scholarly journals Factors Associated with the Occurrence of Cyanotic Spells in Tetralogy of Fallot Patients

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (9-10) ◽  
pp. 227-30
Author(s):  
Teddy Ontoseno
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Child Health ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Tetralogy Of Fallot ◽  
Conventional Treatment ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Brain Abscesses

A study was carried out on 114 tetralogy of Fallot patients attending the Department of Child Health, Medical School, University of Airlangga/Dr. Soetomo Hospital between 1 January 1988 to 31 December 1992. Only 81 patients fulfilled our study criteria where 52 (64.2'%) were cases with complications such as cyanotic spells, 4 (4 .93%) among them had brain abscesses. Twenty-nine individuals without complications acted as controls. Age, sex, nutritional status, hematocrit, MCHC and onset of symptoms between the two groups were analyzed using the multiple regression logistic. It has been shown that relative anemia, polycythemia and the age of 2-5 years contributed to the onset of cyanotic spells, respectively, R = 0.3171 and p = 0 .0004; R = 0.2220 and p = 0 .0073; R = 0.1363 and p = 0.00465. Therefore, in conventional treatment of tetralogy of Fallot patients it is essential to observe these risk factors in order to avoid complications and to improve the quality of life in these patients who are on the waiting list for surgery.

scholarly journals Investigating Factors Associated with Depressive Symptoms of Chronic Kidney Diseases in China with Type 2 Diabetes

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xu Wang ◽  
Biyu Shen ◽  
Xun Zhuang ◽  
Xueqin Wang ◽  
Weiqun Weng
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Kidney Diseases ◽  
Chronic Kidney Diseases ◽  
Factors Associated

Aim.To assess the depressive symptoms status of chronic kidney diseases in Nantong, China, with type 2 diabetes and to identify factors associated with depressive symptoms.Methods.In this cross-sectional analytic study, 210 type 2 diabetic patients were recruited from the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University. Depressive symptoms were assessed with the depression subscale of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HAD-D). The quality of life was measured with the RAND 36-Item Health Survey (SF-36). And the independent risk factors of depressive symptoms were assessed by using a stepwise forward model of logistic regression analysis.Results.The mean age of the study subjects was 57.66 years (SD: 11.68). Approximately 21.4% of subjects reported depressive symptoms (n=45). Forward stepwise logistic regression analysis showed that female gender (P=0.010), hypertension (P=0.022), Stage IV (P=0.003), and Stage V (P<0.001) were significant risk factors for depressive symptoms. The quality of life of individuals with HAD-D score <11 was significantly better compared with individuals with HAD-D score ≥ 11.Conclusions.These results indicate that clinicians should be aware that female patients with chronic kidney diseases with T2DM in their late stage with hypertension are at a marked increased risk of depressive symptoms. Providing optimal care for the psychological health of this population is vital.

scholarly journals Risk factors associated with peripheral neuropathy among diabetic individuals: a case control study

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 768
Author(s):  
Christa Kingston ◽  
Aravindan J. ◽  
Srikumar Walsalam
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Diabetic Neuropathy ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
History Of ◽  
Control Study

Background: Diabetic neuropathy is one among the most common complication in diabetes mellitus. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy hinders the quality of life causing morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this study was to find the risk factors associated with diabetic neuropathy.Methods: This case control study involved 100 diabetic patients attending the Dohnavur fellowship hospital, Dohnavur from October 2019 to March 2020. Sociodemographic profile and diabetic characteristics of the study group were obtained and analysed. Diagnosis of Diabetic Neuropathy was done by using the diagnostic method proposed by American Diabetic Association.Results: Of the total study population with mean age 59.43 years, 63% had family history of diabetes. Almost 70% had poor diabetic control. Statistically significant relationships were found between neuropathy and duration of diabetes, glycaemic control, history of hypertension, monofilament test and pinprick sensation.Conclusions: In this study, glycemic control, dyslipidemia and hypertension were modifiable risk factors for diabetic neuropathy. Early interventional programs to sensitize diabetics on these factors could improve the quality of life of Diabetic patients. 

scholarly journals Predicting the Swallow-Related Quality of Life of the Elderly Living in a Local Community Using Support Vector Machine

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (21) ◽  
pp. 4269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haewon Byeon
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Support Vector Machine ◽  
Prediction Model ◽  
Predictive Power ◽  
Gaussian Function ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Support Vector ◽  
Factors Associated

Background and Objectives: This study developed a support vector machine (SVM) algorithm-based prediction model with considering influence factors associated with the swallowing quality-of-life as the predictor variables and provided baseline information for enhancing the swallowing quality of elderly people’s lives in the future. Methods and Material: This study sampled 142 elderly people equal to or older than 65 years old who were using a senior welfare center. The swallowing problem associated quality of life was defined by the swallowing quality-of-life (SWAL-QOL). In order to verify the predictive power of the model, this study compared the predictive power of the Gaussian function with that of a linear algorithm, polynomial algorithm, and a sigmoid algorithm. Results: A total of 33.9% of the subjects decreased in swallowing quality-of-life. The swallowing quality-of-life prediction model for the elderly, based on the SVM, showed both preventive factors and risk factors. Risk factors were denture use, experience of using aspiration in the past one month, being economically inactive, having a mean monthly household income <2 million KRW, being an elementary school graduate or below, female, 75 years old or older, living alone, requiring time for finishing one meal on average ≤15 min or ≥40 min, having depression, stress, and cognitive impairment. Conclusions: It is necessary to monitor the high-risk group constantly in order to maintain the swallowing quality-of-life in the elderly based on the prevention and risk factors associated with the swallowing quality-of-life derived from this prediction model.

