain was prior and after bleaching by Wilcoxon Signed Rank test (α = 0.05). The internal consistencies of each scale were evaluated by Cronbach's alpha. Results No statistical significant differences among personality traits means were observed among participants but there was predominance of two predominant personality traits in this study: conscientiousness (45.5%) and extraversion (34.5%). In four test domains of the PIDAQ, significant differences were observed before and after dental bleaching. The overall perception of the PIDAQ was also statistically significant demonstrating an improvement. There were no differences on overall or specific domains scores of the WHOQOL before and after treatment. Conclusions Subjects who underwent dental treatment improved their self-confidence and reduced concerns about dental aesthetics, social and personality impact of dental alterations. Trial registration This study was conducted in parallel to a clinical investigation that aimed to evaluate tooth sensitivity related to dental bleaching technique and registered in REBEC clinical registry under protocol RBR-6pt2n3 in 13 November 2013.

Self Management Menentukan Kualitas Hidup Pasien Diabetes Mellitus

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 402
Author(s):  
Iskim Luthfa ◽  
Nurul Fadhilah
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Correlation Study ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Spearman Rank ◽  
Consecutive Sampling

<p><em>People with diabetes mellitus are at risk of developing complications, so that it affects the quality of life. These complications can be minimized through self-care management. This study aims to determine the relationship between self management with the quality of life for people with diabetes mellitus. This research is a kind of quantitative research with correlation study. This research used cross sectional design. The sampling technique uses non probability with estimation consecutive sampling. The number of respondents in this research are 118 respondents. Instrument for measuring self management used diabetes self management questionnaire (DSMQ), and instruments to measure quality of life used quality of life WHOQOL-BREEF. The data obtained were processed statistically by using spearman rank test formula and p value of 0,000 There is a significant relationship of self management with the quality of life of people with diabetes mellitus.</em></p><p> </p><p><em>Penderita </em><em>Diabetes mellitus </em><em>beresiko mengalami komplikasi yang dapat mempengaruhi kualitas hidupnya. Komplikasi tersebut dapat diminimalkan melalui manajemen perawatan diri (self management). Penelitian ini bert</em><em>ujuan </em><em>untuk</em><em> menganalisis hubungan self management dengan kualitas hidup pasien diabetes melitus. </em><em>Jenis p</em><em>enelitian ini </em><em>adalah</em><em> deskriptif korelasi</em><em> dengan desain cross sectional</em><em>. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan non probability </em><em>sampling </em><em>dengan pendeka</em><em>t</em><em>an consecutive sampling</em><em>.</em><em> </em><em>J</em><em>umlah </em><em>sampel sebanyak</em><em> </em><em>118 responden.</em><em> </em><em>Instrumen </em><em>penelitian </em><em>untuk mengukur self management </em><em>menggunakan</em><em> </em><em>diabetes self management questionnaire</em><em> (DSMQ), </em><em>dan instrumen untuk mengukur kualitas hidup menggunakan </em><em>quality of life </em><em>WHOQOL-BREEF.</em><em> Analisis data menggunakan spearman rank dan didapatkan hasil nilai </em><em>p value 0,000</em><em> dan r 0,394.Terdapat </em><em>hubungan </em><em>antara </em><em>self management</em><em> dengan kualitas hidup pasien diabetes mellitus</em><em> dengan arah korelasi positif.</em></p>

scholarly journals The Effects of Patients' and Care-Givers' Knowledge, Attitude, & Practice (KAP) on Quality of Life Among Thalassemia Major Patients' in Damascus-Syrian Arab Republic

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (12) ◽  
pp. 308
Author(s):  
Yaser Adnan Abo Jeesh ◽  
Magda El-hadi Ahmad Yousif ◽  
Moauya Al-Balal Al-Haboub
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Thalassemia Major ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Teaching Guide ◽  
Care Givers ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After

Background: Thalassemia is the most common autosomal abnormality in Syria. Its complications have an important effect on education; time off school; sport; difference from friends/ siblings; social interactions; and stigmatization. Knowledge of factors associated with quality of life in thalassemia patients is necessary for forming appropriate clinical programs, social support, and improving treatment outcomes. Purpose: The study was to assess the effects of Patients' and Care-givers' Knowledge, Attitude, & Practice (KAP) with Quality of Life among Thalassemia Major Patients' in Syria. Methods: Cross-sectional descriptive analytical design was conducted at the national thalassemia center in Damascus. WHOQOL-BREF and a questionnaire developed by the researcher were used to measure the participants’ knowledge, attitudes and practices of thalassemia. Results: Total of 238 thalassemia patients participated in the study. A statistical significance was found regarding improvement of skill and knowledge scores among caregivers and thalassemia patients before and after receiving the teaching guide from 12.52±1.77 to 14.07±1.01, t=11.447, p=0.000 and from 34.12±4.50 to 37.43±4.61, t=-8.58, p= .000 respectively. Stigmatization was significantly noticed among families caring for thalassemic patients. There were a significant differences in the mean score regarding nutritional status before and after teaching guide paired t test= 12.11, p= 0.000. A statistical significance was found in females regarding social domain p=0.04. However, mean scores for overall quality of life were better in females rather than males, but these mean scores were statistically insignificant p>0.05. A statistical significant difference in ferritin levels and patient’s age was found. Results also revealed that no statistical significant differences was observed between overall quality of life of the four domains in relation to the two treatment groups (subcutaneous vs oral) and age groups. Conclusion: Thalassemia is a socio-economic problem. The most efficient way to reduce risks of having affected patients is by increasing the knowledge through training of parents regarding the disease. Our findings highlighted that there was lack in patients’ knowledge and skills regarding the disease, but a remarkable improvement in both knowledge and performance was found after patients received the teaching guide, which lead to an increase in overall patient's quality of life.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN DUKUNGAN KELUARGA DENGAN KUALITAS HIDUP ORANG DENGAN GANGGUAN JIWA

