scholarly journals The quality of life of aged people living in homes for the aged

2008 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 1025-1031 ◽  
Author(s):  
António José Pereira dos Santos Almeida ◽  
Vitor Manuel Costa Pereira Rodrigues
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Life Index ◽  
Aged People ◽  
Life Evaluation ◽  
Katz Index ◽  
Quality Of Life Index

This is a descriptive cross-sectional study. The sample consisted of 93 aged people, divided among four institutions in the municipality of Lamego (Portugal). The purpose of this study was to investigate the quality of life of the sample and the factors affecting it, and identify the degree of dependence in basic daily living activities. The data was collected using the following: i) a bio-relational questionnaire, ii) a quality of life evaluation scale, and iii) the Katz Index. In terms of the quality of life of the institutionalized aged people, 51.6% include themselves in the group with quality of life, and it was observed there was a positive correlation between the Katz index and the quality of life index in the institutionalized aged people. There were no differences in the quality of life index regarding gender, marital status, degree of education, and the presence of pain in the institutionalized aged people.

scholarly journals Quality of life in patients with vitiligo: a cross-sectional study based on Vitiligo Quality of Life index (VitiQoL)

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kosar Hedayat ◽  
Mojgan Karbakhsh ◽  
Maryam Ghiasi ◽  
Azadeh Goodarzi ◽  
Yousef Fakour ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Life Index ◽  
Quality Of Life Index

scholarly journals Quality of life evaluation of coinfected patients with HIV/tuberculosis in a hospital in northeast Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 0346
Author(s):  
Amanda D. SILVA ◽  
Thaylany C. AMORIM ◽  
Ádeny M. ARAGÃO ◽  
Maria J. IBAÑEZ ◽  
José A. FILHO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Socioeconomic Conditions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Life Evaluation ◽  
General Quality ◽  
And Performance

Objectives: To evaluate the quality of life of patients coinfected with HIV/tuberculosis and to understand their perception of their health. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in a hospital in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Data were collected between November 2017 and April 2018 through interviews. The WHOQOL-HIV Bref instrument was used, obtaining the total score and performance in the domains: physical, psychological, level of independence, social relationships, environment, spirituality. Sociodemographic and clinical data from the Logistic Control System of Medicines (SICLOM®) were also collected through a questionnaire. Results: Twenty-six patients were interviewed, 76.9% were male, mostly heterosexual, single, 43.1% presented an advanced state of immune system compromise. 73.1% considered their health "good" or "very good" and 69.2% did not consider themselves sick. The general quality of life, score from zero (worst quality of life) to one hundred (best quality of life) obtained an average of 69.6 ± 9.1. In the domains, the worst average was obtained at the independence level (11.1 ± 2.6) and the highest scores were in the spirituality (15.5 ± 3.8) and psychological (15.3 ± 2.2) domains. Conclusions: The low level of independence and the unfavorable socioeconomic conditions were important aspects influencing in the quality of life of the studied population. Knowledge about the most affected domains in the quality of life allows the elaboration of clinical guidelines and public assistance policies that contribute to the well-being of these patients.

scholarly journals An international comparison of factors affecting quality of life among patients with congestive heart failure: A cross-sectional study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. e0231346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brita Roy ◽  
Judith R. L. M. Wolf ◽  
Michelle D. Carlson ◽  
Reinier Akkermans ◽  
Bradley Bart ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Congestive Heart Failure ◽  
International Comparison ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting

scholarly journals PACIENTES INTERNADOS COM FERIDAS CRÔNICAS: UM ENFOQUE NA QUALIDADE DE VIDA

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriela Sellen Campos Ribeiro ◽  
Tamires Barradas Cavalcante ◽  
Kezia Cristina Batista Dos Santos ◽  
Adrielly Haiany Coimbra Feitosa ◽  
Barbara Regina Souza Da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Wounds ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Life Index ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
General Quality ◽  
Quality Of Life Index

