scholarly journals Quality of Life, Stress Perception, and Quality of Social Networks in Persons Living with Brain Injury: An Exploration of the Effectiveness of a Community-Based Program

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara P White ◽  
Abigail Brinkman ◽  
Barbara P Kresge ◽  
Lisa Couture
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Life Stress ◽  
Stress Perception ◽  
Community Based

scholarly journals Predicting outcome following mild traumatic brain injury: protocol for the longitudinal, prospective, observational Concussion Recovery (CREST) cohort study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. e046460
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Karolina Gozt ◽  
Sarah Claire Hellewell ◽  
Jacinta Thorne ◽  
Elizabeth Thomas ◽  
Francesca Buhagiar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Concussion Recovery ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal

IntroductionMild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is a complex injury with heterogeneous physical, cognitive, emotional and functional outcomes. Many who sustain mTBI recover within 2 weeks of injury; however, approximately 10%–20% of individuals experience mTBI symptoms beyond this ‘typical’ recovery timeframe, known as persistent post-concussion symptoms (PPCS). Despite increasing interest in PPCS, uncertainty remains regarding its prevalence in community-based populations and the extent to which poor recovery may be identified using early predictive markers.Objective(1) Establish a research dataset of people who have experienced mTBI and document their recovery trajectories; (2) Evaluate a broad range of novel and established prognostic factors for inclusion in a predictive model for PPCS.Methods and analysisThe Concussion Recovery Study (CREST) is a prospective, longitudinal observational cohort study conducted in Perth, Western Australia. CREST is recruiting adults aged 18–65 from medical and community-based settings with acute diagnosis of mTBI. CREST will create a state-wide research dataset of mTBI cases, with data being collected in two phases. Phase I collates data on demographics, medical background, lifestyle habits, nature of injury and acute mTBI symptomatology. In Phase II, participants undergo neuropsychological evaluation, exercise tolerance and vestibular/ocular motor screening, MRI, quantitative electroencephalography and blood-based biomarker assessment. Follow-up is conducted via telephone interview at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months after injury. Primary outcome measures are presence of PPCS and quality of life, as measured by the Post-Concussion Symptom Scale and the Quality of Life after Brain Injury questionnaires, respectively. Multivariate modelling will examine the prognostic value of promising factors.Ethics and disseminationHuman Research Ethics Committees of Royal Perth Hospital (#RGS0000003024), Curtin University (HRE2019-0209), Ramsay Health Care (#2009) and St John of God Health Care (#1628) have approved this study protocol. Findings will be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at scientific conferences.Trial registration numberACTRN12619001226190.

Exploring Participant Perceptions of a Community-Based Program for People With Brain Injury

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 245-252
Author(s):  
Barbara Prudhomme White
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Sense Of Community ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Personal Life ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Optimal Quality

An acquired brain injury presents complex challenges to survivors returning to the community, and as more individuals survive, the need for programs that support optimal quality of life increases. To explore participant perceptions of a community-based program. To accomplish objectives, 10 individuals living with chronic brain injury who were attendees of the community program were interviewed. Applying qualitative study procedures, all narrative data were transcribed and analyzed. All participants expressed that the program positively impacted several personal life satisfaction factors as well as their participation within their respective communities. Themes included (1) Acceptance, (2) Sense of Community, (3) Sense of Purpose, (4) Autonomy, and (5) Personal Development. Discussion includes analysis of program elements that help explain participant responses. Description of the occupational therapy grounded program offers a guide to others wishing to develop similar programs for individuals living with brain injury.