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 87
Author(s):  
Kadek Putra Sanchaya ◽  
Ni Made Dian Sulistiowati ◽  
Ni Putu Emy Darma Yanti
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Respondent Characteristics ◽  
The Relationship

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FAMILY SUPPORT AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PEOPLE WITH MENTAL DISORDERS  ABSTRACTMental disorder is one of the most serious health problems. Families have to spend more time to provide care to People with Mental Disorders at home. People with Mental Disorders (ODGJ) usually have problems with quality of life. The study aimed to determine the relationship between family support and the quality of life of People with Mental Disorders / ODGJ. This research is a quantitative research by using cross-sectional design with correlative analytic method. The sample of the research were 39 people selected by non probability sampling technique of purposive sampling. Data collection of respondent characteristics was conducted by using questionnaire of respondent characteristics. The level of family support was assessed by using family support questionnaires proposed by Friedman and the quality of life of the respondents was measured using the SQLS questionnaires. The findings showed that good and moderate family supports have the same percentage of 35.9%, while the results of the quality of life score showed that the majority of respondents had good quality of life (82.1%). Based on the analysis by using Spearman-Rank test, there is a significant correlation between family support and quality of life of respondents with p = 0,000 (p <0,05) and strong correlation value of 0.618 and positive correlation direction which means if family support increases then the quality of life of respondents will increase and vice versa. The future researchers are expected to exercise control over other factors that may affect the quality of life of People with Mental Disorders (ODGJ).

scholarly journals Analysis of the Impact of the Confinement Resulting from COVID-19 on the Lifestyle and Psychological Wellbeing of Spanish Pregnant Women: An Internet-Based Cross-Sectional Survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (16) ◽  
pp. 5933 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gemma Biviá-Roig ◽  
Valentina Lucia La Rosa ◽  
María Gómez-Tébar ◽  
Lola Serrano-Raya ◽  
Juan José Amer-Cuenca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eating Pattern ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

(1) Background: This study aimed to analyze the impact of the confinement due to the COVID-19 pandemics on the eating, exercise, and quality-of-life habits of pregnant women. (2) Methods: This was an internet-based cross-sectional survey which collected information about adherence to the Mediterranean diet, physical exercise, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and perceived obstacles (in terms of exercise, preparation for delivery, and medical appointments) of pregnant women before and after the confinement. The survey was conducted in 18–31 May 2020. (3) Results: A total of 90 pregnant women participated in this study. There was a significant decrease in the levels of physical activity (p < 0.01) as well as in HRQoL (p < 0.005). The number of hours spent sitting increased by 50% (p < 0.001), 52.2% were unable to attend delivery preparation sessions because these had been cancelled. However, there were no significant differences in the eating pattern of these women (p = 0.672). Conclusions: These results suggest the need to implement specific online programs to promote exercise and reduce stress, thus improving the HRQoL in this population, should similar confinements need to occur again for any reason in the future.

scholarly journals Oral health-related quality-of-life in Swedish children before and after dental treatment under general anesthesia

2014 ◽  
Vol 73 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karin Ridell ◽  
Margareta Borgström ◽  
Elisabeth Lager ◽  
Gunilla Magnusson ◽  
Susanne Brogårdh-Roth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
General Anesthesia ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Comparison of Perceived Quality of Life Between Children with Lupus Nephritis and Their Parents

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lasmauli Situmorang ◽  
Ahmad Suryawan ◽  
Ninik Asmaningsih Soemyarso
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Lupus Nephritis ◽  
Social Functioning ◽  
Treatment Phase ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Induction Treatment ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Parents And Children

Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare the score of quality of life between parents and children with lupus nephritis.Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from February to March 2017 in children with lupus nephritis aged 5-18 years old treated at the Department of Child Health Dr. Soetomo Surabaya Hospital. Quality of life was assessed from parents and children using the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) 4.0 Generic Core questionnaires. Statistical analysis of Wilcoxon signed rank test and pair t-test were used with p-value<0.05 being significant.Results: A total of 30 children were included during the study period. Sixteen children were female with a mean age of 11.5 (standard deviation 2.7) years. The differences in score between parents and children were as follows: physical functioning (82.8 vs 87.5) p-value=0.140, emotional functioning (65.0 vs 72.5) p-value=0.173, social functioning (80.0 vs 95.0) p-value=0.016 and school functioning (67.5 vs 70.0) p-value=0.116. There were no differences according to onset of diagnosis and the only differences found were in social functioning based on the induction treatment phase. Children with complications showed significant differences in physical, emotional and social functioning (p-value=0.041, p-value=0.023, p-value=0.038 respectively).Conclusion: Parents and children with lupus nephritis showed different scores of quality of life in social functioning, and it is important to consider the daily life activities of children.

scholarly journals Comparison of Quality of Life and Nasal Symptoms in Chronic Rhinitis Patients Between Before and After Treatment

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 21-29
Author(s):  
Malinee Tongdee ◽  
Nichapha Dechapaphapitak ◽  
Thanuchporn Kafaksom ◽  
Umaporn Udomsubpayakul ◽  
Chamard Wongsa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Common Disease ◽  
Chronic Rhinitis ◽  
Nasal Symptoms ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Difference

Background: Chronic rhinitis is a common disease which impacts the quality of life. The symptom of diseases could be controlled after treatment. However, the difference in the quality of life and symptoms after 3 months of treatment is not documented. Objective: To compare the quality of life in chronic rhinitis patients before and at 3 months after treatment. Methods: Prospective study in new cases of chronic rhinitis patients at adult allergy clinic, Ramathibodi Hospital, from August 2017 to March 2018. Assessment of quality of life and nasal symptoms was performed by using the short form 36 health survey questionnaire (SF36) and the rhinoconjunctivitis quality of life questionnaires (RCQ36). Descriptive statistic, t test, and Wilcoxon signed rank test were applied in the data analysis. Results: Of 127 patients, 65.4% were female. Chronic rhinitis was classified as allergic rhinitis, non-allergic rhinitis, and unspecified rhinitis in 72.4%, 18.9%, and 8.7%, respectively. The result of the study showed that there was statistically significant improvement in the quality of life (SF36 and RCQ36 ) and the decrease of nasal and other symptoms score after 3 months of period treatment in chronic rhinitis patients (P < .05). Conclusions: The improvement in the quality of life (SF36 and RCQ36) and the decrease in nasal and other symptoms were documented after 3 months of treatment in chronic rhinitis patients. 

scholarly journals Estrogen Supplementation Is Associated With Higher Quality of Life Scores in Women With Cystic Fibrosis

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A732-A732
Author(s):  
Malinda Wu ◽  
Neha Arora ◽  
Viranuj Sueblinvong ◽  
William R Hunt ◽  
Vin Tangpricha
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cystic Fibrosis ◽  
Estrogen Therapy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Domain Scores

Abstract Purpose: With rapid advancements in therapeutic options for patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), the median predicted survival has increased to 47 years along with the prevalence of non-pulmonary complications for patients with CF. Women with CF suffer irregular menses, sexual dysfunction and low bone mineral density. With increasing pregnancies among women with CF, they may consider contraception. Estrogen supplementation may modulate these outcomes and others. The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of supplemental estrogen use on quality of life (QOL) in CF. Methods: Women with CF ages 16-50 years were administered a validated CF-specific QOL survey (CFQ-R) during a routine CF clinic visit through an IRB-approved cross-sectional study. The QOL domain scores of subjects taking and not taking estrogen were compared pairwise by Kruskal Wallis tests and overall by Wilcoxon signed rank test. Results: The estrogen exposed and estrogen unexposed subjects with CF had similar age, BMI, FEV1, race, CF mutation, pancreatic insufficiency, diabetes and relationship status. The estrogen exposed subjects were taking 20-30 mcg of ethinyl estradiol in oral contraceptive pills. The estrogen exposed subjects had consistently higher QOL scores than the estrogen unexposed subjects (p=0.001). The estrogen exposed subjects had significantly higher scores in 7 of the 12 CFQ-R categories: physical, vitality, treatment burden and role domains and weight, respiratory and digestion symptom scales (p&lt;0.05). When correcting for multiple comparisons, the estrogen-supplemented women had higher role domain scores than women not taking estrogen supplement (p=0.03). Conclusions: Estrogen supplementation was associated with improved quality of life in women with CF. This cross-sectional study highlights the need for further investigation into the potential benefits of estrogen supplementation. The dose, route, formulation and timing of estrogen therapy may modulate the beneficial effects for women with CF. Support: This work was supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences of the National Institutes of Health under award TL1TR002382 and UL1TR002378, and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation award WU20D0. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the NIH or CFF.

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