Objetivo: Avaliar a qualidade de vida de pacientes com feridas crônicas. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo observacional, correlacional, transversal, com abordagem quantitativa. A população do estudo foi de 71 pacientes internados com feridas crônicas em um hospital universitário. Para coleta dos dados, utilizou-se o IQVFP-VF e questões sobre variáveis sociodemográficas e clínicas. Para análise estatística foram utilizados o Teste T Student, ANOVA e Correlação de Pearson. Resultados: Participaram do estudo 30 pacientes. O sexo correlacionou com o Índice de Qualidade de Vida Geral, o tempo de internação com o domínio família e o Psicológico e espiritual, a área total da ferida com o domínio Psicológico e Espiritual, os sinais de cicatrização com os domínios Saúde e Funcionamento, Socioeconômico, Psicológico e Espiritual e no Índice de Qualidade de Vida Geral. Conclusão: O enfermeiro deve conhecer os aspectos envolvidos na qualidade de vida para a garantia da integralidade do cuidado.Descritores: Qualidade de vida; Ferimentos e Lesões; Cuidados de Enfermagem.INTERNAL PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC WOUNDS: A FOCUS ON QUALITY OF LIFEObjective: To evaluate the quality of life of patients with chronic wounds. Methodology: This was an observational, correlational, cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach. The study population consisted of 71 hospitalized patients with chronic wounds in a university hospital. Data were collected using IQVFP-VF and questions about socio-demographic and clinical variables. For statistical analysis, the Student’s T-Test, ANOVA and Pearson’s Correlation were used. Results: 30 patients participated in the study. Sex correlated with the General Quality of Life Index, the time of hospitalization with the family domain and the Psychological and spiritual domain, the total area of the wound with the Psychological and Spiritual domain, the signs of healing with the Health and Functioning, Socioeconomic domains, Psychological and Spiritual, and in the General Quality of Life Index. Conclusion: The nurse must know the aspects involved in the quality of life to guarantee the integrality of care.Descriptors: Quality of life; Wounds and Injuries; Nursing Care.PACIENTES INTERNADOS CON FERIDAS CRÓNICAS: UN ENFOQUE EN LA CALIDAD DE VIDAObjetivo: Evaluar la calidad de vida de pacientes con heridas crónicas. Metodología: Se trata de un estudio observacional, correlacional, transversal, con abordaje cuantitativo. La población del estudio fue compuesta por 71 pacientes internados con heridas crónicas en un hospital universitario. Para la recolección de los datos, se utilizó el IQVFP-VF y cuestiones sobre variables sociodemográficas y clínicas. Para el análisis estadístico se utilizó el test T Student, ANOVA y Correlación de Pearson. Resultados: Participaron del estudio 30 pacientes. El sexo correlacionado con el Indice de Calidad de Vida General, el tiempo de internación con el dominio familiar y el Psicológico y espiritual, el área total de la herida con el dominio Psicológico y Espiritual, los signos de cicatrización con los dominios Salud y Funcionamiento, Socioeconómico, Psicológico y Espiritual y en el Índice de Calidad de Vida General. Conclusión: El enfermero debe conocer los aspectos involucrados en la calidad de vida para la garantía de la integralidad del cuidado.Descriptores: Calidad de vida; Lesiones y lesiones; Cuidados de Enfermería. 

scholarly journals Prevalent Beliefs and Attitude toward Vitiligo among Public in Al Baha Province, Southern Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
pp. 137-144
Author(s):  
Hasan S. AL- Ghamdi ◽  
Mohammed Ali M. Alzahrani ◽  
Aziz Alsohaimi ◽  
Saif Abadi Alzahrani ◽  
Mohammed Hassan Alzahrani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
High School ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Skin Condition ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Awareness Campaigns

Introduction: Vitiligo is an apparent skin condition that has a psychological impact on the affected individuals and their families. Its prevalence is estimated to be about (0.5-2%) globally. Misunderstandings, and negative attitudes toward vitiligo patients are the most important factors affecting the quality of life of vitiligo patients. Objective: The objective of this study was to identify the common misconceptions and attitudes about the nature, causes and prognosis of vitiligo in Al-Baha region, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross sectional study collected data from the general population in the public malls in Al-Baha region, Saudi Arabia. We used a questionnaire which was developed by the authors, the questionnaire included questions regarding vitiligo cause, nature, prognosis and the attitude toward vitiligo. Results: A total of (453) responses were analysed, of which (53%) were females, and (90.9%) were Saudis. The participants’ ages ranged from (16 -64) with a mean of (28.3). The majority of our sample had a high level of education; university (65.1%), High school (26%) and less than high school (6%). Our population believed that gecko and its saliva were the commonest cause (38.1%). Most of the respondents (44.4%) thought that the condition is exaggerated by stress and anxiety. Regarding attitude; (31.5%) are unwilling to marry a vitiligo patient. Conclusion: The results of the present study show that the misconceptions and attitudes toward vitiligo are prevalent. Health awareness campaigns should be implanted to educate the people and improve the quality of life of the affected individuals.

