scholarly journals Prevention and control of urinary tract stones using a smartphone-based self-care application: design and evaluation

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leila Shahmoradi ◽  
Amin Azizpour ◽  
Mahmud Bejani ◽  
Pejman Shadpour ◽  
Sorayya Rezayi
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
The Self ◽  
Acceptable Level ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Urinary Tract Stones ◽  
And Control

Abstract Background Self-care and participation of patients in improving health and increasing awareness about the risk factors that affect the development of disease in patients with urinary tract stones are influential factors in controlling and improving the quality of life in these patients. In this regard, the availability and capability of smartphones increase patients’ self-care ability. The present study aimed to develop and evaluate a self-care application based on smartphones for patients with urinary tract stones. Methods The present study is a developmental and applied study that was conducted in three phases. First, the information needs and functionalities of the self-care application were determined by surveying 101 patients, 32 urologists and nephrologists, 11 nurses, and six other specialists. In the second phase, the initial sample of the smartphone-based application was created, and in the third phase, the designed application was evaluated by 15 experts using the standard Post-Study System Usability Questionnaire (PSSUQ 18.3) and Nielsen’s Attributes of Usability (NAU) questionnaire. Results of the questionnaires were entered into SPSS-23 software for analysis using descriptive statistics. Results In the first phase, 21 information elements and nine critical functionalities for the self-care application were identified, and then this application was designed by Java programming language. The evaluation of experts showed that two aspects of the quality of system user interface from the user's point of view and the overall performance of the application together obtained the highest score (6.43 from 7), which was equal to 91.85%. Then according to the experts, aspects of the degree of convenience and user-friendliness of the application received the highest score (6.10 from 7), which was equal to 87.14%, and also all aspects of the application were evaluated at an acceptable level. In general, results of the evaluation of application's usability by experts showed that the usability of the application for patients with urinary tract stones was at an acceptable level. Conclusion According to the results obtained from evaluating the smartphone-based application for patients with urinary tract stones, this self-care application can be used to prevent and control urinary tract stones and facilitate self-care and active patient participation in care.

Influence of Human-oriented Nursing Mode on Self-Care Ability, Unhealthy Emotion and Quality of Life of Patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 635-646
Author(s):  
Feifei Peng ◽  
Guangchi Xu ◽  
Caihong Zhu ◽  
Lanchun Sun ◽  
Bo Dong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia ◽  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Nursing Intervention ◽  
Prostatic Hyperplasia ◽  
The Self ◽  
Nursing Satisfaction ◽  
Before And After

To explore the influence of human-oriented nursing mode on the self-care ability, unhealthy emotion and quality of life of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), 147 patients with BPH admitted to our hospital from February 2018 to August 2019 were selected and all patients were separated into two groups on the basis of the nursing intervention mode. 77 cases in the research group (RG) were given the human-oriented nursing mode and 70 cases in the control group (CG) were given the conventional nursing mode. The bladder irrigation time (BIT), indwelling catheter time (ICT), postoperative hospitalization time (PHT) and the incidence rate of postoperative complications were observed in the two groups after nursing intervention. Before and after nursing intervention, the self-care ability of patients was evaluated in the two groups by Exercise of Self-Care Agency Scale (ESCA). In the two groups, the anxiety and depression status were evaluated by the Self-rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) and the Self-rating Depression Scale (SDS). The Quality of Life Scale for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Patient (BPHQLS) was applied to evaluate the quality of life in both groups before and after nursing intervention. The International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) was used to assess the lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) of patients in the two groups before and after nursing intervention. The self-made nursing satisfaction questionnaire was used to evaluate the nursing satisfaction in the two groups. The BIT, ICT and PHT in RG after nursing intervention were obviously lower than those in CG, and the incidence of postoperative complications in RG was also obviously lower than that in CG (p < 0.05). The ESCA score of patients in RG after nursing intervention was significantly higher than that in CG (P < 0.05). The SAS and SDS scores of patients in RG after nursing intervention were significantly lower than those in CG (P < 0.05). The BPHQLS score in RG after nursing intervention was obviously higher than that in CG (P < 0.05). The IPSS score of patients in RG after nursing intervention was obviously lower than that in CG (p < 0.05). The nursing satisfaction score in RG after nursing intervention was obviously higher than that in CG (p < 0.05).Condusion: The application effect of the human-oriented nursing mode on patients with BPH is definite, which can improve self-care ability, unhealthy emotion and effectively ameliorate the quality of life.

