scholarly journals Interventions to Reduce Stigma Related to People who Use Drugs: Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna Gonçalves de Andrade Tostes ◽  
Rafaela Toledo Dias ◽  
Andressa Aparecida da Silva Reis ◽  
Pollyanna Santos da Silveira ◽  
Telmo Mota Ronzani
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
People Who Use Drugs ◽  
Adherence To Treatment

Abstract Interventions to reduce stigma related to people who use drugs can improve their quality of life and adherence to treatment. This review aimed to identify and analyze studies on interventions to reduce the stigma related to people who use drugs. Searches were performed in the following databases, without period delimitation: PubmMed, APA PsycNET, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, and VHL. Considering secondary referencing, we identified a total of 5,488 records. This review covered 28 articles and was based on PRISMA. Although target audiences comprising students and health professionals were predominant, as well as the use of quantitative methods, sample size and interventions varied among studies. The selected studies present considerable methodological limitations. We concluded that no evidence confirms the effectiveness of the proposed interventions and which of them should continue to be applied for this specific aim. It is essential to invest in approaches other than those traditionally adopted.

scholarly journals EFFECTS OF HAPPINESS TRAINING ON MENTAL HEALTH IN ADULTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (38) ◽  
pp. 93-109
Author(s):  
Sonia Khodabakhsh
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Review Paper ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Research Articles

Past studies have shown mental health and happiness are associated with each other. Several studies were done on the effectiveness of happiness training in several aspects. In this review paper, the effect of happiness training on mental health among adults is systematically reviewed. Through a search in Web of Science, PubMed, and Google Scholar using the “happiness training” keyword and its related words among post-2005 publications, the number of 18 research articles included in this review paper. Based on the systematic review, 18 variables in the selected studies are discussed which include anxiety, blood pressure, burnout, depression, emotions, flourishing, happiness, life expectancy, life satisfaction, migraine symptoms, mindfulness, quality of life, resilience, stress, tolerance, and well-being.

scholarly journals Efficacy of Allergen Specific Immunotherapy for Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 200-213
Author(s):  
Madonna Nader Adly ◽  
Mahmoud Fawzy Mandour ◽  
Mahmoud Foad Abd Elaziz ◽  
Magdy Eisa Saafan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Full Text ◽  
Sublingual Immunotherapy ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Allergen Specific Immunotherapy

Background: Allergic rhinitis is a common disease that affect nose causing sneezing, watery nose, nasal itching and redness that affect quality of life, productivity at work or school and may underlies complications (e.g. Asthma) for patients and are often accompanied by itchy eye, redness and lacrimation. Aim of the Work: The objective of this study is to systematically assess the efficacy and safety of immunotherapy treatment for patients with Allergic Rhinitis. Method: Our initial search generated a total of 23330 possible relevant titles. Titles, abstracts were preliminary screening so that 22565 were excluded. 154 articles were retrieved in full text the number of studies excluded after assessment of the full text 145, 9 articles met the eligibility criteria and fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria for the review. Data Sources: Medline databases (PubMed, Medscape, ScienceDirect. EMF-Portal) and all materials available on the Internet upto 2018. Data Extraction: If the studies did not fulfill the inclusion criteria, they were excluded. Study quality assessment included whether ethical approval was gained, eligibility criteria specified, appropriate controls, and adequate information and defined assessment measures. Conclusion: Our systematic review provides evidence that Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT) tablets effectively relieve rhinitis symptoms in adults with allergic rhinitis, improve their quality of life and provide data about safety of Sublingual Immunotherapy as there were no serious side effects of using SLIT tablets. Nevertheless, the current evidence may be limited due to sample size and the heterogeneity between studies. Large sample size and multiple center RCTs on the efficacy of different formulations of SLIT drugs are still needed to provide further evidence and more precise recommendations.

scholarly journals Evidências sobre práticas tradicionais e complementares em hemodiálise

