scholarly journals Assessment of Quality of Life Following Radiotherapy in Patients With Rectum Cancer

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Berrin Benli Yavuz ◽  
Meryem Aktan ◽  
Gul Kanyilmaz ◽  
Lutfi Saltuk Demir
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Sexual Interest ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Rectum Cancer ◽  
European Organization ◽  
Emotional Function ◽  
Cancer Module ◽  
Physical Role

Abstract PurposeThe aim of the present study is to investigate the effects of radiotherapy (RT) on quality of life (QoL) and influencing factors.MethodsData of 106 patients who completely filled out the three questionnaires were evaluated in this prospective study. Quality of life was evaluated with cancer-specific QLQ-C30 and colorectal cancer module QLQ-CR29 created by European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC). All statistical analyses were done with SPSS version 22 software. A p level of <0.05 was accepted as statistically significant.ResultsMedian age was 61 (27-86). Of the patients, 77 (72.6%) were male and 29 (27.4%) were female. When QLQ-C30 questionnaires were evaluated, it was observed that physical, role, cognitive and emotional function scores were impaired following RT however returned to pre-RT levels on control. According to the results of QLQ-CR29 questionnaire, after RT, impairment was observed in urination frequency, urinary incontinence, stool frequency, dysuria, fecal incontinence, embarrassment, sexual interest in males scales however they returned to pre-RT values on control. When evaluated with regard to age, financial difficulty, global health score, mucus in stool, dysuria, dyspareunia and abdominal pain were observed to be poorer in the young; urination frequency and urinary incontinence were observed to be poorer in the elderly. ConclusionAlthough both functional and symptom scales were shown to impair, most of them were detected to be temporal and patients could well tolerate radiotherapy. Additional assessment is required for evaluating the late effects of treatments on QoL.

The European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Quality-of-Life questionnaire cervical cancer module

Cancer ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 107 (8) ◽  
pp. 1812-1822 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elfriede R. Greimel ◽  
Karin Kuljanic Vlasic ◽  
Ann-Charlotte Waldenstrom ◽  
Vlatka M. Duric ◽  
Pernille T. Jensen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
European Organization ◽  
Quality Of Life Questionnaire ◽  
Cancer Module ◽  
Eortc Quality

scholarly journals Qualidade de Vida Relacionada à Saúde e Risco de Comorbidade Cardiovascular ao Diagnóstico de Câncer de Mama

2019 ◽  
Vol 65 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzana Sales de Aguiar ◽  
Graziele Marques Rodrigues ◽  
Larissa Nascimento dos Santos ◽  
Raphaela Nunes de Lucena ◽  
Julia De Melo Ramirez Medina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Cáncer De Mama ◽  
European Organization ◽  
Cancer Module ◽  
Eortc Qlq C30 ◽  
Eortc Qlq

Introdução: A literatura sugere que mulheres com doenças cardiovasculares apresentam pior qualidade de vida ao diagnóstico de câncer de mama. Objetivo: Avaliar a associação entre a qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde (QVRS) e as doenças cardiovasculares ao diagnóstico de câncer de mama. Método: Estudo transversal com mulheres diagnosticadas com câncer de mama. A QVRS foi avaliada pelos questionários European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnarie (EORTC QLQ-C30) and Breast Câncer Module (QLQ-BR23) e a comorbidade por meio da Cumulative Illness Rating Scale Geriatric (CIRS-G). Foram calculadas as diferenças entre as médias dos escores de QVRS e comorbidade. A associação foi avaliada por regressão logística múltipla. Resultados: Foram incluídas 953 mulheres com média de idade de 54 anos (DP±11,7). Apresentavam alguma comorbidade ao diagnóstico de câncer de mama 84,1% das mulheres. O sistema coração foi afetado em 10,8% e o sistema vascular em 48,2%. Após ajuste, observou-se associação entre os escores das funções física e sexual e problemas nos sistemas coração e vascular. Foi ainda observada associação entre os piores escores de dor e dispneia e o sistema coração. Em relação à presença de doenças no sistema vascular, este esteve associado à melhor satisfação sexual, melhor perspectiva futura e piores sintomas na mama. Conclusão: A QVRS se mostrou associada a doenças cardiovasculares em pacientes com câncer de mama em relação à função física, sexual, satisfação sexual, perspectivas futuras e as escalas de sintomas (dor, dispneia e sintomas na mama).

