scholarly journals Quality of life and depressive symptoms among caregivers and drug dependent people

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 167-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samira Reschetti Marcon ◽  
Elizete Aparecida Rubira ◽  
Mariano Martinez Espinosa ◽  
Dulce Aparecida Barbosa
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Psychosocial Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Aspect ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
Drug Dependent ◽  
Alcohol And Other Drugs

The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of life and the presence of depressive symptoms among the caregivers and drug dependent people of the CAPSad. This is a cross-sectional study, with 109 users of four Psychosocial Care Centers for alcohol and other drugs of Mato Grosso and their caregivers, using the instruments: Medical Outcomes Studies 36 (SF-36), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and a sociodemographic variables questionnaire. The QoL of the caregivers in the domains functional capacity, physical aspect, pain and vitality were more affected when compared to the users. A strong correlation between QoL and depressive symptoms was found in both groups. The comparisons performed demonstrate a compromise in the quality of life of both, with the group of caregivers most affected, confirming the situation of drug dependence as an important factor in the perception of the caregiver regarding their quality of life.

scholarly journals Quality of life and stress in caregivers of drug-addicted people

2012 ◽  
Vol 25 (spe2) ◽  
pp. 7-12
Author(s):  
Samira Reschetti Marcon ◽  
Elizete Aparecida Rubira ◽  
Mariano Martinez Espinosa ◽  
Angélica Belasco ◽  
Dulce Aparecida Barbosa
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Psychosocial Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
Burden Scale ◽  
Emotional Aspects

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate quality of life and presence of stress in caregivers of drug-addicted people. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was carried out at four Psychosocial Care Centers in Mato Grosso. Demographic and quality of life data were collected for 109 caregivers using the Medical Outcomes Study 36 - Item Short-form, depression symptoms (Beck Depression Inventory) and stress of caregivers (Caregiver Burden Scale). RESULTS: Of 109 caregivers, 55.9% were mothers with a mean age of 47.66 years; 23.8% had depressive symptoms. The SF36 scores most compromised were emotional aspects, vitality, pain and mental health. Mean stress among caregivers was 2.24. A significant correlation in quality of life, depression and stress of caregivers was seen. CONCLUSION: Findings confirmed that quality of life is compromised and stress is high among caregivers, highlighting the need for providing emotional support.

scholarly journals Addressing the relationship between perceived fear of COVID-19 virus infection and emergence of burnout symptoms in a sample of Egyptian physicians during COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Abdelghani ◽  
Hayam M. El-Gohary ◽  
Eman Fouad ◽  
Mervat S. Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Virus Infection ◽  
Emotional Exhaustion ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background Physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic are working under relentless stress. This study aimed to identify the impact of the perceived fears of COVID-19 virus infection on the quality of life and the emergence of burnout syndrome among physicians in Egypt during the COVID-19 outbreak. This cross-sectional study was conducted between May 10th and June 9th, 2020, and included 320 Egyptian physicians who were working during the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The participants were interviewed using the Fear of COVID-19 scale (FCV-19S), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Maslach Burnout Inventory, and World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale (WHOQOL-BREF) for assessment of the perceived fears of COVID-19 virus infection, associated anxiety and depressive symptoms, burnout symptoms, and quality of life, respectively. Results Overall, most physicians were females (63%). Ideas about death, moderate-to-severe anxiety, and depressive symptoms were reported by 11, 28, and 29% of physicians, respectively. For burnout symptoms, high emotional exhaustion, high depersonalization, and low personal accomplishment were reported by 20, 71, and 39% of physicians, respectively. The perceived fear of COVID-19 virus infection was positively correlated with anxiety, depression, and burnout emotional exhaustion, and depersonalization symptoms, and negatively correlated with personal accomplishment and all quality of life domains. Conclusions Egyptian physicians experienced higher levels of COVID-19-related fears, anxiety, and depressive and burnout symptoms. There was a robust correlation between these perceived fears, and higher burnout symptoms, and poor quality of life among physicians. Specific interventions should be tailored to minimize the physical and mental burdens on the physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Association between depressive symptoms and quality of life in outpatients and inpatients with heart failure

2021 ◽  
Vol 55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana de Melo Vellozo Pereira Tinoco ◽  
Beatriz Paiva e Silva de Souza ◽  
Samara Xavier de Oliveira ◽  
Josiana Araujo de Oliveira ◽  
Evandro Tinoco Mesquita ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ventricular Ejection Fraction ◽  
Outpatient Group ◽  
Heart Failure Questionnaire ◽  
Assess Quality

