scholarly journals Quality of Life Temporal Aspects in International Migration Studies

2021 ◽  
pp. 64-81
Author(s):  
I. P. MAIDANIK
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Length Of Stay ◽  
Reference Group ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Temporal Aspects ◽  
Average Happiness ◽  
International Migrants

The article is devoted to revealing the scientifi c potential of temporal aspects in studying the quality of life of international migrants. Th e purpose of this paper is to initiate a scientifi c discussion on temporal indicators of population well-being and present empirical evidence of their importance in migration research. Th e scientifi c novelty lies in revealing the widespread use of temporal elements in the structure of systems for quality of life assessing, substantiation the need to use time indicators in studies of international migrants’ well-being. Th e article uses methods of system approach, analysis and synthesis, grouping, comparison. Th e study showed that contemporary approaches of the quality of life analysis abounds with time-dependent elements. However, conceptualization of temporality is absent there. Temporal indicators connected with duration and rhythm are most oft en used. Th e main empirical basis for studying the migrants’ quality of life in this article is the results of the European Social Survey (ESS). Th e reference group for comparing the migrants’ well-being in this study is local population. Th e integrated indicator of quality of life assessment, the average happiness score, is used. It shows almost identical overall values of this indicator for both population groups (the diff erence was 0.1 points on a 10-point scale). Th ere was a lack of territorial universality to identify a happier group because in half of the analyzed countries the locals were happier than newcomers whereas in the rest of the territories there was the opposite situation or the same values of the indicator. Th e average happiness scores and life satisfaction scores among migrants decrease in parallel with the increase in length of stay in the destination country. A separate eff ect of age and length of stay temporal characteristics on the quality of life of international migrants is established. The degree of freedom, the agency to infl uence their own lives is considered a separate temporal element of the migrants’ well-being. According to the ESS, the average value of this indicator for newcomers and locals coincides.

P–478 Quality of life assessment in women undergoing assisted reproduction. A study of FertiQol and HADS

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
N Figueras-Puigderrajols ◽  
A Ballesteros ◽  
D Guerra
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Fertility Treatment ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Gamete Donation

Abstract Study question The present study aims to explore infertility-related psychosocial outcomes, including fertility quality of life (QoL), as well as anxiety and depression levels, in women diagnosed with infertility. Summary answer Differences on fertility-related QoL appeared when comparing treatment types (gamete donation vs own gamete). Furthermore, statistically significant associations were found between QoL and anxious-depressive symptomatology. What is known already Those who wish to have children and do not achieve their objective just like other peers can see their goals and expectations with pessimism, generating concern and a series of negative emotions. Several psychological implications of infertility have been described, such as increased levels of stress, anxiety, depression, decreased self-esteem, mood and hope, or poor relationship adjustment. The emotional impact of infertility in people’s life cycle can be so strong that reducing it only to biological aspects would lead to a dangerous situation of neglect. For this reason, QoL assessment in ART becomes an important need. Study design, size, duration FertiQol stands as the most widely used tool to assess infertility-related QoL, overcoming the limitations of other instruments that only target specific medical conditions. The present is a multi-site cross-sectional study over patients with infertility (n = 104), aiming to explore their fertility-QoL, as well as their anxiety and depression levels, which are symptoms that have been previously associated.Questionnaire administration, and sociodemographic and medical data gathering took place between January 2019 and December 2020. Participants/materials, setting, methods Participants were 104 female patients (M.age= 39.8) undergoing or expecting a fertility treatment. The FertiQol Spanish version was administered through mobile app, and its paper version distributed at medical/psychological appointments. QoL was self-reported through FertiQol, assessing the influence of infertility problems in various areas (e.g. impact on self-esteem, emotions, general health, family, partners, social relationships, work, life projects...). Additionally, HADS (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale) was provided as a measurement of anxiety and depression levels. Main results and the role of chance Regarding treatments, 50.6% of participants were currently undergoing gamete donation while 44.3% were undergoing treatments that involved using their own gametes. After comparing QoL between these treatment types, results showed that patients who underwent egg donation, compared to those who used their own eggs, reported statistically significantly lower scores of QoL in the Social Subscale (p = .03), but not in the other psychological outcomes. Also, statistically significant negative correlations were found between HADS and all core FertiQol subscales (p< .05). Results are consistent with previous studies showing similar associations between fertility QoL and anxiety and depression, as well as with increased psychological negative implications of gamete donation. The majority of participants reported non-pathological scores of anxiety and depression when considering the cut off value of 8 for HADS, thus suggesting the presence of a relatively healthy sample. The number of treatments that patients had previously taken and the years of infertility were not associated with any of the psychological variables. Limitations, reasons for caution Some limitations to consider are presence of co-morbid diagnosis, differences in medication, or patient’s cultural backgrounds.Also, conclusions should be interpreted cautiously since the design doesn’t allow causal inferences. Further investigations should consider a continuous assessment to explore changes in psychological well-being at different points of intervention, specially with gamete donation. Wider implications of the findings: The great advantage we’ve seen so far when using FertiQol is the possibility to identify more accurately the true impact on other aspects of patient’s well-being besides the emotional area.ART professionals, including psychologists and counselors,will have more information within a small amount of time about QoL when using this tool. Trial registration number 1503-BCN–019-DG

