Inclusion of the prepared patient relatives in the process of early rehabilitation of onco-surgical patients in the department of anesthesiology and intensive care

Aim. To study the influence of the trained environment of geriatric onco-surgical patients on the quality of the interventions in the complex of early postoperative rehabilitation in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Methods. The 96 patients aged 73.37.1 years operated on in the emergency onco-surgery clinic of the Tatarstan Cancer Center of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Tatarstan between 2016 and 2020. Patients, similar in age and condition (American Society of Anaesthesiologists Physical Status category IIIE) were divided into three equal groups: the first group generally accepted measures for early rehabilitation were carried out by medical staff; the second group the prepared relatives of the patient was additionally involved in rehabilitation; the control group early rehabilitation was not carried out. The quality of nutritional support and measures to prevent pressure ulcers, cognitive function were assessed. Statistical processing was performed by using Microsoft Excel 2007 and IBM SPSS Statistics version 20 software. The statistical significance of data was determined by using the chi-square test at p 0.05. Results. The involvement of previously trained relatives made it possible to reduce the incidence of pressure ulcers grade IV to 0%. There was a significant difference in the volume of assimilated enteral oral feeding (180.620.8; 240.620.8; 80.510.2; p 0.05) and the serum albumin level by 11 days after surgery (26.81.5; 28.91.2; 24.21.1 g/L, respectively; p 0.05). Assimilation of enteral oral feeding improved 3 times compared with the control group and 1.5 times compared with the first group (p 0.05). Indicators of cognitive status by the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) on the 6th day were 23.31.1; 25.31.1; 21.21.2 (p 0.05), respectively. Conclusion. A rationally organized preparation of the patient's environment for the implementation of care, participation in rehabilitation measures and the prevention of complications can improve outcomes of medical intervention and reduce the incidence of postoperative complications.

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EFFECT OF EXERCISE ON EARLY REHABILITATION OF PATIENTS WITH NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS

Revista Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte ◽

10.1590/1517-8692202228012021_0452 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 28 (1) ◽

pp. 56-58

Author(s):

Fen Yang ◽

Yihu Tan ◽

Ming Xiao

Keyword(s):

Cerebral Infarction ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Early Rehabilitation ◽

Acute Cerebral Infarction ◽

Control Group ◽

Early Recovery ◽

Level Of Evidence ◽

Group Score ◽

Significant Difference

ABSTRACT Introduction: Acute cerebral infarction refers to the deficiency of the blood supply to the brain and the damage of tissue function. Objective: To study the effect of exercise training in early rehabilitation of patients with hemiplegia treated in the neurology department. Methods: Ninety-six patients with acute cerebral infarction hemiplegia were studied. According to the order of admission, 96 patients were divided into a control group and an early recovery group, with 48 patients in each group. Results: Before early rehabilitation, there was no statistical significance in NIHSS and FUGL-Meyer scores between the two groups (P > 0.05). After early rehabilitation,the NIHSS score of early rehabilitation group was lower than both its pre-early-rehab score and the control group score, while the FUGL-Meyer score was higher than both its pre-early-rehab and the control group score (P<0.05). Before early rehabilitation, there was no significant difference in the GQOLI-74 score between the two groups (P > 0.05). After early rehabilitation, the GQOLI-74 score was higher in the early rehabilitation group than both its pre-early-rehab score and the control group score (P<0.05). Conclusions: The clinical effect of early rehabilitation training in acute cerebral infarction patients with hemiplegia is significant and can further improve the clinical treatment of patients and their quality of life. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment results.

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The influence of the Kinesio Taping on selected ultrasonography measurements, and quality of life in patients with rotator cuff lesions

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-020-75701-6 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Aneta Bac ◽

Magdalena Wróbel ◽

Katarzyna Ogrodzka-Ciechanowicz ◽

Edyta Michalik ◽

Anna Ścisłowska-Czarnecka

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Rotator Cuff ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Control Group ◽

Subacromial Space ◽

Kinesio Taping ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Rotator Cuff Lesions ◽

