scholarly journals Associations among socio-demographic and clinical factors and the quality of life of ostomized patients

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adriana Pelegrini dos Santos Pereira ◽  
Claudia Bernardi Cesarino ◽  
Marielza Regina Ismael Martins ◽  
Maria Helena Pinto ◽  
João Gomes Netinho
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Clinical Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Intestinal Stoma

This study identifies the socio-demographic and clinical factors of patients with irreversible colostomy secondary to colorectal cancer and correlates them with quality of life (QOL). It is a cross-sectional study. Socio-demographic and clinical data were collected through interviews and the WHOQOL-bref to assess QOL. The sample comprised 60 patients. Most of the patients were male, elderly individuals, half were married and half did not have a sexual partner, with complete primary education, receiving up to two times the minimum wage, carried a stoma for three months on average, were instructed they would carry a stoma, but did not have their stoma marked prior to surgery. The average QOL score was 75.500, while the psychological, social and physical domains were the most affected. No statistically significant differences were found in QOL in relation to the following socio-demographic and clinical factors: female gender, low income, no sexual partners, and lack of instruction. The patients with an intestinal stoma presented a satisfactory QOL.

scholarly journals Dysphagia and its impact on the quality of life of head and neck cancer patients: institution-based cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tseganesh Asefa Yifru ◽  
Sezer Kisa ◽  
Negalign Getahun Dinegde ◽  
Niguse Tadele Atnafu
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Swallowing Problems

Abstract Objective Impaired swallowing is a primary medical concern in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients. Swallowing therapy and supportive care to relieve swallowing problems among HNC patients are recommended. However, no data shows the effect of dysphagia on the quality of life (QoL) among Ethiopian patients. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess swallowing function and its impact on QoL. Results The sample included 102 HNC patients who visited oncology clinics at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital. Majority were male (53.90%), employed (70.6%), single (57.80%), and completed some level of formal education (66.60%) with a mean age of 42.58 years (SD ± 14.08). More than half of the patients (69.6%) medical expenses were covered by the government. Most were suffering from advanced stage HNC (59.80%), squamous cell carcinoma (62.70%), and the most prevalent tumor location was nasopharynx (40.20%). The mean MDADI score was 53.29 (SD ± 15.85). Being female, low income, suffering from laryngeal cancer, advanced tumor, and undergoing a single modality therapy were crucial determinants of poor QoL related to swallowing problems. It is recommended to assess swallowing related QoL of patients using a validated tool and be included in treatment protocols.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Health-related Quality of Life in Iranian General Population during the COVID-19 Pandemic. A cross sectional study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam Shirvani Shiri ◽  
Ali Akbari Sari ◽  
Maryam Tatari ◽  
Sara Emamgholipour ◽  
Somayeh Afshari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
General Population ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Purpose One of the most important questions is how the COVID-19 epidemic affects health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in the general population. This study aims to know about the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on the HRQOL in the general population in Iran.MethodsAn online survey was developed and participants were recruited via social media (What’s up, Telegram) from Fars province residences from 3th to the 20th of November 2020. Data of this cross-sectional study were collected by a researcher-made demographic, EuroQol-5 Dimension (EQ-5D), and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) questionnaires. The multivariate logistic regression model and CLAD Regression was used for the five health dimensions, and the factors associated with the EQ-5D Index were investigated. Results The mean EQ-5D Index and EQ-VAS of the respondents were 0.80 and 77.53, respectively. The most frequently reported problems were pain/discomfort (P/D) (44.17%) and anxiety/depression (A/D) (53.69%). Logistic regression models showed that the risk of P/D among old people, who were worried about getting COVID-19, and the risk of A/D among people with male, having hypertension and asthma diseases, unemployment, having insurance, and worry about getting COVID-19 were significantly high. The results of CLAD regression indicated that low income (very low and low income), having hypertension, and having asthma were inversely associated with the EQ-5D Index score. Data collection through an online questionnaire could be prone to selection bias. ConclusionAccording to the results, the mental health of people, especially those with chronic diseases and low-income must be considered during epidemics or other emergencies.

scholarly journals Quality of life of patients who undergone myocardial revascularization surgery

