scholarly journals Viability of a MSQOL-54 general health-related quality of life score using bifactor model

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Giordano ◽  
Silvia Testa ◽  
Marta Bassi ◽  
Sabina Cilia ◽  
Antonio Bertolotto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Factor Models ◽  
Bifactor Model ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Hrqol Score ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Order Factor

Abstract Background MSQOL-54 is a multidimensional, widely-used, health-related quality of life (HRQOL) instrument specific for multiple sclerosis (MS). Findings from the validation study suggested that the two MSQOL-54 composite scores are correlated. Given this correlation, it could be assumed that a unique total score of HRQOL may be calculated, with the advantage to provide key stakeholders with a single overall HRQOL score. We aimed to assess how well the bifactor model could account for the MSQOL-54 structure, in order to verify whether a total HRQOL score can be calculated. Methods A large international database (3669 MS patients) was used. By means of confirmatory factor analysis, we estimated a bifactor model in which every item loads onto both a general factor and a group factor. Fit of the bifactor model was compared to that of single and two second-order factor models by means of Akaike information and Bayesian information criteria reduction. Reliability of the total and subscale scores was evaluated with Mc Donald’s coefficients (omega, and omega hierarchical). Results The bifactor model outperformed the two second-order factor models in all the statistics. All items loaded satisfactorily (≥ 0.40) on the general HRQOL factor, except the sexual function items. Omega coefficients for total score were very satisfactory (0.98 and 0.87). Omega hierarchical for subscales ranged between 0.22 to 0.57, except for the sexual function (0.70). Conclusions The bifactor model is particularly useful when it is intended to acknowledge multidimensionality and at the same time take account of a single general construct, as the HRQOL related to MS. The total raw score can be used as an estimate of the general HRQOL latent score.

Association of obesity and health related quality of life in Iranian children and adolescents: the Weight Disorders Survey of the CASPIAN-IV study

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Silva Hovsepian ◽  
Mostafa Qorbani ◽  
Mohammad Esmaeil Motlagh ◽  
Aryan Madady ◽  
Morteza Mansourian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Hrqol Score ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Iranian Children

AbstractBackground:Considering the role of different ethnical, cultural and geographical factors in health related quality of life (HRQOL) as well as the perception of different populations regarding various weight disorders, we aimed to evaluate the association between body mass index (BMI) and HRQOL in Iranian children and adolescents.Methods:This cross-sectional study was part of the Weight Disorders Survey of the CASPIAN-IV study. During this study, students aged 6–18 years from urban and rural areas of 30 provinces of Iran were selected. HRQOL of the students was evaluated by using the Persian version of the Pediatric Quality of Life inventory (PedsQL™ 4.0™ 4.0) Generic Core Scales. The mean of total HRQOL and its subscales were compared in underweight, normal weight, overweight and obese students.Results:The mean of total HRQOL, physical functioning and psychological functioning scores in the total population were 83.31, 84.25 and 82.79, respectively. The mean of the total HRQOL score and the psychosocial score were significantly lower in underweight students aged 6–12 years than in other groups (p<0.05). The mean of the total HRQOL score and psychosocial score were significantly lower in obese students aged 13–18 years than in other groups (p<0.05). Overweight and obesity was negatively associated with total HRQOL, psychosocial and school functioning subscales (p<0.05). There was a significant negative association between emotional functioning and obesity (p<0.05).Conclusions:The findings or this study support the importance of personal perception and cultural norm roles in HRQOL. Given the association between weight disorders and psychosocial health, it is suggested that social and cultural factors have a more crucial role in the HRQOL of children and adolescents.

