scholarly journals Validation study of the Multicultural Quality of Life Index (MQLI) in a Peruvian sample

2006 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kurt I Schwartz ◽  
María I Zapata-Vega ◽  
Juan E Mezzich ◽  
Guido Mazzotti
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Internal Structure ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Life Index ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quality Of Life Index

OBJETIVE: The Multicultural Quality of Life Index is a concise instrument for comprehensive, culture-informed, and self-rated assessment of health-related quality of life. It is composed of 10 items (from physical well-being to global perception of quality of life). Each item is rated on a 10-point scale. The objective was to evaluate the reliability (test-retest), internal structure, discriminant validity, and feasibility of the Multicultural Quality of Life Index in Lima, Peru. METHOD: The reliability was studied in general medical patients (n = 30) hospitalized in a general medical ward. The Multicultural Quality of Life Index was administered in two occasions and the correlation coefficients ("r") between both interviews were calculated. Its discriminant validity was studied statistically comparing the average score in a group of patients with AIDS (with presumed lower quality of life, n = 50) and the average score in a group of dentistry students and professionals (with presumed higher quality of life, n = 50). Data on its applicability and internal structure were compiled from the 130 subjects. RESULTS: A high reliability correlation coefficient (r = 0.94) was found for the total score. The discriminant validity study found a significant difference between mean total score in the samples of presumed higher (7.66) and lower (5.32) quality of life. The average time to complete the Multicultural Quality of Life Index was less than 4 minutes and was reported by the majority of subjects as easily applicable. A high Cronbach's a (0.88) was also documented. CONCLUSIONS: The results reported that the Multicultural Quality of Life Index is reliable, has a high internal consistency, is capable of discriminating groups of presumed different quality of life levels, is quite efficient, and easy to use.

scholarly journals Quality of life related to clinical aspects in people with chronic wound

2018 ◽  
Vol 52 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maicon Henrique Lentsck ◽  
Tatiane Baratieri ◽  
Maria Regiane Trincaus ◽  
Aline Padilha Mattei ◽  
Carine Teles Sangaleti Miyahara
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Wounds ◽  
Pain Medication ◽  
Clinical Aspects ◽  
Life Index ◽  
Health Domain ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Family ◽  
Quality Of Life Index

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the quality of life of people with chronic wounds and to compare this index with clinical parameters. Method: A cross-sectional study conducted between July 2014 and February 2015, evaluating people with chronic wounds in outpatient care during a nursing consultation, in the city of Guarapuava, Paraná. Quality of life was assessed by the Quality of Life Index - wounds version. Data were analyzed using the Mann Whitney test and T-test. Results: 53 people participated. The mean quality of life score was 22.65±3.08. The most significant scores in the analyzes were the family domain (27.71±2.94) with the highest mean score, and the health domain (18.91±4.58) had the lowest. Pain in walking (p=0.031) and using pain medication (p=0.002) presented a significant relation with overall score. There was a significant difference between the groups for the items pain at rest (p=0.022), pain in moving (p=0.006), using pain medication (p<0.001) and presence of infection (p=0.004), in the rest item (p=0.015) in the socioeconomic domain, and type of wound (p=0.05) and rest (p=0.041) in the psychological domain. Conclusion: The overall Quality of Life Index and by domains was classified as good and very good, where the family domain was better evaluated to the deriment of the health domain due to the clinical parameter of pain.

scholarly journals Predictive model estimating the decrease of postoperative gastrointestinal quality of life index (GIQLI) in patients after elective laparoscopic sigmoid resection for diverticular disease

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alberto Posabella ◽  
Daniel Christian Steinemann ◽  
Raoul André Droeser ◽  
Nadshathra Varathan ◽  
Selin Göksu Ayçiçek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Predictive Model ◽  
Diverticular Disease ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Life Index ◽  
Quality Of Life Index ◽  
Gastrointestinal Quality Of Life

Abstract Background Growing consideration in quality of life (QoL) has changed the therapeutic strategy in patients suffering from diverticular disease. Patients’ well-being plays a crucial role in the decision-making process. However, there is a paucity of studies investigating patients’ or surgery-related factors influencing the postoperative gastrointestinal function. The aim of this study was to investigate in a predictive model patients or surgical variables that allow better estimation of the postoperative gastrointestinal QoL. Methods This observational study retrospectively analyzed patients undergoing elective laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for diverticulitis between 2004 and 2017. The one-time postoperative QoL was assessed with the gastrointestinal quality of life index (GIQLI) in 2019. A linear regression model with stepwise selection has been applied to all patients and surgery-related variables. Results Two hundred seventy-two patients with a mean age of 62.30 ± 9.74 years showed a mean GIQLI of 116.39±18.25 at a mean follow-up time of 90.4±33.65 months. Women (n=168) reported a lower GIQLI compared to male (n=104; 112.85±18.79 vs 122.11±15.81, p<0.001). Patients with pre-operative cardiovascular disease (n=17) had a worse GIQLI (106.65 ±22.58 vs 117.08±17.66, p=0.010). Finally, patients operated less than 5 years ago (n=63) showed a worse GIQLI compared to patients operated more than 5 years ago (n=209; 111.98±19.65 vs 117.71±17.63, p=0.014). Conclusions Female gender and the presence of pre-operative cardiovascular disease are predictive for a decreased postoperative gastrointestinal QoL. Furthermore, patients’ estimation of gastrointestinal functioning seems to improve up to 5 years after surgery. Graphical abstract