scholarly journals Risk factors associated to the quality of life of patients with osteoarthritis in Mexico. The impactar registry

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. S205 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Espinosa ◽  
A. Arce ◽  
J.A. Esquivel ◽  
E. Alvarez ◽  
D. Vega ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Factors Associated

scholarly journals Risk factors associated with health-related quality of life in pediatric asthma

2021 ◽  
Vol 104 (2) ◽  
pp. 003685042110136
Author(s):  
Miaomiao Shi ◽  
Lei Liang ◽  
Yu Wang ◽  
Yangze Yu
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Pediatric Asthma ◽  
Activity Limitation ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Factors Associated

To evaluate the quality of life (QOL) of children with asthma and analyze the related factors. A total of 360 children diagnosed with asthma were enrolled. We conducted the pediatric asthma quality of life questionnaire (PAQLQ). The differences in clinical characteristics between the two groups were compared. Clinical characteristics were compared between high and low QOL. More female was observed in low QOL group ( p = 0.013). Patients with higher income ( p = 0.003) were shown with higher QOL. Female patients presented significantly lower values for activity limitation ( p = 0.016) and emotional function ( p = 0.016) as compared to male patients. For patients who have low income, the QOL scores for dimensions of activity limitation was significantly worse than those have higher income ( p = 0.001). Univariable results showed that gender ( p = 0.013) and income ( p = 0.001) were factors associated with QOL in asthma children. However, multivariate analysis suggested that only gender (OR = 0.558, p = 0.008) and income (OR = 1.762, p < 0.001) were the independent factors that affected the QOL levels. In this study, we found that the QOL dimensions of pediatric asthma differed between various subpopulations. For patients with risk factors of poor QOL, target intervention is advised in order to increase QOL.

scholarly journals FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL OUTCOMES OF HEALTHCARE WORKERS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND ITS EFFECTS ON QUALITY OF LIFE

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 23-41
Author(s):  
Mrs. Hanin Shalaby ◽  
Nora Baroom ◽  
Rawan Obaid ◽  
Enaam Raboe
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Line Work ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
One Way Anova

Purpose: This study aimed at assessing the factors associated with psychological outcomes among HCWs in Saudi Arabia (SA) during the pandemic. It also aims to determine the factors affecting their QoL. Methodology: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, all HCWs who are working in direct and indirect contact with COVID-19 cases in tertiary hospitals of SA were invited voluntarily to complete the validated web-based survey during the study period. A total of 1,182 HCWs from different regions across SA and different specialties including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, health educators, technicians, and others responded to this study between the 1st of June and the 31st of July 2020. Psychological risk factors were evaluated using Patient Health Questionnaire depression scale; and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) anxiety scale. QoL was assessed using the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire (WHOQOL). Socio-demographic data were summarized with frequency and percentages. The overall anxiety, depression, WHOQOL scores of the study participants were calculated according to mean value, SD, and median. The association between socio-demographic factors and anxiety, depression scales were examined using independent samples t-tests, one-way ANOVA, and the chi-square test (for categorical depression/ anxiety variables severe depression/severe anxiety against mild/moderate/moderately severe). While those factors and WHOQOL domains were examined using one-way ANOVA.   Multivariate analysis was used to identify the front-line work predictors of depression and anxiety. Findings: Poor QoL scores were observed, especially in the physical and psychological health domains. In general, low QoL was significantly higher among workers who reported higher levels of anxiety and depression. The observed factors affecting the psychological health and QoL were age, gender, living with children and/or older people, occupation, years of experience, participation in front-line work. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: Specific characteristics of HCWs may act as protective or risk factors with regard to depression, anxiety, and QoL. Targeted interventions could mitigate the negative effects of front-line work to maintain medical professionals’ optimal psychological and physical health .More research is needed to further determine how the COVID-19 pandemic and front-line work affect HCWs' mental and physical well-being

ASSESSMENT OF HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE AND RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH PANCREATITIS IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

2021 ◽  
pp. 69-73
Author(s):  
DURGA PRASAD TS ◽  
NEHA R ◽  
KALYANI R ◽  
SANDEEP KUMAR P ◽  
JAYA SRI A
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Emotional Problems ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Objective: The objective of the study was to measure the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in pancreatitis and to appraise the risk factors associated with the pancreatitis. Methods: A prospective observational study was performed with admitted cases of pancreatitis over 6 month’s period. A total of 150 patients were selected for the study. All data concerning risk factors were recorded and Short-Form-36 (SF-36) questionnaire was applied and quality of life (QOL) was analyzed in all patients with in study group. Results: All domains of (HRQoL) were assessed; it shows highest effect on role limitations due to physical health (36%), role limitations due to emotional problems (29%), role limitations due to physical health, and role limitations due to emotional problems (10%). Finally, our study revealed that there is a profound deterioration in physical components of QOL. The risk factors that majorly influence the QOL in association with disease were found to be alcohol consumption and smoking (70%). Conclusion: Pancreatitis remarkably diminishes the patient’s HRQoL which predominantly shows negative impact on physical health.

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