TENDENCY TO BRUXISM IN PHYSIOTHERAPY TEACHERS AND CONSEQUENCES IN THE QUALITY OF LIFE

Introduction: Bruxism is characterized by the parafunctional act of tightening or grinding the teeth, which may occur in a conscious or unconscious way, during sleep or in wakefulness. It has become a growing concern in recent years due to its negative impact on quality of life (QOL) and also because it is considered an important risk factor for temporomandibular disorders. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the QOL related to bruxism in physiotherapy teachers from a private institution through a questionnaire and their perception for such parafunction. Method: A cross-sectional, quantitative and exploratory study. The self-perception of bruxism was assessed through three questions from the Fonseca Anamnestic Indexand the perspective of QLV through the Quality of Life Questionnaire (SF-36), with a sample of 38 teachers of both genders. Results: Based on the results found, the level of statistical significance was set at p<0,05 for all tests. Among the 38 interviewees, 47,4% (n = 18) of professionals were observed with bruxism, with a higher prevalence in the female gender. Regarding the comparisons of QOL in relation to bruxism, a statistically significant difference was found in relation to the dimension of Pain (p=0,014), in which the mean for the bruxism group was (59,8) and without bruxism (78,5). Conclusion: There is a relation of the bruxism with the quality of life of the interviewees, and this habit mainly interferes in the domain of pain. Another aspect that was shown to be significantly associated with bruxism was nervous tension, in which the tense and nervous professionals were associated with self-perception of bruxism.

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Abstract P546: Sleep Quality in Medical Students A Cross-sectional Study

Hypertension ◽

10.1161/hyp.70.suppl_1.p546 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 70 (suppl_1) ◽

Author(s):

Lilian S Costa ◽

Marina C Marins ◽

Jocasta C Ansel ◽

Carolina P Tavares ◽

Fernanda T Queiroz ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Medical Students ◽

Female Gender ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Female Group ◽

Sleep Habits ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Hours

Introduction: Medical students, susceptible to sleep disorders, have irregular sleep-awake cycle, with repercussions on the quality of life and reduced academic performance, often with greater incidence of psychiatric disorders, estimated at 15% to 25% during your academic training. Objective: To evaluate the sleep habits in students of medical school in a private college of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Method: This subset study is a part of an observational study with cross-sectional delineation, with data collected through the application of an anonymous questionnaire, where they were asked about the number (and modification) of hours they sleep daily, in addition to reports of “stress and anxiety”. These data collected formed the basis of an instrument for assessing the quality of life on the medical students of this College. Results: We analyzed data from 481 students: 82 (17%) at the first year, 118 (24.5%) at the second year, 99 (20.6%) at the third, 64 (13.3%) and 118 (24.5%) within the fifth and sixth years. The average age was 21.7 years (16-42) and 306 (63.6%) of female gender. As for the hours of sleep, 445 students (92.5%) report 5 to 8 hours of sleep, and 216 (44.9%) a minimum of 6 hours. In the sleep of the weekends, 394 (81.9%) reported change in the number of hours and, 313 (65.1%) referred to a reduction after the entrance into college. It was reported "some level of stress and anxiety,“ not related to the least number of hours sleepping (0.07). Comparing the data obtained among the 199 students of the first and second years (62.8% female-group A) to 117 at fifth and sixth years (70.9% female-group B), we observed similarity in relation to (1) number of 5 to 8 hours sleepping (A 92.9% x 90.5% B), (2) change the hours of sleepping on the weekends (A 81.9% x 79.5% B), and (3) reduction of sleepping hours after the entrance into College (A 81.9% x 78.6% B). With regard to the report of "stress and anxiety”, we observed statistically significant difference between the groups (A 100% x 88% B, p < 0.03). Conclusion: The change in lifestyle imposed on joining a new school learning model, generates anxiety and loss of sleep hours among students. The development of resilience and adaptation to change, both individual and institutional, may have been responsible to varying degrees of stress.