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 1454
Author(s):  
Carolina Renz Pretto ◽  
Marina Calegaro da Rosa ◽  
Cátia Matte Dezordi ◽  
Sabrina Wagner Benetti ◽  
Christiane De Fátima Colet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Natural Products ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Complementary Therapies ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Improve Quality ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Study Type

RESUMOObjetivo: analisar as evidências sobre práticas tradicionais e complementares implementadas por profissionais da saúde para a melhoria da qualidade de vida e depressão de pacientes renais crônicos em hemodiálise. Método: trata-se de estudo bibliográfico, tipo revisão integrativa, com artigos originais publicados de 2012 a setembro de 2017 nas bases BDENF, LILACS, MEDLINE, Scopus e Web of Science. Analisaram-se 26 artigos a partir de figuras. Resultados: evidenciaram-se qualidade de vida prejudicada pela doença renal e hemodiálise e escores de depressão entre 10,2 e 33,6; implantaram-se, mais frequentemente, atividades do tipo mente-corpo, terapia física e outras práticas para a saúde, além do uso de produtos naturais, respectivamente. Incluíram-se, entre as abordagens mente-corpo, atividades educativas, musicoterapia, terapia psicológica e outras, que reduziram a depressão e melhoraram a qualidade de vida. Conclusão: constatou-se que as práticas tradicionais e complementares compreenderam, principalmente, abordagens mente-corpo, que produtos naturais merecem mais investigações e tais ações podem melhorar a qualidade de vida, os sintomas depressivos e devem ser utilizadas para qualificar o cuidado. Descritores: Terapias Complementares; Insuficiência Renal Crônica; Qualidade de Vida; Depressão; Terapias Mente-Corpo; Exercício. ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the evidence on traditional and complementary practices implemented by health professionals to improve the quality of life and depression of chronic renal patients on hemodialysis. Method: this is a bibliographical study, type integrative, with original articles published from 2012 to September 2017 in the databases BDENF, LILACS, MEDLINE, Scopus and Web of Science. We analyzed 26 articles from figures. Results: quality of life was impaired by renal disease and hemodialysis and depression scores between 10.2 and 33.6; mind-body activities, physical therapy and other health practices, as well as the use of natural products, were implemented more frequently. Included among mind-body approaches were educational activities, music therapy, psychological therapy and others, which reduced depression and improved quality of life. Conclusion: it was found that traditional and complementary practices mainly understood mind-body approaches, that natural products deserve further investigation and such actions can improve quality of life, depressive symptoms and should be used to qualify care. Descriptors: Complementary Therapies; Chronic Renal Insufficiency; Quality of life; Depression; Mind-Body Therapies; Exercise.  RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar las evidencias sobre prácticas tradicionales y complementarias implementadas por profesionales de la salud para mejorar la calidad de vida y depresión de pacientes renales crónicos en hemodiálisis. Método: se trata de un estudio bibliográfico, tipo revisión integrativa, con artículos originales publicados de 2012 a septiembre de 2017 en las bases BDENF, LILACS, MEDLINE, Scopus y Web of Science. Se analizaron 26 artículos a partir de figuras. Resultados: se evidenció calidad de vida perjudicada por la enfermedad renal y hemodiálisis, puntajes de depresión entre 10,2 y 33,6; se implantó más a menudo actividades del tipo mente-cuerpo, terapia física y otras prácticas para la salud, y uso de productos naturales, respectivamente. Se incluyeron entre los abordajes mente-cuerpo actividades educativas, musicoterapia, terapia psicológica y otras, que redujeron depresión y mejoraron calidad de vida. Conclusión: se constató que las prácticas tradicionales y complementarias comprendieron principalmente abordajes mente-cuerpo, que productos naturales merecen más investigaciones y tales acciones pueden mejorar la calidad de vida, síntomas depresivos y ser utilizadas para calificar el cuidado. Descritores: Terapias Complementarias; Insuficiencia Renal Crónica; Calidad de Vida; Depresión; Terapias Mente-cuerpo; Ejercicios.

