The effect of music therapy on chronic pain, quality of life and quality of sleep in adolescents after transthoracic occlusion of ventricular septal defect

Objective: To investigate the effect of music therapy on chronic pain, quality of life, and quality of sleep in adolescent patients after transthoracic occlusion of ventricular septal defects. Methods: Patients were divided into 2 groups based on whether they received music therapy: a control group and a music group. The music group received 30 minutes of music therapy every day for 6 months after surgery. Patients in the control group received standard treatment and had 30 minutes of quiet time every day for 6 months after surgery. The short-form McGill pain questionnaire (SF-MPQ), the SF-36 scale and the Karolinska Sleep Questionnaire (KSQ) was used as the evaluation tool for chronic pain, quality of life, and quality of sleep, respectively. Results: In terms of the degree of postoperative chronic pain, the Pain Rating Index (PRI) emotion item score in the SF-MPQ evaluation of the music group was significantly lower than that of the control group (1.6 ± 1.1 versus 2.2 ± 0.9). The role emotional (RE) scores of the SF-36 in the music group were significantly higher than that in the control group (77.35 ± 18.55 versus 42.66 ± 22.63). KSQ scores were significantly higher in the music group than in the control group for sleep status (4.1 ± 1.0 versus 3.3 ± 0.9), falling asleep (3.9 ± 1.1 versus 3.1 ± 1.0), and not feeling refreshed by sleep (3.6 ± 1.3 versus 2.7 ± 0.9) (P < .05). Conclusion: This study preliminarily showed that music therapy could effectively reduce patients’ chronic pain and improve quality of life and sleep after surgery. These results suggest that music therapy may be an essential therapy worth considering in managing patients’ postoperative recovery after cardiovascular surgery.

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The Effects of Kinesiological Taping and Aerobic Exercise in Women with Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Randomized Single-Blind Controlled Trial

10.21203/rs.3.rs-455920/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Simge Temizkan ◽

Miray BUDAK

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Menstrual Cycle ◽

Short Form ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Control Group ◽

Mcgill Pain Questionnaire ◽

Sf 36 ◽

Significant Difference

Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of KT and AE on pain, attitude, depression, and quality of life in women with dysmenorrhoea. Methods: Forty-five women with dysmenorrhoea were randomly divided into three groups as KT group(n=15), AE group(n=15) and control group(n=15). In KT Group, 6 sessions of KT were applied, starting on the 14th day of the menstrual cycle and 2 times a week for 3 weeks until the cycle ended. In the AE group, walking and climbing stairs were given during the menstrual cycle, 3 days a week, 45 minutes. No application was made to the control group. All groups were evaluated with Beck Depression Scale(BDS), Mcgill Pain Questionnaire(MPQ), Menstrual Attitude Scale(MAS), and Short Form-36(SF-36) before and after treatment. Results: A significant difference was found in MAS and SF-36 mental and physical in the KT group(p<0.05). There was a significant decrease in the MPQ in the AE group(p<0.05). No significant result was found in the control group. There were significant differences in MPQ and MAS Time*Group interaction(p<0.05). There was no significant difference between the KT and AE Group in post-hoc tests(p<0.05). Conclusion: In conclusion, KT and AE may decrease pain and improve attitude and quality of life in women with dysmenorrhoea. “retrospectively registered” Trial registration number (NCT04856280), date of registration (20.04.2021).

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The sensitivity to change of the cluster headache quality of life scale assessed before and after deep brain stimulation of the ventral tegmental area

The Journal of Headache and Pain ◽

10.1186/s10194-021-01251-5 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Davide Cappon ◽

Agata Ryterska ◽

Harith Akram ◽

Susie Lagrata ◽

Sanjay Cheema ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Cluster Headache ◽

