scholarly journals Association between sex differences on foot health related to the quality of life in a sample of sedentary people

2019 ◽  
Vol 65 (2) ◽  
pp. 149-155
Author(s):  
Daniel López-López ◽  
Jose María Cancela-Carral ◽  
Romeu Araujo ◽  
Marta Elena Losa-Iglesias ◽  
Ricardo Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Metabolic Energy ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
Foot Health ◽  
Sedentary Population ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Reported Data

SUMMARY Sedentary (sitting) time may produce many anatomical and physiological consequences which are supposedly associated with a decreased quality of life (QoL) related to foot health. Accordingly, this study aimed to analyze the QoL impact on the overall health and the foot health among male and female sedentary people. A total of 312 participants with an age mean of 39.81 ± 15.40 years completed all phases of the study. In addition, self-reported data were registered. The participants' sedentary lifestyle was determined using the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) physical activity questionnaire. Furthermore, the scores obtained from the Portuguese version of the Foot Health Status Questionnaire were registered. Sedentary people in the equivalent metabolic energy had 301.09 ± 72.22 (min/week). In the first section, values were higher for foot pain and foot function and lower for general foot health and footwear. In the second section, values were higher for general health and vigor and lower for physical activity and social capacity. The differences between the sex groups of the study were statistically significant for footwear (P = 0.008), physical activity (P= 0.002), social capacity (P = 0.001) and vigor (P = 0.001) showing a worst QoL related to foot health in favor of male subjects in comparison with females. The rest of the domains did not show any statistically significant difference (P ≥ .01). The sedentary population evidenced a negative impact on the QoL related to foot health. This problem may be associated with this lifestyle, especially for males.

scholarly journals The influence of heel height related on quality of life on the foot in a sample of women

2018 ◽  
Vol 64 (4) ◽  
pp. 324-329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel López-López ◽  
Javier Marañon-Medina ◽  
Marta Elena Losa-Iglesias ◽  
César Calvo-Lobo ◽  
David Rodríguez-Sanz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Clinical Settings ◽  
Foot Health ◽  
Heel Height ◽  
Health Domains ◽  
Reported Data

SUMMARY Many women have worn high-heel shoes (HHS) at some point in their lives and many wear them on a daily basis, with higher prevalence between 39% and 78% observed in institutional and clinical settings. The purpose of this study was to describe and compare the scores obtained with regard to foot health and health in general in a sample of women that use HHS as opposed to a sample of women without HHS with normalized reference values. A sample of 120 participants with a mean age of 41.94 ± 13.912 came to a health center where self-reported data were registered. The subjects with and without HHS were determined and the scores obtained were compared in the Foot Health Status Questionnaire (FHSQ). This questionnaire is made of 13 questions that assess 4 health domains of the feet, namely pain, function, general health and footwear. The women in the HHS group showed a worse quality of life related to health in general and to foot health specifically. Differences between the two groups were evaluated by means of a t-test for independent samples, showing statistical significance (P<0.01). Women with HHS present a negative impact on the quality of life related to foot health.

scholarly journals The impact of foot arch height on quality of life in 6-12 year olds

2014 ◽  
pp. 168-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel López López ◽  
Mª de los Ángeles Bouza Prego ◽  
Ana Requeijo Constenla ◽  
Jesús Luis Saleta Canosa ◽  
Adolfo Bautista Casasnovas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Arch Height ◽  
Foot Health ◽  
Foot Diseases ◽  
Foot Arch ◽  
Arch Index ◽  
Reported Data ◽  
The Impact

Objective: To determine whether arch height has an effect on the health-related quality of life of schoolchildren. Methods: One hundred and thirteen schoolchildren attended an out-patient centre where self-reported data were recorded, their feet were classified into one of three groups according to their arch index (high, normal or low) and the scores obtained from the Foot Health Status Questionnaire (FHSQ - Spanish version) were compared. Results: The groups with high, low and normal arch recorded lower scores in Section One for the general foot health and footwear domains and higher scores in foot pain and foot function. In Section Two they obtained lower scores in general health and higher scores in physical activity, social capacity and vigour. Conclusions: Comparison of the scores obtained reveals that arch height has a negative impact on quality of life. Given the limited extent of available evidence in respect of the aetiology and treatment of foot diseases and deformities, these findings reveal the need to implement programmes to promote foot health and carry out further research into this commonly occurring disabling condition.