scholarly journals Patient-reported outcomes at discontinuation of anti-angiogenesis therapy in the randomized trial of chemotherapy with bevacizumab for advanced cervical cancer: an NRG Oncology Group study

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 596-601
Author(s):  
Dana Chase ◽  
Helen Q Huang ◽  
Bradley J Monk ◽  
Lois Michelle Ramondetta ◽  
Richard T Penson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Patient Reported Outcomes ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Treatment Discontinuation ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Recurrent Cervical Cancer ◽  
Patient Reported

IntroductionTo describe patient-reported outcomes and toxicities at time of treatment discontinuation secondary to progression or toxicities in advanced/recurrent cervical cancer patients receiving chemotherapy with bevacizumab.MethodsSummarize toxicity, grade, and health-related quality of life within 1 month of treatment discontinuation for women receiving chemotherapy with bevacizumab in GOG240.ResultsOf the 227 patients who received chemotherapy with bevacizumab, 148 discontinued study protocol treatment (90 for disease progression and 58 for toxicity). The median survival time from treatment discontinuation to death was 7.9 months (95% CI 5.0 to 9.0) for those who progressed versus 12.1 months (95% CI 8.9 to 23.2) for those who discontinued therapy due to toxicities. The most common grade 3 or higher toxicities included hematologic, gastrointestinal, and pain. Some 57% (84/148) of patients completed quality of life assessment within 1 month of treatment discontinuation. Those patients who discontinued treatment due to progression had a mean decline in the FACT-Cx TOI of 3.2 points versus 2.2 in patients who discontinued therapy due to toxicity. This was a 9.9 point greater decline in the FACT-Cx TOI scores than those who discontinued treatment due to progression (95% CI 2.8 to 17.0, p=0.007). The decline in quality of life was due to worsening physical and functional well-being. Those who discontinued treatment due to toxicities had worse neurotoxicity and pain.DiscussionPatients who discontinued chemotherapy with bevacizumab for toxicity experienced longer post-protocol survival but significantly greater declination in quality of life than those with progression. Future trial design should include supportive care interventions that optimize physiologic function and performance status for salvage therapies.

Quality-of-life assessment in patients who had been surgically treated for cerebellar pilocytic astrocytoma in childhood

2002 ◽  
Vol 96 (2) ◽  
pp. 229-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfredo Pompili ◽  
Marco Caperle ◽  
Andrea Pace ◽  
Valerio Ramazzotti ◽  
Laura Raus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Experience ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Complete Recovery ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Karnofsky Performance Scale ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Fine Print

Object. After radical surgery for childhood cerebellar astrocytomas, patients are considered to be cured. Long-term follow up demonstrates that these patients survive, with most of them leading a normal life. The study reported here was aimed at assessing the quality of life (QOL) of these adults, which is defined as a person's sense of well-being, as derived from his or her current experience of life as a whole. Methods. Twenty patients who had undergone surgery between 1970 and 1985 were enrolled in the study. In four patients ventriculoperitoneal shunts were in place; two of these patients had required more than six shunt revisions. At present, all patients have clear neuroimaging studies and their Karnofsky Performance Scale (KPS) scores are as follows: 70 in three, 80 in seven, 90 in six, and 100 in four. A QOL questionnaire was administered to the patients and to a control group consisting of 20 healthy volunteers of matching age and sex. The chi-square test was applied to compare patients and controls. Traditional questions on the level of education, work, whether the patients have their own families, and whether they possessed a driver's license were asked at the end of the questionnaire. In all the dimensions assessed except one (sex life), the difference between patients and control volunteers was significant, socializing and adolescence being the most striking ones. This was also true when the three patients with the lowest KPS scores and the worst QOL results were excluded. Conclusions. By traditional standards, these patients appear to fare quite well. Nevertheless, their self-reported life experience is unsatisfying when compared with the control group. The authors conclude that psychosocial factors are critical to complete recovery and the QOL of children who undergo successful operations for benign cerebellar astrocytoma.