scholarly journals The Model of Self Care Behaviour and the Relationship with Quality Of Life, Metabolic Control and Lipid Control of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Binjai City, Indonesia

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. 1762-1767 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rina Amelia
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Metabolic Control ◽  
Self Care ◽  
The Self ◽  
Lipid Control ◽  
Diabetes Patients

BACKGROUND: Diabetes is a type of chronic disease with exceptional medical care for a patient's lifetime, which ultimately requires lifestyle and behavioural adjustments to prevent complications to death. Patients with good self-care behaviour will cause diabetes to be controlled to avoid complications to death and make patients have a better quality of life. AIM: This study aims (1) to determine the model of self-care behaviour in Type 2 diabetes patients in Binjai City (2) to analyse the effect of self-care behaviour on quality of life, metabolic control and lipid control of Type 2 diabetes patients in Binjai City. METHODS: This type of research is survey-based and explanatory using a cross-sectional approach. The study population was Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) patients who remained patients in 8 primary health centres in Binjai City. The consecutive sampling yielded a sample size of 115 people. Data analysis method uses descriptive statistics and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using SPSS and Amos 16.0. RESULTS: The results showed that all factors that build T2DM patient self-care behaviour were able to be predictors that shape the patient's self-care behaviour. The self-care behaviour model consists of knowledge, attitudes, communication, financing, family support, motivation, and self-efficacy. Motivation is the most significant predictor of its contribution to the self-care behaviour of Type 2 diabetes patients. Self-care behaviour was also known to be significantly related to the quality of life, metabolic control and lipid control of T2DM patients (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Self-care behaviour in T2DM patients can have a substantial and significant impact on quality of life, metabolic control and lipid control possessed by Type 2 Diabetes patients.

scholarly journals Self-care of people with intestinal ostomy: beyond the procedural towards rehabilitation

2021 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vanessa Damiana Menis Sasaki ◽  
André Aparecido da Silva Teles ◽  
Natália Michelato Silva ◽  
Tatiana Mara da Silva Russo ◽  
Lorena Alves Pantoni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Neoplasia ◽  
Self Care ◽  
The Self ◽  
Social Model ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Social Model Of Disability ◽  
Social Barriers ◽  
Care Experience ◽  
The Social

ABSTRACT Objectives: to interpret the self-care experience of people with intestinal ostomy registered in an ostomy program, based on the framework of the Social Model of Disability. Methods: qualitative exploratory research, with the participation of nine people with intestinal ostomy, based on the Social Model of Disability. Results: majority were elderly, married, male with colostomy due to colorectal neoplasia. The self-care of these people was analyzed in two thematic groups: “Interdisciplinary assistance needed for people with intestinal ostomy” and “Self-care for the rehabilitation of the person with intestinal ostomy”. It was proved that there was a need for a specialized health team, offering information on disabilities, teaching self-care and perioperative follow-up. Final Considerations: when the social barriers of physical disabilities are overcome in the context of assistance for health and life, self-care will go beyond the reductionist vision of procedural care, towards comprehensive care, favoring the achievement of rehabilitation and the quality of survival.

scholarly journals Self-Care in Heart Failure Inpatients: What Is the Role of Gender and Pathophysiological Characteristics? A Cross-Sectional Multicentre Study

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 434
Author(s):  
Bruno Delgado ◽  
Ivo Lopes ◽  
Tânia Mendes ◽  
Patrícia Lopes ◽  
Luís Sousa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Multicentre Study ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
The Self ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Reduced Ejection Fraction ◽  
Relationship Of

