scholarly journals Evaluation of quality of life before and after videothoracoscopic simpathectomy for primary hyperhidrosis

2014 ◽  
Vol 41 (5) ◽  
pp. 325-330 ◽  
Author(s):  
João Batista Baroncello ◽  
Layla Regina Zambenedetti Baroncello ◽  
Emílio Gabriel Ferro Schneider ◽  
Guilherme Garcia Martins
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Average Quality ◽  
Axillary Hyperhidrosis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Compensatory Hyperhidrosis ◽  
Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Primary Hyperhidrosis ◽  
Assess Quality

Objective: To assess quality of life before and after thoracoscopic sympathectomy for treatment of primary hyperhidrosis.Methods: we conducted an observational, analytical, cross-sectional and quantitative study. We evaluated patients undergoing thoracoscopic sympathectomy for primary axillary hyperhidrosis, primary palmar hyperhidrosis, and axillary hyperhidrosis associated with palmar one. We applied a questionnaire on quality of life related to hyperhidrosis before and after the operation.Results: The questionnaire was administered to 51 patients with a mean age of 32.4 years, 45 women and six men. The average quality of life related to hyperhidrosis in a score of 0-100 before sympathectomy was 34.6 and after the operation it was 77.1. Compensatory hyperhidrosis occurred in 84.3% of patients.Conclusion: thoracoscopic sympathectomy improves the quality of life of patients with primary hyperhidrosis, with results supported over time. Compensatory hyperhidrosis occurred in most patients, but did not significantly influence the improved quality of life.

scholarly journals Quality of Life and Associated Factors in Young Workers

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 2153
Author(s):  
José Andrade Louzado ◽  
Matheus Lopes Cortes ◽  
Márcio Galvão Oliveira ◽  
Vanessa Moraes Bezerra ◽  
Sóstenes Mistro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Young Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Assess Quality

Background: This study aimed to identify the factors associated with the quality of life of young workers of a Social Work of Industry Unit. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted on 1270 workers. Data were collected using a digital questionnaire built on the KoBoToolbox platform that included the EUROHIS-QOL eight-item index to assess quality of life. Demographic, socioeconomic, behavioral, and clinical variables were considered explanatory. The associations were analyzed using the ordinal logistic regression model at a 5% significance level. Results: Men and women had a mean quality of life of 31.1 and 29.4, respectively. Workers that rated their health as “very good” had an odds ratio of 7.4 (95% confidence interval (CI) = 5.17–10.81), and those who rated it as “good” had an odds ratio of 2.9 (95% CI = 2.31–3.77). Both these groups of workers were more likely to have higher levels of quality of life as compared to workers with “regular”, “poor”, or “very poor” self-rated health. Physically active individuals were 30% more likely to have higher levels of quality of life (odds ratio = 1.3; 95% CI = 1.08–1.65). After adjusting the model by gender, age group, marital status, socioeconomic class, self-rated health, nutritional status, and risky alcohol consumption, the odds ratio of active individuals remained stable (odds ratio = 1.3; 95% CI = 1.05–1.66). Conclusions: In the present study, self-rated health, physical activity, and gender were associated with young workers’ quality of life.

scholarly journals The influence of the practice of physical activity on the quality of life, muscle strength, balance, and physical ability in the elderly

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 117-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariana Martinez Orlando ◽  
Maria Stella Peccin da Silva ◽  
Império Lombardi Junior
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Physical Capacity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Assess Quality ◽  
The City

INTRODUCTION: Ageing has become a huge public health challenge due to the need to find solutions for improving quality of life. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess quality of life, muscle strength, balance and physical capacity among elderly practitioners and non-practitioners of physical activity. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An observational, cross-sectional study was carried out involving 74 elderly individuals in the city of Santos (state of São Paulo, Brazil), divided into two groups: practitioners and non-practitioners of physical activity. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire was used for the classification of the participants. The generic SF-36 questionnaire was used to assess quality of life. The Berg scale was used for the analysis of balance. Dynamometry was used for the muscle strength test. The six-minute walk test was used for the assessment of physical capacity. RESULTS: Significant differences were found between elderly practitioners and non-practitioners of physical activity regarding quality of life (p = 0.001), muscle strength (p = 0.001), balance (p = 0.001) and physical capacity (p = 0.001). The data also showed that aspects of quality of life were strongly correlated with physical capacity among the non-practitioners of physical activity (r = 0.741). CONCLUSION: Elderly individuals in the city of Santos (Brazil) who practice physical activity have better quality of life, muscle strength, physical capacity and balance in comparison to those who do not practice physical activity.

