scholarly journals Quality of life issues and occupational performance of persons with epilepsy

2012 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 140-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renato Nickel ◽  
Carlos Eduardo Silvado ◽  
Francisco Manoel Branco Germiniani ◽  
Luciano de Paola ◽  
Nicolle Lucena da Silveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Performance Measure ◽  
Occupational Performance ◽  
Canadian Occupational Performance Measure ◽  
Perceived Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Issues ◽  
Perception Of Quality ◽  
Performance Limitations ◽  
And Performance

Epilepsy causes restrictions in the performance of various daily activities. The aiming of this study was to investigate whether these restrictions affect the perceived quality of life. The assessments Quality of Life in Epilepsy-31 (QOLIE-31) and Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) were applied in a sample that consisted of a single group of 34 subjects with at least two years of uncontrolled seizures. The results indicated that the most affected domains of QOLIE-31 were seizure worry, 29.77 (±21.72), and effects of drugs, 49.75 (±28.58), and for the COPM, the average of performance and satisfaction were respectively 3.10 (±3.07) and 4.45 (±3.29), and performance limitations most frequently cited were maintain employment (18), left home alone (15) and courses (15). The application of the Spearman correlation coefficient showed that the three main performance limitations posed by the COPM, especially regarding the level of satisfaction, influence the perception of quality of life. Thus, occupational performance proves to be an important area of intervention with subjects with epilepsy.

scholarly journals Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation of a Patient With Neuromyelitis Optica

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-76
Author(s):  
Mohammad Mohebbirad ◽  
◽  
Saeed Sheykh Chalandari ◽  
Ghodsiyeh Joveini ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Speech Therapy ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Performance Measure ◽  
Occupational Performance ◽  
Rehabilitation Team ◽  
Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation ◽  
Her Family ◽  
Canadian Occupational Performance Measure

Background and Objectives: Neuro Myelitis Optica (NMO) is a rare progressive and disabling autoimmune disease. The disabling consequences of the disease affect many aspects of the patients and their family life. multidisciplinary rehabilitation can be very effective in promoting quality of life and slowing disease progression by working with different disciplines. The aim of this study is to report the effects of multidisciplinary rehabilitation on the performance and quality of life of a patient with NMO and her family. Case Report: This study reports a six-month multidisciplinary rehabilitation program conducted for a woman with NMO and her caregiver. The rehabilitation team included the patient’s caregiver, a neurologist, an occupational therapist, and a speech therapist. The approaches of stabilization and recovery, maintenance, modification, and prevention were used through 70 sessions of occupational therapy. Also, the occupational performance was assessed with the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure. Furthermore, the Persian version of SF36 was used to assess the quality of life. The speech therapy intervention was performed in 24 sessions and included breath strengthening exercises, sound therapy, and laryngeal muscle manipulation. After six months, the results showed a great improvement in the quality of life of the patient and her caregiver. Conclusion: The use of team approaches in the face of progressive neurodegenerative diseases such as NMO has a significant impact on improving the quality of life of these patients and their families.

The Effectiveness of Client-Centered Intervention With Telerehabilitation Method After Total Knee Arthroplasty

2021 ◽  
pp. 153944922110382
Author(s):  
Berkan Torpil ◽  
Özgür Kaya
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Total Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Nottingham Health Profile ◽  
Performance Measure ◽  
Occupational Performance ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Total Knee

There is known to be a decrease in quality of life and perceived occupational performance and satisfaction following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This study was planned to examine the effectiveness of a client-centered (CC) intervention with the telerehabilitation (TR) method on the quality of life, perceived occupational performance, and satisfaction after TKA. A total of 38 patients who had undergone TKA were randomly assigned to the CC and control groups. A 12-day intervention program was applied to the CC group. The Nottingham Health Profile (NHP) and Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) were applied before and after intervention. The 12-day intervention showed a strong effect on all parameters in the CC group ( p<.001). In the postintervention comparisons, a significant difference was found in favor of the CC group ( p < .001). CC interventions with the TR method can be used in post-TKA interventions.

scholarly journals Quality of life of mothers whose children work on the streets of São Paulo, Brazil

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 827-836 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciana Porto Cavalcante-Nóbrega ◽  
Andrea Feijó Mello ◽  
Mariana Rangel Maciel ◽  
Giuliana Cláudia Cividanes ◽  
Victor Fossaluza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Mental States ◽  
Childhood Trauma Questionnaire ◽  
Perceived Quality Of Life ◽  
Demographic Questionnaire ◽  
Perception Of Quality ◽  
Childhood Violence ◽  
Low Income Mothers