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Comparison of Quality of Life between Active and Inactive Workers

Journal of Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences ◽

10.18502/ssu.v28i8.4453 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Mohammad Hassan Dashty Khavidaki ◽

Mahmood Kamali Zarch ◽

Naser Mohammadi Ahmadabadi ◽

Haider Hosseini

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Mental Condition ◽

Positive Role ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Positive Effects ◽

Sf 36 ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Cement Manufacturing

Introduction: Numerous important factors such as physical and mental condition affect the quality of life Job stress is one of the key factors in decreasing productivity in organizations. Given the positive effects of physical activity on quality of life, this study aimed to compare the quality of life between active and inactive workers (case study). Methods: This study was a cross-sectional comparative study.190 tile and cement-manufacturing workers who were eligible for the study were selected completely voluntarily, based on a convenience sampling. Of these, according to Beck questionnaire, 88 were selected in inactive and 64 in active groups; Weir and Sherborn questionnaire was used for assessing the quality of life (SF-36). For analysis the data, independent T-test and SPSS 23 software were used for analysis (P≤0.05). Results: The results showed that physical, psychological and quality of life components in the active group of cement factory workers were (p = 0.012) (p = 0.001) (p = 0.005) and tile workers (p = 0.012) (P = 0.005) (p = 0.014) was a significant and more compare to the inactive group, but there was no significant difference between active and inactive workers of the two tile and cement factories. Conclusion: The results of this study showed the positive role of exercise and physical activity on the quality of life of people working in cement and tile factories. It seems easier physical activity and sports are related to the quality of life of workers and have nothing to do with the workplace.

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The Effects of Patients' and Care-Givers' Knowledge, Attitude, & Practice (KAP) on Quality of Life Among Thalassemia Major Patients' in Damascus-Syrian Arab Republic

European Scientific Journal ESJ ◽

10.19044/esj.2018.v14n12p308 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 14 (12) ◽

pp. 308

Author(s):

Yaser Adnan Abo Jeesh ◽

Magda El-hadi Ahmad Yousif ◽

Moauya Al-Balal Al-Haboub

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Thalassemia Major ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Attitudes And Practices ◽

Teaching Guide ◽

Care Givers ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After

Background: Thalassemia is the most common autosomal abnormality in Syria. Its complications have an important effect on education; time off school; sport; difference from friends/ siblings; social interactions; and stigmatization. Knowledge of factors associated with quality of life in thalassemia patients is necessary for forming appropriate clinical programs, social support, and improving treatment outcomes. Purpose: The study was to assess the effects of Patients' and Care-givers' Knowledge, Attitude, & Practice (KAP) with Quality of Life among Thalassemia Major Patients' in Syria. Methods: Cross-sectional descriptive analytical design was conducted at the national thalassemia center in Damascus. WHOQOL-BREF and a questionnaire developed by the researcher were used to measure the participants’ knowledge, attitudes and practices of thalassemia. Results: Total of 238 thalassemia patients participated in the study. A statistical significance was found regarding improvement of skill and knowledge scores among caregivers and thalassemia patients before and after receiving the teaching guide from 12.52±1.77 to 14.07±1.01, t=11.447, p=0.000 and from 34.12±4.50 to 37.43±4.61, t=-8.58, p= .000 respectively. Stigmatization was significantly noticed among families caring for thalassemic patients. There were a significant differences in the mean score regarding nutritional status before and after teaching guide paired t test= 12.11, p= 0.000. A statistical significance was found in females regarding social domain p=0.04. However, mean scores for overall quality of life were better in females rather than males, but these mean scores were statistically insignificant p>0.05. A statistical significant difference in ferritin levels and patient’s age was found. Results also revealed that no statistical significant differences was observed between overall quality of life of the four domains in relation to the two treatment groups (subcutaneous vs oral) and age groups. Conclusion: Thalassemia is a socio-economic problem. The most efficient way to reduce risks of having affected patients is by increasing the knowledge through training of parents regarding the disease. Our findings highlighted that there was lack in patients’ knowledge and skills regarding the disease, but a remarkable improvement in both knowledge and performance was found after patients received the teaching guide, which lead to an increase in overall patient's quality of life.