Cinesioterapia para melhora da qualidade de vida após cirurgia para câncer de mama

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 385-397
Author(s):  
Helena Yannael Bezerra Domingos ◽  
Sarah Santos Moreira ◽  
Mikael Santos Alves ◽  
Fernanda Bispo Oliveira ◽  
Caroline Bomfim Lemos da Cruz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cáncer De Mama ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
European Organization ◽  
Quality Of Life Questionnaire ◽  
Cancer Module ◽  
C 30

Introdução: O tratamento cirúrgico para o câncer de mama pode trazer limitações físico-funcionais e prejuízos na qualidade de vida (QV). Assim, a cinesioterapia representa uma possibilidade terapêutica para prevenir ou tratar estas disfunções. Objetivo: Comparar a QV antes e após 10 sessões de cinesioterapia. Métodos: Ensaio clínico não aleatorizado, envolvendo mulheres que realizaram 10 sessões de fisioterapia após cirurgia para câncer de mama. O protocolo incluiu alongamentos, exercícios ativos-livres e exercícios resistidos. A QV foi avaliada pelo questionário genérico European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC): o Quality of Life Questionnaire C-30 (QLQ-C30) e o específico, Breast Cancer Module (BR-23). Resultados: Foram incluídas 35 mulheres, sendo a mastectomia à esquerda o procedimento mais realizado. No QLQ-C30, foi observada melhora significativa da escala de função física (p = 0,01), desempenho funcional (p = 0,02), fadiga (p = 0,03), dor (p = 0,01), insônia (p = 0,02) e piora apenas de diarreia (p = 0,02). No BR-23, observou-se melhora significativa nos sintomas da mama (p = 0,01) e do braço (p = 0,01). Outros escores, como função cognitiva, social, dispneia, constipação, dificuldade financeira, imagem corporal e perspectiva futura, melhoraram sem diferença significativa. Conclusão: Após a cinesioterapia, observou-se melhora de diversos aspectos da QV. Maior tempo de seguimento e outros instrumentos de avaliação poderão mostrar ganhos adicionais.

scholarly journals Urinary incontinence in institutionalized elderly: prevalence and impact on quality of life

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 583-596 ◽  
Author(s):  
Javier Jerez Roig ◽  
Dyego Leandro Bezerra de Souza ◽  
Kenio Costa Lima
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Short Form ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Geriatric Syndrome ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Data Set ◽  
International Consultation ◽  
The Impact

AbstractIntroduction Urinary incontinence is a geriatric syndrome that generates strong economic and social impacts as well as emotional changes and negative consequences for the health of the elderly.Objective The objective of this work was to identify the prevalence of urinary incontinence and its associated factors, as well as its impact on quality of life of institutionalized elderly.Materials and methods A cross-sectional study was conducted herein, with 10 long-term institutions for the elderly of the municipality of Natal (Northeast Brazil). The Minimum Data Set was completed by caregivers to determine the presence of incontinence, and the Short Form of the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire was answered by the elderly, to assess the frequency and amount of urinary leakage, the impact on quality of life, and the type of incontinence. The chi-square test and Fisher’s exact test were applied in the bivariate analysis, and logistic regression was utilized for multivariate analysis.Results The prevalence of urinary incontinence was 42.7% (95% CI: 34.8–50.8). The impact of this condition on daily life was mild in 46.5% of cases, moderate for 29.3% of cases, and severe in 24.1% of cases. The condition was associated with functional impairment (p < 0.001; RP: 4.13).Final considerations The prevalence of urinary incontinence in this sample, which presented cognitive ability to answer questionnaires, was over 40% with a high degree of severity. Approximately half of the incontinents referred a moderate-severe impact of incontinence. Control measures for this geriatric syndrome within the institutions are important to delay the decline of health and improve the quality of life of the residents.

Impact of physiotherapeutic methods on urinary incontinence in the elderly

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Monika Frontczak ◽  
Natalia Ciemna ◽  
Kornelia Kędziora-Kornatowska
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Pelvic Floor ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscle ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises ◽  
The Impact

Purpose Urinary incontinence is one of the most important health problems for people over 65 years of age. It is defined as involuntary and uncontrolled loss of urine. This paper aims to present a contemporary view on the effects of physiotherapeutic procedures in combating urinary incontinence. Physiotherapeutic procedures were compared: pelvic floor muscle exercises, physical therapy and biofeedback (BF) to demonstrate their effectiveness in managing urinary incontinence in the elderly. Design/methodology/approach The databases Pubmed and GoogleScholar have been searched for articles on the impact of interventions – physiotherapeutic procedures on the effectiveness of the treatment of urinary incontinence in the elderly. Findings Pelvic floor muscle exercises are effective in the treatment of urinary incontinence, strengthen muscle strength and improve patients' quality of life. A long-lasting, systematic and individual training program with a physiotherapist is the most effective. BF helps to intensify the therapeutic effect of exercise but also allows you to achieve good results as an independent treatment method. Positive effects are also noticeable in physical therapy, electrostimulation and magnetotherapy are very effective. Physiotherapeutic procedures have a positive effect in the treatment of urinary incontinence in the elderly. However, further research is needed to clarify the most effective methods. Originality/value This paper offers many ways to deal with urinary incontinence in the elderly using physiotherapeutic procedures, thus helping to improve the quality of life of those affected by urinary incontinence.

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