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, depressive symptoms and quality of life of patients with heart failure and associate quality of life with depressive symptoms. Method: A cross-sectional study conducted with outpatients and inpatients. Sociodemographic data were collected and questionnaires were applied to assess quality of life (Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire) and depressive symptoms (Beck Depression Inventory). Results: The sample consisted of 113 patients. Outpatients were retired (p=0.004), with better education (p=0.034) and higher ventricular ejection fraction (p=0.001). The inpatient group had greater depressive symptoms (18.1±10 vs 14.6±1.3; p=0.036) and lower quality of life (74.1±18.7 vs 40.5±3.4; p<0.001) than the outpatient group. Outpatients with depressive symptom scores from 18 points had worse quality of life scores in 17 of the 21 questions. Conclusion: Inpatients had worse depressive symptoms and quality of life, which was more affected in the physical dimension in those with moderate/severe depressive symptoms. Outpatients with more severe depressive symptoms had worse quality of life in all dimensions.

Burden, quality of life, anxiety, and depressive symptoms among caregivers of hemodialysis patients: The role of social support

2020 ◽  
Vol 55 (6) ◽  
pp. 397-407
Author(s):  
Madihah Shukri ◽  
Mohd Azman Mustofai ◽  
Md Aris Safree Md Yasin ◽  
Tuan Sharipah Tuan Hadi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Caregiving Burden ◽  
Low Levels

Objective The purpose of this study was to determine how burden and quality of life predict anxiety and depressive symptoms among caregivers of hemodialysis patients. Social support was included in the model as a proposed moderator in the above relationships. Methods This cross-sectional study involved 340 caregivers of chronic kidney patients undergoing hemodialysis. The setting was in Terengganu, Malaysia. The caregivers completed the measures of caregiving burden, quality of life, social support, and symptoms of anxiety and depression. Results About 28.8% and 52.4% of caregivers showed clinically moderate levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms, respectively. Furthermore, 35.9% and 3.8% of them showed clinically high levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms, respectively. Analyses showed that general quality of life was a significant predictor of both anxiety and depressive symptoms. Burden and psychological domains of quality of life significantly predicted anxiety. In addition, a lack of social support was a determinant of depressive symptoms. Evidence suggested that social support moderated the burden–anxiety relationship. Specifically, caregivers with low levels of social support showed more elevated levels of anxiety symptoms when their burden was higher. Conclusion There is an urgent need for early detection to initiate prompt treatment in this population. The study provides some important insights into offering comprehensive intervention to help caregivers cope more effectively through the provision of sufficient social support to buffer the effects of caregiving burden and improve mental health.

scholarly journals Health-related quality of life in outpatients with chronic liver disease: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Domenica Gazineo ◽  
Lea Godino ◽  
Virna Bui ◽  
Latifa El Mouttaqi ◽  
Eugenia Franciosi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Meld Score ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Background The symptoms and complications related to chronic liver disease (CLD) have been shown to affect patient well-being. Currently there is limited research data on how CLD severity may affect both health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and the development of depressive symptoms in CLD patients. Moreover, the ongoing advances in CLD treatment, and its effect on HRQOL, highlight the need for further studies. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to evaluate if the CLD severity may affect the HRQOL and the development of depressive symptoms. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted. Patients with CLDs were identified at their regular visits to the outpatient clinic of the Sant’Orsola-Malpighi Hospital in Bologna, between September 2016 and July 2017. HRQOL was measured with Short Form 12 (SF-12) and Nottingham Health Profile (NHP) questionnaires; depressive symptoms were measured with Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI). CLD severity was measured using the MELD score and the sample was stratified into five classes according to it. Group comparisons were conducted using the Kruskal–Wallis test. Results Two hundred and fifty-four patients were included. Mean age was 62.84 years (SD 11.75) and 57.9% were male. Most participants were affected by compensated cirrhosis (140.2%) and chronic hepatitis (40.2%), with a disease duration ≥ 5 years (69.3%). Regarding the MELD score, 67.7% of patients belonged to Class I, 29.9% to Class II, and 2.4% to Class III. There were not patients belonging to the Classes IV and V. No statistically significant differences were found in all SF-12 and NHP domains between the MELD classes, except for CLD impact on sexual life and holidays (p = 0.037 and p = 0.032, respectively). A prevalence rate of 26% of depressive symptoms was reported, no statistically significant differences were found in BDI-II total scores between the three MELD classes. Conclusions All domains of HRQOL and depression were altered in CLDs patients, nevertheless CLD severity was not confirmed as an affecting factor for HRQOL.