Mcgill Pain Questionnaire ◽

Sensitivity To Change ◽

Sf 36 ◽

Quality Of Life Scale ◽

Before And After ◽

Life Scale ◽

Generic Measures

Abstract Background Cluster headache (CH) is a trigeminal autonomic cephalalgia (TAC) characterized by a highly disabling headache that negatively impacts quality of life and causes limitations in daily functioning as well as social functioning and family life. Since specific measures to assess the quality of life (QoL) in TACs are lacking, we recently developed and validated the cluster headache quality of life scale (CH-QoL). The sensitivity of CH-QoL to change after a medical intervention has not been evaluated yet. Methods This study aimed to test the sensitivity to change of the CH-QoL in CH. Specifically we aimed to (i) assess the sensitivity of CH-QoL to change before and following deep brain stimulation of the ventral tegmental area (VTA-DBS), (ii) evaluate the relationship of changes on CH-QoL with changes in other generic measures of quality of life, as well as indices of mood and pain. Ten consecutive CH patients completed the CH-QoL and underwent neuropsychological assessment before and after VTA-DBS. The patients were evaluated on headache frequency, severity, and load (HAL) as well as on tests of generic quality of life (Short Form-36 (SF-36)), mood (Beck Depression Inventory, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Rating Scale), and pain (McGill Pain Questionnaire, Headache Impact Test, Pain Behaviour Checklist). Results The CH-QoL total score was significantly reduced after compared to before VTA-DBS. Changes in the CH-QoL total score correlated significantly and negatively with changes in HAL, the SF-36, and positively and significantly with depression and the evaluative domain on the McGill Pain Questionnaire. Conclusions Our findings demonstrate that changes after VTA-DBS in CH-QoL total scores are associated with the reduction of frequency, duration, and severity of headache attacks after surgery. Moreover, post VTA-DBS improvement in CH-QoL scores is associated with an amelioration in quality of life assessed with generic measures, a reduction of depressive symptoms, and evaluative pain experience after VTA-DBS. These results support the sensitivity to change of the CH-QoL and further demonstrate the validity and applicability of CH-QoL as a disease specific measure of quality of life for CH.

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

International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation ◽

10.12968/ijtr.2021.0092 ◽

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.

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Quality of life in patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1A

Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria ◽

10.1590/0004-282x20130045 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 71 (6) ◽

pp. 392-396 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Juliana B. Taniguchi ◽

Valeria M.C. Elui ◽

Flavia L. Osorio ◽

Jaime E.C. Hallak ◽

Jose A.S. Crippa ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Short Form ◽

Control Group ◽

Life Questionnaire ◽

Charcot Marie Tooth ◽

Social And Emotional ◽

Charcot Marie Tooth Disease ◽

Sf 36 ◽

And Gender

We assessed the functional impairment in Charcot-Marie-Tooth resulting from 17p11.2-p12 duplication (CMT1A) patients using the Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), which is a quality of life questionnaire. Twenty-five patients of both genders aged ≥10 years with a positive molecular diagnosis of CMT1A were selected. Age- and gender-matched Control Group (without family history of neuropathy), and the sociodemographic and professional conditions similar to the patients' group were selected to compare the SF-36 results between them. The results showed that the majority quality of life impairments in CMT1A patients occurred in the social and emotional domains. Functional capacity also tended to be significantly affected; other indicators of physical impairment were preserved. In conclusion, social and emotional aspects are mostly neglected in the assistance provided to CMT1A Brazilian patients, and they should be better understood in order to offer global health assistance with adequate quality of life as a result.

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Quality of Life of Patients with Stable Coronary Artery Disease Combined with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Galician Medical Journal ◽

10.21802/gmj.2016.4.16 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 23 (4) ◽

pp. 2016416

Author(s):