scholarly journals The use of oxybutynin for treating facial hyperhidrosis

2011 ◽  
Vol 86 (3) ◽  
pp. 451-456 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nelson Wolosker ◽  
José Ribas Milanez de Campos ◽  
Paulo Kauffman ◽  
Marco Antonio Munia ◽  
Samantha Neves ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Good Alternative ◽  
Emotional Disturbances ◽  
Thoracic Ganglion ◽  
Compensatory Hyperhidrosis ◽  
Thoracic Sympathectomy ◽  
Serious Emotional Disturbances ◽  
Important Complication ◽  
Before And After

BACKGROUND: Facial hyperhidrosis is a disease that may lead patients to serious emotional disturbances. Video-assisted thoracic sympathectomy provides excellent resolution of facial hyperhidrosis, but is associated with certain complications. The most frequent and important complication is compensatory hyperhidrosis. Especially in patients who have undergone resection of the second thoracic ganglion, the risk of severe compensatory hyperhidrosis is higher, which may cause dissatisfaction with the procedure. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the use of low doses of oxybutynin in treating facial hyperhidrosis as well as the level of patient satisfaction with its use. METHODS: 25 patients with facial hyperhidrosis were treated with oxybutynin. The patients underwent 2 evaluations: before and after treatment. These evaluations were used to assess the patients' clinical improvement and quality of life. RESULTS: We observed that more than 75% of the patients evolved with an improvement in facial hyperhidrosis, and 52% of them presented a great improvement. CONCLUSION: Treatment of facial hyperhidrosis with oxybutynin is a good alternative to sympathectomy, since it presents good results and improves quality of life, in addition to not exposing patients to the risk of experiencing the side effects of sympathectomy

scholarly journals The Effects of Patients' and Care-Givers' Knowledge, Attitude, & Practice (KAP) on Quality of Life Among Thalassemia Major Patients' in Damascus-Syrian Arab Republic

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (12) ◽  
pp. 308
Author(s):  
Yaser Adnan Abo Jeesh ◽  
Magda El-hadi Ahmad Yousif ◽  
Moauya Al-Balal Al-Haboub
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Thalassemia Major ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Teaching Guide ◽  
Care Givers ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After

Background: Thalassemia is the most common autosomal abnormality in Syria. Its complications have an important effect on education; time off school; sport; difference from friends/ siblings; social interactions; and stigmatization. Knowledge of factors associated with quality of life in thalassemia patients is necessary for forming appropriate clinical programs, social support, and improving treatment outcomes. Purpose: The study was to assess the effects of Patients' and Care-givers' Knowledge, Attitude, & Practice (KAP) with Quality of Life among Thalassemia Major Patients' in Syria. Methods: Cross-sectional descriptive analytical design was conducted at the national thalassemia center in Damascus. WHOQOL-BREF and a questionnaire developed by the researcher were used to measure the participants’ knowledge, attitudes and practices of thalassemia. Results: Total of 238 thalassemia patients participated in the study. A statistical significance was found regarding improvement of skill and knowledge scores among caregivers and thalassemia patients before and after receiving the teaching guide from 12.52±1.77 to 14.07±1.01, t=11.447, p=0.000 and from 34.12±4.50 to 37.43±4.61, t=-8.58, p= .000 respectively. Stigmatization was significantly noticed among families caring for thalassemic patients. There were a significant differences in the mean score regarding nutritional status before and after teaching guide paired t test= 12.11, p= 0.000. A statistical significance was found in females regarding social domain p=0.04. However, mean scores for overall quality of life were better in females rather than males, but these mean scores were statistically insignificant p>0.05. A statistical significant difference in ferritin levels and patient’s age was found. Results also revealed that no statistical significant differences was observed between overall quality of life of the four domains in relation to the two treatment groups (subcutaneous vs oral) and age groups. Conclusion: Thalassemia is a socio-economic problem. The most efficient way to reduce risks of having affected patients is by increasing the knowledge through training of parents regarding the disease. Our findings highlighted that there was lack in patients’ knowledge and skills regarding the disease, but a remarkable improvement in both knowledge and performance was found after patients received the teaching guide, which lead to an increase in overall patient's quality of life.