Heart failure is often characterised by low exercise capacity and a great impairment of performance in the activities of daily living. The correct management of the disease can prevent the worsening of symptoms and promote a better quality of life. The aims of this study are to understand the relationship of gender and pathophysiological characteristics with self-care behaviour and to evaluate the self-care behaviour in a sample of Portuguese heart failure inpatients, using the Self-Care of Heart Failure Index (SCHFI). A cross-sectional multicentre study enrolling 225 heart failure inpatients from eight hospitals from Portugal was performed. At admission, each patient’s functional capacity was evaluated as well as their self-care behaviour, using the SCHFI Portuguese v6.2. A comparison between self-care behaviour with gender was performed. The patients’ mean age was 68.4 ± 10.7 years old, 68% were male and 82.3% had reduced ejection fraction. A mean value of 47.9, 35.6 and 38.8 points was found in the SCHFI score of the sections self-care maintenance, self-care management and self-care confidence, respectively. Heart failure inpatients present inadequate levels of self-care behaviour. The results do not suggest a relationship between gender and pathophysiological characteristics with self-care behaviour.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Self-Care Activities and Quality of Life in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Treated With Metformin Using the 2D Matrix Code of Outer Drug Packages as Patient Identifier: Protocol for the DePRO Proof-of-Concept Observational Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Mueller ◽  
Isabel Schauerte ◽  
Stephan Martin
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Treatment Satisfaction ◽  
Self Care ◽  
The Self ◽  
Digital Data ◽  
Psychological State

BACKGROUND Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most common noncommunicable diseases. DM has a substantial negative impact on patients’ quality of life, which is measured using a variety of diabetes-specific measures covering multiple aspects of patients’ psychological state, behavior, and treatment satisfaction. A fully digital data collection system, including patient identification, would represent a substantial advance in how these patient-reported outcome (PRO) data are measured. Within the European Union, one way to identify patients without the involvement of health care professionals is to use the unique 2D matrix codes on the packaging of prescription medication—for example, metformin, the recommended initial treatment for patients with type 2 DM (T2DM). OBJECTIVE In the DePRO study we aim to (1) describe the self-care activities of patients with T2DM using metformin-containing medication; (2) describe the self-reported health status (eg, presence of diabetes complications and quality of life) of these patients; (3) describe associations between self-care activities and demographics and disease characteristics; and (4) assess the usability of the my ePRO app. METHODS DePRO is an observational, multicenter, cross-sectional, digital, patient-driven study conducted in Germany. Patients with a prescription for a metformin-containing medication will be given a postcard by their pharmacist, which will include a download link for the my ePRO app. In total, 12 diabetes-focused pharmacies, selected to represent urban and rural areas, will be recruited. Participants will use their own mobile device (bring your own device) to download the my ePRO app and access the DePRO study, for which they can register using the 2D matrix code on their medication. An electronic informed consent form will be displayed to the patients and only after giving consent will patients be able to complete the study questionnaires. The PRO instruments used in the study are the Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities Scale, the Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire, and the 5 level, 5-dimension EuroQol Questionnaire. Patients will also be asked to complete a questionnaire with items addressing demographics, patient characteristics, disease history, complications, and concomitant medications. Data will be transferred to the study database by the app upon completion of each questionnaire. Statistical analyses of primary and secondary endpoints will be exploratory and descriptive. RESULTS Enrollment began in June 2020. The estimated study completion date is December 31, 2020, and the planned sample size is 300 patients. CONCLUSIONS The DePRO study uses completely digital data collection, including authentication of eligible patients and completion of the study questionnaires. Therefore, the design of the DePRO study represents a substantial advance in the evaluation of the digital capturing of PRO data. CLINICALTRIAL ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04383041; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04383041 INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT PRR1-10.2196/21727

scholarly journals Oral Health Condition and its Impact on the Quality of Life of Dependents