scholarly journals Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Well-Being. A Nationwide Online Survey Covering Three Pandemic Waves in Poland

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mateusz Babicki ◽  
Krzysztof Kowalski ◽  
Bogna Bogudzińska ◽  
Agnieszka Mastalerz-Migas
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Psychiatric Treatment ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Nationwide Survey ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Subjective Quality Of Life

The COVID-19 pandemic has a significant impact on human life. This study aims to assess the prevalence of depressive and anxiety symptoms, and the assessment of the quality of life in different stages of the COVID-19 pandemic based on an online nationwide survey. The study was based on a voluntary, anonymous, and authors' own questionnaire. The first section assesses sociodemographic status. Then, standardized psychometric tools were used such as the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Assessment (GAD-7), and the Manchester Short Assessment of Quality of Life (MANSA). The study was conducted in three stages corresponding to the waves of the COVID-19 pandemic in Poland. The survey involved 5,790 respondents; 2,457, 1,626, and 1,707 for the first, second, and third pandemic wave, respectively. It was found that anxiety and depressive symptoms increased as the pandemic progressed. There was no significant effect on the subjective quality-of-life assessment. Moreover, there was a gradual decrease in anxiety about being infected with COVID-19 as well as reduced adherence to the Minister of Health's recommendations. As the COVID-19 pandemic progressed, depressive and anxiety symptoms increased among Poles. Women, singles, and people with prior psychiatric treatment are more likely to develop the aforementioned symptoms.

scholarly journals Quality of Life Among HIV Positive Individuals in Kathmandu Valley and Eastern Region of Nepal

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 3-7
Author(s):  
H Agrawal ◽  
R Mourya ◽  
RK Shrestha ◽  
S Agrawal
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Kathmandu Valley ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
Highly Active ◽  
Domains Of Life ◽  
Hiv Aids

Background The alarming increase of HIV/AIDS, inability to afford highly active anti-retroviral therapy, disability and stigma associated with the disease, loss of productivity due to illness, and chronic nature of the disease has made HIV/AIDS one of the most important public health problems in developing countries. The Quality of life assessment is focused on humanistic element and intervention resulting from this result may lead to better overall patient well being. Objective The aim of our study was to assess and compare the quality of life among HIV positive individuals in Kathmandu Valley & Eastern region. Methods The study was conducted among 228 HIV positive individuals from Eastern Nepal and 213 from Kathmandu valley and they were compared with an equal number of age-sex matched controls from the community. The instrument used was the WHO QOL-BREF Nepali questionnaire. Results The HIV positive individuals had significantly lower (P<0.001) QOL scores than the controls in the overall QOL and all the domains of life: Physical, Psychological, Social and Environmental. HIV positive individuals from Kathmandu valley scored significantly better (P<0.001) scores in the Physical and Environmental domains when compared to HIV positive individuals from Eastern region. HIV positive females had a significantly higher (P<0.02) QOL scores for overall QOL and overall perception of health than the males. Conclusion These findings suggest that HIV positive individuals have a poorer quality of life than the general population in Kathmandu valley & Eastern region of Nepal and interventions could be targeted to improve this aspect of their health. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v10i4.10985 Kathmandu Univ Med J 2012;10(4):3-7.

A Quality of Life Assessment of Ablative Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Recipients One and Twelve Months after Transplant.

