scholarly journals Effectiveness of autogenic training on psychological well-being and quality of life in adults living with chronic physical health problems: a protocol for a systematic review of RCT

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Pilar Ramirez-Garcia ◽  
Jérôme Leclerc-Loiselle ◽  
Christine Genest ◽  
Renaud Lussier ◽  
Golsa Dehghan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Autogenic Training ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Physical Health Problems

scholarly journals Pharmacological interventions for people with depression and chronic physical health problems: systematic review and meta-analyses of safety and efficacy

2011 ◽  
Vol 198 (3) ◽  
pp. 179-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Taylor ◽  
Nicholas Meader ◽  
Victoria Bird ◽  
Steve Pilling ◽  
Francis Creed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Treatment Of Depression ◽  
First Choice ◽  
Physical Health Problems ◽  
Meta Analyses

BackgroundAntidepressant drugs are widely used in the treatment of depression in people with chronic physical health problems.AimsTo examine evidence related to efficacy, tolerability and safety of antidepressants for people with depression and with chronic physical health problems.MethodMeta-analyses of randomised controlled efficacy trials of antidepressants in depression in chronic physical health conditions. Systematic review of safety studies.ResultsSixty-three studies met inclusion criteria (5794 participants). In placebo-controlled studies, antidepressants showed a significant advantage in respect to remission and/or response: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) risk ratio (RR) = 0.81 (95% CI 0.73–0.91) for remission, RR = 0.83 (95% CI 0.71–0.97) for response; tricyclics RR = 0.70 (95% CI 0.40–1.25 (not significant)) for remission, RR = 0.55 (95% 0.43–0.70) for response. Both groups of drugs were less well tolerated than placebo (leaving study early due to adverse effects) for SSRIs RR = 1.80 (95% CI 1.16–2.78), for tricyclics RR = 2.00 (95% CI 0.99–3.57). Only SSRIs were shown to improve quality of life. Direct comparisons of SSRIs and tricyclics revealed no advantage for either group for remission, response, effect size or tolerability. Effectiveness studies suggest a neutral or beneficial effect on mortality for antidepressants in participants with recent myocardial infarction.ConclusionsAntidepressants are efficacious and safe in the treatment of depression occurring in the context of chronic physical health problems. The SSRIs are probably the antidepressants of first choice given their demonstrable effect on quality of life and their apparent safety in cardiovascular disease.

scholarly journals Parent emigration and physical health of children left behind: systematic review of the literature

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
J Racaite ◽  
G Surkiene ◽  
M Jakubauskiene ◽  
R Sketerskiene ◽  
L Wulkau
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Unhealthy Lifestyle ◽  
Poor Growth ◽  
Left Behind ◽  
Children Left Behind

Abstract Background Children left behind (CLB) are those, who have been left behind at their original residence while one or both parents migrate to other places for work. The aim of this study was to systematically review studies where the physical health consequences for CLB were analysed. Methods We searched the Web of Science, PubMed, Academic Search Complete, PsycINFO and Cochrane databases. We included studies reporting physical health outcomes of children affected by parent migration. Results We selected 35 studies from a total of 2191. The results reveal that, overall, the absence of one or both parents is related to poorer child health - the nutrition of CLB is not healthy or balanced and is insufficient, leading to higher rates of anaemia and poor growth indicators of affected children. Boys left by parents are smaller than boys who were never left behind. CLB face lower underweight or stunted growth risks due to the additional income from remittances which ensures sufficient food for the household, this can also lead, however, to overweight and obesity. Unhealthy lifestyle behaviours such as smoking, alcohol, food preferences, lower physical activity and higher risk of injuries were more prevalent among CLB. CLB were more likely not to have completed the recommended vaccination programme than those living with their parents. Opinions vary on how emigration of parents affects children’s well-being and quality of life. CLB had higher probabilities of higher well-being than children living in non-migrant households. However, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of CLB scored significantly lower than HRQoL of non-left-behind children. Conclusions The migration of parents has negative impacts on the child’s physical health, however it can also have positive impacts on children’s well-being when basic needs for sufficient nutrition are not satisfied in the home countries. Public health interventions should be taken to ensure the health of the CLB population. Key messages This is the first systematic review on the physical health of CLB. The well-being of CLB is poorer and they are at risk of health problems, such as insufficient and/or unbalanced diet, unhealthy behaviours and incomplete vaccination status.

scholarly journals Cognitive interventions in mature and older adults, benefits for psychological well-being and quality of life: a systematic review study

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 428-439
Author(s):  
Thais Bento Lima da Silva ◽  
Gabriela dos Santos ◽  
Ana Paula Bagli Moreira ◽  
Graciela Akina Ishibashi ◽  
Cássia Elisa Rossetto Verga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Cognitive Interventions ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Search Terms