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Influence of Sleep Disturbances on Quality of Life of Iranian Menopausal Women

Psychiatry Journal ◽

10.1155/2013/907068 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2013 ◽

pp. 1-5 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Zohreh Yazdi ◽

Khosro Sadeghniiat-Haghighi ◽

Amir Ziaee ◽

Khadijeh Elmizadeh ◽

Masomeh Ziaeeha

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Daytime Sleepiness ◽

Sleep Disturbances ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Berlin Questionnaire ◽

Life Questionnaire ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Obstructive Sleep ◽

Menopausal Women

Background. Subjective sleep disturbances increase during menopause. Some problems commonly encountered during menopause, such as hot flushes and sweating at night, can cause women to have difficulty in sleeping. These complaints can influence quality of life of menopausal women.Methods. This cross-sectional study was performed on menopausal women attending health centers in Qazvin for periodic assessments. We measured excessive daytime sleepiness by Epworth sleepiness scale (ESS), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) by the Berlin questionnaire, and insomnia by the insomnia severity index (ISI). We evaluate quality of life by the Menopause specific quality of life questionnaire (MENQOL).Results. A total of 380 menopausal women entered the study. Mean age of participated women was 57.6 ± 6.02. Mean duration of menopause was 6.3 ± 4.6. The frequency of severe and moderate insomnia was 8.4% (32) and 11.8% (45). Severe daytime sleepiness (ESS ≥ 10) was present in 27.9% (80) of the participants. Multivariate analytic results show that insomnia and daytime sleepiness have independent negative impact on each domain and total score of MENQOL questionnaire.Conclusion. According to our findings, EDS and insomnia are frequent in menopausal women. Both EDS and insomnia have significant quality of life impairment.

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Mastectomy versus conservative surgical treatment: the impact on the quality of life of women with breast cancer

Revista Brasileira de Saúde Materno Infantil ◽

10.1590/s1519-38292010000100005 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 51-57 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Daniela Francescato Veiga ◽

Fabíola Soares Moreira Campos ◽

Leda Marques Ribeiro ◽

Ivanildo Archangelo Junior ◽

Joel Veiga Filho ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Functioning ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Young Patients ◽

Conservative Surgery ◽

Sf 36 ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Impact

OBJECTIVES: to compare the impact of mastectomy and conservative surgery on the quality of life of patients with breast cancer. METHODS: an assessment was made of the quality of life of patients undergoing mastectomy or segmentary mastectomy, at the Pouso Alegre Clinical Hospital, in the Brazilian State of Minas Gerais, using SF-36. The patients were grouped by age (<50 years and >50 years) and years of schooling (<8 years and >8 years). The Mann-Whitney test was used to compare the groups with regard to the age and schooling domains of SF-36. RESULTS: a significant difference between the two groups was found in the domains of "physical functioning" (p=0.04) and "pain" (p=0.01): with the patients undergoing a mastectomy registering the worst scores. Young patients who had undergone a mastectomy displayed the worst quality of life in terms of "physical functioning" (p=0.03), "pain" (p=0.01) and "social functioning" (p=0.01); those undergoing conservative surgery aged over 50 years scored worst on "role emotional" (p=0.05). Patients undergoing a mastectomy with lower levels of schooling scored lower in "physical functioning" (p=0.01), "role physical" (p=0.05) and "pain" (p=0.05). Among those who had attended school for more than eight years, those having undergone a mastectomy scored less in the "pain" domain (p=0.04). CONCLUSIONS: patients who had undergone a mastectomy had worse results in the physical component of the evaluation of quality of life and this negative impact was more strongly felt among younger patients and those with lower levels of schooling.

