scholarly journals Investigation of the effects of depression on the functional capacity, swallowing function and quality of life in geriatric individuals in the nursing home

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 968-977
Author(s):  
Hayriye Baltaoğlu Alp ◽  
Fatma Erdeo ◽  
Ayşe Merve Tat ◽  
Muhammed Necati Tat ◽  
Neslihan Altuntaş Yılmaz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Nursing Home ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Swallowing Function ◽  
Mental Test ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Relationship

Research Problem: To investigate the relationship between depression, functional capacity, swallowing and quality of life in patients over 65 years of age in a nursing home. Method: A sample of this cross-sectional and descriptive study. After demographic data of 60 individuals over the age of 65 were recorded, Standardized Mini Mental Test (SMMT), Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), 6 minutes walking test, and Bedhead Water Drinking Evaluation Test with Eat 10 test were applied. Findings: 71% of the patients were female and 28% were male.  The mean age of males is 71.83 and the average age of females is 69 years. There was no significant difference in the relationship between depression and functional capacity (p> 0.05). There was a significant difference between depression and social functioning of SF36 and social health perception (p <0.05). Conclusion:  Even though anatomical differences are observed in elderly individuals, they can function as functional swallowing. ​Extended English summary is in the end of Full Text PDF (TURKISH) file.     Özet Amaç: Huzurevinde kalan 65 yaş üstü hastaların depresyon ile fonksiyonel kapasite,yutma ve yaşam kalitesi arasındaki ilişkiyi araştırmak. Metod: Karşılaştırmalı tanımlayıcı bir çalışma olup; 65 yaş üstü bireylerin demoğrafik verileri kaydedildi ve hastalara Standartize mini mental test, Geriyatrik depresyon skala, 6dk yürüme testi, yatak başı su yutma testi yapıldı. Bulgular: Hastaların %71’i kadın, %28’i erkek idi. Erkek hasta yaş ortalaması 71.83 kadınların ise 69 idi.Depresyon ile fonksiyonel kapasite arasında anlamlı bir fark bulunamadı.Ancak depresyon ile SF-36nın sosyal fonksiyonu,sağlık algısı arasında anlamlı fark bulundu. (p <0.05). Sonuç: Yaşlı bireylerde gençlere göre anatomik olarak farklılıklar görülse bile fonksiyonel olarak yutma işlevini yerine getirebilmektedirler.

Relationship between Dialysis Adequacy and Quality of Life in Long-Term Peritoneal Dialysis Patients

2000 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 534-540 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yin-Cheng Chen ◽  
Kuan-Yu Hung ◽  
Tze-Wah Kao ◽  
Tun-Jun Tsai ◽  
Wan-Yu Chen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Peritoneal Dialysis ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Dialysis Adequacy ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Solute Clearance

Objective The purpose of this study was to compare quality of life (QOL) between peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients with adequate and inadequate total solute clearance (TSC). We also tried to determine the relationship between QOL and TSC. Design A cross-sectional study design was used in which QOL was evaluated and compared between PD patients with adequate and inadequate TSC. Setting The PD unit of a university teaching hospital. Patients Sixty-seven patients were recruited, 38 on continuous ambulatory PD and 29 on continuous cycler-assisted PD. Methods Patients were divided into adequate and inadequate groups, based on the results of either total urea clearance (Kt/Vurea) or total creatinine clearance (weekly CCr). The demographic data, dialysis variables, and clinical parameters of these patients were all collected. QOL was evaluated using the SF-36 questionnaire, which contains eight domains and is a comprehensive and validated instrument for QOL evaluation. QOL of patients in adequate and inadequate groups was compared. The relationship between QOL and TSC was also examined. Results Among patients grouped by Kt/Vurea, patients in the adequate group had significantly higher scores in two domains of the SF-36, that is, physical and emotional role functioning, than did those in the inadequate group. The total SF-36 scores were positively correlated with Kt/Vurea when all patients were pooled together. However, among patients grouped by weekly CCr, there was no significant difference in any of the eight domains of the SF-36 between patients in the adequate and inadequate groups. No correlation was found between the total SF-36 scores and weekly CCr. Conclusion Our study had two important findings: First, PD patients with adequate total solute clearance, based on Kt/Vurea and not on weekly CCr, had a better QOL. Second, Kt/Vurea is better correlated with QOL than weekly CCr. These findings suggest that Kt/Vurea is a better parameter for the clinical evaluation of total solute clearance from the viewpoint of QOL.

scholarly journals Treadmill in Parkinson’s: influence on gait, balance, BDNF and Reduced Glutathione

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 93-100
Author(s):  
Luciana Dias Belchior ◽  
Betina Santos Tomaz ◽  
Ana Paula Vasconcellos Abdon ◽  
Norberto Anizio Ferreira Frota ◽  
Daniela Gardano Bucharles Mont’Alverne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Reduced Glutathione ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Disease Onset ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Blood Parameters ◽  
Treadmill Training ◽  
Static And Dynamic Analysis