Quality of Life, Physical Activity Level and Psychological Profile of Nigerians with Serious Mental Illness and Healthy Psychotropic Naive Subjects (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Arinze Okonkwo ◽  
Peter Olarenwaju Ibikunle ◽  
Izuchukwu Nwafor ◽  
Andrew Orovwigho
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Serious Mental Illness ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Psychological Profile ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Apparently Healthy

BACKGROUND Quality of life (QoL), physical activity (PA) level and psychological profile (PF) of patients with serious mental illness have been neglected during patient’s management OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of selected psychotropic drugs on the QoL, PA level and PF of patients with serious mental illness METHODS A cross sectional survey involving one hundred and twenty-four subject [62 Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and 62 apparently healthy subjects as control] using purposive and consecutive sampling respectively .Questionnaires for each of the constructs were administered to the participants for data collation. Analysis of the data was done using non parametric inferential statistics of Mann-Whitney U independent test and Spearman’s rho correlation with alpha level set as 0.05. RESULTS Significant difference was recorded in the QoL (p<0.05) of patient with SMI and apparently healthy psychotropic naive participants. There was a significant correlation between the QoL (p<0.05) and PF of participants with SMI. Participants with SMI had significantly lower QoL than apparently healthy psychotropic naive subject. QoL of the healthy psychotropic naive group was better than those of the participants with SMI. Female participants with SMI had higher PA than their male counterparts CONCLUSIONS Psychological profiles of male participants with SMI were lower than male healthy psychotropic naive participants. Clinicians should take precaution to monitor the QoL, PA level and PF because the constructs are relevant in evaluation of treatment outcome.

scholarly journals Comparison of Quality of Life between Active and Inactive Workers

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Hassan Dashty Khavidaki ◽  
Mahmood Kamali Zarch ◽  
Naser Mohammadi Ahmadabadi ◽  
Haider Hosseini
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Mental Condition ◽  
Positive Role ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Cement Manufacturing

Introduction: Numerous important factors such as physical and mental condition affect the quality of life Job stress is one of the key factors in decreasing productivity in organizations. Given the positive effects of physical activity on quality of life, this study aimed to compare the quality of life between active and inactive workers (case study). Methods: This study was a cross-sectional comparative study.190 tile and cement-manufacturing workers who were eligible for the study were selected completely voluntarily, based on a convenience sampling. Of these, according to Beck questionnaire, 88 were selected in inactive and 64 in active groups; Weir and Sherborn questionnaire was used for assessing the quality of life (SF-36). For analysis the data, independent T-test and SPSS 23 software were used for analysis (P≤0.05). Results: The results showed that physical, psychological and quality of life components in the active group of cement factory workers were (p = 0.012) (p = 0.001) (p = 0.005) and tile workers (p = 0.012) (P = 0.005) (p = 0.014) was a significant and more compare to the inactive group, but there was no significant difference between active and inactive workers of the two tile and cement factories. Conclusion: The results of this study showed the positive role of exercise and physical activity on the quality of life of people working in cement and tile factories. It seems easier physical activity and sports are related to the quality of life of workers and have nothing to do with the workplace.  

scholarly journals Improving Rehabilitation for Patients with Intermittent Claudication: A Randomized Controlled Trial with a Mixed-Methods Evaluation (The CIPIC Rehab Study)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maj Siercke ◽  
Sanne Pagh Moller ◽  
Lau Caspar Thygesen ◽  
Henrik Sillesen ◽  
Dorthe Overgaard
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Usual Care ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Intermittent Claudication ◽  
Walking Distance ◽  
Significant Difference

