Variation of psychological and anthropometrics measures before and after dieting and factors associated with body dissatisfaction and quality of life in a Lebanese clinical sample

Abstract Objective The primary objective of this study was to assess a change in the psychological states (stress, self-esteem, anxiety and depression), anthropometric measurements and physical/mental quality of life before and after diet in a sample of Lebanese subjects visiting a diet clinic. The secondary objectives included the evaluation of factors associated with body dissatisfaction, mental and physical quality of life (QOL) before the intervention of the diet program and the change in quality of life after this intervention among those participants. Methods This cross-sectional study, conducted between May and August 2018, enrolled 62 participants recruited from three diet clinics. The QOL was measured using the 12-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-12) and the psychological states was measured using the following scales: The Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale, Perceived Stress Scale, Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale and Hamilton Depression Rating Scale. Results A significant reduction in body dissatisfaction, anxiety, waist, weight and body fat and a significant increase in the physical and mental quality of life was seen after diet compared to before it (p < 0.001 for all). No significant variation in perceived stress (p = 0.072), self-esteem (p = 0.885), and depression (p = 0.353) after diet were found. Higher BMI (β = 0.440) and higher anxiety (β = 0.132) were associated with higher body dissatisfaction scores, whereas higher self-esteem (β = − 0.818) was significantly associated with lower body dissatisfaction. Higher perceived stress (β = − 0.711), higher body dissatisfaction (β = − 0.480) and being a female (β = − 4.094) were associated with lower mental QOL. Higher Physical Activity Index was significantly associated with higher mental and physical QOL (β = 0.086 and β = 0.123 respectively). Conclusion The results indicate the effectiveness of diet programs in enhancing the quality of life, psychological and anthropometric measures.

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The Effects of Mindfulness and Self-Compassion-Based Group Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand ◽

10.35755/jmedassocthai.2020.09.12020 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 103 (9) ◽

pp. 856-863

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Group Therapy ◽

Perceived Stress ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Self Esteem ◽

World Health ◽

Perceived Stress Scale ◽

Stress Scale ◽

Self Compassion

Objective: To find the influences of mindfulness and self-compassion-based group therapy and compare them with standard treatment outcomes. Materials and Methods: Prospective randomized control trial was conducted on two intervention groups (n=23 for mindfulness and self-compassion group, n=11 for the control group) for seven weeks. Depression-related parameters consisted of the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) Thai version, Self-Compassion scale-Thai version (Thai-SCS), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index-Thai version (Thai-PSQI), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale-Thai version (Thai-HADS), Thai-Perceived Stress Scale-10 (T-PSS-10), Rosenberg self-esteem Thai version, and the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL) Thai version, were collected and compared before and after both treatments. Results: Mindfulness and self-compassion had statistically significant improvement of better depressive rating scale, anxiety, mindfulness & self-compassion, perceived stress scale, self-esteem, and quality of life (p<0.001, 0.001, 0.002, <0.001, 0.005 and <0.001, respectively). Depressive level, anxiety level, mindfulness, and self-compassion, perceived stress scale, self-esteem, and quality of life in both groups were also improved. Nonetheless, there were no significant differences when compared to the mean differences between both groups. Conclusion: Mindfulness and self-compassion intervention improved depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, and quality of life. Keywords: Mindfulness and self-compassion therapy, Group psychotherapy, Depression, Thai-MADRS, Thai-SCS, Thai-PSQI, Thai-HADS, T-PSS-10, Thai- WHOQOL, Thai-Rosenberg self-esteem, Thai-SCS

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Medical and surgical interventions to improve the quality of life for endometriosis patients: a systematic review

Gynecological Surgery ◽

10.1186/s10397-021-01096-5 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Maurizio Nicola D’Alterio ◽