Significant Change

Abstract The assessment of the six-week influence of Kinesio Taping combined with a rehabilitation on selected ultrasonography measurements, the level of disability, and the quality of life in patients with rotator cuff lesions. 60 participants were randomly assigned into a taping group (KT combined with a six-week rehabilitating protocol) and a control group (only rehabilitation protocol). In all patients the following assessments were performed twice: USG, UEFI and NHP questionnaires. In the examination of the subacromial space and the subacromial bursa in the taping group, no statistical significance was observed. A statistically significant change in the thickness of the muscles was obtained only for the thickness of the infraspinatus in the taping group. A statistically significant change was obtained in the assessment of tendinopathy only for the supraspinatus muscle in both groups. Within both groups a statistically significant difference was observed in the average UEFI and NHP scores; however, the differences in the scores obtained between the groups were not statistically significant. The use of KT with a rehabilitation program did not yield statistically significantly better results in the improvement of selected shoulder region indicators, the function of the upper limb and the quality of life.

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Assessment of the quality of life of orthodontic and surgical patients. Analysis of the factors that motivate the initiation of treatment within the masticatory system

Journal of Education, Health and Sport ◽

10.12775/jehs.2021.11.06.013 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (6) ◽

pp. 120-136

Author(s):

Justyna Oliwia Szpyt ◽

Magdalena Gębska

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Open Bite ◽

Surgical Patients ◽

Control Group ◽

Self Confidence ◽

Lower Canine ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Face ◽

Masticatory System

IntroductionAccording to Angle's classification, a correct bite should have, inter alia, the following regularities: the median line of the face should coincide with the line between the central incisors of the upper and lower arches, the lower incisors should be overlapped by the incisal edges of the upper incisors, the top of the canine in the upper arch is inserted between the lower canine and the tangent premolar, each tooth is in contact with two opposing teeth, adjacent teeth both in the upper and lower arch are in contact with each other. Any deviation from these rules may indicate the presence of a malocclusion. We can distinguish here, for example: posteroclusion, open bite, retrusive occlusion, protrusive occlusion, supraclusion bite. They seem to be important not only in terms of functionality, but also psychology. Research shows that the correction of mandibular prognathism increases the level of self-confidence and self-acceptance, which may improve the quality of life of patients.Purpose of researchThe aim of the study was to check the quality of life of orthodontic and surgical patients as well as what factors motivate these people to start treatment in the area of the masticatory system.Material and methods208 people aged 18 to 55 participated in the survey. They were both people with malocclusion and no malocclusion, who constituted the control group. The questionnaire was created on the basis of standardized OQLQ and OHIP-14 questionnaires. It also included questions about the factors that motivate to start treatment in the masticatory system.ResultsThe most common malocclusion among the respondents was progenia (58.8%), followed by retrogenia (34.3%), then open bite (4%) and posteroclusion (2.9%). According to the OHIP-14 form, statistically significant (p <.0001) higher quality of life was seen in people without a masticatory organ defect, compared to people with the malocclusion. A statistically significant difference (p <.0001) between people with present or recent malocclusion (M = 54.29, SD = 16.71) and people without malocclusion (M = 31.93, SD = 18.31) was also visible in the study with using the OQLQ questionnaire.ConclusionsA malocclusion worsens the comfort and quality of life.Incorrect bite, face and smile aesthetics as well as psychological aspects are the most important factors motivating to undertake surgical and orthodontic treatment.Bruxism and facial pain are not factors prompting the initiation of treatment of malocclusion.

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The Effect of Combination Use of Hemodialysis and Hemoperfusion on Microinflammation in Elderly Patients with Maintenance Hemodialysis

Blood Purification ◽

10.1159/000518857 ◽

2022 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Jun Li ◽

Hui Li ◽

Wenjiao Deng ◽

Lixin Meng ◽

Wenya Gong ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Elderly Patients ◽

Adverse Reactions ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Continuous Treatment ◽