ASSESSMENT OF QUALITY OF LIFE OF HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS BY MWQOLI METHOD

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
ANNA SHAMANADZE ◽  
TAMAR KANDASHVILI ◽  
IRMA TCHOKHONELIDZE
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Life Index ◽  
Quality Of Life Index ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Esrd Patients

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is the global problem. This disease has negative effect on patients' quality of life. Worldwide the Missoula-VITAS Quality of Life Index scale (MVQOLI) is used for examinations of the quality of life (QoL). The aim of this study was to examine QoL in hemodialysis patients using the Missoula-VITAS Quality of Life Index-15 (MVQOLI-15) in one dialysis center in Tbilisi, Georgia. The sample study consisted of 272 patients (12 female, 160 male; age 18-80) undergoing hemodialysis. Data were collected by MVQOLI. The total MVQOLI-15 score in our study was 16.43, which is slightly above the middle of the index scale. The majority of HD patients rate their QoL as “Fair”. Interpersonal relationships, well-being, and transcendental experiences are factors that have a greater impact on the quality of life of hemodialysis patients than other factors. The study should be expanded and conducted not only in hemodialysis patients but also in CKD and ESRD patients in order to provide adequate intervention as soon as their quality of life deteriorates.

scholarly journals Spectrum of Quality of Life after Valve Surgery in Patients with Rheumatic Heart Disease.

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-56
Author(s):  
Dikshya Joshi ◽  
Anushruti Shrestha ◽  
Minani Gurung ◽  
Navin C Gautam ◽  
Yogeshwor M. Singh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Heart Valves ◽  
Valve Surgery ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Life Index ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quality Of Life Index

Background and Aims: Improvement in quality of life is one of the principal goals of valve surgery. The purpose of this study was to assess the quality of life in patients living with mechanical heart valves. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional descriptive study among 131 (42 Males, and 89 Female) patients, who had undergone valve procedures at different times in clinic visit of department of cardiac surgery, unit I of Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre from August 1 till August 29, 2019. Quality of life index was measured using Ferrans and Power quality of life index, cardiac version IV via written questionnaire or verbal interview. Results: Mean age was 40.57±1.4 (16-75) years. Mean duration of follow up was 4.68±4.03 years (3 months to 18 years). Subjects reported the lowest quality of life scores in the health and functioning domain prior to surgery (15.61±1.30), which improved 47.15% after surgery (22.95±0.45), psychological/spiritual domain improved 16.68%, social and economic domain 26.24%, family domain 11.49%, with overall improvement 28.62%. Women had significantly lower mean overall quality of life index (22.99±03.58) (95% confidence interval 22.24-23.75) compared to male counterparts (24.21±4.11) (95% confidence interval 22.92-25.49) (p<0.05). Family domain had the highest score at the latest follow up (28.84±1.63). There was a statistically significant correlation between the duration of operation and overall quality of life index (Pearson's rho 0.217, p<0.01). There was no significant difference with the patients’ age. Conclusion: This study confers significant improvement of quality of life after valve surgery with time. Age does not appear to limit the quality of life. Family support seems to be the biggest strength in our population.

Quality-of-life index: Implications for prognosis in colorectal cancer

2006 ◽  
Vol 24 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 16032-16032
Author(s):  
R. Neelam ◽  
C. G. Lis ◽  
D. L. Citrin ◽  
S. Williams ◽  
P. G. Vashi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Life Index ◽  
Quality Of Life Index ◽  
The Impact