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Factors Related to Oral Health-Related Quality of Life of Independent Brazilian Elderly

International Journal of Dentistry ◽

10.1155/2013/705047 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2013 ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 24

Author(s):

Karla Giovana Bavaresco Ulinski ◽

Mariele Andrade do Nascimento ◽

Arinilson Moreira Chaves Lima ◽

Ana Raquel Benetti ◽

Regina Célia Poli-Frederico ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Oral Health ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Female Gender ◽

Lower Class ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Posterior Teeth ◽

The Impact

The aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess the factors associated with the impact of oral health on the quality of life in a sample of 504 Brazilian independent elderly. Data collection included oral examinations and structured interviews. The simplified form of the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) was used to measure OHRQoL. Information on sociodemographic characteristics, use of dental services, and subjective measures of health was collected. Poisson regression within a hierarchical model was used to data analyses. The following variables were associated with a negative impact on OHRQoL: female gender (PR = 1.40; CI 95%: 1.11–1.77); lower class (PR = 1.58; CI 95%: 1.13–2.20); up to 3 occluding pairs of posterior teeth (PR = 1.88; CI 95%: 1.13–3.14); at least one untreated caries (PR = 1.28; CI 95%: 1.06–1.54); curative reasons for the last dental appointment (PR = 1.52; CI 95%: 1.15–2.00); poor self-perception of oral health (PR = 2.49; CI 95%: 1.92–3.24); and poor perception of dental care provided (PR = 1.34; CI 95%: 1.12–1.59). The younger elderly also noticed this negative impact. These findings showed that the clinical, sociodemographic, and subjective factors evaluated exerted a negative impact on OHRQoL in elderly people. Health authorities must address all these factors when planning interventions on oral health for this population.

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Psychological manifestation in adolescents with thalassemia

European Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/s0924-9338(11)71986-1 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 26 (S2) ◽

pp. 276-276

Author(s):

H. Dessoki ◽

T. Elhifnawy ◽

O. Ezzat

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Outpatient Clinic ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Structured Interview ◽

Life Questionnaire ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Quality Of Life Questionnaire ◽

Middlesex Hospital ◽

Significant Difference

Objectiveβ-thalassemia major and its complications carry a significant psychological impact, causing emotional burden, hopelessness, and difficulty with social integration.MethodCross-sectional study which includes thirty adolescents with diagnosis of thalassemia & another group of thirty adolescents from gastrointestinal outpatient clinic were selected. All participants were subjected to Semi structured interview, Patient Health Questionnaire, Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale, Middlesex Hospital Questionnaire, and McGill Quality of Life Questionnaire.ResultsThalassemic adolescents shows statistically significant higher depression (p < 0.001), and higher anxiety (p < 0.001) compared to adolescents from gastrointestinal outpatient clinic. There was highly statistical significant difference regarding Middlesex Hospital Questionnaire (p < 0.001), and McGill Quality of Life Questionnaire. (p < 0.001).ConclusionDepressive and anxiety disorders were more prevalent among adolescents with thalassemia. Also, among the same group there was higher degree of Free Floating Anxiety, Phobic Anxiety, Obsessive Symptoms, Somatic Symptoms, Depressive Symptoms, and hysteria. Quality of life was highly affected among adolescents with thalassemia.

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Sociodemographic profile and quality of life of active older adults belonging to a physical exercise program and sedentary elderly, linked to a basic health unit

International Archives of Medicine ◽

10.3823/2346 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 10 ◽

Author(s):

Francisco Dimitre Rodrigo Pereira Santos ◽

Simony Fabíola Lopes Nunes ◽

Marluce Alves Coutinho ◽

Leila Rute Oliveira Gurgel do Amaral ◽

Floriacy Stabnow Santos ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Exercise ◽

Elderly People ◽

Life Questionnaire ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Group I ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Sociodemographic Profile ◽

Group Ii

Objective: To identify the sociodemographic profile and to compare the quality of life of elderly people who practice physical exercises in a group with sedentary elderly. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach, composed of two groups: Group I consisted of 50 elderly people practicing physical exercise in a group; and Group II composed of 50 sedentary elderlies. Data were collected through two questionnaires; one questionnaire focused on the sociodemographic data survey and the SF-36 quality of life questionnaire. The data were analyzed by the BioEstat 5.0 program using the Z-Test. Results: Group I had better scores in the domains, limitations due to physical aspects and general health, in the other domains, group II had better scores. Factor that can be attributed to the modality of the physical exercise performed by group I that was in the group I and by the form of the allocation of the sample. Conclusion: The women were mostly in group I, and both groups were comprised of seniors over 61 years old, widowers and retirees. Statistically, only the general state of health showed a significant difference between the two groups.

