scholarly journals Quality of life among cancer patients approaching healthcare facilities in United Arab Emirates

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 2677
Author(s):  
Omar Jarrah ◽  
Halah S. Al Maatooq ◽  
Dana A. Hamadeh ◽  
Majed Al Ghoul ◽  
Salma M. El Shawish ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Healthy Subjects ◽  
Healthy Adults ◽  
Social Domain ◽  
Environmental Domain ◽  
The Social ◽  
Medical University

Background: The main aim of the study was to compare the quality of life (QOL) of cancer patients and healthy adults according to different domains.Methods: The study was conducted in Gulf medical university, Tawam hospital, Al Ain and Thumbay hospital, Ajman from March 2018 until January 2019. In addition, our study was a cross sectional study that included 250 cancer patients and 250 healthy adults. The WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire and a self-administered questionnaire were used. The research was conducted in Tawam hospital, Gulf medical university and Thumbay hospitals/clinics over a period of 9 months. SPSS version 24 was used for analysis. F test and t test were used to assess the difference between mean QOL levels in various groups.Results: The highest mean score for healthy subjects accounts for the social domain followed by physical, then psychological and the lowest is the environmental domain with values of (73.9, 70.7, 70.3 and 68.9 respectively). While the highest mean score of QOL for cancer patients was related to psychological domain followed by environmental, then social and lastly the lowest domain is associated with physical accounting for values of (66.6, 66.5, 66.2 and 60.6 accordingly). Over all the mean scores regarding all the domains of healthy adults with is higher than in cancer patients.Conclusions: Healthy adults had higher mean QOL score levels than cancer patients. Moreover, cancer patients have a 1.65-fold risk of having poor QOL. It has been concluded that the highest mean score for healthy subjects accounts for the social domain (73.9) followed by physical (70.7), then psychological (70.3) and the lowest is the environmental domain (68.9).

scholarly journals Emotions, Quality of Life and Games in Oncology Outpatient Clinic

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-78
Author(s):  
Raphaela Espanha Corrêa ◽  
Paulo Eduardo Neves Ferreira Velho ◽  
Maria Imaculada de Lima Montebello ◽  
Rute Estanislava Tolocka
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Medical Care ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Outpatient Clinic ◽  
Board Game ◽  
Social Domain ◽  
Board Games ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Mean

A cancer diagnoses and treatment can trigger unpleasant emotions, which may affect the Quality of Life (QoL). Games are known to promote wellness. The aim of this study was to evaluate emotions and QoL of adult cancer patients in medical care waiting rooms and to identify changes in patient emotions after playing board games. A total of 150 patients were included. Emotions were assessed using emojis and QoL with WHOOL-BREF. The mean age was 64.8 ± 9.6 years. QoL was measured as ‘good’ just in the social domain (score 72.38 ± 13.24). The most frequently reported emotion before playing was joy (58.0%), followed by neutral (21.3%), sadness (8.7%) and fear (6.7%); 34.0% of the patients accepted to play a board game. Emotions of neutrality and sadness in these patients significantly changed to joy after playing the game (p<0.05). We conclude that participation in games might positively change emotions in waiting rooms.

A Pilot Study: Application of Hemoglobin and Cortisol Levels, and A Memory Test to Evaluate the Quality of Life of Breast Cancer Patients on Chemotherapy

2013 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 348-356 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wings TY Loo ◽  
Michael CW Yip ◽  
Louis WC Chow ◽  
Qing Liu ◽  
Elizabeth LY Ng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Blood Cells ◽  
Healthy Subjects ◽  
Short Term Memory ◽  
White Blood Cells ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Cortisol Levels