Stefania Saponara ◽

Mirian Agus ◽

Antonio Simone Laganà ◽

Marco Noventa ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

English Language ◽

Short Form ◽

Work And Family ◽

Surgical Interventions ◽

Medline Search ◽

Accessible Information ◽

Before And After ◽

Surgical Treatments

AbstractEndometriosis impairs the quality of life (QoL) of many women, including their social relationships, daily activity, productivity at work, and family planning. The aim of this review was to determine the instruments used to examine QoL in previous clinical studies of endometriosis and to evaluate the effect of medical and surgical interventions for endometriosis on QoL. We conducted a systematic search and review of studies published between January 2010 and December 2020 using MEDLINE. Search terms included “endometriosis” and “quality of life.” We only selected studies that used a standardized questionnaire to evaluate QoL before and after medical or surgical interventions. Only articles in the English language were examined. The initial search identified 720 results. After excluding duplicates and applying inclusion criteria, 37 studies were selected for analysis. We found that the two scales most frequently used to measure QoL were the Short Form-36 health survey questionnaire (SF-36) and the Endometriosis Health Profile-30 (EHP-30). Many medical and surgical treatments demonstrated comparable benefits in pain control and QoL improvement. There is no clear answer as to what is the best treatment for improving QoL because each therapy must be personalized for the patient and depends on the woman’s goals. In conclusion, women must be informed about endometriosis and given easily accessible information to improve treatment adherence and their QoL.

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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Teacher Quality of Life: A Longitudinal Study from before and during the Health Crisis

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18073764 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (7) ◽

pp. 3764

Author(s):

Pablo A. Lizana ◽

Gustavo Vega-Fernadez ◽

Alejandro Gomez-Bruton ◽

Bárbara Leyton ◽

Lydia Lera

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Longitudinal Design ◽

Short Form ◽

Stress Factors ◽

Health Crisis ◽

Work Overload ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Sf 36 ◽

Mental And Physical Health

Background: Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers were already reporting a low quality of life (QoL) perception, with a significant impact on mental and physical health due to various stress factors associated with work overload. The objective of this study was to evaluate the QoL impact on Chilean teachers before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The analysis was performed following a longitudinal design on a sample of 63 Chilean teachers in pre-pandemic and COVID-19 pandemic timeframes. QoL perception, along with teachers’ sociodemographic data, was evaluated via the Short-Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36) questionnaire. Sociodemographic variables presented no significant variations in pre-pandemic and pandemic comparisons. QoL, however, showed a significant decrease during the pandemic compared to the pre-pandemic measurement (p < 0.01). In each gender, there were significant differences between pre-pandemic and pandemic timeframes, with a greater impact among women in the mental and physical component summary variables and seven of the eight QoL scales (p < 0.01). Between age categories, people under 45 presented significant differences (p < 0.05) between pre-pandemic and pandemic timeframes in all summary dimensions and measurements. In conclusion, Chilean teachers’ QoL perception has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. These findings could be related to work overload due to teleworking or feelings of uncertainty, loneliness, and fear that the pandemic and its associated confinements will worsen.

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Quality of life in individuals with cervical dystonia before botulinum toxin injection in a Brazilian tertiary care hospital

Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria ◽

10.1590/s0004-282x2011000700010 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 69 (6) ◽

pp. 900-904 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Mariana Ribeiro Queiroz ◽

Hsin Fen Chien ◽

Egberto Reis Barbosa

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Botulinum Toxin ◽

Cervical Dystonia ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Short Form ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Residual Effect ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Sf 36

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate quality of life (QoL) in a Brazilian population of individuals with cervical dystonia (CD) without effect of botulinum toxin (BTx) or with only residual effect of BTx, and identify possible physical and social aspects that affect their QoL. METHOD: Sixty five out of sixty seven consecutive patients with CD were assessed with two instruments: Short-form Health Survey with 36 questions (SF-36) and Toronto Western Spasmodic Torticollis Rating Scale (TWSTRS). RESULTS: Severity of CD (TWSTRS) correlated moderately with two SF-36 subscale: role-physical (r= -0.42) and body pain (r= -0.43). Women also scored worse in two subscale of SF-36: vitality (p<0.05) and mental-health (p<0.005). CONCLUSION: Severity of CD and gender (female) were the main factors related to a worse QoL perception. These findings may help health professionals to predict which characteristics could lead to worse QoL, and therefore, better target their interventions to lessen the burden caused by CD.