Maintenance Hemodialysis ◽

Control Group ◽

Observation Group ◽

Significant Difference

Background: Patients with maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) generally have a microinflammatory state. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of hemodialysis (HD) combined with hemoperfusion (HP) on microinflammatory state in elderly patients with MHD. Methods: One hundred and fifty elderly patients with MHD were randomly divided into the control group and the observation group. The control group received simple HD treatment, and the observation group received combined HD + HP treatment on the basis of the control group. After 6 months of continuous treatment, the patients were evaluated to compare the quality of life, inflammation, adverse reactions, and nutritional indicators in the 2 groups before and after treatment. Results: There was no significant difference in the quality of life between the 2 groups before treatment. After treatment, the scores of psychological aspects, physiological aspects, social aspects, environmental aspects, and independent ability in the observation group were higher than those in the control group, with statistical significance (p < 0.05). There was no statistical significance in the level of inflammation between 2 groups before treatment. After treatment, the levels of hs-CRP, Hcy, IL-6, and TNF-α in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group, with statistical significance (p < 0.05). The incidence of dry mouth, skin reaction, neuritis, and subcutaneous tissue fibrosis in the observation group was lower than that in the control group, with statistical significance (p < 0.05). There was no statistical significance in nutritional level indexes between 2 groups before treatment (p1 > 0.05). After treatment, the levels of hemoglobin, total protein, albumin, and transferrin in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group, with statistical significance (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The clinical effect of HD combined with HP in elderly MHD patients is significant, which can effectively reduce the incidence of adverse reactions and inflammation in the patients and improve the quality of life and nutritional indicators of the patients.

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Relationship between Quality of Life and Occupational Accidents in South-East of Iran (Zahedan)

Global Journal of Health Science ◽

10.5539/gjhs.v9n2p112 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 112 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Fereydoon Laal ◽

Mohammad Jafari Modrek ◽

Davoud Balarak ◽

Mahdi Mohammadi ◽

Mahdieh Rakhshani ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Psychological Health ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Occupational Accidents ◽

Control Group ◽

Life Questionnaire ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Mean ◽

And Control

With the development of science and technology, occupational accidents, as one of the most important problems in the world, result in negative effects on physical and psychological health, and also the quality of life of workers. The aim of this study was to compare the quality of life among workers with and without accident. In a cross-sectional study, 93 workers were selected, 31 who experienced accident and 62 as control group. To gather the data, a researcher-made questionnaire for demographic characteristics and the quality of life questionnaire (SF-36) were used. Mann-Whitney and Chi-square tests were used for data analysis. The mean and standard deviation of age was 30.81±7.29 and 30.56±7.19 in workers with accident (case group) and control group, respectively. Homogeneity was ensured in terms of age and work experience and the two groups had no significant difference in this regard (p>0.05). Most of the participants were high school graduates (67.7%). The majority of accidents (68.8%) had occurred in the manufacturing sections. The most common accident type was sprayed chemical substances (19.4%) and the less frequent was electrocution (3.2%). The mean total score for the quality of life was 37.61±14.29 and 74.92±12.95 in the case and control groups with a statistical significance difference (p<0.001). The results of this study indicate that the incident could affect the quality of life of workers. Therefore, promoting the safety culture can help to reduce the occupational accidents.

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Effect of Preventive Bundle Care on Nurses' Knowledge, Compliance and Patients' Outcome Regarding Pressure Ulcer in the Intensive Care Unit

Evidence-Based Nursing Research ◽

10.47104/ebnrojs3.v1i4.86 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 (4) ◽

pp. 12

Author(s):

Sabah S. Mohamed ◽

Rawia A. Ibraheem

Keyword(s):

Intensive Care Unit ◽

Intensive Care ◽

Pressure Ulcer ◽

Pressure Ulcers ◽

Control Group ◽

Post Intervention ◽

Pressure Ulcer Prevention ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Ulcer Prevention ◽

Nurses Knowledge

Contents: The critical care services had the highest pressure-ulcer rates. Bundle care incorporates those best practices that, if done in combination, are likely to lead to better outcomes. Aim: Evaluate the effect of preventive bundle care on nurses' knowledge, compliance, and patients' outcome regarding pressure ulcers in the intensive care unit. Methods: Quasi-experimental design used to achieve aim in this study. The study conducted at the intensive care unit at Benha Teaching Hospital. All available nurses (30) and a purposive sample of adult patients (85) recruited in this study. Three tools used; interview questionnaire sheet for nurses to assess nurses' knowledge regarding pressure ulcer prevention, the pressure-ulcer prevention bundle compliance checklist which used for assessing nurses' compliance and patients' assessment record. Results: The study revealed that (36.7%) of nurses were in the age category (20-<25 years old), (90%) females, and (46.7%) had an experience of more than seven years. Regarding total nurses' knowledge level and compliance pre/post intervention, there was a highly statistically significant difference (p=0.000). Concerning patients' outcomes, there are statistically significant differences between the control and study groups observed at (P<0.05). Conclusion: there was a statistically significant improvement in nurses' knowledge and their compliance after implementing bundle care. Also, there were statistically significant improvements in patients' risk, including reducing the incidence of risk of pressure ulcers in the study group than patients in the control group. The study recommends preventive pressure ulcer bundle guidelines should be revised and be available in adult intensive care units in both Arabic and English language. Also, it is essential to provide continuous education and training sessions for nurses about pressure ulcer prevention by applying preventive bundle guidelines to improve their compliance.