Background Short-term memory (STM) decline in breast cancer patients resulting from chemotherapy was evaluated by means of blood biomarkers, a questionnaire, and a computerized STM test. Methods This study was conducted from January 2013 to June 2013, recruiting 90 subjects: 30 breast cancer patients beginning the 3rd of 4th cycles of docetaxel and cyclophosphamide chemotherapy, 30 recovered patients (who completed 4 cycles of docetaxel for a minimum of 6 months), and 30 healthy subjects (disease-free females). The levels of hemoglobin, red and white blood cells, and cortisol in serum, and a computerized STM test were analyzed to estimate the effects of chemotherapy on STM. A questionnaire was given to all subjects to assess quality of life. Results Statistically significant differences were observed for the blood parameters (hemoglobin, red and white blood cells, and cortisol levels) between healthy and on-treatment subjects (respectively 13.47±0.96 g/dL vs 5.37±0.38 g/dL, 4.58±0.41 1012/L vs 2.07±0.13 1012/L, and 6.15±1.03 109/L vs 0.86±0.41 109/L). Scores of the STM test were significantly lower for patients compared to healthy subjects. As indicated by the results of the questionnaire, breast cancer patients had a higher tendency to forget than healthy controls (X2=3.15; p<0.0001) and recovered subjects (X2=3.15; p<0.0001). Conclusion We found depleted levels of hemoglobin, red and white blood cells as a result of chemotherapy, and elevated levels of stress correlated with poor performances in the computerized STM test. A higher cortisol level might be an important precursor of STM deterioration. Monitoring cortisol would be beneficial for evaluating the quality of life of breast cancer patients on chemotherapy.

scholarly journals Quality of life among Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) patients with higher education

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-98
Author(s):  
Anggita Bunga Anggraini
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Methadone Maintenance ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Social Domain ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Environmental Domain ◽  
Psychological Domain

Latar belakang: Salah satu penilaian keberhasilan Program Terapi Rumatan Metadon (PTRM) yang merupakanprogram rehabilitasi terhadap pengguna narkoba -- khususnya pengguna narkotika suntik -- adalah kualitashidup klien. Oleh karena itu perlu diidentifikasi beberapa faktor yang dominan mempengaruhinya. Metode: Penelitian dilakukan dengan desain potong lintang yang dilakukan di Puskesmas Kedung Badakdan Bogor Timur di Kota Bogor. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancara dan pengisian kuesionerWHOQOL-BREF pada April-Juni 2018. Analisis dilakukan dengan menggunakan regresi linier multivariabel. Hasil: Responden dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 62 orang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan rerata skor kualitashidup klien PTRM di Kota Bogor pada domain fisik sebesar 57,6; domain psikologis sebesar 57,5; domain sosialsebesar 63,6; dan domain lingkungan 63,9. Dibandingkan rerata skor populasi sehat di Indonesia, domain fisikdan psikologis lebih rendah daripada populasi tersebut, sedangkan domain psikologis tidak berbeda denganpopulasi tersebut. Adapun skor domain lingkungan lebih tinggi dibandingkan populasi sehat Indonesia. Faktoryang dominan dalam menentukan kualitas hidup pada domain fisik dan lingkungan adalah tingkat pendidikan,sedangkan domain psikologis adalah dosis metadon. Faktor yang dominan dalam menentukan kualitas hidupdomain sosial adalah adanya seseorang yang dapat diajak bicara. Kesimpulan: Semakin tinggi tingkat pendidikan klien, maka kualitas hidup klien pada seluruh domain akansemakin baik. Klien PTRM dengan tingkat pendidikan yang lebih rendah harus dipantau untuk meningkatkankualitas hidupnya. Penanganan klien dengan pendekatan individual dan dukungan sosial dari keluarga danteman diperlukan untuk meningkatkan motivasi serta kepatuhan klien dalam menjalani terapi metadon. (HealthScience Journal of Indonesia 2018;9(2):93-9) Kata kunci: Kualitas hidup, metadon Abstract Background: One of the objective in Methadone Maintenance Therapy (MMT) which is a rehabilitationprogram for injecting drug users is quality of life. The purpose of this study was to determine quality oflife among MMT patients. Methods: The cross sectional study was conducted in Kedung Badak Primary Health Care and BogorTimur in Bogor. Data were collected from interview and filling out WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire fromApril-June 2018. Analysis was performed using multiple linier regression. Results: Total subjects in this study was 62 subjects. The results showed mean scores for physical domainwas 57.6; psychological domain was 57.5; social domain was 63.6; and environmental domain was 63.9.Compared with Indonesian, MMT patient scores were higher in environmental domain and lower inphysical and psychological domain while social domain had no different with it. The dominant factor indetermining physical and environmental domain was level of education, while the psychological domainwas methadone dose, and the existence of someones to talk to was dominant factor for social domain. Conclusion: The higher level of education, will produce better quality of life in all domains. MMTpatients with lower level education must be monitored to improve their quality of life. It is suggested totreat patients based on individual approaches and support from family and friends is needed to motivateclients and adherence to the therapy. (Health Science Journal of Indonesia 2018;9(2):93-9) Keywords: Methadone, quality of life

scholarly journals Filipino head and neck cancer patients and their quality of life