16032 Background: Quality of Life (QoL) assessment is important to evaluate the impact of disease and treatment in patients with advanced cancer. Recently, it has been hypothesized that patient satisfaction with their QoL may have a prognostic role in cancer, however, there is little evidence in the literature to support this view. The Ferrans and Powers Quality of Life Index (QLI) is one such instrument. QLI defines QoL as a person’s sense of well-being that stems from satisfaction or dissatisfaction with the areas of life that are important to him/her. The purpose of this study was to determine whether baseline QLI would predict length of survival in patients with colorectal cancer undergoing care in a non-clinical trial setting. Methods: We examined a case series of 177 colorectal cancer patients treated at Cancer Treatment Centers of America between 04/01 and 11/04. QLI measures global QoL and QoL in four major subscales: health and physical, social and economic, psychological and spiritual, and family. All scores range from 0 to 30 with higher scores indicating better QoL. QLI subscales were dichotomized at the median to split the patient population into 2 distinct groups. Kaplan Meier method with Log Rank test was used to calculate survival. Results: Of 177 patients, 46 were newly diagnosed and 131 had prior treatment history. The median age was 53 years (range 25– 85 years). 8 patients had stage I disease, 16 stage II, 51 stage III, and 77 stage IV. Table 1 describes the median survival for all QLI subscales. Conclusions: Baseline levels of patient satisfaction with their health and physical functioning provided useful prognostic information in colorectal cancer. Interestingly, the other subscales that evaluate various existential and economic issues did not provide statistically significant differences in survival. These findings need to be evaluated further to ascertain which subscales of QLI have a role in predicting patients’ prognosis. [Table: see text] No significant financial relationships to disclose.

scholarly journals Status of the Quality-of-Life Index and its Related Factors in the Women of Rasht: A Population-Based Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asiyeh Namazi ◽  
Hassan Rafiey ◽  
Mirtaher Mousavi ◽  
Ameneh Setareh Forouzan ◽  
Gholamreza Ghaedamini Harouni
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Good Condition ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Life Index ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quality Of Life Index ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Performance

Abstract Background: Quality of Life is a key element in social policy so that its placement on the agenda of community development has a constructive and positive effect on the life and performance of the individual and society. This study was designed to assess the status of a quality-of-life index and some related factors in the public population of women in Rasht, which is the capital city of Guilan Province, Iran. Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 800 women in Rasht who were selected by cluster random sampling. The data collection tool was the Ferrans and Powers Quality of Life questionnaire, which has two parts: Satisfaction and Importance with life. Each section consists of four subscales: Health and performance, Social and economic, Psychological/spiritual, and Family. Its scoring is done on the Likert scale. Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics and one-way analysis of variance, independent t-test and regression. Results: The mean score (SD) of the quality-of-life index in this study was 21.39(4.10), which was higher than the mean level and showed a relatively good condition. There was a statistically significant difference between the mean score of the quality-of-life index in terms of education level, but within age groups, this difference was not significant. Correlation tests showed no statistically significant relationship between duration of the marriage, age of marriage and age of spouse with the women’s quality-of-life score of (p> 0.05). Conclusions: Although the quality of life of the women studied was above average, appropriate interventions should be designed to maintain and improve it, because the feeling of satisfaction increases the ability to cope with problems and mental pressures and improves the level of mental and physical health of couples and ultimately of all members of society.

HRCA Quality of Life Index

1986 ◽  
Author(s):  
John N. Morris ◽  
Samy Suissa ◽  
Sylvia Sherwood ◽  
Susan M. Wright ◽  
David Greer
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Index ◽  
Quality Of Life Index

scholarly journals Quality of Life of Brazilian Vegetarians Measured by the WHOQOL-BREF: Influence of Type of Diet, Motivation and Sociodemographic Data

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 2648
Author(s):  
Shila Minari Hargreaves ◽  
Eduardo Yoshio Nakano ◽  
Heesup Han ◽  
António Raposo ◽  
Antonio Ariza-Montes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Vegetarian Diet ◽  
The Other ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Domain 3 ◽  
Domain 4

This study aimed to evaluate the general quality of life (QoL) of Brazilian vegetarians. A cross-sectional study was conducted with Brazilian vegetarian adults (18 years old and above). Individuals were recruited to participate in a nationwide online survey that comprised the WHOQOL-BREF as well as sociodemographic and characterization questions related to vegetarianism. The WHOQOL-BREF is composed of 24 items which are divided into four domains (domain 1: physical health; domain 2: psychological well-being; domain 3: social relationships; and domain 4: environment), plus two general items which were analyzed separately, totaling 26 items. The answers from the questionnaire were converted into scores with a 0–100 scale range, with separate analyses for each domain. Results were compared among groups based on the different characteristics of the vegetarian population. A total of 4375 individuals completed the survey. General average score results were 74.67 (domain 1), 66.71 (domain 2), 63.66 (domain 3) and 65.76 (domain 4). Vegans showed better scores when compared to the other vegetarians, except in domain four, where the statistical difference was observed only for semi-vegetarians (lower score). Individuals adopting a vegetarian diet for longer (>1 year) showed better results for domains one and two, with no difference for the other domains. Having close people also adopting a vegetarian diet positively influenced the results for all domains. On the other hand, it was not possible to distinguish any clear influence of the motivation for adopting a vegetarian diet on the scores’ results. Adopting a vegetarian diet does not have detrimental effects on one’s QoL. In fact, the more plant-based the diet, and the longer it was adopted, the better the results were.

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