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The association between physical activity and menopause-related quality of life

International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation ◽

10.12968/ijtr.2020.0118 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 28 (5) ◽

pp. 1-11

Author(s):

Cyanna Joseph D'souza ◽

Santhakumar Haripriya ◽

Harish Sreekantan Krishna

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Psychological Symptoms ◽

Short Form ◽

Hormone Replacement ◽

Menopausal Symptoms ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Cross Sectional

Background/aims Menopause can cause drastic changes that trigger severe symptoms in women and, in turn, influence their quality of life. Many women no longer prefer hormone replacement therapy because of its potential adverse effects. Hence, it is crucial to establish alternate interventions to alleviate menopausal symptoms. The aim of this study was to estimate the relationship between quality of life and level of physical activity in menopausal women. Methods A total of 260 postmenopausal women were recruited in this cross-sectional study. The Menopause Rating Scale and International Physical Activity Questionnaire – Short Form were used to assess quality of life and physical activity respectively. Results Women with higher levels of physical activity had fewer total menopausal, somato-vegetative and psychological symptoms (P<0.001); no differences were found in vasomotor and urogenital symptoms. Conclusions Women with low physical activity levels presented with greater menopausal symptoms. Regular physical activity can be recommended to alleviate symptoms following menopause, thereby improving quality of life.

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Effect of probiotics on nasal and intestinal microbiota in people with high exposure to particulate matter ≤ 2.5 μm (PM2.5): a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study

Trials ◽

10.1186/s13063-020-04759-4 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Yongcan Wu ◽

Caixia Pei ◽

Xiaomin Wang ◽

Mingjie Wang ◽

Demei Huang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Intestinal Microbiota ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Short Form ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

High Exposure ◽

Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale ◽

Probiotic Treatment ◽

High Concentrations

Abstract Background Extended exposure to high concentrations of PM2.5 changes the human microbiota profile, which in turn may increase morbidity and mortality due to respiratory system damage. A balanced microecosystem is crucial to human health, and certain health-related problems may be addressed by effective microecosystem regulation. Recent studies have confirmed that probiotics may reduce the incidence of respiratory diseases. However, few studies have investigated probiotic treatment outcomes in subjects exposed to high concentrations of PM2.5. Methods This study is designed as a prospective, randomized, participants- and assessor-blinded, placebo-controlled trial. One hundred and twenty eligible volunteers recruited from October 2019 to July 2020 in downtown Chengdu, China, will be treated with either probiotics or placebo over 4 consecutive weeks. The primary outcome will be 16SrRNA sequencing assay data from nasal and intestinal secretions. Secondary outcomes will be pulmonary function, score on a gastrointestinal symptom rating scale, COOP/WONCA charts, and the Short-Form Health Survey 36 for quality of life. Results will be analyzed to assess differences in clinical efficacy between groups. Six-month follow-up examinations will evaluate the long-term value of probiotics on cardiovascular and respiratory disease end-point events. Discussion We will explore the characteristics of nasal and intestinal microbiota in a population with high exposure to PM2.5. Probiotics and placebo interventions will be tested for efficacy in microbial balance regulation, effects on lung and physical functions, and quality of life improvement. This study is expected to provide reliable evidence to support the widespread promotion of probiotics in clinical practice for the protection of individuals with high exposure to PM2.5. Trial registration Chinese Clinical Trial Registry ChiCTR1900025469. Registered on 27 August 2019.

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Quality of life of renal transplant donors

Journal of Society of Surgeons of Nepal ◽

10.3126/jssn.v20i2.24378 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 24-34

Author(s):

Sagar Koirala ◽

Pawan Raj Chalise ◽

Prem Gyawali

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Renal Transplant ◽

Short Form ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Bodily Pain ◽

Donor Nephrectomy ◽

High Rate ◽

Multivariate Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Before And After