The present study evaluated the perceived quality of life of the mothers of street children and investigated the association with their history of childhood violence, the occurrence of current domestic violence, their current mental states and that of their children, and family functioning. The applied instruments were as follows: Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, WorldSAFECore Questionnaire, Instrument for the Assessment of Quality of Life of the WHO, Global Assessment of Relational Functioning Scale, Childhood Trauma Questionnaire and a socio-demographic questionnaire. The sample of convenience consisted of 79 low-income mothers who raised their children alone, and most of whom had a positive screening for mental illness. The multiple regression analysis showed that the perception of quality of life of these women was associated with the presence of psychopathology either in themselves or their children and family dysfunction. Thus any program aimed at improving the quality of life of such mothers should consider addressing their mental problems as well as those of their children, besides offering educational and psychotherapeutic approaches to these families to improve the social environment

Satisfaction and performance in patient selected goals after grip reconstruction in tetraplegia

2010 ◽  
Vol 35 (7) ◽  
pp. 563-568 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Wangdell ◽  
J. Fridén
Keyword(s):  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Performance Measure ◽  
Occupational Performance ◽  
Canadian Occupational Performance Measure ◽  
Basic Activity ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Performance ◽  
And Control ◽  
Better Than

Reconstruction of grip in tetraplegia aims to improve upper extremity performance and control in daily life. We evaluated the effects of surgery and rehabilitation on performance and satisfaction of patient identified activity goals in 20 patients (22 arms) who had grip reconstructions for both finger and thumb flexion. Patients assessed an improvement in both performance and satisfaction after surgery in all groups of activities assessed using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM). The mean improvement at 6 and 12 months was 3.5 points better than the 2.5 points before surgery. Before surgery 36% of the goals identified were impossible to perform. After surgery, 78% of these goals were possible. The largest improvement was observed in the basic activity of ‘eating’ but significant improvement was also noted in activities generally regarded as complex and not measured in standard ADL such as ‘doing housework’ and taking part in ‘leisure’.

scholarly journals The relationship between physical aspects of quality of life and extreme levels of regular physical activity in adults

2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (11) ◽  
pp. 2251-2260 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erika da Silva Maciel ◽  
Roberto Vilarta ◽  
Denis Marcelo Modeneze ◽  
Jaqueline Girnos Sonati ◽  
Julia Santos Vasconcelos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Nature ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Perceived Quality Of Life ◽  
Perception Of Quality ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
University Community

This study aimed to check for any significant differences in perceived quality of life, specifically aspects of a physical nature, among volunteers who are more physically active and those less physically active in a university community. The sample consisted of 1,966 volunteers in a university community in Brazil. To assess physical activity levels, volunteers responded to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), and to analyse the perception of quality of life they responded to WHOQOL-bref, which is classified into three groups according to level of physical activity, taking into account the metabolic equivalent index (MET) over a full week. For comparison, consideration was given to the first and third tertiles, respectively, namely groups of more and less active students. The results indicated that individuals who engaged in more physical activity had a more positive perception of quality of life compared to those who were less active in physical aspects related to the ability to work, energy for day-to-day activities and locomotion.

Targeted Applications of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure

2005 ◽  
Vol 72 (5) ◽  
pp. 298-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Ann McColl ◽  
Mary Law ◽  
Sue Baptiste ◽  
Nancy Pollock ◽  
Anne Carswell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Outcome Measure ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Performance Measure ◽  
Occupational Performance ◽  
Quality Of Information ◽  
Canadian Occupational Performance Measure ◽  
The World

Background. The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) is an outcome measure designed to assess performance and satisfaction with occupation. It was developed to coincide with the occupation-focused, client-centred Canadian Model of Occupational Performance. Purpose. The COPM has been a feature of the occupational therapy landscape for approximately 15 years and has pervaded the consciousness of occupational therapists around the world. In this paper, we examine issues associated with application of the COPM in targeted clinical and non-clinical situations. Results. The paper suggests considerations required to ensure that the highest quality of information is derived from the COPM in all situations. Practice Implications. Although the paper emphasizes the centrality of the client-centred approach, it also demonstrates the flexibility and adaptability of the COPM to different situations, clients, settings and purposes.

