scholarly journals Assessment of the dynamics of dermatologic index indicators of symptom scale and dermatologic quality of life index under the influence of complex phototherapy in patients with a combination of rosacea subtypes

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 355-365
Author(s):  
Kirill A. Novikov ◽  
Olga B. Tamrazova ◽  
Yuliya I. Matushevskaya
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
The Other ◽  
Symptom Scale ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Group I ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
Index Of Quality

Background. Taking into account the data of recent studies on the treatment of rosacea, the development of new methods of treating this dermatosis using complex physiotherapeutic approaches and their synergism is of scientific and practical interest. In this work, we took into account the synergism of physiotherapeutic effects exerted by intense pulsed light and submilisecond neodymium 1064 nm laser radiation, as well as an increase in the destruction of pathologically altered vessels observed with the sequential use of both procedures. Aims: to assess the effect of complex phototherapy on changes in the indicators of the dermatological index of the symptom scale and the dermatological index of quality of life, reflecting the effect of the therapy on the clinical manifestations of the disease and the patient's subjective assessment of the skin condition. Material and methods. In the period 20172020 we conducted a randomized controlled study in which 130 patients with a combination of rosacea subtypes took part. All patients were divided into 4 groups. In each separate group, the following types of therapy were used: in group I laser therapy and 1% metronidazole cream; in group II phototherapy and 1% metronidazole cream; in group III complex photo-laser therapy and 1% metronidazole cream; in the comparison group (IV), patients received only 1% metronidazole cream. The treatment included 6 sessions with an interval of 2 weeks, with a total duration of 3 months. The effectiveness of therapy was assessed according to the results of the dermatological index of quality of life (DQL) and the dermatological index of the symptom scale (DYS) before and after treatment. Results. The developed complex method of combination of rosacea subtypes therapy demonstrated maximum efficiency, which was reflected in the maximum (by 55.21%) decrease in DYS in group III compared with the other three groups: in group I, the decrease in DYS was 30.54%, in II 21.51%, in IV 21.56%. The DQL in group III decreased by 67.4%, which was significantly higher than the indicators of the other three groups: in group I, DQL decreased by 31.3%, in group II by 27.4%, in IV by 20.7%. Conclusion. After the course of complex phototherapy in the group of patients with combination of rosacea subtypes, there was a decrease in the severity of clinical manifestations of the disease, as well as an increase in the quality of life of patients according to the data of the DYS and DQL, respectively.

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF PHYSICAL REHABILITATION ON QUALITY OF LIFE AFTER RENAL TRANSPLANTATION

2015 ◽  
Vol 69 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 65-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Y. Zhirnova ◽  
E. E. Аchkasov ◽  
O. M. Tsirulnikova ◽  
E. M. Shilov ◽  
O. B. Dobrovolskiy
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Kidney Transplantation ◽  
Organ Transplant ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Physical Rehabilitation ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Results Of Treatment ◽  
Group I ◽  
Group Ii

Background: Aim of this study was to evaluate the role of physical rehabilitation to improve the quality of life (QOL) of people after kidney transplantation. Patients and methods: Analyzes the results of treatment of 57 recipients (mean age 35±9,65 years) donor kidney at different times of the postoperative period. Depending on the physical rehabilitation program allocated 3 groups of patients: group II — physical rehabilitation was carried out only in the first week after surgery to prevent early postoperative complications, in group I — during the year; in group III combined 30 relatively healthy people do not need an organ transplant and with a mean age 33,7±8,7 years, leading a normal life, not engaged in regular recreational physical culture. Quality of life was assessed using a questionnaire SF36 at 1, 3, 6 and a 12 months after surgery. Results: One year after surgery in both groups compared with preoperative indicators marked improvement according to all scales of the questionnaire. However, in group I indicators of quality of life were higher than in group II from 11,4 to 19,7%, and even some items questionnaire SF-36 is higher than in group III which is associated with the physical rehabilitation. Conclusion: It has been shown that exercises is an important component of treatment and rehabilitation after kidney transplantation and help improve both the psychological and the physical component of quality of life.