scholarly journals Association between depressive symptoms and quality of life in outpatients and inpatients with heart failure

2021 ◽  
Vol 55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana de Melo Vellozo Pereira Tinoco ◽  
Beatriz Paiva e Silva de Souza ◽  
Samara Xavier de Oliveira ◽  
Josiana Araujo de Oliveira ◽  
Evandro Tinoco Mesquita ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ventricular Ejection Fraction ◽  
Outpatient Group ◽  
Heart Failure Questionnaire ◽  
Assess Quality

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, depressive symptoms and quality of life of patients with heart failure and associate quality of life with depressive symptoms. Method: A cross-sectional study conducted with outpatients and inpatients. Sociodemographic data were collected and questionnaires were applied to assess quality of life (Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire) and depressive symptoms (Beck Depression Inventory). Results: The sample consisted of 113 patients. Outpatients were retired (p=0.004), with better education (p=0.034) and higher ventricular ejection fraction (p=0.001). The inpatient group had greater depressive symptoms (18.1±10 vs 14.6±1.3; p=0.036) and lower quality of life (74.1±18.7 vs 40.5±3.4; p<0.001) than the outpatient group. Outpatients with depressive symptom scores from 18 points had worse quality of life scores in 17 of the 21 questions. Conclusion: Inpatients had worse depressive symptoms and quality of life, which was more affected in the physical dimension in those with moderate/severe depressive symptoms. Outpatients with more severe depressive symptoms had worse quality of life in all dimensions.

scholarly journals Study of inter-relationship of depression, seizure frequency and quality of life of people with epilepsy in India

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Shubham Mehta ◽  
Alok Tyagi ◽  
Richa Tripathi ◽  
Mahesh Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Seizure Frequency ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Psychological Consequences ◽  
Clinical Predictors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Assess Quality

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that can have profound physical, social and psychological consequences. We aimed to assess the clinical predictors of quality of life of people with epilepsy. We recruited 31 patients suffering from epilepsy in this cross-sectional study. Their clinical profile was recorded. Quality Of Life in Epilepsy (QOLIE-31) was used to assess quality of life of our patients. Depression was screened by Neurological Disorders Depression Inventory in Epilepsy (NDDI-E). Among all the clinical variables, only seizure frequency significantly correlated with seizure worry (P=0.002), emotional well-being (P=0.026) and social functions (P=0.013) subscales of QOLIE-31. NDDIE score showed a significant negative correlation with all the subscales of QOLIE-31 except medication effects (P=0.993). A significant positive correlation was also noted between seizure frequency and NDDI-E score (r=0.417, P=0.020). Seizure frequency and depression are the most important predictors of quality of life in epilepsy patients. The management of patients with epilepsy should not only be aimed at just preventing seizures but the treating clinicians should also be cognizant about depression which itself can significantly affect the quality of life of patients.

scholarly journals Analysis of the Impact of the Confinement Resulting from COVID-19 on the Lifestyle and Psychological Wellbeing of Spanish Pregnant Women: An Internet-Based Cross-Sectional Survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (16) ◽  
pp. 5933 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gemma Biviá-Roig ◽  
Valentina Lucia La Rosa ◽  
María Gómez-Tébar ◽  
Lola Serrano-Raya ◽  
Juan José Amer-Cuenca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eating Pattern ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

(1) Background: This study aimed to analyze the impact of the confinement due to the COVID-19 pandemics on the eating, exercise, and quality-of-life habits of pregnant women. (2) Methods: This was an internet-based cross-sectional survey which collected information about adherence to the Mediterranean diet, physical exercise, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and perceived obstacles (in terms of exercise, preparation for delivery, and medical appointments) of pregnant women before and after the confinement. The survey was conducted in 18–31 May 2020. (3) Results: A total of 90 pregnant women participated in this study. There was a significant decrease in the levels of physical activity (p < 0.01) as well as in HRQoL (p < 0.005). The number of hours spent sitting increased by 50% (p < 0.001), 52.2% were unable to attend delivery preparation sessions because these had been cancelled. However, there were no significant differences in the eating pattern of these women (p = 0.672). Conclusions: These results suggest the need to implement specific online programs to promote exercise and reduce stress, thus improving the HRQoL in this population, should similar confinements need to occur again for any reason in the future.

