21ST CENTURY SKILLS IN THE CONTEXT OF LIFE QUALITY

The article addresses comparative qualitative content analysis as a part of the grounded theory research to explore the relationship between English language proficiency of economically active adults and their quality of life. Using comparative qualitative content analysis of the policy documents in respect of lifelong learning as main data collection method, the authors of the article aim to identify the relationship between the 21st century skills and indicators of life quality by comparing the sources that define the 21st century skills and analysing them in the context of the “8+1” dimensions of life quality offered by the European Union. The following research questions have been proposed: how 21st century skills are defined in the policy documents and how they relate to the quality of human life. The analysis of European Parliament, Council of the European Union, Word Economic Forum and Eurostat policies, models, strategies and their implementation in respect of lifelong learning reveals existing gaps and points at the urgent need in profiling the development of human skills to enhance human well-being and life quality in Europe. Besides, developing new skills and improving existing ones can be a tool for improving the quality of life in the future, whereas the dimensions of life quality can serve as a prerequisite for skills development.

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Quality of life (QOL) the essence of social work supervision

International Journal for Innovation Education and Research ◽

10.31686/ijier.vol2.iss6.202 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2 (6) ◽

pp. 138-147

Author(s):

Rita IELIAUSKIENĖ

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

European Union ◽

Social Work ◽

European Integration ◽

Social Worker ◽

Life Quality ◽

The European Union ◽

Main Attention ◽

New Challenges

New challenges and priorities of social work modernization processes in the context of European integration and enlargement of the European Union are analysed in this theoretical article. Main attention is paid to the problematics of a person in a changing society. The priorities of citizens‘ activity in a society should be based on knowledge on the being of a personality, its entirety, because only by knowing the object of affection of our activity, we can allow it to create a vision of a better life and embody it in the real life.The article highlights the person‘s search for meanings in a changed world. The essence of a person‘s structure, importance of culture, morale, ethics and value thinking for creating life quality is revealed on a philosophical and theoretical level.The scientific problem presented in the article defines the following questions:- What attitude to personality of full value is important for a social worker when creating life quality?- Can a person‘s life quality be an essential motive of the supervision created?The object of the research were the attitudes of philosophers, psychologists and the author, their thoughs on the personality, its place in a changing world and creation of life quality as a motivation of social worker‘s supervision.

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Ophthalmologist Attitudes regarding Fixed Combination Treatment for Glaucoma in the European Union

European Journal of Ophthalmology ◽

10.1177/112067210901900411 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 19 (4) ◽

pp. 588-593 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

William C. Stewart ◽

Bonnie Kruft ◽

Lindsay A. Nelson ◽

Jeanette A. Stewart

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

European Union ◽

Intraocular Pressure ◽

Electronic Mail ◽

Fixed Combination ◽

The European Union ◽

Perceived Safety ◽

Popular Method ◽

First Choice

Purpose To survey ophthalmologists in the European Union to determine their fixed combination (FC) preferences. Methods A multiple-choice survey was sent to randomly chosen ophthalmologists throughout the European Union and bordering countries by electronic mail delivery. Ophthalmologists were resent the survey on two more occasions if no response was obtained. Results In total, 50 surveys were received from 530 distributed (9.4% response) from 16 countries. More ophthalmologists prescribed an FC as second (80%) or third choice (64%) therapy than first choice (30%, p=0.0036). As first (p<0.0001) and third choice (p=0.011), the dorzolamide/timolol FC was most commonly prescribed, while as second choice the latanoprost/timolol FC (p<0.0001) was most popular. Overall, 98% (49/50) of doctors believed FC therapy improved patient care most often by better compliance (n=49) and quality of life (n=48, p<0.0001). Most ophthalmologists believed that there was a difference in efficacy between the FC products (32/50, 64%) with the most effective being the bimatoprost/timolol FC (n=12, 24%, p=0.029). However, fewer ophthalmologists perceived safety differences between the products (34/50, 68%). For prostaglandins, dosing time was suggested in the morning by 18 (36%) ophthalmologists and in the evening by 24 (48%) (p=0.35). Conclusions FCs in the European Union are a potentially popular method to reduce intraocular pressure, being prescribed most commonly as second or third choice therapy. The perceived advantages to FC therapy are greater compliance to the medicine and improved patient quality of life.

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Mobile therapeutic attention for treatment-resistant schizophrenia (m-RESIST): a prospective multicentre feasibility study protocol in patients and their caregivers

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2017-021346 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (7) ◽

pp. e021346 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Anna Alonso-Solís ◽