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Effect of Continuous Nursing Intervention of Artificial Intelligence on Discharged Patients after Heart Valve Replacement and Application of Omaha System (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.18962 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Jing Zhang ◽

Qiong Zhou ◽

George Nelson

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Health Status ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Control Group ◽

Observation Group ◽

Health Status Questionnaire ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Omaha System ◽

The Difference

UNSTRUCTURED The purpose of this study is to explore the effect of continuous nursing system of artificial intelligence (AI) on patients discharged from hospital after heart valve replacement (HVR) and the application value of Omaha system. The patients undergoing HVR were taken as the research objects and divided into control group (routine nursing) and observation group (continuous nursing). Through the continuous nursing system of AI, the patients discharged from the hospital were monitored remotely, and the vital signs of patients were analyzed by AI. Different nursing methods were used to intervene the patients. Nursing evaluation data were used for nursing evaluation of patients undergoing HVR. Activity of Daily Life Scale (ADL) was used to evaluate patients' daily living ability, health status questionnaire was used to evaluate patients' health status, and World Health Organization Quality of Life-Brief version (WHOQOL-BREF) was used to evaluate patients' quality of life. The results showed that, before intervention, there was no significant difference in the scores of ADL between the control group and the observation group, with no statistical significance (P > 0.05). After intervention, the scores of ADL in the observation group were higher than those in the control group (P < 0.05), and the differences were statistically significant (P < 0.05); before intervention, the scores of ADL in the control group were higher than those in the control group, with statistical significance (P < 0.05). Before intervention, there was no significant difference in the health status questionnaire score between the control group and the observation group, without statistical significance (P > 0.05). After intervention, the health status questionnaire score of the observation group was higher than that of the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). Before intervention, there was no significant difference in WHO quality of life evaluation score between the control group and the observation group, without statistical significance (P > 0.05). After intervention, the WHO quality of life evaluation score of the observation group was higher than that of the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). After intervention, the KBS evaluation of nursing problem outcomes in the observation group was higher than that before intervention, and the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). In conclusion, the continuous nursing system of AI based on Omaha system can effectively evaluate the nursing problems of patients after discharge and improve the quality of life of patients, which has important application value.

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The effect of rosemary ointment on the pressure ulcer healing in patients admitted to the intensive care unit: A randomized clinical trial

Nursing Practice Today ◽

10.18502/npt.v9i1.7321 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Fatemeh Khoshoei Parizi ◽

Tabandeh Sadeghi ◽

Shahin Heidari

Keyword(s):

Clinical Trial ◽

Intensive Care Unit ◽

Intensive Care ◽

Pressure Ulcer ◽

Ulcer Healing ◽

Pressure Ulcers ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Well Being ◽

Control Group ◽

Significant Difference

Background & Aim: Pressure ulcers have been identified as one of the most important and challenging issues in patient’s well-being. Based on the evidence, rosemary extract compounds can affect wound healing. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of rosemary ointment on pressure ulcer healing in patients admitted to the intensive care unit. Methods & Materials: In this single-blind randomized parallel clinical trial, 70 patients who met the inclusion criteria were selected purposefully and assigned to the groups by stratified randomization method. In the intervention group, rosemary ointment was applied once a day for seven days. The control group received routine care. Data were collected using the Pressure Ulcer Scale for Healing before the intervention and on the third and seventh days after the intervention. Data were analyzed using independent t-test, chi-square test, and two-way repeated measurements ANOVA with SPSS 18 software. Results: The mean scores of Pressure Ulcer Scale for Healing decreased significantly in the intervention group while remained unchanged in the control group (P=0.001) one week after the intervention. The effect of time and interaction effect was also significant (P=0.001). Comparison of the ratio of complete ulcer healing in the two groups showed a significant difference between the two groups (p=0.004). Conclusion: Rosemary ointment facilitated healing and prevented the progression of grade І pressure ulcers in the Intensive Care Unit. Therefore, the use of this ointment as a low-risk, uncomplicated, available, and inexpensive intervention, is recommended in such patients.