Blood ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 106 (11) ◽  
pp. 1322-1322
Author(s):  
Brian Bolwell ◽  
Linda McLellan ◽  
Larry Foster ◽  
Lisa Rybicki ◽  
Ronald M. Sobecks ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
P Value ◽  
Allogeneic Bone ◽  
Average Hospital ◽  
Post Transplant ◽  
Allogeneic Bmt ◽  
One Year

Abstract Quality of life (QOL) data concerning allogeneic BMT recipients is relatively sparse. We surveyed allogeneic BMT recipients at baseline, one month post-transplant, and one year from transplant attempting to determine fluctuations in QOL over time. We used the FACT-BMT tool, which consists of five component scores, including physical well-being (PWB), social well-being (SWB), emotional well-being (EWB), functional well-being (FWB), and additional concerns (AC). PWB, SWB, and FWB uses a 0–28 point scale while EWB ranges from 0–24. Fifty-three patients were initially entered into this analysis, all of whom received ablative allogeneic transplants from 6/2003 to 6/2005. Median age was 46 years; the majority (57%) were female; underlying diagnoses included AML (42%), ALL (23%), MDS (13%), and other (22%). Median time from diagnosis to transplant was rapid, at 5.2 months. Fifty-one percent had a matched related donor, and 49% had a matched unrelated donor. As of August 2005, 70% of these 53 patients are alive. This analysis compares scores obtained one month from transplant and one year from transplant to baseline values. The average hospital length of stay for this ablative transplant was 29 days. One month after transplant, 21% of patients had grade 2–4 acute GVHD. The median WBC was 4.4 K/μL and the median platelet count was 51 K/μL. When surveyed one month post-transplant, not surprisingly, patients had a significant deterioration of physical well-being and functional well-being scores as shown in the table below. However, this was coupled by a significant increase in emotional well-being: FACT-BMT SCORES: median (range) Component Baseline (n = 53) 1-month post-transplant BMT (n = 53) 1-month p-value compared to baseline 12-months post-BMT (n = 23) 12-month p-value compared to baseline PWB 21 (6–28) 18 (2–26) p &lt; 0.001 21 (3–28) 0.82 FWB 17 (0–27) 13 (4–23) p = 0.006 17 (6–27) 0.46 EWB 17 (3–24) 19 (1–24) p &lt; 0.001 19 (5–24) 0.015 The decrease in PWB and FWB was expected given the rigors of an ablative allogeneic transplant, but the significant rise in EWB was surprising. This may reflect a sense of accomplishment, relief, and optimism among patients concerning their underlying diagnosis and treatment. Twenty-three patients were available to complete the survey tool 12 months after transplant. This was a favorable cohort of patients with continued remissions. Fifty-two percent of these 23 patients, however, did have some degree of chronic graft-versus-host disease. The PWB and SWB scores returned to baseline, and the enhanced EWB scores persisted. Thus, the negative impact of the BMT on PWB and SWB was self-limited. The underlying mechanisms of the sustained EWB improvement one year post-transplant may reflect the fact that these patients were doing well clinically. Further analysis of the early rise in emotional well-being after ablative allogeneic BMT would be of interest.

scholarly journals Quality of life in 70 women with disorders of sex development

2006 ◽  
Vol 155 (6) ◽  
pp. 877-885 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trine H Johannsen ◽  
Caroline P L Ripa ◽  
Erik L Mortensen ◽  
Katharina M Main
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Disorders Of Sex Development ◽  
Diagnostic Procedures ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Hormone Deficiency ◽  
Hopkins Symptom Checklist ◽  
Sex Development

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the quality of life and psychosocial well-being in women with disorders of sex development (DSD). Design: An open case-control study. Methods: Social and psychiatric information was collected via a structured interview from 70 Danish women diagnosed with DSD, 70 controls matched on sex, age, and school education, and six women with isolated genital malformations. Quality of life and mental distress were assessed by ‘Quality of Life-Assessment of Growth Hormone Deficiency in Adults’ (QoL-AGHDA) and three symptom scales from the ‘Hopkins Symptom Checklist’ (SCL-90-R; i.e. somatization, depression, and anxiety) respectively. For both measures, higher scores reflected poorer outcomes. Results: Present relationships and having children were less frequent in patients than in controls (P = 0.02 and P < 0.001 respectively). Previous suicidal thoughts (P = 0.002) and a higher frequency of psychological/psychiatric counseling for severe problems (P = 0.06) were more frequently reported in patients than in controls. The mean QoL-AGHDA score was significantly higher in patients than in controls (5.5 vs 2.9; P = 0.002), especially for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) females (P = 0.01) and virilized 46,XX and 46,XY females (P = 0.04). The total SCL score was higher in patients than in controls (mean 23.2 vs 20.0), reaching significance for anxiety (mean 6.3 vs 4.3, P = 0.03) with highest score in CAH (P = 0.01). Conclusion: An impaired quality of life and more affective distress were observed especially in CAH patients and virilized 46,XX and 46,XY females. This may be caused by trauma from distressing diagnostic procedures, the chronic illnesses per se, and psychosocial consequences of the disorders.