Iryna Vakalyuk ◽

Nataliya Virstyuk ◽

Vitaliy Petryna

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Liver Disease ◽

Stable Coronary Artery Disease ◽

Control Group ◽

Alcoholic Fatty Liver ◽

Group I ◽

Sf 36 ◽

Artery Disease ◽

Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Quality of life assessment is an integral part of a comprehensive treatment in modern medical practice. Analysis of quality of life of patients with comorbidities is an interesting and poorly understood issue. The objective of the research was to evaluate the quality of life of patients with postinfarction cardiosclerosis depending on the presence and progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).Material and methods. The research included 300 patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD). They included 160 patients without NAFLD (Group I) and 140 patients with NAFLD (Group II). 89 patients of Group II suffered from non-alcoholic liver disease (NALD) and 51 patients from non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). The control group consisted of 20 apparently healthy individuals. SF-36 and MacNew questionnaires were used to assess the quality of life. Results. The overall estimate according to SF-36 questionnaire detected a significant decrease in the patient’s quality of life due to their low physical activity, mental ill-being, limitation of daily activities, significant effect of pain and low assessment of their health. Decrease in the quality of life was clearly dependent on NAFLD stage and was the lowest in case of NASH. The overall estimate of quality of life according to MacNew questionnaire was 1.5 times lower in patients of Group I compared to the control group, decreased almost by 1.4 times in patients with NALD compared to Group I and was 1.5 times lower in case of NASH compared to the patients with NALD (p<0.05). Conclusions. Patients with stable CAD combined with NAFLD were characterized by decrease in quality of life due to its physical, psycho-emotional and social components. Quality of life of patients with postinfarction cardiosclerosis depended on NAFLD progression and was the lowest in case of NASH.

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The effect of postoperative early mobilization on healing process and quality of life following radical cystectomy and ileal conduit: A randomized prospective controlled trial

10.22541/au.161545934.45040085/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Sevgi Peker ◽

Özgür Çakmak ◽

Talha Muezzinoglu ◽

Guven Aslan ◽

Hakan Baydur

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Radical Cystectomy ◽

Ileal Conduit ◽

Healing Process ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Early Mobilization ◽

Controlled Study ◽

Control Group ◽

Sf 36

Aim: This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of postoperative early mobilization in patients who underwent radical cystectomy (RC) and ileal conduit in terms of healing process and QOL. Methods: This multicenter prospective randomized controlled study was conducted with 40 patients who were randomly divided into two groups. The intervention group was mobilized within the first 16 hours postoperatively in accordance with the mobilization procedure which determined according to literature. Data were collected using the case report form, HADS and SF-36 QoL scale. Results: Postoperative hospitalization, duration of narcotic analgesic administration, first oral food intake, flatus, defecation and NG tube termination time were shorter in the intervention group. In the control group blood glucose and pulse values were higher after mobilization. SF-36 physical function, physical role difficulty and general perception of health were higher in intervention group at the postoperative first and third month (p <0.05). Conclusion: Our study showed that early mobilization contributed to the healing process positively and improved the quality of life in the patients who underwent radical cystectomy (RC) and ileal conduit surgery. Keywords: Early Mobilization, Radical Cystectomy, Ileal conduit, Quality of Life, Convalescence

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New Model for Couple Therapy for Patients with Chronic Pain and their Caregivers: An Attempt to Improve Quality of Life and Reduce Pain

Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health ◽

10.2174/1745017902016010053 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

pp. 53-58

Author(s):

Shima Rouhi ◽

Payman Dadkhah ◽

Manijeh Firoozi ◽

Masoud Hashemi

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Chronic Pain ◽

Interpersonal Relationships ◽

Couple Therapy ◽

Short Form ◽

Control Group ◽

Improve Quality ◽

Innovative Therapy ◽

Quasi Experimental

Background: Several psychological interventions have been implemented to manage chronic pain. In this study, in addition to the patients, his/her spouses have participated in the program. Besides, this innovative therapy integrates several practical approaches into one comprehensive protocol. Objective: This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of couple therapy (patient/caregiver-oriented) on improving the quality of life and reducing pain among patients with chronic pain. Methods: The present study is a quasi-experimental and clinical trial with a control group with pretest and posttest. The authors conducted this study at LABAFINEJAD Hospital in Tehran on 30 patients with chronic pain and their spouses by having a short form of a questionnaire for quality of life and chronic pain score questionnaire to measure the effectiveness of the treatment. Results: The results indicated that this treatment increased two aspects of quality of life remarkably, social function and strength for continuing the performance; that help boosts interpersonal relationships as well. Regarding the results, although the couple-based treatment could improve all aspects of pain, the two primary subscales, physical health and mental health, both enhanced. Besides, the treatment reduced the intensity of pain. Conclusion: Couple-based intervention through increasing social support, improving the quality of sex, decentralizing of pain, and paying attention to the neglected needs of caregivers and patients with chronic pain can improve quality of life and reduce pain in patients.