scholarly journals Quality of life, depressive and minor psychiatrics symptoms in nursing students

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (suppl 1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jéssica Morgana Gediel Pinheiro ◽  
Andreia Barcellos Teixeira Macedo ◽  
Liliana Antoniolli ◽  
Thayane Martins Dornelles ◽  
Juliana Petri Tavares ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Psychiatric Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Assess Quality

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess quality of life, prevalence of depressive and minor psychiatric symptoms in Nursing students. Methods: Cross-sectional study, conducted from March to April 2018, at a federal university. Sample composed of 242 Nursing students, from the 1st to the 8th semester. Data was collected using the quality of life instruments, Beck Depression Inventory and Self-Report Questionnaire. A significance level of 0.05 was considered. Results: The mean age was 22.9 ± 5.1 years. It was found that 25% of the students had severe depressive symptoms and 54% of the students had minor psychiatric disorders, with a higher prevalence in the first semesters. An inverse relationship was observed between the frequency of depressive symptoms and quality of life scores (p = 0.05). Conclusion: Nursing students showed a high prevalence of depressive symptoms, indicating the importance of implementing actions to promote and prevent mental health.

scholarly journals Quality of life, religiosity, and anxiety and depressive symptoms in liver transplantation candidates

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heloisa Barboza Paglione ◽  
Priscilla Caroliny de Oliveira ◽  
Samantha Mucci ◽  
Bartira de Aguiar Roza ◽  
Janine Schirmer
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Liver Transplant ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Intrinsic Religiosity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Transplant Candidates ◽  
End Stage

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate quality of life, religiosity and anxiety and depressive symptoms in liver transplant candidates. Method: An epidemiological and cross-sectional study carried out with liver transplant candidates attended at the outpatient clinic of a University Hospital from 2014 to 2016. Results: Fifty (50) patients with a mean age of 52.5 years old participated in the study, predominantly male (58.0%), having access to primary education (48.0%), Model for End-Stage Liver Disease between 10-19 and having viral hepatitis as the main etiology. They presented an average quality of life score (4.1), high intrinsic religiosity index (5.6) and the presence of anxiety (52.0%) and depressive symptoms (48.0%). It was possible to observe an association between religiosity and quality of life in the worry domain, with higher non-organizational religiosity leading to higher quality of life; anxiety and depressive symptoms were not associated with quality of life and religiosity. However, patients with higher levels of education were more likely to present depressive symptoms. Conclusion: The analysis of quality of life and religiosity was significant, reinforcing the need for the care team to consider religiosity as a coping strategy for the disease.

QUALITY OF LIFE IN OLDER ADULTS ATTENDING A UNIVERSITY FAMILY PRACTICE CENTRE IN SRI LANKA

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
R.E. EDIRIWEERA DE SILVA ◽  
M.S.A. PERERA
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Family Practice ◽  
Hospital Admissions ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Aspect ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Functional Aspects

Background: This study aimed to assess the quality of life (QoL) and identify factors influencing it in older adults attending a University Family Practice situated in a semi-urban area in Sri Lanka, a lower middle income country. Objectives: To describe the QoL among older adults attending the Family Practice Centre, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Design: A descriptive cross sectional study. Setting Family Practice Centre, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. Participants: 140 registered older adults >60years who attended the centre over 3 months in 2012. Results: The majority of participants (51.4%) were between 60-69years, females (65%), 67.9% were married, and (88.6%) lived with their families. QoL was satisfactory, with spiritual and functional aspects being the most satisfactory and physical QoL being the least satisfactory, however latter too had a mean score (>50). Better QoL was seen in males, with better education, married and living with spouse, and perceived adequacy of income. Poorer QoL was seen in participants living alone, presence of 3 or more health problems, being admitted to hospital or, and accidents and falls in the past one year. Conclusions: QoL in this group of older adults was satisfactory with spiritual and functional aspects being the most satisfactory and the physical aspect being the least. Preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and accidents could help to improve QoL in older adults.

scholarly journals Relationship between Quality of Life of Women-Headed Households and Some Related Factors in Iran

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 250 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahnaz Solhi ◽  
Marziyeh Shabani Hamedan ◽  
Masood Salehi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Physical Aspect ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Environmental Aspect ◽  
The Relationship

