scholarly journals Instruments for assessing quality of life among older adults in African countries: a scoping review

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
PRISCILLA Yeye Adumoah ATTAFUAH ◽  
Irma HJ Everink ◽  
Ruud JG Halfens ◽  
Christa Lohrmann ◽  
Aaron Abuosi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Cultural Sensitivity ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Time Investment ◽  
New Instrument

Abstract Background Over 60% of the population in sub-Saharan Africa lives in informal settlements (slums) with little or no resources. To be prepared to meet the needs of older people living in slums, it is necessary to know more about their quality of life (QoL). The objective of this review is to identify instruments, which can be used by researchers to assess the QoL of older adults living in African countries, especially those dwelling in slums.Methods A scoping review was performed using the databases Scopus, PubMed, and ISI Web of Science to retrieve studies published between January 2008 – February 2019. Studies were included if they reported generic QoL instruments, focused on adults with a mean age ≥50 and were conducted in African countries.Results In total, 22 studies were included using 14 unique instruments to measure QoL (WHOQOL, SWLS, WHOQOL-OLD, the WHOQOL-BREF, SF-36, SF-12, RAND 36, WHO-SAGE-INDEPTH, CASP-19, CASP-12, the EQ-5D+C, EQ-6D, CAF and the adapted AMS). Almost all instruments could be interviewer-administered and had the possibility for content modification to better suit the research setting. However, little is known about their psychometric properties (validity and reliability), time-investment and cultural sensitivity of the domains included in the instruments.Conclusions Even though this review retrieved instruments used to assess QoL of older adults in African countries, there is a need for further research on adjustment and validation of currently existing QoL instruments. In addition, the development and validation of a new instrument which can be used in (illiterate) older populations, living in slums in Africa should be considered.

scholarly journals Instruments used to assess quality of life of older adults in African countries: a scoping review

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Priscilla Y. A. Attafuah ◽  
Irma H. J. Everink ◽  
Ruud J. G. Halfens ◽  
Christa Lohrmann ◽  
Aaron Abuosi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Cultural Sensitivity ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Time Investment ◽  
New Instrument

Abstract Background Over 60% of the population in sub-Saharan Africa, live in informal settlements (slums) with little or no resources. To be prepared to meet the needs of older people living in slums, it is necessary to know more about their quality of life (QoL). The objective of this review is to identify instruments, which can be used by researchers to assess the QoL of older adults living in African countries, especially those dwelling in slums. Methods A scoping review was performed using the databases Scopus, PubMed, and ISI Web of Science to retrieve studies published from January 2008 – September 2020. Studies were included if they reported generic QoL instruments, focused on adults with a mean age ≥ 50 and were conducted in African countries. Results In total, 18 studies were included using 7 unique instruments to measure QoL (EUROHIS-QOL-8, SWLS, WHOQOL-OLD, the WHOQOL-BREF, SF-36, SF-12 and RAND-38). All instruments could be interviewer-administered and had 5–36 items. However, little is known about their psychometric properties (validity and reliability), time-investment and cultural sensitivity of the domains included in the instruments. Conclusions Even though this review retrieved instruments used to assess QoL of older adults in African countries, there is a need for further research on adjustment and validation of currently existing QoL instruments. In addition, the development and validation of a new instrument which can be used in (illiterate) older populations, living in slums in Africa should be considered.

scholarly journals LGBTQ+ Aging Research in Canada: A 30-Year Scoping Review of the Literature

Geriatrics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 60
Author(s):  
Kimberley Wilson ◽  
Arne Stinchcombe ◽  
Sophie M. Regalado
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Systematic Search ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Aging Research ◽  
Aging Populations ◽  
Diverse Groups

Canada has a unique socio-political history concerning the inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people. With aging populations, understanding diverse groups of older adults is paramount. We completed a systematic search and scoping review of research in Canada to quantify and articulate the scale and scope of research on LGBTQ+ aging. Our search identified over 4000 results and, after screening for relevance, our review focused on 70 articles. Five major themes in the literature on LGBTQ+ aging in Canada were identified: (1) risk, (2) HIV, (3) stigma, and discrimination as barriers to care, (4) navigating care and identity, (5) documenting the history and changing policy landscapes. Most of the articles were not focused on the aging, yet the findings are relevant when considering the lived experiences of current older adults within LGBTQ+ communities. Advancing the evidence on LGBTQ+ aging involves improving the quality of life and aging experiences for LGBTQ+ older adults through research.

scholarly journals Validity and Reliability of K-MCQ to Assess Quality of Life of Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 164-175
Author(s):  
Rhayun Song ◽  
Moonhee Gang ◽  
Myonghwa Park ◽  
Moonkyoung Park ◽  
Myoungock Jang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Assess Quality

scholarly journals Chronic Pain Management Among Older Adults: A Scoping Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 237796081987425
Author(s):  
Ampicha Nawai
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Roy Adaptation Model ◽  
Chronic Pain Management ◽  
Adaptation Model