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 439
Author(s):  
Frederic Ivan L. Ting ◽  
Aylmer Rex B. Hernandez ◽  
Reno Eufemon P. Cereno ◽  
Irisyl B. Orolfo-Real ◽  
Corazon A. Ngelangel
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Head And Neck Cancers ◽  
The Social ◽  
The University

<p class="abstract"><strong><span lang="EN-US">Background: </span></strong>In the management of head and neck cancer (HNC), assessment of quality of life (QoL) is imperative because of the potentially debilitating effect of treatment toxicities. Currently, there are no published data assessing the QoL in Filipino HNC patients, thus this study.</p><p class="abstract"><strong><span lang="EN-US">Methods: </span></strong>This cross-sectional study utilized the University of the Philippines - Department of Health Quality of Life scale. Patients with head and neck cancers at the University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital from February to September 2019 were invited to participate.  </p><p class="abstract"><strong><span lang="EN-US">Results: </span></strong>A total of 418 patients were included in the study with a mean age of 42 years old (range 18 to 73 years old). In general, Filipino head and neck cancer patients had moderate QoL (mean score of 4.59±0.79). All of the QoL domains (physical, emotional, cognitive, and related functions) had a score of 3-5 (moderate), except for the social status domain which had a mean score of 5.51±0.83 (high). Among socio-demographic factors, patients who are employed and with additional funding sources on top of their income have better global QoL (p&lt;0.01). Clinically, patients with higher stages of disease, fungating tumors, post-laryngectomy, have a feeding tube, with a tracheostomy, and had chemotherapy have lower global QoL (p&lt;0.01).</p><p class="abstract"><strong><span lang="EN-US">Conclusions: </span></strong>Filipino patients with head and neck cancers have an overall moderate quality of life, with high scores in the social domain. Patients with higher tumor burdens and have been exposed to chemotherapy have lower QoL scores, while patients with financial stability and aid have better QoL scores.</p><p class="abstract"><span lang="EN-US"> </span></p>

scholarly journals Improving quality of life in cancer patients through higher participation and health literacy: study protocol for evaluating the oncological social care project (OSCAR)

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Johann Frick ◽  
Daniel Schindel ◽  
Pimrapat Gebert ◽  
Ulrike Grittner ◽  
Liane Schenk
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Patient Reported Outcomes ◽  
Social Care ◽  
The Social ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Mixed Method Design ◽  
Insurance Funds ◽  
Health Insurance Funds

Abstract Background Cancer patients experience psychological and social distress due to their medical treatment and social issues. However, continuous and specialized social support is still lacking. In Germany, a group of company health insurance funds has developed an approach to support cancer patients with monthly structured interviews conducted by specially trained Social Care Nurses. The nurses will identify patient needs in order to provide help with medical, personal, and social matters. One aim of the scientific evaluation is to analyze the effect of the consultations on various patient-reported outcomes, especially quality of life. The evaluation concept will be described in this study protocol. Methods/design The evaluation is a non-randomized, controlled, multi-center intervention study with a mixed-method design. It consists of three research modules which include primary data from questionnaires, and claims data from the health insurance funds. In Module 1, cancer patients will be recruited to form an intervention group (OSCAR, n = 150) and a control group (n = 200) in four study centers for a period of 1 year. One baseline and three follow-up questionnaires will be conducted to survey the patient-reported outcomes. Relevant secondary outcomes are health literacy, participation, and physician-patient communication. In Module 2, claims data will be used to analyze cost effects and thereby assess effectivity and hospitalization. Module 3 will involve a qualitative analysis of project diaries kept by the Social Care Nurses. The diaries will record the nurses’ practical experiences and the benefits of deploying OSCAR across the German healthcare system. Discussion OSCAR is an innovative way of providing cancer patients with continuous support to improve their quality of life. The evaluation concept aims to assess the effects of the monthly consultations by the Social Care Nurses on the patients, and will use a mixed-method design. The results are important for assessing the transferability of OSCAR to the healthcare system as a whole. Trial registration German Clinical Trials Register (DRKS-ID: DRKS00013640). Registered 29 December 2017.