scholarly journals Impact of dentures on oral health-related quality of life

2016 ◽  
Vol 69 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 203-211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanja Gnjato
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Group I ◽  
Health Quality ◽  
Group Ii

Introduction. Stomatoprothetic dentures are one of the factors of oral health and life quality of people of all ages. The aim of the paper is to make a connection between the oral health quality and quality of life on one side and the type of denture on the other. Material and Methods. This research study was conducted on the sample of 360 patients singled out in three numerically identical groups as follows: group I - patients treated with fixed dentures, group II - patients treated with mobile dentures, and group III - patients treated with both fixed and mobile dentures. The oral health quality was observed via five parameters: anamnestic data, symptoms of ill-functioning of basic functions in stomatogenic system (chewing and speech), extra oral examination, intraoral examination, and dental abilities. For some oral health quality parameters, the index of quality was determined. Results. Analyses of our three target groups of patients indicated that the patients from group I (treated with fixed dentures) suffered the least negative effects in line with the observed parameters; they are followed by patients from group III (combined dentures) and patients from group II (mobile dentures), respectively. Conclusion. Our research study showed that some oral health parameters have different impacts on health and life quality in patients treated with different stomatoprosthetic dentures.

scholarly journals Hospitalized Patients with a Therapeutic Profile: The Relationship Between the Type of Attitude Towards Illness and the Quality of Life

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 36-56
Author(s):  
N.V. Zarishnyak ◽  
A.M. Kulbaisov ◽  
E.V. Gavrilova
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Hospitalized Patients ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Disease Group ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Group I ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
The Relationship

The article presents the results of a study of attitudes towards illness, quality of life and their relationship in hospitalized patients. An empirical study of three groups of hospitalized patients aged 40 to 80 years was carried out: with ischemic heart disease (group I, n = 22; 55,3(13,8) years), with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (group II, n=22; 53,7(12,0) years) and with osteochondrosis (group III, n=22; 59,6(14,8) years). Distribution by sex in all groups – 50% of men and 50% of women. To determine the type of attitude towards the disease, the Bekhterev Institute's questionnaire "Type of attitude towards the disease" (TOBOL) was used, the quality of life – the questionnaire of the Assessment of the quality of life (SF-36). The results of the study showed that in patients of all groups maladaptive types of attitudes towards the disease prevailed: Group I – hypochondriacal; apathetic; Group II – neurasthenic, dysphoric, paranoid; Group III – anxious, apathetic types. The quality of life of patients of all groups did not differ from each other: the physical component of health was assessed as low; the psychological component of health was average. A high rate of pain syndrome and social functioning was found in patients in group I, and in general health in patients in group II. Factor analysis revealed the relationship between the general state of health of patients (the patient's subjective assessment of his health) and the type of attitude towards the disease. Most of the patients needed psychological help to correct the type of attitude towards the disease and improve the quality of life. The revealed relationship between the internal picture of the disease and the quality of life requires additional research.

The quality of life of patients after reconstructive and reconstructive breast surgery

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.A. Khodyrev ◽  
A.L. Levchuk ◽  
P.M. Starokon ◽  
R.M. Shabaev
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Breast Surgery ◽  
Emotional Status ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Psychological Component ◽  
Group I ◽  
Quality Of Life Indicators ◽  
Reconstructive Operations ◽  
Group Ii

The quality of life indicators of 70 patients who underwent reconstructive and reconstructive breast surgery were studied. We used a depression test questionnaire and questionnaires on the quality of life. The patients were divided into 3 groups. It was found that a higher level of depression in group II compared to group I. Low level of depression in group III. Indicators of the physical component of health are the highest in group II compared to groups I and III. Low indicators of the physical component of health in group III patients. Indicators of the psychological component of health are higher in group III compared to groups II and I. Higher indicators of the psychological component of health in patients of groups II and III. Key words: quality of life, mammary glands, reconstructive and reconstructive operations, neoplasms, psycho-emotional status.

scholarly journals Quality of life indicators in pregnant women with a history of different types of infertility