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 173
Author(s):  
Clea Adas Saliba Garbin ◽  
Bruno Wakayama ◽  
Tania Adas Saliba ◽  
Artenio Jose Isper Garbin
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Oral Health Impact Profile ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Chemical dependency is a chronic disease, which in addition to generating catastrophic consequences throughout the social structure, favors the appearance of oral alterations, which are influential factors in the quality of life of these individuals. The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of oral health status, self-perception, oral hygiene habits and access to dental services in the quality of life of drug addicts. This is a quantitative cross-sectional exploratory study with chemical dependents living in poverty in a rehabilitation center.  The data collection was divided in two phases, the first with the application of two research instruments, a survey built exclusively for this study and the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14). The second phase was performed the DMFT index (decayed, missing and restored teeth). In the analysis of the data, the OHIP-14 was processed by the additive method, and dichotomized by low median and high impact. The bivariate analyzes were performed with the independent variables using the chi-square test and Fisher’s exact test with a significance level of 5%. 38 individuals in a state of recovery and social reinsertion were part of the study. There were statistically significant associations between quality of life and tooth pain in the last 6 months, need for dental treatment, xerostomia, DMFT, and daily toothbrushing number. It was concluded that there was the impact of oral health condition, self-perception and habits of hygiene on the quality of life of chemical dependents. However, no statistically significant associations were found regarding access to dental services.Keywords: Oral Health. Substance-Related Disorders. Public Health.ResumoA dependência química é uma doença crônica, que além de gerar consequências catastróficas em toda a estrutura social, favorece o surgimento de alterações bucais, que são fatores influentes na qualidade de vida destes indivíduos. Objetivou-se investigar o impacto da condição de saúde bucal, autopercepção, hábitos de higiene oral e acesso aos serviços odontológicos na qualidade de vida de dependentes químicos. Trata-se de um estudo exploratório transversal quantitativo com dependentes químicos em situação de pobreza de um centro de reabilitação. A coleta dos dados foi divida em duas fases, sendo a primeira com aplicação de dois instrumentos de pesquisa, um inquérito construído exclusivamente para este estudo e o Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14). A segunda fase foi realizada o índice CPO-D (dentes cariados peridos e restaurados). Para análise dos dados, o OHIP-14 foi processado pelo método aditivo, e  dicotomizado pela mediana em baixo e alto impacto. A partir disto, foram feitas as análises bivariadas com as variáveis independentes utilizando o teste Qui-quadrado e Exato de Fisher com nível de significancia em 5%. Fizeram parte do estudo 38 indivíduos em estado de recuperação e reinserção social. Verificouse associações estatisticamente significantes entre a qualidade de vida e a dor de dente nos últimos 6 meses, necessidade de tratamento odontológico, xerostomia, CPO-D e número de escovação dentária diária. Conclui-se que houve o impacto da condição de saúde bucal, autopercepção e hábitos de higiene horal na qualidade de vida dos dependentes químicos. Entretanto, não foram encontradas associações significantes em relação ao acesso aos serviços odontológicos.Palavras-chave: Saúde Bucal. Transtornos Relacionados ao Uso de Substâncias. Saúde Pública. 

scholarly journals The effect of self-care counseling on depression and anxiety in women with Endometriosis: a randomized controlled trial.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nooshin Farshi ◽  
Shirin Hasanpour ◽  
Mojgan Mirghafourvand ◽  
Khalil Esmaeilpour
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Mean Difference ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
And Control