Cancer patients and their network: the meaning of the social network and social interactions for quality of life

1993 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 152-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johan H. de Ruiter ◽  
Johanna C. J. M. de Haes ◽  
Reike Tempelaar
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
The Social

scholarly journals The application of a network approach to Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL): introducing a new method for assessing HRQoL in healthy adults and cancer patients

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 781-792 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jolanda J. Kossakowski ◽  
Sacha Epskamp ◽  
Jacobien M. Kieffer ◽  
Claudia D. van Borkulo ◽  
Mijke Rhemtulla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Healthy Adults ◽  
New Method ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Network Approach ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Quality of Life on Elderly who Lived at Home and at Tresna Werdha Nursing Home

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 134
Author(s):  
Giovanda Wahyu Andika ◽  
Farida Wahyu Ningtyias ◽  
Sulistiyani Sulistiyani
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Social Service ◽  
Community Health Center ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Social Domain ◽  
Service Unit ◽  
The Social ◽  
At Home

Background: The world's population is currently in an era of aging with the number of elderly people exceeding 7% of the population. This condition will certainly bring positive and negative impacts. It’s needed to pay attention to the elderly, especially on their quality of life. Objective: To determine the differences in the quality of life of the elderly who live with their families in the working area of the Puskesmas Sukorejo and at Jember Tresna Werdha Social Service Unit. Methods: The type of this research was observational analytic using a cross-sectional research design. The study was conducted from January to March 2020. The population in this study amounted to 3472 elderly, consisting of elderly who live in the Tresna Werdha Jember Social Service Unit and live at home with their families in the working area of Sukorejo Community Health Center, Jember. The sample in this study amounted to 100 respondents, consisting of 50 respondents at each research location. The variable studied was the quality of life of the elderly from each place of residence. The data collection instruments included the MMSE questionnaire to assess cognitive impairment in the elderly and the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire to measure the quality of life in the elderly. The sampling technique used was proportional random sampling. Results: The results showed that the majority of the elderly were aged 60-74 years, most of the elderly were female and never attended school. The majority of the elderly who live at home still have a partner, while those who live in the Social Service have no partner. Chi-square test results showed that there was no difference in the quality of life of the elderly in the physical, psychological, and environmental domains, but there were differences in the quality of life in the social domain. Conclusion: There were no differences in the quality of life in the physical, psychological, and environmental domains, but there were differences in the social domain, among respondents. The elderly who lived at home with their family had a better quality of life in the social domain. Suggestion for the elderly who live at home in the working area of the Sukorejo Community Health Center is to increase positive activities that can entertain themselves and participate in social activities, for the elderly who live at the Tresna Werdha Jember Social Services Unit, it is hoped that they can increase the intensity of good social relations between fellow elderly in homestead and do not close themselves off to the people around them, while for supervisors and caregivers in Tresna Werdha Jember Social Service Unit, it is expected to further improve assistance to the elderly to determine the quality of life of the elderly in each homestead.

scholarly journals Evaluating Quality of Life of Parents Having a Child with Disability

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Rita Kumari Ban ◽  
Iswari Luitel ◽  
Kalpana Regmi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Children With Disabilities ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
The Body ◽  
World Health ◽  
Physical Domain ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Social Domain ◽  
The Social

Introduction: Disability is the condition of difficulty in carrying out daily activities normally and in taking part in social life due to problems in parts of the body and the physical system. Children with disabilities are one of the most marginalized and excluded groups in society. Facing daily discrimination in the form of negative attitudes, Estimates suggest that there are at least 93 million children with disabilities in the world, but numbers could be much higher. Method: A descriptive-analytical research design was used to identify the quality of life of parents/caretakers having a child with disability/ies in Illam district. Systematic random sampling was used and collected data from 244 participants. World Health Organization Quality of Life-Brief (WHOQOL-BREF) Questionnaire was adopted Association between the socio-demographic variables and four domains of WHOQOL was determined using one way ANOVA. In the end, multiple linear regression analysis was performed to find the predictors of domains of WHOQOL and to control the confounding effect. Results: The quality of parents having a child with a disability has a good quality of life in a social relationship mean 15.6±1.3.The physical domain is weakly correlated with the social domain. There is a moderate positive correlation between psychosocial and social domains. Cognitive disability means the score was highest on the social domain that is 14.91and lowest on the physical domain (13.87). Conclusion:  To improve the quality of life of parents, health care and welfare professionals should focus on particular people with higher age group, disadvantaged and marginalized groups illiterate, those who are unmarried, divorced or separated and those engaged in agriculture and carry out interventions aimed at improving their quality of life. Keywords: Parents /caretaker, Quality of life, Children with disability

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