How stoma formation impacts sexuality in adults: a literature review

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-48
Author(s):  
Megan Betts
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Literature Search ◽  
Reference Lists ◽  
Sexual Relationships ◽  
The Past ◽  
Healthcare Settings ◽  
Stoma Formation

Aims: Stoma formation surgery can affect people socially, psychologically and physically. This literature review aims to explore the factors that affect an adult ostomate's sexuality after stoma formation. Methods: The literature search was conducted on three electronic databases: CINAHL, PsychINFO and Medline complete. The search was limited to peer-reviewed studies published in the past 7 years. The reference lists of the identified literature were also searched. Findings: Stoma formation was found to greatly impact sexuality in adults. The main themes identified were: hygiene; satisfaction and desire; self-perception; companionship and sexual relationships; and physical considerations. It was found that people were dissatisfied with the information provided by health professionals about sexuality. Conclusions: Stoma formation was commonly found to negatively affect adults' sexuality. To improve the quality of life of ostomates, these issues need to be thoroughly addressed in healthcare settings.

scholarly journals Cognitive Rehabilitation in Patients with Gliomas and Other Brain Tumors: State of the Art

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Bergo ◽  
G. Lombardi ◽  
A. Pambuku ◽  
A. Della Puppa ◽  
L. Bellu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Brain Tumors ◽  
Cognitive Deficits ◽  
Cognitive Rehabilitation ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
The Past ◽  
Disease Prognosis

Disease prognosis is very poor in patients with brain tumors. Cognitive deficits due to disease or due to its treatment have an important weight on the quality of life of patients and caregivers. Studies often take into account quality of life as a fundamental element in the management of disease and interventions have been developed for cognitive rehabilitation of neuropsychological deficits with the aim of improving the quality of life and daily-life autonomy of patients. In this literature review, we will consider the published studies of cognitive rehabilitation over the past 20 years.

scholarly journals Pemenuhan Spiritual Pada Pasien Kanker : A Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marti Husen ◽  
Iman Permana
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Literature Search ◽  
Spiritual Needs ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Search Results ◽  
Inclusion Results

Background: Cancer treatment can not only focus on the quantity or physicality of the patient, but also pay attention to factors of quality of life, pain, stress, anxiety, fatigue, fear of death, and depression in patients who are often missed in the treatment of cancer patients. Spiritual needs are important needs to be met in patients with cancer in addition to other aspects of the need, because this disease can affect all aspects of the sufferer's life both physical, psychological and spiritual. Objective:this study aims to determine the spiritual fulfillment in cancer patients.  Method : This research is a literature review with the process of collecting data through 3 databases namely Pubmed , EBSCO and Proquest . Search Literature with the word key " Spiritual experience Spiritual meaning OR AND Cancer Patients" article published in the 5 years of the last is from the year 2015 to 2019 with the criteria of inclusion Results: The literature search results found 169,139 journals, Pubmed found 583, Ebsco 12,582, Proquest 155,974, the entire database was categorized with inclusion criteria and only 14 articles met the criteria. Conclusion: spiritual fulfillment can improve the quality of life of cancer patients, by increasing spiritual aspects can provide peace, comfort for cancer patients. So the importance of spiritual needs in health care. 

scholarly journals Analysis of the effect of acupuncture in the treatment of fibromyalgia: literature review.

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 168
Author(s):  
Priscila Contatori Vital de Macedo Sanita ◽  
Taise De Souza Moreira Moraes ◽  
Fernanda Mara Dos Santos
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Literature Search ◽  
The Body ◽  
Functional Changes ◽  
Methodological Rigor ◽  
Effective Form ◽  
Cold Wind

Introduction: Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, stiffness, fatigue, sleep and mood disturbances, anxiety and functional changes. With no definitive pathogenesis, it is predominant in women. Its diagnosis is based on clinical examination of 18 standardized points. Of these, 11 must be painful to characterize fibromyalgia. Acupuncture, which aims to balance the body, has been used frequently in studies of pain and treatments. The main risk factors for fibromyalgia related to Chinese Medicine are: invasion of cold wind, emotional stress, irregular diet and excessive physical labor. Objective: Conduct a literature review to determine the effect of acupuncture as a technique to be used for pain relief and improved quality of life in individuals with fibromyalgia. Method: A literature search was performed through the Bireme, Lilacs, Pubmed, Medline and Scielo databases, 2008 - 2012. Results: The review found that acupuncture is an effective form of treatment for individuals with fibromyalgia, but greater methodological rigor needs to be established. Conclusion: Acupuncture can be effective in reducing pain, and in improving sleep and quality of life in individuals with fibromyalgia. However, there is still need for further research to enhance and extend the effective therapeutic use of acupuncture in the treatment of fibromyalgia.

Exercise Capacity in Chronic Heart Failure

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gina G Mentzer ◽  
Alex J Auseon
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Exercise Capacity ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Pharmacologic Therapy ◽  
The Past ◽  
Diagnosis And Prognosis ◽  
Future Therapy

Heart failure (HF) affects more than 5 million people and has an increasing incidence and cost burden. Patients note symptoms of dyspnea and fatigue that result in a decreased quality of life, which has not drastically improved over the past decades despite advances in therapies. The assessment of exercise capacity can provide information regarding patient diagnosis and prognosis, while doubling as a potential future therapy. clinically, there is acceptance that exercise is safe in hf and can have a positive impact on morbidity and quality of life, although evidence for improvement in mortality is still lacking. specific prescriptions for exercise training have not been developed because many variables and confounding factors have prevented research trials from demonstrating an ideal regimen. Physicians are becoming more aware of the indices and goals for hf patients in exercise testing and therapy to provide comprehensive cardiac care. it is further postulated that a combination of exercise training and pharmacologic therapy may eventually provide the most benefits to those suffering from hf.