scholarly journals Protocol for a cross-sectional study on factors affecting health-related quality of life among Afghan refugees in Pakistan

F1000Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 971
Author(s):  
Atta Ur Rehman ◽  
Rubeena Zakar ◽  
Muhammad Zakria Zakar ◽  
Ume Hani ◽  
Florian Fischer
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Afghan Refugees ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Background: Pakistan served as a host for more than 1.4 million Afghan refugees for more than 40 years. Access to health care is the most important issue faced by refugees, because they might be at a higher risk for certain diseases. This risk can be attributed to a lack of awareness of health care facilities, health beliefs, inadequate hygiene, cultural differences, and malnutrition. Health of individuals is closely associated with their quality of life. Quality of life over the whole lifespan is pivotal to overall life satisfaction. It includes physical wellbeing, mental health, education, occupation, income, personal safety, as well as (religious) freedom. Until now, the health status of Afghan refugees has never been comprehensively investigated in Pakistan. Therefore, an assessment in this regard is needed to explore their health-related quality of life, for securing their human right to health. Methods: A cross-sectional study has been designed to describe and explain the health-related quality of life of Afghan refugees in Pakistan. Multistage cluster sampling was applied for selection of study participants. The number of respondents from two regions in Pakistan was drawn through a proportionate sampling technique. A quantitative research method using pre-validated questionnaires was used for data collection. The questionnaire included items to assess well-being, mental health, health literacy, and factors affecting health and health care. Descriptive analysis was used, whereas inferential statistical tests (binary logistic regression model) was also performed. The study received ethically permission by the Advanced Studies and Research Board of the University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. Discussion: The assessment of Afghan refugee’s quality of life in Pakistan should lead to recommendations disseminated to public and health care officials. This evidence is needed for policymaking related to adequate measures for improving health conditions of Afghan refugees in Pakistan.

scholarly journals Quality of life and factors affecting it in patients with Alzheimer’s disease: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Burcu Akpınar Söylemez ◽  
Özlem Küçükgüçlü ◽  
Merve Aliye Akyol ◽  
Ahmet Turan Işık
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Area Of Interest ◽  
Modifiable Factors

Abstract Background Quality of life (QoL) is a growing area of interest in dementia research. However, it remains a controversial topic. This study aimed to determine the QoL of people with Alzheimer’s disease (PwAD) and investigate the factors affecting patients’ and caregivers’ QoL scores. Methods A cross-sectional study design was used. A total of 98 home-dwelling PwADs and their primary caregivers were recruited in the study. Sociodemographic characteristics and QoL scores, activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental ADL (IADL), Mini-mental State Examination (MMSE) scores, neuropsychiatric inventory (NPI), and NPI–distress were determined to assess the relevant outcomes. All statistical analyses were performed using SPSS version 22.0. Descriptive statistics, t-test, Pearson correlation, and multinomial regression were used for analysis. Results The patients’ ratings of their QoL were higher than those of the caregivers. Caregiver education, patients’ ADL, and IADL were associated with the patients’ score on the Quality of Life in Alzheimer’s Disease (QoL-AD) scale. In addition to these variables, MMSE, NPI, and NPI–distress were associated with the caregiver scores on QoL-AD. Conclusion From a clinical point of view, the proxy-rated scores of QoL cannot replace the self-ratings of the patients. This study suggests that both self- and proxy-rated QoL scores should be applied whenever possible. Focusing on the management of behavioral problems and supporting functionality and cognitive functions may be modifiable factors that may represent targets for intervention to improve the QoL. The findings of this study should also be used to design caregiver educational programs about the determinants of QoL.

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