scholarly journals Always Alert for the Unpredictable: Experiencing and Treating Migraine

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 413-421
Author(s):  
Rebeca Veras de Andrade Vieira ◽  
Gustavo Gauer ◽  
Luciana Karine de Souza ◽  
William Barbosa Gomes
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Inquiry ◽  
Previous Literature ◽  
Adherence To Treatment ◽  
Therapeutic Alliances ◽  
Reference Hospital

Abstract: Migraine is a disease with serious impacts on quality of life. We conducted a phenomenological qualitative inquiry in order to understand how 10 female patients with migraine dealt with their disease and its treatment, at a headache unit of a reference hospital. Through a phenomenological analysis, we highlighted seven themes that connected participants’ experiences to those reported in the previous literature. We noticed that participants recurrently described their migraine experiences through metaphors. The communicative metaphors indicated an overarching theme of constant vigilance for the unpredictable. Participants felt lack of empathy from others during headache episodes, and showed ambivalence about several aspects of treatment. Our interpretation is that addressing to how patients communicate about their illness might help health professionals to establish stronger therapeutic alliances based on empathy and respect. Professionals’ communication skills are the primordial resource to facilitate adherence to treatment and its success.

Effects of mindfulness-based interventions on quality of life of women with breast cancer: a systematic review

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 829-840 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinyan Zhang ◽  
Dongling Liu ◽  
Yuxiang Li ◽  
Ye Zhang ◽  
Bingyan Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Good Effect

Aim: The systematic review assessed the effect of mindfulness-based interventions on the quality of life among women with breast cancer. Methods: PubMed, Cochrane library, EMBASE, Web of Science and CINAHL databases were searched for studies published. Our review assessed the effect of mindfulness-based interventions (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction [MBSR] intervention and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy [MBCT]) on quality of life for women with breast cancer. Two authors independently assessed the quality of all included studies using the Downs and Black Quality Index. Results: The search finally identified 15 studies. The MBSR intervention showed a significant effect between groups. The MBCT intervention also showed good effect on quality of life. Adverse events were inadequately reported. Conclusion: The MBSR intervention on quality of life among women with breast cancer was effective and safe. The effect of MBCT intervention on quality of life still needs more research.

scholarly journals Pre-Frailty and Frailty in Dialysis and Pre-Dialysis Patients: A Systematic Review of Clinical and Biochemical Markers

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (18) ◽  
pp. 9579
Author(s):  
Ana Pereira ◽  
Luís Midão ◽  
Marta Almada ◽  
Elísio Costa
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Biochemical Markers ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Routine Care ◽  
Geriatric Syndrome ◽  
Dialysis Patients ◽  
Improve Health

Patients under dialysis are known to be more vulnerable to frailty, a dynamic geriatric syndrome defined as a state of vulnerability to stressors, due to numerous metabolic changes. With rise of life expectancy globally, it is important to understand the complexity of the pathophysiology of frailty and identify possible markers that can help with the prognosis and diagnosis of frailty. The aim of this systematic review is to give an overview of the knowledge regarding clinical and biochemical markers associated with pre-frailty and frailty in dialysis and pre-dialysis patients. In November 2020, PubMed, Embase and Web of Science were searched. Studies regarding biomarkers associated with (pre-)frailty in (pre-)dialysis patients were included. This systematic review identified clinical and biochemical markers in pre-frail and frail patients under dialysis or pre-dialysis published in the literature. This study shows that more investigation is necessary to identify markers that can differentiate these processes to be used as a diagnostic and prognostic tool in routine care and management of geriatric needs. Interventions that can improve health outcomes in pre-frail and frail older adults under dialysis or pre-dialysis are essential to improve not only the individual’s quality of life but also to reduce the burden to the health systems.

scholarly journals Reiki as nursing care to people in mental suffering: an integrative review