Abstract Introduction: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is characterized by nigrostriatal degeneration, with dopaminergic depletion, and inflammatory and oxidative changes in the brain, leading to movement and coordination disorders. Recent studies have shown that treadmill training can be beneficial for these patients, but there is little evidence assessing the related blood parameters, such as oxidative stress and neurotrophin levels. Objective: Assess the influence of treadmill training for patients with Parkinson’s on gait, balance, Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) and reduced glutathione. Methods: Twenty-two patients with PD (Hoehn and Yahr II and III), older than 40 years, were randomly allocated to two groups: CG (n = 12) - drug treatment and IG (n = 10) - treadmill. Assessments related to functional capacity (quality of life, static and dynamic analysis of gait) and blood parameters such as GSH and BDNF were conducted before and after the eight-week intervention. Results: The demographic data of the groups were homogeneous in terms of age, sex, height, weight, time since disease onset, mini mental examination and the geriatric depression scale. Significant intergroup differences were found for the mental component summary, surface variation, latero-lateral oscillation, antero-posterior oscillation and mean velocity in the post-intervention period. The IG exhibited a strong association between BDNF and GSH, with statistically significant values. Conclusion: It was concluded that controlled treadmill walking improves static balance, quality of life and plasma BDNF and GSH levels in patients with PD.

Abstract 279: The Impact of Heart Failure on Depression and Quality of Life is Greater in Men than Women

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rory Hachamovitch ◽  
Brian Griffin ◽  
Alan Klein ◽  
Benjamin Nutter ◽  
Irene Katzan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Cardiovascular Assessment ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Background. Patients (pts) diagnosed with congestive heart failure (HF) have been reported to have more frequent depression and worsened health related quality of life (HRQOL). Although depression is more common in women than men in this condition, the impact of HF on depression and HRQOL in men versus women is unclear. We sought to examine the relationship between pt sex, HF diagnosis, and pt-perceived depression and HRQOL. Methods. Depression (PHQ-9) and HRQOL (EQ5D) data were collected using tablet computers from pts presenting for routine outpatient cardiovascular assessment at our institution between November, 2010 and December, 2011. Demographic, clinical, and historical data was collected as per routine. We examined the association of pt sex and clinical diagnosis of HF with instrument results after adjusting for potential confounding information using mutliple linear regression. Results. Of 3046 pts (age 61±15), 39% were female and 8.7% were diagnosed with HF. Overall, PHQ-9 was greater, and minor or major depression (PHQ-9≥10) was more frequent, in women than men (4.6±4.6 vs. 3.3±4.4; 14.0% vs. 8.9%, both p<0.05) and in HF pts than pts without HF (5.9±5.6 vs. 3.6±4.3, 22.0% versus 9.6%; both p<0.05). Similarly, HRQOL was worse in women than men (EQ-5D 0.80±0.18 vs. 0.87±0.16; p<0.01) and in HF pts than no HF (EQ-5D 0.76±0.18 vs. 0.85±0.17; p<0.01). However, the difference in PHQ-9 between pts with versus without HF was greater in men (6.23±6.06 vs. 3.02±4.06, p<0.01) than women (5.43±4.85 vs. 4.55±4.58, p=0.09). After adjusting for cardiovascular diagnoses, comorbidities, clinical and demographic data, multivariable modeling of PHQ-9 revealed a significant interaction between pt sex and HF diagnosis (p=0.001; see Figure) such that women had greater PHQ-9 scores compared to men without HF, but in the setting of HF, mens' PHQ-9 scores were greater. Modeling of EQ-5D also revealed that after risk-adjustment an interaction between HF diagnosis and sex was present with a similar pattern of findings. Conclusion. Although depression is more frequent and severe in women compared to men, and in pts with versus without HF, HF appears to impact depression severity more in men compared to women.

The effects of breathing exercises on respiratory functions, functional capacity and quality of life in vehicle spray painters

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (12) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Burak Yilmaz ◽  
Cagtay Maden ◽  
Begümhan Turhan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Breathing Exercises ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Respiratory Exercises

Background/aims Workers engaged in vehicle spray painting are at a risk of developing respiratory problems because of the solvents in the spray paints. Changes in respiratory functions and functional capacities caused by spray painting can be improved with respiratory exercises. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of respiratory exercises on the respiratory functions, functional capacity and quality of life in vehicle spray painters. Methods A total of 70 volunteers with similar characteristics participated in the study. The groups were divided into two groups randomly (35 study group, 35 control group). Respiratory functions (value of forced expiratory volume percentage in 1 second [FEV1]), forced vital capacity percentage [FVC], FEV1/FVC percentage, peak expiratory flow percentage [PEF (%)] and maximum voluntary ventilation percentage [MVV (%)]), functional capacity (6-Minute Walk Test) and quality of life (Short Form Health Survey [SF-36]) were evaluated. The study group undertook supervised breathing exercises 3 days a week for 6 weeks. The same exercises were given to the control group as a home programme. Home programmes were followed up by telephone calls. Evaluations were performed again after 6 weeks. Results In the study group, FEV1 (%) increased more than in the control group (P<0.05). The increase in PEF (%) was similar in both groups (P>0.05). In the study group, FEV1/FVC (%) and MVV (%) were significantly different before and after the intervention (P<0.05), but there was no difference in the control group (P>0.05). There was a greater increase in the study group than in the control group (P<0.05). 6-Minute Walk Test distance (m) before and after the intervention in both groups were similar (P>0.05). Before and after the intervention, a significant difference was found in the vitality and the social function domains of the SF-36 in the study group. In the comparisons of groups, a significant difference was found in the study group in the role-emotional, social function and bodily pain domains of the SF-36 after the intervention (P<0.05). Conclusions Breathing exercises can be recommended for vehicle spray painters to avoid an increase in respiratory resistance and to improve their quality of life.