ABSTRACT Few recently published studies investigating the benefits of educational and cognitive interventions on quality of life (QoL), psychological well-being, and depressive symptoms are available. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of educational and cognitive interventions on psychological well-being, QoL, and mood in mature and older adults without dementia and/or with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Methods: The systematic review took place from September to October 2020 and the following databases were used to select the studies: SciELO, LILACS, PubMed, and Medline. The search terms used were idos* AND “treino cognitivo” AND “bem-estar psicológico” AND “qualidade de vida” and their corresponding translations in English and Spanish. Results: Of the 241 articles retrieved, 26 primary studies were included in the review. Of these, 18 showed improvement in QoL, psychological well-being, or cognition. Conclusions: The studies reported beneficial effects of educational and cognitive interventions for QoL, psychological well-being, and depressive symptoms of mature and older adults without dementia or depression.

QUALITY OF LIFE IN TURKISH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO LEVELS OF STATE-TRAIT ANXIETY

2008 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 417-424 ◽  
Author(s):  
Demet Unalan ◽  
Mustafa Celikten ◽  
Ferhan Soyuer ◽  
Ahmet Ozturk
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Personal Belief ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Turkish University Students ◽  
Positive Correlations

The purpose of this study was to determine the quality of life (QOL) of students and to determine the relationship between state-trait anxiety levels and QOL. This research was done with ½ sampling method of 276 students at Erciyes University. The data were gathered via the WHOQOL-100 Quality of Life Scale (WHOQOL Group, 1998) and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (Spielberger, Gorsuch, & Lushelle, 1970). The lowest scoring area in our study was the social impression facet. The area scoring highest was the personal belief area. Negative correlations were found between level of state anxiety and physical health, psychological well-being, and level of independence. Positive correlations were found between level of trait anxiety and physical health, psychological well-being, social relationships, environment, overall QOL and general health perceptions.

scholarly journals Physical health problems in people with psychosis: The issue for informal carers

2018 ◽  
Vol 64 (4) ◽  
pp. 381-388 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Onwumere ◽  
Sophia Howes ◽  
David Shiers ◽  
Fiona Gaughran
Keyword(s):  
Physical Health ◽  
Psychotic Disorders ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Subjective Experiences ◽  
Difficult Conversations ◽  
Physical Health Problems ◽  
Informal Carers ◽  
Illness Outcomes

Background: Reduced life expectancies are recorded in adults with psychotic disorders. Informal carers play key roles in improving illness outcomes for patients, including significantly reducing rates of relapse and hospitalisation. There is, however, a dearth of literature detailing carers’ perspectives on physical health problems in the relatives they care for and implications for those in the caregiving role. The study sought to explore carers’ subjective experiences of supporting a relative with psychosis and physical health problems. Methods: Carers of adults with psychosis were interviewed individually, or as part of a group, about physical health problems in the relatives they care for. Results: Five key themes were identified from the interviews that reflected (1) ubiquity of physical health problems in psychosis, (2) gaps in service provision for those living with mental and physical health problems, (3) carers’ role in responding to service gaps, (4) difficult conversations and (5) impact on carer health. Conclusion: Service initiatives that are designed to improve patient physical health in psychosis should not overlook the role that informal carers might have in supporting this process. The implications that patient physical health problems present for carer well-being and the quality of the caregiving relationship in psychosis deserve further investigation.

scholarly journals THE CORRELATION BETWEEN HS-CRP LEVEL AND NUTRITION STATUS TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE WHO UNDERWENT HEMODIALYSIS IN HAJI ADAM MALIK CENTRAL GENERAL HOSPITAL MEDAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (11) ◽  
pp. 49-55
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Hs Crp

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global health problem with global prevalence ranging from 11-13%. The process of chronic inflammation and malnutrition in CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD) is a medical condition that affects the quality of life. This study aims to determine the correlation of hs-CRP levels and nutritional status with quality life of CKD patients undergoing HD. This research is an analytical study, cross sectional design, conducted in December 2019 - March 2020 at Haji Adam Malik General Hospital Medan. Based on the fisher's exact test of 37 samples, a significant correlation was found between hs-CRP and physical health (p = 0. 037, PR 1.6) and with psychological well- being (p = 0.045; PR 1.78). There was no correlation found between hs-CRP with social relations (p = 0.091; PR 1.7) and the environment (p = 0.078; PR 1.54). A significant correlation was found between nutritional status and several domains including physical health (p = 0.038; PR 1.6), psychological well-being (p = 0.005; PR 2.09), social correlations (p = 0.011; PR 2.48), and the environment (p = 0.012; PR 2.02). The study determinded that there was correlation found between hs-CRP levels with physical health and psychological well-being and between nutritional status with all domains of quality of life.

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