Chronic pain is a significant problem for older adults. The effect of chronic pain on older people’s quality of life needs to be described and identified. For a decade, the Roy Adaptation Model has been used extensively to explain nursing phenomena and guide nursing research in several settings with several populations. The objective of this study was to use the Roy Adaptation Model to describe chronic pain and present a systematic scoping review of the literature about the middle-range theory of chronic pain among older adults. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses model guided a scoping review search method. A literature search was undertaken using MEDLINE, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Ovid, and ProQuest. The search terms were “chronic pain,” “pain management,” “older adult,” “Roy Adaptation Model,” and “a scope review.” The search included articles written in English published for the period of 2004–2017. All articles were synthesized using concepts of Roy’s Adaptation Model. Twenty-two studies were considered for the present review. Twenty-one articles were reports of quantitative studies, and one was a report of a qualitative study. Two outcome measures were found in this systematic scoping review. The primary outcomes reported in all articles were the reduction of pain due to interventions and an increase in coping with chronic pain. The secondary outcome measures reported in all studies were the improvement of physical function, quality of life, sleep disturbance, spiritual well-being, and psychological health related to pain management interventions among older adults. Many interventions of all studies reported improvement in chronic pain management among older adults. However, to improve chronic pain management, nurses need to understand about nursing theories, the context which instruments work, and develop empirical instruments based on the conceptual model.

scholarly journals Mapping Research Evidence on Children With Atopic Dermatitis and Quality of Life in Sub-saharan Africa: a Scoping Review Protocol

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abraham Getachew Kelbore ◽  
Wendemagegn Enbiale ◽  
Anisa Mosam ◽  
Jacqueline M. van Wyk
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Atopic Dermatitis ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Research Evidence ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Systematic Evaluation ◽  
Reference List ◽  
Sub Saharan

Abstract Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, debilitating disease affecting children worldwide. Several studies have explored the disease causes a significant problem leading to a diminished quality of life, for the affected children but systematic evaluation of such studies in Africa is yet to be reported. Therefore, this scoping review aims to map research evidence on children with AD and their quality of life (QoL) in sub-Saharan Africa.Methods: The scoping review will follow the Arksey and O’Mally methodological framework. The electronic databases to be searched will include: PubMed, EBSCOhost (Academic search complete, CINAHL PsycINFO, and Health Sources), Scopus, and Google Scholar for published literature between 2000 and 2021. Only literature written in English will be included. The search strategy for the databases will include keywords, Medical Subject Headings terms and Boolean operators. The reference list of the included sources of evidence, and the WHO website will also be consulted for evidence relating to QoL of children with AD in Sab-Saharan Africa (SSA). Following title searching, two independent reviewers will conduct screening of abstracts and full text articles. Eligibility criteria will guide the screenings. This review will include studies conducted in SSA, publication focusing on quality of life and associated factors of AD in children. Data will be extracted from the included studies, analyzed qualitatively; NVIVO software V.11 will be usedand the emerging themes reported narratively. The mixed-method appraisal tool (MMAT) will be employed for quality appraisal of included studies.Discussion: We look forward to findings of several studies that describe the QoL and associated factors among children with AD and that report on using different diagnostic criteria, severity scaling and QoL measuring scale tools used to ascertain the presence of AD, scale severity of AD and impact of AD on quality of life among children. The study findings will be disseminated through publication in a peer-reviewed journal, peer presentations, and presentations at relevant conferences.

scholarly journals Ageing, urban marginality, and health in Ghana

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Dominic A. Alaazi ◽  
Devidas Menon ◽  
Tania Stafinski ◽  
Gian Jhangri ◽  
Joshua Evans ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
World Health ◽  
Slum Dwellers ◽  
Sub Saharan