2020 ◽  
pp. 16-21
Author(s):  
L.E. Tumanova ◽  
◽  
E.V. Kolomiets ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Group I ◽  
Quality Of Life Indicators ◽  
Different Types ◽  
History Of ◽  
Group Ii

Purpose — to study the indicators of quality of life in pregnant women with a history of different types of infertility. Materials and methods. The study of quality of life indicators was carried out in 127 women aged 20 to 49 years, 97 of whom had a history of infertility of various origins and 30 pregnant women who had it. The distribution of pregnant women into groups was based on the factor of infertility: Group I — 35 pregnant women with a history of endocrine infertility, Group II — 37 pregnant women with a history of inflammatory infertility, Group III — 25 pregnant women with a history of combined infertility of inflammatory genesis with endocrine, Group IV (control) — 30 healthy pregnant women who did not have a history of infertility. The method of assessing quality of life was the WHOQOL-BREF Short Questionnaire. Results. The indicators of quality of life and general health, according to the subjective assessment of the patients, were the lowest in group III — 2.5±0.10 points and 2.1±0.05 points. In group I patients, the score was 3.1±0.15 points and 3.2±0.20 points and in group II — 3.2±0.10 points and 3.3±0.07 points, respectively. It should be noted that the most positive assessment of these indicators took place in the control group of pregnant women — 5.0±0.3 points. Thus, the physical functioning was assessed by the patients of group III at 16.7±1.1 points, and self+perception — at 20.5±1.6 points. A patient of groups I and II with a history of infertility assessed these indicators — 18.2±1.3 points; 23.4±1.5 points and 19.5±1.4 points; 22.6±1.6 points, respectively. The women in the control group had higher scores — 24.7±1.8 points; 25.7±1.7 points. Microsocial support in groups I, II, III was assessed 8.2±0.3 points; 9.3±0.5 points; 7.7±0.2 points, but in the control group — 13.7±0.1 points. The indicators of social well+being were 22.4±1.8 points; 23.5±1.9 points; 20.6±1.5 in groups I, II, III, and in the control group — 36.4±2.1 points. Conclusions. In women who became pregnant after long-term treatment of infertility in anamnesis, there was a significant deterioration in quality of life indicators compared with healthy women, which is explained by the high incidence of obstetric complications in them. Determination of quality of life indicators in women with a history of infertility is an integral part of monitoring during pregnancy, which allows adequate assessment and timely correction of physical, social and psycho-emotional functions in the interests of the mother and the fetus. The research was carried out in accordance with the principles of the Helsinki Declaration. The study protocol was approved by the Local Ethics Committee of these Institutes. The informed consent of the patient was obtained for conducting the studies. No conflict of interest was declared by the authors. Key words: short WHO questionnaire, quality of life assessment, pregnancy after infertility.

scholarly journals Impact of hemodialysis on the wellbeing of chronic kidney diseases patients: a pre-post analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Um-e-Kalsoom ◽  
Sabiha Khan ◽  
Israr Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Kidney Diseases ◽  
Chronic Kidney Diseases ◽  
Group I ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Hemodialysis may have serious psychological impact upon patients suffering from chronic kidney diseases. The aim of the present study is to investigate the impact of hemodialysis on the wellbeing of individuals with chronic kidney diseases (CKD). Result A sample consists of (N = 100) CKD patients referred from neurology ward of Leady Reading Hospital Peshawar. Data was collected from both male (50%) and female (50%) in 2017. Participants were divided into two groups on the basis of pre-set criteria. In group I, individuals with 4–5 stage of CKD referred first time for dialysis treatment were recruited. Group II comprised of CKD patients with 1–3 stage. Demographic data sheet, Pakistan Anxiety and Depression, WHO Quality of Life scale, and Perceived Social support scale (PSS) were used to test the hypotheses. Paired sample t test was use to see the difference between pre- and post-analysis of depression, anxiety, QOL, and PSS in group I (experimental group). Results suggests significant difference on depression (p > .001), anxiety (p > .001), and QOL (p > .001), while no significant difference was reported on perceived social support (p <.673). Findings also indicate no significant difference between group I and group II on QOL depression, anxiety, and PSS. Conclusion The findings concluded that patients under hemodialysis treatment suffered from depression, anxiety, and poor quality of life.