scholarly journals Health Related Quality of Life of Thyroid Cancer Patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
AKM Farhad Hossain ◽  
Md Ziaul Islam ◽  
Sayada Fatema Khatun
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Thyroid Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Clinical Condition ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Hrqol Score ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Background: Having the longevity of thyroid cancer patients, any impairment in health-related quality of life (HRQOL) during the follow-up period is of great importance. Objective: The study was conducted to determine the health related quality of life of thyroid cancer patients. Material and methods: This cross sectional study was conducted among 246thyroid cancer patients. Data were collected by face-to-face interview and reviewing medical records with semi-structured questionnaire and checklist with validated scale. The subjects were purposively selected following specific selection criteria and maintaining ethical issues. Place and period of study: The study was conducted during the period from July 2018-June 2019 in two tertiary hospitals of Dhaka city: Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University and Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka. Results: This study revealed that majority (74.4%) of respondents was female, married (72%), housewife (61.4%), rural respondent (41.1%) and had primary education (69%). Mean (± SD) age of the respondent was 37.85(±12.20) years (range 14-70 years) and mean (± SD) monthly family income was Tk.17681(±10602). Out of 246 cases, 204 (82.9%) was papillary and 42 (17.1%) was follicular carcinoma. Main presenting features were neck swelling (91.5%), swollen lymph node (41.9%), dysphonia (57.3%) and dysphagia (35.4%). Mean (± SD) of total HRQOL score was 73.7 ± 8.39. HRQOL score of students and higher educated patients were better among the respective groups (p <.001). The study showed the association of HRQOL with clinical condition of thyroid cancer patients (R2=.025). HRQOL revealed the strong prediction with education (β=-0.888, p<.05), family income (β=0.05, p<.05), marital status (β=-0.1.384, p<.05), clinical condition (β=-0.522, p<.05) and perceived stress (β=-0.632, p<.001). Conclusion: The overall HRQOL score was considerably good in this study. Timely detection, regular motivation and attending clinical condition may significantly improve the HRQOL of thyroid cancer patients JOPSOM 2019; 38(2): 1-8

The impact of chemotherapy for breast cancer on sexual function and health-related quality of life

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 2603-2609 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliane Farthmann ◽  
A. Hanjalic-Beck ◽  
J. Veit ◽  
B. Rautenberg ◽  
E. Stickeler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals A study on health-related quality of life and comorbidity among elderly population in rural Sabah, Malaysia

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 35-42
Author(s):  
Thant Zin ◽  
Than Myint ◽  
Daw KS Naing ◽  
Kyaw Htay ◽  
Aye Aye Wynn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Joint Pain ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Hrqol Score ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Ageing is a global phenomenon. In Malaysia, a projected model estimated that the number of elderly would be 3.4 million in 2020 which is more than 10% of the population. A cross-sectional study targeted the elderly population of three villages in rural Sabah, Malaysia aimed to investigate the health-related quality of life, comorbidity, and the socio-demographic profile amongst the elderly in the community. Participants (60 years and above) were selected for face-to-face interviews using health-related quality of life questionnaires (SF-36). SPSS 21 was used for statistical analyses. Results showed that mean (sd) of age; 67.71 (6.95) years. Five common co-morbidities were hypertension (67%), bone and joint pain (63%), gastric pain (67%), poor vision (58%), and hearing problems (33%). The highest HRQoL score was social functioning (67.96) whereas the lowest HRQoL score is role limitation due to emotional problems (30.54). There is a significant relationship between HRQoL domains and socio-demographic factors (gender, marital status, membership in association), and health condition (co-morbidities and access to healthcare, bone and joint pain or arthritis and treatment, hearing impairment and treatment) which indicated need for health and social support like participating in association and access to health care for rural elderly in future programme. We recommend a further study to compare elderly HRQoL in rural, urban and institutional settings for future health-care planning.South East Asia Journal of Public Health Vol.5(2) 2015: 35-42

scholarly journals Sexual Function and Health-Related Quality of Life in Long-Term Rectal Cancer Survivors

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1071-1079 ◽  
Author(s):  
Virginia Sun ◽  
Marcia Grant ◽  
Christopher S. Wendel ◽  
Carmit K. McMullen ◽  
Joanna E. Bulkley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rectal Cancer ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Health-Related Quality of Life and Cumulative Psychosocial Risks in Adolescents

2019 ◽  
pp. 0044118X1987946 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joaquín González-Cabrera ◽  
Juan M. Machimbarrena ◽  
Liria Fernández-González ◽  
Ángel Prieto-Fidalgo ◽  
Esperanza Vergara-Moragues ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cumulative Risk ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Hrqol Score ◽  
Psychosocial Risks ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Lower Hrqol

Psychosocial risks can negatively affect adolescents’ physical, psychological, and social health. Grounded on the cumulative risk theory, the objective of this study was to analyze the differences in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) depending on the accumulation of several psychosocial risks (bullying, cyberbullying, cyberdating abuse, sexting, online grooming, and problematic Internet use). The participants were 3,212 Spanish adolescents (53.7% females) with a mean age of 13.92 ± 1.44, who completed self-report online questionnaires that assessed each of the aforementioned risks and HRQoL. Overall, 41.4% of the female participants and 36.8% of the males presented at least one risk, with significant differences between sexes. The percentage of participants who presented an accumulation of three or more risks was 8.2%. Risk accumulation was related to a lower HRQoL score than those who presented no risks. The scores in HRQoL decrease at up to four risks, point at which the differences ceased to be significant.

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