2021 ◽  
Vol 74 (suppl 3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cândida Maria Rodrigues dos Santos ◽  
Marília de Oliveira Crispim ◽  
Thassia Thame de Moura Silva ◽  
Rute Costa Régis de Souza ◽  
Cecília Maria Farias de Queiroz Frazão ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Quality Standards ◽  
Integrative Review ◽  
Standards Of Care ◽  
Final Sample ◽  
Time Restriction

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the scientific evidences of the use of Reiki as a care strategy to people in mental suffering. Methods: Integrative review in the databases PubMed, Scielo, Web of Science, and BVS. The study included articles in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, with no time restriction, which answer to the guiding question that was created in accordance to the PICo strategy: “What are the scientific evidences on the use of Reiki as a care strategy to people in mental suffering?” Gray literature was not considered. Results: Ten articles made up the final sample. The use of the Reiki therapy had benefits as a strategy to care for stress, anxiety, depressive symptoms, pain relief, and quality of life improvements, whether the therapy was used isolated or to complement other treatments. Conclusion: The development of the competence of nurses and other health professionals in the use of Reiki can contribute to improve the quality standards of care.

scholarly journals The Quality of Life of Patients with HIV/AIDS Undergoing Antiretroviral Therapy: A Systematic Review

Jurnal NERS ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 50
Author(s):  
Putri Irwanti Sari ◽  
RTS Netisa Martawinarti ◽  
Nurmawati S. Lataima ◽  
Vivi Meiti Berhimpong
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Adherence To Treatment ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Hiv Aids

Introduction: Quality of Life (QoL) is one of the most important things for a patient with HIV/AIDS. Good QoL will improve the adherence to treatment, especially antiretroviral therapy. The purpose of this study was to explore about the quality of life of the patients with HIV/AIDS undergoing antiretroviral therapy.Methods: The data was collected through a literature review from electronic databases such as Scopus, ProQuest, Google Scholar and Springerlink journal. The keywords were "quality of life", "HIV/AIDS", "quality of life of patients with HIV/AIDS" or "quality of life and HIV/AIDS and antiretroviral therapy".Results: The researcher obtained 15 articles based on the inclusion criteria. Several research articles that were analyzed showed that the Quality of Life of HIV/AIDS patients undergoing antiretroviral therapy was not all good. This is caused by the side-effects of using antiretroviral therapy and the side-effects that were physical, psychological, social and environmental.Conclusion: The impact of the side effects of antiretroviral therapy has caused the clients with HIV/AIDS to choose other therapies such as ART replacement therapy to improve the quality of life for patients with HIV/AIDS.

scholarly journals Qualidade de vida de professores do ensino superior: uma revisão sistemática (Quality of life of higher education teachers: a systematic review)

Retos ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 459-470
Author(s):  
Franciane Maria Araldi ◽  
Fernanda Feijó Poulsen ◽  
Adriana Coutinho De Azevedo Guimarães ◽  
Gelcemar Oliveira Farias ◽  
Alexandra Folle
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Perception Analysis ◽  
Education Courses ◽  
Selection Of

Essa revisão sistemática teve como objetivo mapear os artigos publicados sobre qualidade de vida de professores atuantes em cursos de Ensino Superior. Buscou-se artigos originais nas seguintes bases de dados eletrônicas: Lilacs; Web of Science; Proquest; Scielo; e Science Direct, sem delimitação de abrangência temporal. Após a seleção dos estudos foi realizada a análise por meio de categorias e de frequência absoluta (QSR NVIVO). As informações obtidas revelaram que a investigação da qualidade de vida de professores do Ensino Superior é incipiente na literatura, apesar de estar em crescimento na última década (2009 a 2019) e os professores universitários das regiões Sul e Sudeste do Brasil têm sido os mais estudados. O Whoqol têm sido o instrumento preconizado para a investigação da temática e da população em destaque nessa revisão. A análise da percepção geral evidenciou que os docentes avaliam positivamente sua qualidade de vida e os domínios psicológico, relações sociais e meio ambiente, enquanto o domínio físico tem sido avaliado em algumas pesquisas de forma regular.   Abstract. This systematic review aimed to map the published articles on the quality of life of teachers working in higher education courses. Original articles were searched from the following electronic databases: Lilacs; Science web; Proquest; Scielo; and Science Direct, without delimitation of temporal scope. After the selection of the studies, the analysis was performed through categories and absolute frequency (QSR NVIVO). The information displayed reveals that research on the quality of life of higher education teachers is incipient in the literature, despite being growing in the last decade (2009 to 2019) and university teachers from the South and Southeast regions of Brazil were the most studied. Whoqol has been the recommended tool for research of the theme and the population highlighted in this review. A general perception analysis shows that the documents positively evaluate their quality of life and the psychological domains, social relations and environment, while the physical domain was evaluated in some regular research.