Quality of Life of Children and Youngsters who Attended the Psycho-Educational Program “+ Familia” (+family)

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. s789-s789
Author(s):  
C. Lima ◽  
G. Cunha ◽  
F. Brandão
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Program Implementation ◽  
Strategy Development ◽  
Subject Analysis ◽  
Perceived Quality Of Life ◽  
Perception Of Quality ◽  
Competing Interest ◽  
First Moment ◽  
Made In

The program “+ Família” part of the activities promoted by CLDS + from Paredes de Coura in 2015, has enabled to act at the level of strategy development for qualifying families. The perceived quality of life of children and youngsters was evaluated in 2 moments: at the beginning (n = 23) and in the end (n = 11). We used the scale kidscreen-10, translated and measured for the Portuguese population. At the first moment, the sample consisted of 65% of women and 35% man; 87% aged between 6 and 10 years old and 13% aged between 11 and 15 years old; 74% attended the 1st cycle of studies and 13% had some type of disability. Based on 4 of the questions, the perception of quality of life has improved, between the beginning and the end of the program implementation. So for the remaining 6 questions, quality of life was perceived in a more negative way in the same period. An intra subject analysis would have to be made in order to measure the results’ bias due to the absence of 12 subjects in the final evaluation.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

How can mega events and ecological orientation improve city brand attitudes?

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 629-652 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jose T. Marin-Aguilar ◽  
Natalia Vila-López
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Brand Attitudes ◽  
Emotional Experiences ◽  
Content Type ◽  
City Brand ◽  
Mega Events ◽  
Perceived Quality Of Life ◽  
San Marcos ◽  
Perception Of Quality

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to examine to what extent emotional experiences lived in mega-events and ecological orientation of citizens could act as direct antecedents of city brand attitude improvements. In addition, it addresses the effect in terms of a perceived quality of life that a city brand consolidation would be able to bring the citizens of a particular place. Cities must manage and administer their geographical territories as if they were brands, seeking to increase the benefits to society. Design/methodology/approach – An empirical study was performed by collecting information from 398 residents of Aguascalientes (Mexico) during the National Fair of San Marcos in 2011. Findings – Results show how in order to increase city brand attitudes, both the focus on mega-events and the ecological orientation are two successful ways. Moreover, improvements in city brand attitudes can bring significant benefits on the positive perception of quality of life among citizens. Originality/value – This investigation has made progress in implementing the experiential marketing channeled through emotional experiences in mega-events and, particularly, in environmentally oriented mega-events, which is able to improve ecological orientation of citizens. To date, no evidence of empirical research referenced in mega-events of the features of the National Fair of San Marcos, Mexico, exists.

Perceived Occupational Performance in Youth with Eating Disorders: Treatment-Related Changes

2020 ◽  
Vol 87 (5) ◽  
pp. 423-430
Author(s):  
Jennifer S. Coelho ◽  
Avarna Fernandes ◽  
Janet Suen ◽  
Adi Keidar ◽  
Jadine Cairns
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Day Treatment ◽  
Performance Measure ◽  
Performance Goals ◽  
Occupational Performance ◽  
Discharge Data ◽  
Canadian Occupational Performance Measure ◽  
Weight Restoration ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Day Treatment Program

Background. This study examined changes in performance and satisfaction with self-identified occupational performance goals during a specialized day treatment admission in children and adolescents with eating disorders. Weight-related outcomes for underweight youth were also examined. Methods. A total of 63 youth participated in the study, with admission and discharge data on ratings of self-identified occupational performance goals (measured with the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure) available for 42 participants. Findings. Significant improvements were found in ratings of satisfaction and performance with self-identified goals over the course of treatment. The program was also effective in supporting weight restoration for underweight youth, with a large effect size observed. Implications. A symptom-focused day treatment program for paediatric eating disorders led to improvements in perceived occupational performance. Collaborating with youth to develop self-identified goals in the context of eating disorders treatment can foster autonomy and potentially improve treatment engagement.

Understanding and Assessing Occupational Performance for Individuals With Parkinson's Disease

2021 ◽  
Vol 75 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 7512500025p1-7512500025p1
Author(s):  
Abdullah Alsaeed ◽  
Kristen A. Pickett ◽  
Heidi Wagner ◽  
Sarah Zurawski ◽  
Maria Mertzenich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Performance Measure ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Occupational Performance ◽  
Canadian Occupational Performance Measure ◽  
Disease Rating ◽  
Movement Disorder Society

Abstract Date Presented 04/200/21 OT has a valuable role in promoting quality of life for individuals with PD in all aspects of daily life. The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) enables practitioners to address the holistic needs of clients, rather than exclusively focusing on predetermined areas of disability. This study has shown that the full breadth of clients' needs are vast and varied and exist beyond those included in standardized assessment tools because only one-third of the items identified by the COPM were included in the Movement Disorder Society—Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale. Primary Author and Speaker: Abdullah Alsaeed Additional Authors and Speakers: Kristen A. Pickett Contributing Authors: Maria Widmer

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