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Psychological and spiritual well-being aspects of the quality of life in colostomy patients

Vojnosanitetski pregled ◽

10.2298/vsp151118357r ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 75 (6) ◽

pp. 611-617

Author(s):

Gordana Repic ◽

Suncica Ivanovic ◽

Cedomirka Stanojevic ◽

Sanja Trgovcevic

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Age Groups ◽

Well Being ◽

Life Questionnaire ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Spiritual Well Being ◽

The Mean

Background/Aim. Colorectal cancer and its treatment can have a negative impact on the quality of life which has become an important outcome measure for cancer patients. The aim of this work was assessment of psychological and spiritual dimension of the quality of life in colostomy patients, regarding the gender and age. Methods. This is a cross-sectional study conducted at the Abdominal Surgery Polyclinic in the Clinical Canter of Vojvodina among colostomy patients operated between January 2010 and June 2011. The instrument used in this study was Quality of Life Questionnaire for a Patient with an Ostomy (QOL-O). Results. Majority of respondents were male (M:F = 50.7% : 49.3%). The age ranged between 36?86 years. Respondents did not report difficulties in adjustment to stoma, but their great difficulty was to look at it and the sense of depression and anxiety. The care of stoma was worse perceived by younger respondents (p = 0.014). Respondents were mostly satisfied with their memorizing ability and having the sense of control. The lowest score was found in sensing satisfaction or enjoyment in life. The age had a significant impact on positive aspects of psychological well-being (p < 0.05). Higher scores were found among younger age groups. The mean score of spiritual well-being (6.47 ? 3.01) was lower than the mean score of psychological well-being (7.76 ? 2.35). There were no statistically significant differences regarding gender (t = -0.738, df = 65, p = 0.463) or age (F = 1.307, p = 0.280). Conclusion. Psychological and spiritual well-being in colostomy patients appeared to be at satisfactory level, but it is necessary to provide tailor made support in order to prevent and resolve negative responses to stoma.

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The Influence of Self-Perception on Manipulative Dexterity in Adults with Multiple Sclerosis

Occupational Therapy International ◽

10.1155/2021/5583063 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2021 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Rosa M. Martínez-Piédrola ◽

Cristina García-Bravo ◽

Elisabet Huertas-Hoyas ◽

Patricia Sánchez-Herrera Baeza ◽

Jorge Pérez-Corrales ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Daily Living ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Leisure Activities ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Self Perception ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Perceived Quality Of Life

Background. Multiple sclerosis is a disorder which causes a loss of functionality, affecting the person’s ability to perform activities of daily living, such as interpersonal interactions and relationship, dressing, self-care, or bathing, as well as having a negative impact on work and leisure activities. Aims. This study examined the relationship (correlational or associations/predictive) between self-perceived quality of life and performance of manipulative dexterity. Also, this study sought to measure predictors of dexterity. Study Design. A cross-sectional study from two associations of MS within the Community of Madrid, Spain. Methods and Procedures. A final sample of 30 people with multiple sclerosis. The outcome measures used were the ABILHAND questionnaire, the Purdue Pegboard Test, the Nine Hole Peg Test, and the Box and Block Test. Results. No significant correlations were found between dexterity and self-perception tests; however, correlations were found between perceived dexterity and quality of life ( p < 0.001 ). Scores for the ABILHAND questionnaire, which measures the perception of skills in daily living, predicted up to 60% of the variance in the dexterity tests. Conclusions. The results of this study suggest that interventions for improving the manipulative dexterity of people with multiple sclerosis should address the person’s perception of improving their manipulative dexterity and the perceived of quality of life, as both factors may influence manipulative dexterity.

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