scholarly journals QUALITY OF LIFE ASSESSMENT BASED ON ECONOMIC WELLBEING PERSPECTIVE: A CASE STUDY OF JOHOR BAHRU AND PETALING, SELANGOR

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariana Mohamed Osman ◽  
Nur Farhanah Rosli ◽  
Noor Suzilawati Rabe
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Living Condition ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
The People ◽  
Educational Satisfaction ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Individual

The definition of quality of life is varied. Different individuals may perceive the quality of life in a different form of other individuals. Over more than four decades, Malaysia has made remarkable achievements regarding its economic growth as well as its socio-economic development. Numerous factors have been identified that may influence the quality of life of the people according to their personal preferences. This article assessed the perception of 100 respondent's lives in two major cities in Malaysia namely Johor Bharu and Petaling. These cities are also the major district in Johor Darul Takzim and Selangor Darul Ehsan. These study also would be focusing on the economic well-being of the individual. The economic individual is economic capacity, transportation, living condition and educational satisfaction.

Urban Living And Quality Of Life: Exploring The Perception – Expectation Gap

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Smita Singh ◽  
Mehul Singh
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Rapid Expansion ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Urban Living ◽  
Tier Ii ◽  
Objective Indicators

Urban living, once synonymous with better amenities, infrastructural facilities and a higher standard of living, has gradually come under severe strain due to ill-planned and un-restrained growth. Infrastructure development has not kept pace with the rapid expansion of many a tier I and tier II city, leading to congestion, poor quality of water supply, sewerage and housing. The lack of basic amenities reflects on the poor quality of life being led by the average urban dweller. Quality of life is a complex, multi-dimensional concept which is open to diverse interpretations. In its broadest sense, the concept refers to all those factors which improve the 'well-being' of the people. It goes beyond the material indicators of money, access to good and services, infrastructure and so on. The concept is measured using both subjective and objective indicators. While the objective indicators of living standards are easy to measure, the subjective indicators, forming an integral part of an individual's perception of quality of life, are complex. The current study examines the optimal physical attributes desired by the residents of a tier II city. The 28-item scale has been adapted to the SERVQUAL model to study the expectation versus the perception of the quality of life of the residents of the city of Lucknow. The quality of life assessment of the residents can well provide a direction to the planners regarding the factors having the maximum gap and hence, the greatest impact on the urban resident.

Assessment of Quality of Life in Patients With Skin Disorders Undergoing Ayurvedic Panchakarma (Biopurification) as Management

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 215-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harish Deshpande ◽  
Shivakumar ◽  
M. B. Kavita ◽  
T. B. Tripathy ◽  
Ashutosh Chaturvedi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
P Value ◽  
Skin Disorders ◽  
Quality Of Life Assessment ◽  
Assess Quality

Background. Chronic skin conditions can have a negative impact on one’s quality of life, affecting their physical, functional, and emotional well-being. Whereas biopurifactory measures ( panchakarma) of Ayurveda claims to provide better quality of life after treatment. Hence current study is planned to provide evidence in patients with skin disorders, undergoing Ayurvedic treatment. Methodology. Sixty patients with skin disorder, who underwent purification therapies like therapeutic emesis and therapeutic purgation, were randomly placed in 2 groups to assess quality of life. Quality of life assessment was done with the help of Skindex-29 among the patients before and after Ayurvedic purification therapy. Thereafter, the quality of life assessment was done on the first follow-up. Results. A statistically significant improvement in the quality of life domains—emotions, functioning, and symptoms—after the Ayurvedic management was observed with P value <.001. Conclusion. Study concludes that there is improvement in quality of life among patients with skin disease after undergoing Ayurveda purification therapies.

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