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Quality of Sleep and Quality of Life during Pregnancy

Journal of the Korean Neurological Association ◽

10.17340/jkna.2020.3.4 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 38 (3) ◽

pp. 188-193

Author(s):

Keun Tae Kim ◽

Hyoeun Bae ◽

Jin Gon Bae ◽

Yong Won Cho

Keyword(s):

Sleep Quality ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Short Form ◽

Life Quality ◽

Control Group ◽

Quality Of Sleep ◽

Third Trimester ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Sf 36

Background: The prevalence of sleep disorders increases as pregnancy progresses, which affects the health of pregnant women, fetal health, and the outcomes of pregnancy. The aim of this study is to evaluate the quality of sleep and life in pregnant women in Korea.Methods: This study is a prospective cross-sectional, case-control study of pregnant women and age-matched controls. From July to September 2019, all participants completed Korean-language versions of the sleep questionnaires including Pittsburgh sleep quality index (K-PSQI), Insomnia severity index, Epworth sleepiness scale, Back’s depression inventory-2(K-BDI), STOP (Snoring, Tiredness, Observed apneas, and high blood Pressure), and short-form 36 (K-SF-36).Results: A total of 422 participants consisted of 385 pregnant women and 137 controls. Second and third trimester were 200 and 185, respectively. K-PSQI scores were higher in pregnant women compared with the controls (7.87±3.49 and 8.50±3.55 vs. 5.79±2.76, <i>p</i><0.001). Total score of K-SF-36 was lowest in third trimester (62.07±17.72) and highest in the control group(79.41±13.36). There was no statistical difference between groups in K-BDI.Conclusions: This study demonstrated worsening of sleep quality as well as life quality during pregnancy. More attention to sleep of pregnant women is needed.

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The Effects of Oral Nutritional Support on the Ability of the COVID-19 Patients to Recover: A Prospective, Open, Multicenter, Comparative in Two Groups, Observational Study

Clinical nutrition and metabolism ◽

10.17816/clinutr65103 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (4) ◽

pp. 165-177

Author(s):

Sergey V. Sviridov ◽

Kirill Y. Krylov ◽

Irina V. Vedenina ◽

Rubenas Mohan

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Muscle Strength ◽

Length Of Stay ◽

Observational Study ◽

Nutritional Support ◽

Respiratory Support ◽

Control Group ◽

Study Group ◽

Sf 36

Background. Nutritional insufficiency and decreased muscle mass of patients diagnosed with COVID-19 leads to prolonged respiratory support, stay in ICU and hospital, as well as reduced muscle strength and quality of life in the recovery period after a viral pneumonia caused by COVID-19. Aims: To study the effects of oral nutritional support on the physical health recovery of COVID-19 patients. Materials and methods. A prospective, open, multicenter, comparative observative study of two groups, observational study was initiated to evaluate the effects of oral nutritional support (ONS) by Nutridrink 200 ml on the ability of COVID-19 patients to recover. The patients with these criteria were included in the study: aged 1869; a confirmed COVID-19 infection; requires respiratory support; ability to consume more than 60% of food from the total required; presence of a signed consent form. One group received supplementary oral nutritional support (ONS) everyday for 28 days from the day of inclusion. The other group received standard diet. The primary endpoint was the evaluation of quality of life using the SF-36 questionnaire and the changes in the hand grip strength between the 3rd and 1st visits. Secondary endpoints of the study were length of stay in hospital and duration of respiratory support in the hospital. Results. 205 patients with a COVID-19 infection were included in the study. The final number of patients included in the study was 185 patients. Median age was 55 years old. The majority of patients were male 57.84% (107 patients). Upon evaluation of the physical component of quality of life using the SF-36 questionnaire, we obtained a statistically significant difference between the control and study groups on the 4th visit 44.285.45 and 46.586.76 respectively (p=0.012). Muscle strength was statistically different in the control (4.011.15 daN) and study (6.12.06 daN) groups (p 0.0001). The duration of respiratory support was significantly lower in the study group, 6.71.30 days as opposed to 8.141.52 days in the control group (p 0.0001). Also, in the group with oral nutritional support, there was a statistically significant decrease in the length of stay in hospital. In the control group, the average length of stay in hospital was 16.472.93 days, whereas in the study group it was 13.162.69 days (p 0.0001). Conclusion. Oral nutritional support given to oxygen dependent COVID-19 patients improves rehabilitation potential including preservation of muscle mass and function, reducing oxygen support requirements and length of stay in hospital.

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