Different Types of Auricular Keloids and Treatment by Intralesional Cryosurgery: Best Practice for Obtaining Long-Lasting Clinical Results

Dermatology ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Yaron Har-Shai ◽  
Lior Har-Shai ◽  
Viktor A. Zouboulis ◽  
Christos C. Zouboulis
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Recurrence Rate ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Clinical Results ◽  
Psychosocial Impact ◽  
Aesthetic Outcome ◽  
The Past ◽  
Different Types

<b><i>Background:</i></b> Auricular keloids belong to the most perplexing medical conditions, which have significant psychosocial impact on the patient’s body image and quality of life. <b><i>Summary:</i></b> The article is purposed to provide dermatologists and plastic surgeons with the best proven practice using intralesional cryosurgery for the treatment of the different auricular keloid types in order to obtain superior clinical results by minimizing the probability of recurrence. In the past 20 years, the authors have developed novel procedures in order to increase the effectiveness of intralesional cryosurgery on auricular keloids, including hydrodissection, warm gauze technique, and excision of dangling skin. Long-lasting clinical results with a low recurrence rate and a satisfactory aesthetic outcome are achieved with no deformation of the ear framework.

scholarly journals AB0912-HPR AMIGOS DE FIBRO (FIBRO FRIENDS): EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH OF PEOPLE WITH FIBROMYALGIA IN BRAZIL

2021 ◽  
Vol 80 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 1478.1-1478
Author(s):  
M. Antunes ◽  
A. Schmitt ◽  
A. Pasqual Marques
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Link Type ◽  
Primary Health

Background:Health education is pointed out as the front line in non-pharmacological approaches in fibromyalgia.Objectives:To develop an interdisciplinary educational program to promote the health of individuals with fibromyalgia in Brazil.Methods:This is a qualitative study, through a focus group, carried out in a Basic Health Unit in the city of São Paulo, SP. The guiding questions were about the needs and demands exposed by patients with fibromyalgia and health professionals who work in primary health care. 12 individuals with fibromyalgia and 10 health professionals participated. The data were analyzed using the content analysis method proposed by Bardin, specifically the thematic content analysis.Results:Amigos de Fibro (Fibro Friends) should be conducted through lectures, dynamics and conversation circles. The educational program must include 15 meetings with weekly frequency. The meetings are: 1st to present the program and socialization activities. 2nd: Doctor presents the concepts of fibromyalgia. 3rd: Nurse informs about practices and environments that favor self-care. 4th: Social Worker shows the importance of support. 5th: Physiotherapist shows the main body practices and physical activity. 6th: Nutritionist presents an adequate and healthy diet. 7: Psychologist shows mental health practices. 8th: Pharmacist informs about medicines. 9, 11 and 13: participants perform activities at home. 10: Naturologist presents integrative and complementary practices. 12th: Occupational Therapist encourages methods to save energy. Day 14: Speech therapist helps in the quality of sleep. 15: closing activity.Conclusion:Amigos de Fibro is a program that presents interdisciplinary educational information for individuals with fibromyalgia, being considered a trend of care for the future. The next step is to conduct a clinical trial to verify the effect of this intervention and then implement it in the health service in Brazil. Fibro Friends was created from the conjunct action of patients and healthcare professionals, it can be an effective educational tool to be implemented at primary health attention centers, promoting the self-care, life quality and the promotion of health in individuals with Fibromyalgia. Fibro Friends is an excellent tool for patient education and counseling in Brazil.References:[1]Antunes M, Ferreira A, Oliveira D, Júnior JN, Bertolini S, Marques AP. There is association between the level of physical activity and quality of life of women with fibromyalgia?. Annals of rheumatic diseases. 2019;78(2)650-1. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/annrheumdis-2019-eular.2835.[2]García-Ríos MC, Navarro-Ledesma S, Tapia-Haro RM, Toledano-Moreno S, Casas-Barragán A, Correa-Rodríguez M et al. Effectiveness of health education in patients with fibromyalgia: a systematic review. European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. 2019;55(2):301-13. https://doi.org/10.23736/S1973-9087.19.05524-2.[3]Oliveira DV, Ferreira AAM, Oliveira DCD, Leme DEDC, Antunes MD, Nascimento Júnior JRAD. Association of the practice of physical activity and of health status on the quality of life of women with fibromyalgia. Journal of Physical Education. 2019;30(1): e3027. https://doi.org/10.4025/jphyseduc.v30i1.3027.[4]Stuifbergen AK, Blozis SA, Becker H, Phillips L, Timmerman G, Kullberg V, et al. A randomized controlled trial of a wellness intervention for women with fibromyalgia syndrome. Clinical Rehabilitation. 2010;24(4):305-18. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215509343247.Acknowledgements:This study was financed in part by the Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - Brasil (CAPES) - Finance Code 001.Disclosure of Interests:None declared

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