2017 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 257-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hirla Vanessa Soares de Araújo ◽  
Thaisa Remigio Figueirêdo ◽  
Christefany Régia Braz Costa ◽  
Maria Mariana Barros Melo da Silveira ◽  
Rebeka Maria de Oliveira Belo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Behavioral Change ◽  
Social Relationship ◽  
Myocardial Revascularization ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Revascularization Surgery

ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate the quality of life of patients who underwent revascularization surgery. Method: a descriptive, cross sectional study, with quantitative approach carried out with 75 patients. The questionnaire WHOQOL-Bref was used to evaluate the quality of life (QOL). Results: patients' QOL evaluation presented a moderate result, with need of improvement of all domains. Low income patients had the worst evaluation of QOL in the domain environment (p=0,021), and the ones from Recife/metropolitan area, in the domain social relationship (p=0,021). Smoker (p=0,047), diabetic (p=0,002) and alcohol consumption (p=0,035) patients presented the worst evaluation of the physical domain. Renal patients presented the worst evaluation of QOL in the physical (P=0,037), psychological (p=0,008), social relationship (p=0,006) domains and total score (p=0,009). Conclusion: the improvement of QOL depends on the individual's process of behavioral change and the participation of health professionals is essential to formulate strategies to approach these patients, especially concerning health education.

Epidemiological, clinical and endoscopic features of epistaxis severity and quality of life in Hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Author(s):  
F. Pagella ◽  
E. Maiorano ◽  
S. Ugolini ◽  
R. Lizzio ◽  
F. Sovardi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hereditary Haemorrhagic Telangiectasia ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Clinical Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sf 36

Background: Epistaxis is the main complaint in patients with Hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT). Even though the role of epistaxis in affecting the quality of life (QoL) is well-known, little is known about epidemiological and clinical factors contributing to epistaxis severity and QoL. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional study, including adult patients with HHT with epistaxis. All patients underwent an otolaryngological evaluation with nasal endoscopy. Epistaxis severity was graded using the FID score, and QoL was evaluated with the Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36). Descriptive statistics were produced for demographic characteristics; the Shapiro-Wilk test was used to test the normal distribution of quantitative variables. Correlation between the quantitative variables was evaluated with Pearson’s correlation coefficient. Both univariate and multivariate linear regression models were fitted to find associations between demographic or clinical factors and the FID score or SF-36. Results: A total of 234 patients with HHT were included in the study. The univariate analysis highlighted the association between high blood pressure, septal perforation, nocturnal epistaxis, surgery, blood transfusion, hormonal therapy and both FID score and QoL. Sex, allergic rhinitis and nasal polyposis were neither related to epistaxis severity nor perceived health. Conclusions: Epistaxis severity and QoL in patients with HHT are influenced by several clinical factors both dependent and independent from HHT. Some of the results are consistent with those already published, but for the first time, we extended the analysis to different clinical parameters, such as endoscopic findings, never assessed before.

PHYSICAL, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE ELDERLY LIVING IN TRUONG AN WARD, HUE CITY IN 2016

2019 ◽  
pp. 55-62
Author(s):  
Vuong Diem Khanh Doan ◽  
Ngoc Minh Chau Ho ◽  
Thi Van Ngo ◽  
Thi Bao Nga Phan ◽  
Thi Hong Phan Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Social Activities ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Elderly Living

Background: Vietnam is entering the stage of aging population; as a result, the quality of life (QOL) of the elderly is really a matter of concern. There is a great deal of research on the quality of life of the elderly while Vietnam witnesses a lack of research on this topic, especially on how physical and social activities have impact on QOL of the elderly. Objectives: (1) To describe the situation of participation in physical, social activities and QOL of the elderly residing in Truong An Ward, Hue city. (2) To examine the association between physical, social activities and QOL among participants. Methodology: This study used cross-sectional study design. A total sample of 420 people aged 60 and above in Truong An Ward, Hue city were interviewd. The SF36 was used to measure the QOL of participants. Results: Percentage of the elderly taking part in physical activity were 66%. 49% reported having the habit of taking part in social activities. The majority of the elderly get their QOL level in three health fields, namely physical, mental and general health at above average. (56.0, 60.7 and 60.8 respectively). There were significant associations between physical activities, social activities and QOL among participants. Conclusion: The percentage of the elderly taking part in physical and social activities were still low. Besides, QOL of the elderly at the research location was not really high. It’s important to encourage the elderly taking part in physical and social activities to improve their quality of life. Key words: Physical activities, social activities, QOL, the elderly

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