<p><strong>BACKGROUND &amp; AIM</strong><strong>:</strong> Women heading their households are the ones who lead their life alone. Burden of life probably decreases the quality of life of women-headed households. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between quality of life of women-headed households and some related factors in Iran.</p><p><strong>METHODS</strong><strong>:</strong> The study was a cross-sectional study and 180 women-head households were selected from Welfare Organization, Tehran Province, using stratified random sampling method in 2015(January up to April). Social World Health Organization's quality of life questionnaire was used to gather information. The data were analyzed using SPSS statistical software (15) and suitable descriptive and analytical methods were applied.</p><p><strong>RESULTS: </strong>Quality of life was moderate in the studied women. The <em>highest mean score </em>(50.35) <em>was</em> related to the physical aspect and the lowest <em>mean </em>(37.82) was about the environmental aspect.</p><p><strong>CONCLUSION:</strong> Quality of life of the studied women is not desirable; so, it is necessary to design appropriate interventions to improve their quality of life.</p>

scholarly journals QUALIDADE DE VIDA, SINTOMAS DEPRESSIVOS E ADESÃO AO TRATAMENTO DE PESSOAS COM HIPERTENSÃO ARTERIAL

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Jadiel Fellipe Santana Santos ◽  
Ana Carolline Rodrigues Lima ◽  
Clarissa Maria Dias Mota ◽  
Cristiane Franca Lisboa Gois ◽  
Gabriela Menezes Gonçalves De Brito ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Physical Aspect ◽  
Adherence To Treatment ◽  
Medical Outcomes ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Outcomes Study

Objetivo: avaliar a qualidade de vida (QV), sintomas depressivos e adesão ao tratamento de pessoas com Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica (HAS). Metodologia: estudo do tipo descritivo exploratório, de corte transversal e abordagem quantitativa, realizado com a população de 155 usuários. Foram utilizados quatro instrumentos para a coleta de dados: um para caracterização sóciodemográfica e clínica, o Medical Outcomes Study 36 (SF-36), o Inventário de Depressão de Beck (BDI) e a Medida de Adesão aos Tratamentos (MTA). Os dados foram analisados segundo testes estatísticos e regressão linear simples. Resultados: o domínio mais comprometido da QV foi Aspecto físico (Média = 49,0); 34,8% apresentaram disforia, e 14,2% depressão moderada; 76,8% aderiam ao tratamento. Conclusão: as atividades avaliadas no domínio Aspecto físico da QV foram as mais comprometidas. A maioria dos sujeitos apresentou alteração psicológica e aderiu ao tratamento medicamentoso.Descritores: Qualidade de vida; Hipertensão; Depressão; Adesão à medicação.QUALITY OF LIFE, DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS AND ADHERENCE TO TREATMENT OF PEOPLE WITH HYPERTENSIONObjective: to evaluate the quality of life (QOL), depressive symptoms and adherence to treatment of people with Hypertension. Methodology: the study type is descriptive exploratory, cross-sectional and quantitative approach, with a total of 155 user as a target population. For data collection, four instruments were used: one for sociodemographic and clinical characterization, the Medical Outcomes Study 36 (SF-36), the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and the Measurement of Treatment Adherence (MTA). Data analyzes was performed with statistic tests and linear regression. Results: the most compromised domain of QOL was physical aspect (mean = 49.0); 34.8% of subjects had dysphoria, and 14.2% moderate depression; 76.8% had adhered to treatment. Conclusion: the activities evaluated in the physical domain of QOL were the most compromised. Most of subjects showed psychological change and adhere to drug treatment.Descriptors: Quality of life; Hypertension; Depression; Medication adherence.CALIDAD DE VIDA, SÍNTOMAS DEPRESIVOS Y LA ADHESIÓN A LAS PERSONAS CON TRATAMIENTO DE LA HIPERTENSIÓNObjetivo: evaluar la calidad de vida (CV), síntomas depresivos y la adherencia al tratamiento de las personas con hipertensión arterial sistêmica (HAS). Metodología: estudio exploratorio descriptivo, transversal y de enfoque cuantitativo, realizado con 155 usuarios. Se utilizaron cuatro instrumentos para la recolección de datos: un para la caracterización sociodemográfica y clínica, el Medical Outcomes Study 36 (SF-36), el Inventario de Depresión de Beck (BDI) y la Medición de la adherencia al tratamiento (MTA). Para analisis de los datos se realizaron testes estadísticos y análisis de regresión lineal. Resultados: La zona más afectada de la CV fue el aspecto físico (media = 49,0); 34.8% tenían disforia, y el 14,2% depresión moderada; 76,8% adhiere al tratamiento. Conclusión: las actividades evaluadas en el dominio de aspecto físico de CV son los más comprometida. La mayoría mostró cambio psicológico y se adhieren al tratamiento farmacológico.Descriptores: Calidad de vida; Hipertensión; Depresión; Adherencia a la medicación.

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