Assessment of quality of life in patients with primary axillary hyperhidrosis before and after suction-curettage

2007 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 207-212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Falk G. Bechara ◽  
Thilo Gambichler ◽  
Armin Bader ◽  
Michael Sand ◽  
Peter Altmeyer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Axillary Hyperhidrosis ◽  
Suction Curettage ◽  
Before And After

scholarly journals GAMBARAN DISFUNGSI SEKSUAL, DISABILITAS, DAN KUALITAS HIDUP PADA PASIEN PASCASTROKE

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hasanul Arifin ◽  
Alfansuri Kadri ◽  
Yuneldi Anwar
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Outpatient Clinic ◽  
Sexual Functioning ◽  
Modified Rankin Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Assess Quality

  A DESCRIPTION OF SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION, DISABILITY, AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF POST-STROKE PATIENTSABSTRACTIntroduction: Sexual function and disability are post-stroke complications that can affect the long-term quality of life. The problem is being neglected, thus cannot be intervened further. There are simple screenings that can be used to detect the disorder.Aim: To determine the characteristics  of sexual dysfunction, disability and quality of life, and also demographic profile of post stroke patients in Neurology Outpatient Clinic at General Hospital Haji Adam Malik, Medan.Method: A cross sectional descriptive study on poststroke patients in Neurology Outpatient Clinic of General Hospital Adam Malik, Medan between March and July 2018. Subjects were asked to fill three questionnaires; Changes in Sexual Functioning Questionnaire (CSFQ-14) to assess sexual dysfunction, Stroke-Specific Quality of Life (SS-QoL-12) to assess quality of life, and Barthel Index (BI) and modified Rankin Scale (mRS) to assess disability.Results: We identified 45 subjects and the mean of age was 60.27+10.12 years, mostly men (75.6%) and was suffered from ischemic stroke (95.6%). Majority of the subjects (93.3%) were reported of having sexual dysfunction, some have symptoms of disability (35.6%) and full dependence (44.5%). The quality of life was relatively better in male, especially in the physical domain.Discussion: In post stroke population, the prevalence of sexual dysfunction is 93.3%, mostly affected male patients. Majority of the subjects were independent and without significant disability. The quality of life was relatively better in male and the lowest value related to health was the power domain.Keywords: Disability, post-stroke, quality of life, sexual dysfunctionABSTRAKPendahuluan: Salah satu komplikasi pascastroke adalah gangguan fungsi dan disabilitas seksual yang dapat memengaruhi kualitas hidup jangka panjang. Namun hal ini masih terabaikan, hingga tidak dapat diintervensi lebih lanjut. Terdapat beberapa skrining sederhana yang dapat digunakan untuk mendeteksi gangguan tersebut.Tujuan: Untuk mengetahui gambaran disfungsi seksual, disabilitas, dan kualitas hidup pada penderita pascastroke di rawat jalan Neurologi RSUP Haji Adam Malik, Medan.Metode:  Penelitian  deskriptif  dengan  studi  potong  lintang  pada  pasien  pascastroke  di  Poliklinik  Neurologi RSUP Haji Adam Malik, Medan pada bulan Maret–Juli 2018. Subjek diminta mengisi 3 kuesioner, yaitu: Changes in Sexual Functioning Questionnaire (CSFQ-14) untuk menilai perubahan fungsi seksual, Stroke-Specific Quality of Life (SS-QoL-12) untuk menilai kualitas hidup, serta Indeks Barthel (IB) dan modified Rankin Scale (mRS) untuk  menilai disabilitas.Hasil: Didapatkan 45 subjek dengan rerata usia 60,27+10,12 tahun, terutama laki-laki (75,6%) dan menderita stroke iskemik (95,6%). Mayoritas subjek mengalami disfungsi seksual (93,3%), sebagian memiliki gejala disabilitas (35,6%) dan ketergantungan penuh (44,5%). Kualitas hidup relatif lebih baik pada laki-laki dan khususnya pada domain fisik.Diskusi: Didapatkan prevalensi disfungsi seksual sebanyak 93,3% pada pasien pascastroke, terutama laki-laki. Mayoritas subjek pada keadaan mandiri dan disabilitas yang tidak signifikan. Gambaran kualitas hidup secara keseluruhan relatif lebih baik pada laki-laki dengan nilai yang berhubungan dengan kesehatan yang relatif paling rendah adalah domain tenaga.Kata Kunci: Disabilitas, disfungsi seksual, kualitas hidup, pascastroke  

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