The world’s population is rapidly ageing. Global estimates for the next three decades indicate a two-fold increase in the population of older adults aged ≥60 years. Nearly 80% of this growth will occur in low and middle-income countries in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, where population health is already under threat from poverty, degraded environments, and deficient healthcare systems. Although the world’s poorest region, sub-Saharan Africa, ironically, will witness the fastest growth in older populations, rising by 64% over the next 15 years. Indications are that the majority of this population will live in resource-poor settings, characterized by deficient housing and neighbourhood conditions. Yet, very little research has systematically examined the health and wellbeing of older adults in such settings. Drawing on the ecological theory of ageing, the present study explores the living conditions and quality of life of elderly slum dwellers in Ghana, a sub-Saharan African country with a growing population of older adults. Data collection was undertaken in two phases in two environmentally contrasting neighbourhoods in Accra, Ghana. In Phase 1, we carried out a cross-sectional survey of older adults in a slum community (n = 302) and a non-slum neighbourhood (n = 301), using the World Health Organization quality of life assessment tool (WHOQoL-BREF). The survey data were complemented in Phase 2 with qualitative interviews involving a sample of community dwelling older adults (N = 30), health service providers (N = 5), community leaders (N = 2), and policymakers (N = 5). Preliminary analysis of the survey data revealed statistically significant differences in the social and environment domains of quality of life, while the qualitative data identified multiple health barriers and facilitators in the two neighbourhoods. Insights from the research are expected to inform health and social interventions for older slum dwellers in Ghana.

scholarly journals Refractive Error and or Visual Impairment and Their Impact on Quality of Life Among School-age Children in Sub-saharan Africa; A Protocol of a Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tshubelela Sello Simon Magakwe ◽  
Zamadonda Nokuthula Queen Xulu-Kasaba ◽  
Rekha Hansraj
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Refractive Error ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Systemic Review ◽  
Review Study ◽  
Sub Saharan

Abstract BackgroundRefractive error (RE) is a leading cause of visual impairment (VI) in children, the most common cause of childhood handicaps, and the second leading cause of childhood blindness globally. Refractive error and/or VI limits the ability of a child to perform well at school, in most sporting activities which require good vision, and negatively affects the socio-economical security of an individual. These two conditions have also reported to impact quality of life (QoL). The epidemiological evidence about the prevalence and distribution of RE and VI, as well their impact on the QoL of school-going children in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), will assist policymakers and stakeholders involved in child eye care in channelling resources appropriately. The main objective of this scoping review study therefore is to map available evidence on RE and or VI and their impact on QoL of school-going children in SSA. Methods This systematic review study will follow the five steps outlined in a framework proposed by Arksey and O’Malley (2005). The literature search will be conducted using the following databases, EBSCOhost: CINAHL, Academic search complete, Health-Consumer and Health-Nursing, Google Scholar, Science direct and PubMed. The period of the literature will be from January 1998 to 31 December 2020, all suitable studies will be exported to a Mendeley library and in cases of outstanding articles the authors will be contacted directly. The title screening will be done by the principal investigator (PI), then the study will employ two independent reviewers which will have access to the Mendeley library to do abstract screening (AS) and a full article screening (FAS). Following FAS, data extraction will be done by PI. The quality index of all included studies will be determined using the Mixed Method Appraisal Tool (MMAT). The results will be reported using the Preferred Reporting Items for systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). Discussion The evidence of this scoping review will guide policy makers and all stakeholders in planning intervention strategies to address this global issue. Furthermore, the results of this review will be published in a peer reviewed journal and will be used to guide future research in this and related areas. Systemic review registration: Submitted (PROSPERO) 27/04/2021

Measuring quality of life at the end of life: Validation of the QUAL-E

2004 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
KAREN E. STEINHAUSER ◽  
ELIZABETH C. CLIPP ◽  
HAYDEN B. BOSWORTH ◽  
MAYA MCNEILLY ◽  
NICHOLAS A. CHRISTAKIS ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Stage Iv ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
New Instrument ◽  
Comparison Measures

Objectives:To validate the QUAL-E, a new measure of quality of life at the end of life.Methods:We conducted a cross-sectional study to assess the instrument's psychometric properties, including the QUAL-E's associations with existing measures, evaluation of robustness across diverse sample groups, and stability over time. The study was conducted at the VA and Duke University Medical Centers, Durham, North Carolina, in 248 patients with stage IV cancer, congestive heart failure with ejection fraction ≤20%, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with FEV1≤ 1.0 l, or dialysis-dependent end stage renal disease. The main outcome measures included QUAL-E and five comparison measures: FACIT quality of life measure, Missoula-VITAS Quality of Life Index, FACIT-SP spirituality measures, Participatory Decision Making Scale (MOS), and Duke EPESE social support scales.Results:QUAL-E analyses confirmed a four-domain structure (25 items):life completion(α = 0.80),symptoms impact(α = 0.87),relationship with health care provider(α = 0.71), andpreparation for end of life(α = 0.68). Convergent and discriminant validity were demonstrated with multiple comparison measures. Test–retest reliability assessment showed stable scores over a 1-week period.Significance of results:The QUAL-E, a brief measure of quality of life at the end of life, demonstrates acceptable validity and reliability, is easy to administer, performs consistently across diverse demographic and disease groups, and is acceptable to seriously ill patients. It is offered as a new instrument to assist in the evaluation of the quality and effectiveness of interventions targeting improved care at the end of life.

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