Abstract Background: Considering the prevalence of endometriosis and depression and anxiety caused by this disease and its effect on the body, mind and quality of life of patients, this study was performed to determine the effect of self-care counseling on depression and anxiety (primary outcome), and quality of life of women with endometriosis (secondary outcome). Method: This randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted on 76 women with endometriosis who were treated in Al-Zahra Teaching and Treatment Center of Tabriz between2017-2019. The patients were divided into intervention (counselling) and control groups using random blocking method. For the intervention group, self-care group counseling was held weekly for 7 sessions. The control group received routine care. The Socio-demographic Questionnaire, Beck Depression Inventory, Spline Berger Anxiety Inventory and SF36 Quality of Life Questionnaire were completed by the researcher through an interview before and four weeks after the intervention. Results: No statistically significant difference was found between the intervention and control groups in terms of socio-demographic characteristics (p>0.05). After intervention mean scores of state anxiety (mean difference: -0.12, 95% confidence interval: -9.6 to -14.4, p<0.001) and trait anxiety (mean difference: -10.9: 95% confidence interval: -9.1 to -12.7, p=0.001) were significantly lower than control group and mean score of depression in counseling group was less than control group but it was not significant (p=0/565). Mean score of quality of life in terms of physical health (mean difference= 17.2, 95% confidence interval: 13.8 to 20.5, p<0.001) and in terms of mental health mean difference = 12.0, 95% confidence interval: 9.0 to 14.9, p<0.001) were significantly upper in counselling group. Conclusion: Self-care counselling is effective on anxiety and quality of life of women with endometriosis. So in addition to other therapies, this method is recommended to improve the mental health of patients with this disease. Trial Registration: IRCT Registration Number: IRCT 20111219008459N13, registered 10 February 2019, https://irct.ir/user/trial/35915

scholarly journals Evaluation of Self-Care Activities and Quality of Life in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Treated With Metformin Using the 2D Matrix Code of Outer Drug Packages as Patient Identifier: Protocol for the DePRO Proof-of-Concept Observational Study

10.2196/21727 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. e21727
Author(s):  
Christian Mueller ◽  
Isabel Schauerte ◽  
Stephan Martin
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Treatment Satisfaction ◽  
Self Care ◽  
The Self ◽  
Digital Data ◽  
Psychological State

Background Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most common noncommunicable diseases. DM has a substantial negative impact on patients’ quality of life, which is measured using a variety of diabetes-specific measures covering multiple aspects of patients’ psychological state, behavior, and treatment satisfaction. A fully digital data collection system, including patient identification, would represent a substantial advance in how these patient-reported outcome (PRO) data are measured. Within the European Union, one way to identify patients without the involvement of health care professionals is to use the unique 2D matrix codes on the packaging of prescription medication—for example, metformin, the recommended initial treatment for patients with type 2 DM (T2DM). Objective In the DePRO study we aim to (1) describe the self-care activities of patients with T2DM using metformin-containing medication; (2) describe the self-reported health status (eg, presence of diabetes complications and quality of life) of these patients; (3) describe associations between self-care activities and demographics and disease characteristics; and (4) assess the usability of the my ePRO app. Methods DePRO is an observational, multicenter, cross-sectional, digital, patient-driven study conducted in Germany. Patients with a prescription for a metformin-containing medication will be given a postcard by their pharmacist, which will include a download link for the my ePRO app. In total, 12 diabetes-focused pharmacies, selected to represent urban and rural areas, will be recruited. Participants will use their own mobile device (bring your own device) to download the my ePRO app and access the DePRO study, for which they can register using the 2D matrix code on their medication. An electronic informed consent form will be displayed to the patients and only after giving consent will patients be able to complete the study questionnaires. The PRO instruments used in the study are the Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities Scale, the Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire, and the 5 level, 5-dimension EuroQol Questionnaire. Patients will also be asked to complete a questionnaire with items addressing demographics, patient characteristics, disease history, complications, and concomitant medications. Data will be transferred to the study database by the app upon completion of each questionnaire. Statistical analyses of primary and secondary endpoints will be exploratory and descriptive. Results Enrollment began in June 2020. The estimated study completion date is December 31, 2020, and the planned sample size is 300 patients. Conclusions The DePRO study uses completely digital data collection, including authentication of eligible patients and completion of the study questionnaires. Therefore, the design of the DePRO study represents a substantial advance in the evaluation of the digital capturing of PRO data. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04383041; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04383041 International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) PRR1-10.2196/21727

scholarly journals Change of the Self-care Agency and Quality of Life after Craniotomy among Patients with Brain tumor according to time

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 117
Author(s):  
Su Youn Lee ◽  
Se Na Jung ◽  
Su Min Jung ◽  
Hyun Jin Cho ◽  
Hye Kyung Kim
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Brain Tumor ◽  
Self Care ◽  
The Self ◽  
Care Agency
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