scholarly journals Quality of life in young and middle age adult temporomandibular disorders patients and asymptomatic subjects: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucas Bozzetti Pigozzi ◽  
Duziene Denardini Pereira ◽  
Marcos Pascoal Pattussi ◽  
Carmen Moret-Tatay ◽  
Tatiana Quarti Irigaray ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Diagnostic Criteria ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Temporomandibular Disorders ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Group I ◽  
Axis I ◽  
Group Ii

Abstract Aims To compare the difference in the quality of life between temporomandibular disorders (TMD) patients and non-TMD subjects diagnosed with the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD) or the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD). Methods Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE), Excerpta Medica database (EMBASE) and Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature (LILACS) databases were searched in studies published in English and Portuguese. The search was performed by two independent reviewers in duplicate. A manual search and the gray literature were also included. The inclusion criteria were clinical studies that used the RDC/TMD axis I and quality of life with standard questionnaires in young and middle-aged adult population (18–55 years). The data were analyzed quantitatively by combining the results in a meta-analysis using forest plots. The measure of effect used was the standardized mean difference (SMD) in depression levels. The Newcastle–Ottawa Scale (NOS) was used to evaluate the quality of the studies. The publication bias was assessed by funnel plots. The initial search included 806 articles without duplications. Results Twenty-four articles were included in the final systematic review. Of these, 9 were included in the meta-analysis, where it was shown a statistically significant in all axis I groups: (a) global TMD—groups I, II and III combined, N = 3829, SMD (95% CI) = 1.06 (0.65–1.51), p = 0.000; (b) group I—muscle disorders, N = 3,056, SMD (95% CI) = 0.82 (0.45–1.18), p = 0.000; (c) group II—disc displacements, N = 3,184, SMD (95% CI) = 0.59 (0.26–0.91), p = 0.000; and (d) group III—arthralgia/arthritis/arthrosis, N = 2781, SMD (95% CI) = 0.98 (0.59–1.36), p = 0.000. When compared to controls. Conclusions Quality of life is affected in all axis I TMD patients, especially in groups I and III with higher pain intensity and disability as compared to group II.

Seasonal variations in wool growth and heat tolerance of sheep. I. Wool growth

1960 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 75 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Wodzicka
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Day Treatment ◽  
The Other ◽  
Seasonal Rhythm ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Wool Growth ◽  
Group I ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
The Difference

The monthly wool growth of three groups of rams was studied at Beltsville, Maryland. Group I received natural daylight (at 38° 53' N.) and was shorn monthly. Group II had a 7:17 hours of daylight to hours of darkness rhythm and was shorn every 6 months, once in winter and once in summer. Group III received natural daylight and was likewise shorn every 6 months. The rams of all groups produced more wool in summer than in winter. This difference was significant (P<0.001). The mean body weight and food intake were both greater in the winter months, which indicated that the seasonal rhythm of wool growth was not a consequence of poorer feeding in winter. The rams which were shorn monthly (group I) grew considerably more wool than the other two groups, but the difference was not statistically significant. The short-day treatment of group II did not increase the annual wool production nor decrease the seasonal rhythm of wool growth. The balance of evidence from this and other experiments indicates that temperature rather than light controls the seasonal rhythm of wool growth.

scholarly journals Comparitive evaluation of different concentrations of alcohol in ultrasound guided coeliac plexus neurolysis for pain relief in upper abdominal malignancies

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 492-500
Author(s):  
Manish Kumar Singh ◽  
Pragya Verma ◽  
Sarita Singh ◽  
Gyan P Singh ◽  
Hemlata Verma
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Morphine Consumption ◽  
Rescue Analgesia ◽  
Vas Score ◽  
Group I ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
Upper Abdominal