scholarly journals Programas de intervención física en mujeres mayores a través del método Pilates: Una revisión sistemática (Physical intervention programs in older women trough the Pilates method: A systematic review)

Retos ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Virginia Tejada Medina ◽  
Carlos Díaz Caro ◽  
Cristian González García ◽  
Pedro Jesús Ruiz Montero
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Revisión Sistemática ◽  
Pilates Method ◽  
Las Mujeres

Programas de intervención física en mujeres mayores a través del método Pilates: Una revisión sistemática Physical intervention programs in older women trough the Pilates method: A systematic review Virginia Tejada Medina, Carlos Díaz Caro, Cristian González García, Pedro Jesús Ruiz Montero Universidad de Granada (España)   Resumen. La proporción de personas mayores de 60 años, ha aumentado más rápidamente que cualquier otro grupo de edad. Este hecho influye directamente sobre la salud y la capacidad funcional, siendo el género un determinante transversal del envejecimiento activo que refleja enormes desventajas sobre las mujeres mayores. El propósito de esta revisión fue conocer los programas de intervención mediante el método Pilates en mujeres mayores de 60 años, y analizar los efectos sobre las capacidades físicas y la calidad de vida. La búsqueda se realizó en las bases de datos Web of Science y Scopus, a partir de los descriptores “Pilates, adultos mayores, mujeres, calidad de vida y prevención”. El proceso de selección y análisis de los artículos se realizó por parejas, de 2014 a 2019. De los 100 resultados obtenidos inicialmente, 41 cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión y fueron seleccionados para la revisión. Los estudios analizados se centran principalmente en la aplicación de programas de Pilates para la mejora de la composición corporal, la fuerza muscular, la flexibilidad, el equilibrio, la prevención de caídas, la funcionalidad y la calidad de vida en mujeres mayores de 60 años. Tras el análisis, encontramos hallazgos coincidentes con la literatura nacional e internacional respecto a los beneficios de la práctica de Pilates en mujeres adultas mayores. En conclusión, el método Pilates favorece la funcionalidad de estas personas y por ende aporta una mayor calidad de vida relacionada con la salud. Palabras claves: método Pilates, adultos mayores, mujeres, calidad de vida, prevención.   Abstract. The proportion of people over 60 has increased more rapidly than any other age group. This fact directly influences health and functional capacity, = gender being a transversal determinant of active aging that reflects enormous disadvantages in older women. The purpose of this review was to know the intervention programs using the Pilates method in women over 60 years of age, and to analyze the effects on physical abilities and quality of life. The search was carried out in the Web of Science and Scopus databases, based on the descriptors “Pilates, older adults, women, quality of life, and prevention”. The selection and analysis of the articles was carried out in pairs, from 2014 to 2019. Of the 100 results initially obtained, 41 met the inclusion criteria and were selected for review. The analyzed studies mainly focus on the application of Pilates programs for the improvement of body composition, muscle strength, flexibility, balance, prevention of falls, functionality, and quality of life in women over 60 years of age. After the analysis, we found findings that coincide with national and international literature regarding the benefits of practicing Pilates in older women. In conclusion, the Pilates method favors the functionality of these people and therefore provides a better quality of life related to health.

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