Health releated quality of life in irritable bowel syndrome: A community based study+

2001 ◽  
Vol 120 (5) ◽  
pp. A634-A634 ◽  
Author(s):  
K OLDEN ◽  
W CHEY ◽  
J BOYLE ◽  
E CARTER ◽  
L CHANG
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Irritable Bowel

Acquired Brain Injury Quality of Life Scale

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Fernández ◽  
Laura E. Gómez ◽  
Víctor B. Arias ◽  
Virginia Aguayo ◽  
Antonio M. Amor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Acquired Brain Injury ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Life Scale

Decompressive Craniectomy is Associated with Improved Quality of Life Up to Ten Years After Rehabilitation from Traumatic Brain Injury

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katrin Rauen ◽  
Lara Reichelt ◽  
Philipp Probst ◽  
Barbara Schäpers ◽  
Friedemann Müller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Decompressive Craniectomy

Quality of Life and Mental Health of Infertile Women Affected by Endometriosis: A Narrative Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 238-244
Author(s):  
Cristina Zarbo ◽  
Agostino Brugnera ◽  
Rita Secomandi ◽  
Ilario Candeloro ◽  
Chiara Malandrino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Stress Perception ◽  
Infertile Women ◽  
Assisted Reproductive Treatment ◽  
General Quality ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Test Outcomes

Objective: Infertility has a severe impact on quality of life and mental health. This condition could be exacerbated by the existence of comorbid medical disease, like endometriosis. The aim of this critical narrative review is the examination of the state of the art about the quality of life and mental health in infertile women with endometriosis. Methods: We performed a rigorous and systematic search for studies on multiple electronic databases. A total of 6 papers were included in the review and were subjected to interpretative and critical narrative synthesis. Results and Discussion: Major findings are resumed in the following points: (a) infertile women with endometriosis when compared to infertile ones without endometriosis show higher depression, stress perception, and anxiety, and lower general quality of life; (b) quality of life specifically related to infertility is similar among women with and without endometriosis and seems to be related to personality and beliefs factors; (c) giving birth to a child is related to better mental quality of life; (d) during assisted reproductive treatment (ART) stimulation, infertile women with endometriosis have a decrease of dysmenorrhea and dyspareunia; (e) satisfaction of ART is related to the number of attempts, treatment accomplishment and pregnancy test outcomes. Clinical implications of these findings and suggestions for future researches were discussed. Conclusion: Concluding, it is crucial to assess the psychological factors related to endometriosis and infertility to reduce the impact of these diseases on quality of life and mental health, provide adequate support to these patients, improve their satisfaction and increase the change to get pregnant.

scholarly journals Impact and cost-effectiveness evaluation of a community-based rehabilitation intervention on quality of life among Chinese adults with hearing loss: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Trials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Ye ◽  
Dawei Zhu ◽  
Siyuan Chen ◽  
Xuefeng Shi ◽  
Rui Gong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
Treatment Group ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Community Based ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Hearing loss is quite prevalent and can be related to people’s quality of life. To our knowledge, there are limited studies assessing the efficacy of hearing interventions on quality of life in adults. Therefore, we aim to conduct a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to determine the impact and cost-effectiveness of community-based hearing rehabilitation on quality of life among Chinese adults with hearing loss. Methods/design In this two-arm feasibility study, participants aged 16 and above with some degree of hearing loss (n = 464) will be recruited from Linyi City, Shandong Province. They are randomly assigned to the treatment group or the control group. Those in the treatment group are prescribed with hearing aids, while those in the control group receive no intervention. Reinstruction in use of devices is provided for the treatment group during booster visits held 12 months post-randomization or unscheduled interim visits when necessary. Data are collected at baseline and the follow-up 20 months later. The primary outcome is changes in quality of life over a 20-month study period. Secondary outcomes include sub-dimensions in quality of life, physical functioning, chronic diseases, cognitive function, depression, social support, hospitalizations, falls, and healthcare costs. Finally, we will evaluate whether hearing aids intervention is cost-effective to apply in a large scale. Discussion The trial is designed to evaluate the impact and cost-effectiveness of a community-based rehabilitation intervention on quality of life among Chinese adults with hearing loss. We hope that it would help improve the well-being for Chinese adults and provide references in policy and practice for China and other countries. Trial registration Chinese Clinical Trial Registry ChiCTR1900024739. Registered on 26 July 2019.

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