Katya Rubinstein ◽

Iluminada Corripio ◽

Erika Jaaskelainen ◽

Annika Seppälä ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

European Union ◽

Feasibility Study ◽

Study Protocol ◽

Preliminary Data ◽

Perceived Quality ◽

The European Union ◽

Treatment Resistant ◽

Perceived Quality Of Life

IntroductionTreatment-resistant schizophrenia (TRS) is a severe form of schizophrenia. In the European Union, approximately 40% of people with schizophrenia have TRS. Factors such as the persistence of positive symptoms or higher risk of comorbidities leave clinicians with a complex scenario when treating these patients. Intervention strategies based on mHealth have demonstrated their ability to support and promote self-management-based strategies. Mobile therapeutic attention for treatment-resistant schizophrenia(m-RESIST), an innovative mHealth solution based on novel technology and offering high modular and flexible functioning, has been developed specifically for patients with TRS and their caregivers. As intervention in TRS is a challenge, it is necessary to perform a feasibility study before the cost-effectiveness testing stage.Methods and analysisThis manuscript describes the protocol for a prospective multicentre feasibility study in 45 patients with TRS and their caregivers who will be attended in the public health system of three localities: Hospital Santa Creu Sant Pau (Spain), Semmelweis University (Hungary) and Gertner Institute & Sheba Medical Center (Israel). The primary aim is to investigate the feasibility and acceptability of the m-RESIST solution, configured by three mHealth tools: an app, wearable and a web-based platform. The solution collects data about acceptability, usability and satisfaction, together with preliminary data on perceived quality of life, symptoms and economic variables. The secondary aim is to collect preliminary data on perceived quality of life, symptoms and economic variables.Ethics and disseminationThis study protocol, funded by the Horizon 2020 Programme of the European Union, has the approval of the ethics committees of the participating institutions. Participants will be fully informed of the purpose and procedures of the study, and signed inform consents will be obtained. The results will be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented in scientific conferences to ensure widespread dissemination.Trial registration numberNCT03064776; Pre-results.

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Quality of life in the countryside after Poland’s accession to the European Union

Nierówności społeczne a wzrost gospodarczy ◽

10.15584/nsawg.2019.4.2 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 60 (4) ◽

pp. 31-44

Author(s):

Barbara Chmielewska ◽

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Józef Stanisław Zegar ◽

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

European Union ◽

The European Union

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DEMOGRAPHIC PROSPECTS IN POLAND — DIAGNOSIS BASED ON SELECTED INDICATORS DETERMINING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF POLES

PRZEGLĄD POLICYJNY ◽

10.5604/01.3001.0015.2495 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 142 (2) ◽

pp. 26-46

Author(s):

Marek Stefański

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

European Union ◽

Local Government ◽

21St Century ◽

The Elderly ◽

Polish Population

Demographic problems, including ageing of the Polish population, appear to be the challenge of the 21st century. This issue does not concern Poland exclusively, but rather involves the whole European Union. That is why it is necessary to undertake research in order to provide diagnoses, analyse the results and develop prospects needed to solve this matter. Shaping the safety of the elderly is a duty of authorities, local government entities and non-governmental organisations.

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The Lived Environment Life Quality Model for institutionalized people with dementia

Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy ◽

10.1177/0008417416656207 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 84 (1) ◽

pp. 22-33 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Wendy Wood ◽

Jenna L. Lampe ◽

Christina A. Logan ◽

Amy R. Metcalfe ◽

Beth E. Hoesly

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Qualitative Content Analysis ◽

Life Quality ◽

Occupational Therapists ◽

Life Domain ◽

Quality Model ◽

Practice Model ◽

People With Dementia ◽

Environment Domain

Background. There is a need for a conceptual practice model that explicates ecological complexities involved in using occupation to optimize the quality of life of institutionalized people with dementia. Purpose. This study aimed to prepare the Lived Environment Life Quality Model, a dementia-specific conceptual practice model of occupational therapy in institutional facilities, for publication and application to practice. Method. Interviews and focus groups with six expert occupational therapists were subjected to qualitative content analysis to confirm, disconfirm, and further develop the model. Findings. The model’s lived-environment domain as the focus of assessment and intervention was extensively confirmed, and its quality-of-life domain as the focus of intervention goals and outcomes was both confirmed and further developed. Implications. As confirmed in this study, the Lived Environment Life Quality Model is a client-centred, ecologically valid, and occupation-focused guide to optimizing quality of life of institutionalized adults with dementia in present moments and progressively over time.

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Addressing the Challenge of Polypharmacy

The Annual Review of Pharmacology and Toxicology ◽

10.1146/annurev-pharmtox-010919-023508 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 60 (1) ◽

pp. 661-681 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Alpana Mair ◽

Martin Wilson ◽

Tobias Dreischulte

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

European Union ◽

System Change ◽

The European Union ◽

Service Demand ◽

Global Challenge ◽

Increased Risk ◽

Aging Populations ◽

Detrimental Impact

Polypharmacy describes the concomitant use of multiple medicines and represents a growing global challenge attributable to aging populations with an increasing prevalence of multimorbidity. Polypharmacy can be appropriate but is problematic when the increased risk of harm from interactions between drugs or between drugs and diseases or the burden of administering and monitoring medicines outweighs plausible benefits. Polypharmacy has a substantial economic impact in service demand and hospitalization as well as a detrimental impact on patients’ quality of life. Apart from causing avoidable harm, polypharmacy can also lead to therapeutic failure, with up to 50% of patients who take four or more medications not taking them as prescribed. Guidance is needed to support patients and clinicians in defining and achieving realistic goals of drug treatment, and system change is necessary to aid implementation. This article outlines lessons from two programs that aim to address these challenges: the Scottish polypharmacy guidance on realistic prescribing and the European Union SIMPATHY project.

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