Patients suffering from advanced upper abdominal malignancies have pain as predominant symptom affects their quality of life and survival. USG guided coeliac plexus neurolysis become benevolence in these patients on part of their pain management and quality of life improvement. To compare the efficacy of USG guided coeliac plexus neurolysis for pain relief in upper abdominal malignancies by using different concentration of alcohol (50% vs 75%).This Prospective, comparative, randomised double blinded study was conducted during Sep 2019 – Aug 2020 at our tertiary care centre. Total 60 cases were taken as per following inclusion and exclusion criteria and randomly divided into 2 groups i.e. 30 each group, we compare Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score, quality of life (QOL) and need of rescue analgesia profile between the groups to know the efficacy of USG guided coeliac plexus block. In our study, we observed that the baseline mean VAS score in group I was 8.26±0.78 while in group II was 8.03±0.76. No significant difference was found in mean VAS score at this time between the groups (p=0.24). The baseline mean QOL score in group-I was 77.46±3.40 while for the cases of group II the mean QOL score was 77.36±3.33. No significant difference was found in mean QOL score at baseline between the groups (p=0.90). The baseline mean morphine consumption in group-I was 113.33±39.24 mg while for the cases of group-II the mean morphine consumption was 120.33±38.37mg. No significant difference was found in mean morphine consumption at this time between the groups (p=0.48).Both groups having 50% alcohol and 75% alcohol decreases the VAS score from baseline in patients having upper abdominal malignancies along with QOL and dosages of rescue analgesia whereas no significant difference in VAS score in patients of both groups.

scholarly journals Estimation of quality of life after operative treatment for venous trophic ulcers of the lower extremities

2020 ◽  
Vol 87 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 33-37
Author(s):  
V. І. Liakhovskyi ◽  
R. М. Riabushko ◽  
А. V. Sydorenko
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Lower Extremities ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Operative Intervention ◽  
Group I ◽  
Subjective Estimation ◽  
Standard Set ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
Arteries And Veins

Objective. To study the patients’ quality of life after operative interventions, performed for venous trophic ulcers of the lower extremities. Маterials and methods. Analysis of data from 82 hospital cards of stationary patients was conducted. The patients were treated during 2010 - 2017 yrs in the Department of Vascular Surgery of Poltava Regional Clinical Hospital named after М. V. Sklifosovskyi for venous trophic ulcers of the lower extremities (Class С5 in accordance to Clinical-Etiological-Anatomical-Pathophysiological classification - СЕАР). The cause of trophic ulcers occurrence in all the patients was confirmed, using ultrasound duplex scanning of pelvic and the lower extremities arteries and veins. After conduction of certain conservative therapy the operative intervention, directed on elimination of the occurrence cause of trophic ulcers, was done. In all the patients the conduction of endovenous thermal ablations was not indicated, taking into account the anatomic peculiarities presented. Depending on the methods of operative interventions performed, the patients were distributed into two groups: Group I - 48 (58.5%) patients, surgical treatment of whom consisted of typical conventional open operative interventions, using a standard set of instruments, while Group II - 34 (41.5%) patients, to whom operative interventions were done, using elaborated own gadgets for the wounds edges opening, dissection and ligation of perforant and large subcutaneous veins, nontraumatic suturing of postoperative wounds. All operative interventions in the Group II patients were performed, using ultrasonographic support. In patients of both Groups a subjective estimation of quality of life was conducted, using questionnaire CIVIQ (Chronic Insufficiency Venous International Questions) for interviewing preoperatively and in 1, 3 and 6 mo postoperatively. Results. In accordance to data obtained, in patients of Group II the score in points of quality of life was higher, because in them the ulcers have healed faster, the pain sensation reduced, resulting in the psycho-emotional state improvement. Besides this, 29 (85.3%) patients of Group II have noted, that even while some symptoms persisted, their subjective signs reduced, leading to the well-being improvement. The conduction of treatment in accordance to own procedures proposed have promoted the raising of the quality of life score in patients, suffering trophic ulcers of the lower extremities. Conclusion. Application of gadgets of own elaboration during operative intervention on venous system of the lower extremities accelerates its performance and reduces traumaticity. This leads to reduction of the pain sensitivity intensity, raising of subjective estimation of quality of life in remote postoperative period.

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