Introduction: End stage renal disease has a high rate of mortality and morbidity. Kidney transplantation remains the best treatment option in comparison to other forms of renal replacement therapy. Live related donor renal transplantation was started at TUTH in 2008. Compared to other established centers, the outcome of transplantation was comparable. Though there is considerable evidence showing that donors are able to return to their healthy life, quality of life (QOL) assessment using standardized questionnaires has not yet been done in our centre. This study was carried out in order to compare QOL before and after donor nephrectomy. Methods: Short Form 36 version 2 (SF36v2) was used to assess the quality of life of kidney donors. Interview was conducted just before and three months after donor nephrectomy. Eight domains of quality of life score were compared using SPSS 17.0. Kolmogorov Smirnov test was used to check normal distribution of data. Mean scores before and after donation was compared with paired t test. Multivariate linear regression analysis was done to find out variables predicting poorer outcome. Results: Out of eight domains of quality of life, bodily pain, physical functioning and physical role limitation were decreased 3 months after donation. However, this did not have any impact on overall quality of life of donors. Increasing age was found to an independent predicter of poorer quality of life. However gender and donation status had no significance. Conclusion: Quality of life of renal transplant donors was not affected by donor nephrectomy. Long term follow up and quality of study is required in order to assess the changes in physical health component with time.

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Effect of Pregabalin on Radiotherapy-Related Neuropathic Pain in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.18.00896 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 37 (2) ◽

pp. 135-143 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Jingru Jiang ◽

Yi Li ◽

Qingyu Shen ◽

Xiaoming Rong ◽

Xiaolong Huang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Adverse Event ◽

Neuropathic Pain ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Short Form ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Numeric Rating Scale ◽

Mood States ◽

Numeric Rating

Purpose Neuropathic pain is an unavoidable treatment-related adverse event among patients with head and neck cancer who are undergoing radiotherapy. We aimed to test the efficacy and safety of pregabalin versus placebo in the treatment of radiotherapy-related neuropathic pain. Patients and Methods This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was conducted in four centers in China. Eligible patients with a mean pain intensity score of 4 or more on an 11-point numeric rating scale were randomly assigned to receive either active treatment with a flexible dose of pregabalin or placebo for 16 weeks. The primary efficacy outcome was pain reduction measured on the numeric rating scale. Result There were 128 patients who received treatment as randomly assigned. Pain intensity reduction was 2.44 in the pregabalin arm and 1.58 in the placebo arm at week 16, yielding an adjusted mean difference of 0.87 (95% CI, 0.30 to 1.44; P = .003). In the pregabalin arm, 38 patients (59.4%) achieved at least 30% pain relief versus 21 (32.8%) in the placebo arm ( P = .006). Nineteen patients (29.7%) in the pregabalin group and five (7.8%) in the placebo group achieved 50% or greater pain relief ( P = .003). Total scores on the Profile of Mood States-Short Form, pain severity and functional interference of Brief Pain Inventory-Short Form, as well as the physiology and psychology domain of the WHO Quality of Life-BREF all were reduced significantly at week 16 in patients who received pregabalin compared with those who received placebo. There was no significant difference ( P = .29) in the incidence of experiencing at least one adverse event in the pregabalin arm (n = 35; 54.7%) versus the placebo arm (n = 29; 45.3%). Conclusion Patients treated with pregabalin with radiotherapy-related neuropathic pain had greater pain alleviation, better mood states, and higher quality of life compared with patients in the placebo group, with a good tolerability.

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Occupational Performance, Self-Esteem, and Quality of Life in Substance Addictions Recovery

OTJR Occupation Participation and Health ◽

10.3928/15394492-20080301-05 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 28 (2) ◽

pp. 81-88 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Linda M. Martin ◽

Michelle Bliven ◽

Rosemary Boisvert

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Recovery Process ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Occupational Performance ◽

Therapy Services ◽

Version 2.0 ◽

Recovery Program

A non-randomized pretest—posttest design was used to evaluate changes in occupational performance, self-esteem, and quality of life among clients completing a substance abuse recovery program that included occupational therapy services addressing life skills. Seventy-five clients participated in intake and discharge assessment (4- to 6-month interval) that used the Occupational Performance History Interview (Version 2.0), the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and the Quality of Life Rating scale. A limited number of follow-up interviews at 3 and 6 months were also conducted. Marked improvement with significant differences and large effect sizes were found between intake and discharge scores for all measures. Most clients scored in the range of moderate occupational dysfunction at discharge, when their highest performance level was seen. Follow-up data revealed that occupational performance declined at 3 months and improved again at 6 months. Change in occupational performance is clearly reflected in the recovery process, but recovery is challenged when clients leave the supportive halfway house environment.

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

Ramathibodi Medical Journal ◽

10.33165/rmj.2019.42.2.149814 ◽

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.

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