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The Clinical Value of Implementing Early Rehabilitation in the Nursing of Patients with Cerebral Infarction

Journal of Clinical and Nursing Research ◽

10.26689/jcnr.v5i4.2250 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (4) ◽

pp. 234-237

Author(s):

Weihua Xu

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Cerebral Infarction ◽

Barthel Index ◽

Nursing Intervention ◽

Early Rehabilitation ◽

Control Group ◽

Study Group ◽

Clinical Value ◽

Significant Difference

Objective: This research studied the clinical value of implementing early rehabilitation in the nursing of patients with cerebral infarction. Methods: Eighty-four patients with cerebral infarction in Hubei Third People’s Hospital from January 2019 to January 2021 were selected and divided into a control group and a study group using the digital table method in which routine care and early rehabilitation care were given respectively and the effects were observed. Results: Prior to the nursing intervention, there was no significant difference in the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and Barthel index between the two groups of patients, P > 0.05. After the nursing intervention, the NIHSS of the study group was lower than that of the control group whereas the Barthel index, Quality of Life Scale, and patient satisfaction in the study group were higher than the control group, P < 0.05. Conclusion: The implementation of early rehabilitation in the nursing of patients with cerebral infarction can effectively improve their neurological function and quality of life in addition to a higher satisfaction among them.

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COMPARISON OF THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PATIENTS IN THE LOCALY ADVANCED BREAST CANCER FORMS AFTER SYSTEM AND INTRALYMPHATIC POLYCHEMOTHERAPY

EUREKA Health Sciences ◽

10.21303/2504-5679.2018.00693 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 ◽

pp. 3-13

Author(s):

Yuriy Dumanskiy ◽

Oleksandr Bondar ◽

Oleksandr Tkachenko ◽

Evhenii Stoliachuk ◽

Vasilii Ermakov

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Quality Of Life ◽

Locally Advanced ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Control Group ◽

Preoperative Treatment ◽

Discrete Elements ◽

Important Indicator ◽

Significant Difference

In recent years, breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer pathology and the most common cause of disability among women in developed countries. Finding the most effective ways of interaction between the patient and the doctor creates the preconditions for the necessary analysis of the treatment process from an objective and subjective point of view. Therefore, an important indicator to be taken into account is the quality of life of a patient. To compare the indicators of a comprehensive assessment of the quality of life of patients to the adverse locally advanced forms (LA) of breast cancer before and after systemic intravenous polychemotherapy (SPCTx) and selective endolymphatic polychemotherapy (ELPCTx) in neoadjuvant mode. The study was conducted on the basis of a random analysis of outpatient cards from 112 patients with LA BC T4A-DN0-3M0 who received a comprehensive antitumor treatment on the basis of the Donetsk regional antitumor center and the University Clinic of the Odessa National Medical University from 2000 to 2017, which was proposed a questionnaire at various stages of preoperative treatment. The first (control) group consisted of 65 patients (58 %) with inoperable forms of LA BC, which was performed in neoadjuvant mode by SPCTx. The second (study group) included 47 patients (42 %) with inoperable forms of LA BC, which was performed as a neoadjuvant course ELPCTx. According to the integral indicators of quality of life and quality of health between patients in the control and study groups, there was no statistically significant difference. In a detailed analysis of the indicators of symptomatic scales, the difference between the groups did not exceed the critical. Based on the results of a study conducted among patients receiving endolymphatic chemotherapy in a neoadjuvant mode, the subjective evaluations of treatment in absolute numbers have better reference values without statistical superiority. The study of the integrative indicator of quality of life and its discrete elements is an ergonomic and economical means of heuristic assessment of the health of patients in order to further develop more rational and convenient ways of solving urgent issues of modern oncology by increasing compliance and finding a compromise between the physician and the patient.

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