The relationship between physical, functional capacity and quality of life (QoL) among elderly people with a chronic disease

2011 ◽  
Vol 53 (3) ◽  
pp. 278-283 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asuman Öztürk ◽  
Tülay Tarsuslu Şimşek ◽  
Eylem Tütün Yümin ◽  
Meral Sertel ◽  
Murat Yümin
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
The Relationship

Visitation and quality of life among older adults in jail

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Grace Prost ◽  
Meghan A. Novisky
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Developmental Theory ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Younger Adults ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper aims to examine differences in measures of and relationships between visitation and quality of life (QOL) among older and younger jailed adults. The authors also explored the contribution of visitation to QOL among adults in this setting. The authors anticipated fewer visits and lower QOL among older adults. Framed by psychosocial developmental theory, the authors also anticipated a larger effect in the relationship between visitation and QOL among older rather than younger adults and that visitation would contribute most readily to psychological QOL. Design/methodology/approach Cross-sectional data from a large US jail were used (n = 264). The authors described the sample regarding visitation and QOL measures among older (≥45) and younger adults (≤44) and examined differences in measures of and relationships between visitation and QOL using independent sample t-tests and bivariate analyses. The authors explored the contribution of visitation to psychological, social relationships, physical and environmental QOL among jailed adults using hierarchical multiple linear regression. Findings Older adults had fewer family visits and lower physical QOL than younger adults, disparities were moderate in effect (d range = 0.33–0.35). A significant difference also emerged between groups regarding the visitation and environmental QOL relationship (z = 1.66, p <0.05). Visitation contributed to variation in physical and social relationships QOL among jailed adults (Beta range = 0.19–0.24). Originality/value Limited research exists among jailed older adults and scholars have yet to examine the relationship between visitation and QOL among persons in these settings.

scholarly journals Lower quality of life in longstanding mild primary hyperparathyroidism

2013 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreia Veras ◽  
Juliana Maia ◽  
Patricia Mesquita ◽  
Catia Eufrazino ◽  
Francisco Bandeira
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Primary Hyperparathyroidism ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
General Health ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Mild Primary Hyperparathyroidism ◽  
Recent Diagnosis ◽  
Time Since Diagnosis

OBJECTIVE: To describe the non-classical manifestations and quality of life in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). SUBJECTS AND METHODS: We evaluated non-classical manifestations and quality of life of 22 patients with PHPT using the SF-36 questionnaire according to the time since diagnosis. RESULTS: In the scores of quality of life, a significant difference was found comparing the groups with previous and recent diagnosis of PHPT in terms of functional capacity (39 + 22.83 vs. 76.25 + 22.37; p = 0.001), limitation of physical aspects (30 + 38.73 vs. 75 + 21.32; p = 0.006), general health (57.20 + 19.16 vs. 77.75 + 15.70; p = 0.012), and vitality (49.00 + 21.19 vs. 70.00 + 24.12; p = 0.044). CONCLUSION: We found a significant difference in quality of life in relation to the time of the diagnosis of PHPT.

scholarly journals The relationship of nursing home price and quality of life

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Raes ◽  
Sophie Vandepitte ◽  
Delphine De Smedt ◽  
Herlinde Wynendaele ◽  
Yannai DeJonghe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Nursing Home ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Nursing Home Residents ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Ownership Type ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background Knowledge about the relationship between the residents’ Quality of Life (QOL) and the nursing home price is currently lacking. Therefore, this study investigates the relationship between 11 dimensions of QOL and nursing homes price in Flemish nursing homes. Methods The data used in this cross-sectional study were collected by the Flemish government from years 2014 to 2017 and originates from 659 Flemish nursing homes. From 2014 to 2016, data on the QOL of 21,756 residents was assessed with the InterRAI instrument. This instrument contains 11 QOL dimensions. Multiple linear regression analyses were conducted to examine the research question. Results The multiple linear regressions indicated that a 10 euro increase in the daily nursing home price is associated with a significant decrease (P <  0.001) of 0.1 in 5 dimensions of QOL (access to services, comfort and environment, food and meals, respect, and safety and security). Hence, our results indicate that the association between price and QOL is very small. When conducting a subgroup analysis based on ownership type, the earlier found results remained only statistically significant for private nursing homes. Conclusion Our findings show that nursing home price is of limited importance with respect to resident QOL. Contrary to popular belief, our study demonstrates a limited negative effect of price on QOL. Further research that includes other indicators of QOL is needed to allow policymakers and nursing home managers to improve nursing home residents’ QOL.

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