Aim: This study aimed to explore how qualitative data about rehabilitation for patients with intermittent claudication do provide an enhanced understanding of the quantitative experimental results. Background: The study was a randomized clinical trial comparing a rehabilitation intervention with usual care. A statistically significant difference between rehabilitation and usual care was found in walking distance, physical activity, quality of life and diet. The findings from the quantitative and qualitative analyses were analysed separately on their own tradition. In this study, mixed methods address whether the qualitative results could help explain the quantitative results and bring forward additional information. Design: Complex mixed-method intervention design with a convergent questionnaire variant. Methods: From April 2017- May 2019, patients diagnosed with intermittent claudication were included in a randomized clinical trial (N=118). In addition, qualitative interview informants from the intervention group were sampled from the quantitative study population for a survey (N=43) and focus group interviews (N=10). Interviews were conducted from April 2018-August 2019. Results: Integrated analyses identified how improvement in walking distance, physical activity, diet and quality of life was affected by team spirit, pedometer, education and fun exercise in a local setting. Quantitative and qualitative findings primarily confirmed and expanded each other; however, two discordant results were also evident. Conclusion: Our study adds empirical evidence regarding how a mixed-methods study can be used to obtain a more nuanced understanding of complex healthcare problems. The study provides new knowledge concerning how to set up a rehabilitation programme for patients with intermittent claudication.

Changes in Health-Related Quality of Life and Physical Activity Among Older Adults in the First-Wave COVID-19 Outbreak: A Longitudinal Analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Rosiane Jesus do Nascimento ◽  
Valter Cordeiro Barbosa Filho ◽  
Cassiano Ricardo Rech ◽  
Rafaela Batista Brasil ◽  
Renato Campos Junior ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Daily Physical Activity ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

The current study aimed to follow the effects of social/physical distancing strategies on health-related daily physical activity and quality of life among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. Seventy-two older adults who were enrolled in a University–Community program in March 2020 (age = 66.8 ± 4.82 years, ♀59) answered five phone-based surveys up to 120 days after the COVID-19 outbreak (from April to August 2020). The Short Form 6D and international physical activity (short version) questionnaires were applied. A significant reduction was observed in daily physical activity levels, metabolic equivalent of task, and health-related quality of life scores as well as an increase in sitting time during the week and on weekend days (all p < .01). The authors noted differences in lifestyle conditions at the beginning of the social/physical distancing in the community assessed (p < .01). Health vulnerabilities among older adults have been emphasized during the COVID-19 outbreak, impacting daily physical activity and health-related quality of life.

scholarly journals Mastectomy versus conservative surgical treatment: the impact on the quality of life of women with breast cancer

2010 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela Francescato Veiga ◽  
Fabíola Soares Moreira Campos ◽  
Leda Marques Ribeiro ◽  
Ivanildo Archangelo Junior ◽  
Joel Veiga Filho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Functioning ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Young Patients ◽  
Conservative Surgery ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Impact

OBJECTIVES: to compare the impact of mastectomy and conservative surgery on the quality of life of patients with breast cancer. METHODS: an assessment was made of the quality of life of patients undergoing mastectomy or segmentary mastectomy, at the Pouso Alegre Clinical Hospital, in the Brazilian State of Minas Gerais, using SF-36. The patients were grouped by age (<50 years and >50 years) and years of schooling (<8 years and >8 years). The Mann-Whitney test was used to compare the groups with regard to the age and schooling domains of SF-36. RESULTS: a significant difference between the two groups was found in the domains of "physical functioning" (p=0.04) and "pain" (p=0.01): with the patients undergoing a mastectomy registering the worst scores. Young patients who had undergone a mastectomy displayed the worst quality of life in terms of "physical functioning" (p=0.03), "pain" (p=0.01) and "social functioning" (p=0.01); those undergoing conservative surgery aged over 50 years scored worst on "role emotional" (p=0.05). Patients undergoing a mastectomy with lower levels of schooling scored lower in "physical functioning" (p=0.01), "role physical" (p=0.05) and "pain" (p=0.05). Among those who had attended school for more than eight years, those having undergone a mastectomy scored less in the "pain" domain (p=0.04). CONCLUSIONS: patients who had undergone a mastectomy had worse results in the physical component of the evaluation of quality of life and this negative impact was more strongly felt among younger patients and those with lower levels of schooling.

Comparison of the effect of 12- and 24-session cardiac rehabilitation on physical, psychosocial and biomedical factors in ischemic heart disease patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Masoumeh Sadeghi ◽  
Abdullah Izadi ◽  
Mohammad Mahdi Hadavi ◽  
Mohammad Rafati Fard ◽  
Hamidreza Roohafza
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Ischemic Heart Disease ◽  
Cardiac Rehabilitation ◽  
Ischemic Heart ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Significant Difference

AbstractBackgroundCardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a key component of effective care for patients with a wide spectrum of cardiac problems. It seems that the short-term provision of these services can facilitate their use and meeting of related needs for patients participating in the CR programs.Materials and methodsIn this interventional study on patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD) referred to the Cardiac Rehabilitation Center of Chamran Hospital, Isfahan, Iran. One-hundred and twelve patients were randomly divided into two groups of 12 and 24 sessions of CR [mean age: 59.2 ± (9.02) and 60.7 ± (9.3) years, respectively] and underwent a CR program. All information was collected in two stages, before the beginning of the program and after completion of 12- and 24-session rehabilitation programs. The data collection tools were demographics questionnaire, the International Physical Activity Questionnaires (IPAQ), McNew Quality of Life Questionnaire, Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS).ResultsThe results of this study showed that in both groups, total physical activity (PA) and functional capacity increased, and the quality of life (QOL) was statistically improved. Comparison of changes in mean differences at the end of the rehabilitation periods between the two groups, showed that only the weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) in the 24-session group significantly decreased compared to the 12-session group and, but no significant difference in other variables was observed.ConclusionOverall, the findings of this study support the overall benefits of the CR program in both the short and the long term. Therefore it can be suggested that a short-term program can still be a valuable option for reducing the risk in cardiac patients and meeting their service needs.

scholarly journals Impact of the Allergic Asthma on Foot Health-Related Quality of Life and Depression: A Novel Case-Control Research

Medicina ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 55 (5) ◽  
pp. 124
Author(s):  
Daniel López-López ◽  
Roi Painceira-Villar ◽  
Vanesa García-Paz ◽  
Ricardo Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo ◽  
Marta Elena Losa-Iglesias ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Allergic Asthma ◽  
Healthy Subjects ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Foot Health ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Control Research ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Difference

Background: Asthma may be considered as a non-communicable condition associated with higher bronchial responsiveness that may impair quality of life (QoL). Purpose: The research aim was to compare scores of depression, as well as general and foot health-related QoL, in patients who suffered from asthma with respect to healthy subjects. Methods: A total sample of 152 subjects, median age of 37.00 ± 16.00 years, were recruited from a respiratory and allergy department of a hospital and divided into patients with asthma (n = 76) and healthy subjects (n = 76). The scores of the Spanish foot health status questionnaire (SFHSQ) domains as well as the Spanish Beck’s Depression Inventory (BDI) scores and categories were collected. Results: The only statistically significant difference (p < 0.05) was shown for the difference of the FHSQ footwear domain establishing that patients who suffered from asthma presented a worse QoL related to foot health for footwear (lower FHSQ scores) compared to healthy matched-paired participants (higher FHSQ scores). Regarding the rest of the outcome measurements, there were no statistically significant differences (p > 0.05) for the other FHSQ domains scores as well as the BDI scores and categories. Conclusions: Patients with allergic asthma presented impairment of the QoL related to foot health for footwear, which seemed to be linked to the presence of asthma.

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