scholarly journals The societal influences and quality of life among healthcare team members under COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei-Tsung Kao ◽  
Su-Ting Hsu ◽  
Frank Huang-Chih Chou ◽  
Li-Shiu Chou ◽  
Kuan-Ying Hsieh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Age ◽  
Healthcare Team ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Societal Influences ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Ptsd Severity

Abstract Background: The corona virus infection disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is likely to put healthcare professionals across the world in an unprecedented situation. Methods: 683 healthcare workers were recruited in this study. Short form-12 items (SF-12), Societal Influences Survey Questionnaire (SISQ), and Disaster-Related Psychological Screening Test (DRPST) were used to survey participants. Multiple linear regression and structural equation model (SEM) were used to explore the possible factors to the societal influences and quality of life. Results: Female, older, more education years, married, regular intake and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) frequency had positive effects to SISQ. To physical component summary (PCS) of SF-12, chronic illness, sleep score, PTSD frequency and social distance had negative effects and exercise habits had positive effect. To mental component summary (MCS) value of SF-12, age, participate in clubs, volunteer or charity activities and social information had positive effects and PTSD frequency, sleep score, social anxiety and depression had negative effects. Under SEM analysis, PTSD had positive effect to SISQ. Sleep score and MCS value had negative effects to SISQ. PTSD severity, older age, Sleep score, smoking and Nursing staff had negative effects to PCS value. Young age, PTSD frequency, sleep score and depression had negative effects to MCS value. Conclusion: Healthcare team members with severer PTSD symptoms suffered more societal influences. Relative to PTSD severity, PTSD frequency was more important to the quality of life. Members of older age, who frequently participate in clubs, volunteers or charity activities had better mental life quality.

scholarly journals The Societal Influences and Quality of Life Among Healthcare Team Members During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei-Tsung Kao ◽  
Su-Ting Hsu ◽  
Frank Huang-Chih Chou ◽  
Li-Shiu Chou ◽  
Kuan-Ying Hsieh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Negative Association ◽  
Older Age ◽  
Healthcare Team ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Societal Influences

Background: The coronavirus infection disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is likely to put healthcare professionals across the world in an unprecedented situation.Methods: A total of 683 healthcare workers were recruited in this study. Short form-12 items (SF-12), Societal Influences Survey Questionnaire (SISQ), and Disaster-Related Psychological Screening Test (DRPST) were used to survey participants. Multiple linear regression and structural equation model (SEM) were used to explore the possible factors to the societal influences and quality of life.Results: After multiple linear regression analysis, female, older, more education years, married, regular intake, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) frequency had positive association with SISQ. To physical component summary (PCS) of SF-12, chronic illness, sleep score, PTSD frequency, and social distance had negative association, and exercise habits had positive association. A mental component summary (MCS) value of SF-12, age, participate in social activities, and social information had positive association, and PTSD frequency, sleep score, social anxiety, and depression had negative association. Under SEM analysis, PTSD had positive influence on SISQ. Sleep score and MCS value had negative influences on SISQ. PTSD severity, older age, sleep score, smoking, and nursing staff had negative influences on PCS value. Young age, PTSD frequency, sleep score, and depression had negative influences on MCS value.Conclusion: Healthcare team members with severe PTSD symptoms suffered more societal influences. Relative to PTSD severity, PTSD frequency was more important to the quality of life. Members of older age who frequently participate in clubs, volunteers, or charity activities had better mental life quality.

scholarly journals Associations Between Defence-Style, Eating Disorder Symptoms, and Quality of Life in Community Sample of Women: A Longitudinal Exploratory Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phillip Aouad ◽  
Phillipa Hay ◽  
Nasim Foroughi ◽  
Suzanne M. Cosh ◽  
Haider Mannan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
Extended Period ◽  
Eating Pathology ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Over Time

Background and Aim: Eating Disorders (EDs) impact an estimated 15% of the global population and are linked to maladaptive defence-styles (coping strategies) and poorer mental health outcomes. Defence-styles have been grouped into immature, neurotic, and mature behaviours. Studies have yet to examine all three defence-styles in ED symptomatic individuals over an extended period of time. The current study aimed to investigate using converse analysis the relationships between defence-style and ED outcomes over a 5-years period.Methods: Participants (n = 216, mean age 33 years) were recruited through the Women's Eating and Health Literacy study, with the current study examining a 5-years period of two waves (year-4 and year-9). The current study tested associations over time between eating pathology (EDE-Q), psychological distress (K10), mental and physical health related quality of life (M/PHRQoL, SF-12), and defence-style (DSQ-40).Results: Mature, immature and neurotic defence-styles did not significantly change over 5 years. Over the same period, only PHRQoL significantly predicted mature defence-styles having positive effect. Both MHRQoL and PHRQoL significantly predicted immature defence-styles having positive and negative effects, respectively. Psychological distress, PHRQoL and weight concern significantly predicted neurotic defence-styles having positive effects except for psychological distress. PHRQoL, MHRQoL, restraint and eating concern significantly predicted overall eating pathology having positive effects except for PHRQoL and MHRQoL. Conversely, among the defence-style variables, over 5 years, both immature and neurotic defence-styles significantly predicted psychological distress having positive effects, immature and mature defence-styles significantly predicted MHRQoL having negative and positive effects, respectively, while only immature defence-styles significantly predicted overall eating pathology having positive effect.Conclusions: The results of the current study suggest that immaturity and neuroticism but not maturity were the defence-style variables predicting psychological distress over a 5-years period while conversely psychological distress predicted only neurotic defence styles. The findings of the current study may suggest that without intervention, mature, immature and neurotic defence-styles may largely remain immutable to significant shifts over time. Limitations in the current study included limited demographic representation. The current study is anticipated to generate considerations into treatments that could strengthen defence-styles in individuals with increased eating pathology.

scholarly journals Manual joint mobilisation techniques, supervised physical activity, psychological treatment, acupuncture and patient education for patients with tension-type headache. A systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lotte Skytte Krøll ◽  
Henriette Edemann Callesen ◽  
Louise Ninett Carlsen ◽  
Kirsten Birkefoss ◽  
Dagmar Beier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Patient Education ◽  
Psychological Treatment ◽  
Tension Type Headache ◽  
Headache Frequency ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
End Of Treatment ◽  
Positive Effect

Abstract Background Tension-type headache (TTH) has been ranked the second most prevalent health condition worldwide. Non-pharmacological treatments for TTH are widely used as a supplement or an alternative to medical treatment. However, the evidence for their effects are limited. Therefore, the aim of this study was to review the evidence for manual joint mobilisation techniques, supervised physical activity, psychological treatment, acupuncture and patient education as treatments for TTH on the effect of headache frequency and quality of life. Methods A systematic literature search was conducted from February to July 2020 for clinical guidelines, systematic reviews, and individual randomised controlled trials (RCT). The primary outcomes measured were days with headache and quality of life at the end of treatment along with a number of secondary outcomes. Meta-analyses were performed on eligible RCTs and pooled estimates of effects were calculated using the random-effect model. The overall certainty of evidence was evaluated using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation approach (GRADE). In addition, patient preferences were included in the evaluation. Results In all, 13 RCTs were included. Acupuncture might have positive effects on both primary outcomes. Supervised physical activity might have a positive effect on pain intensity at the end of treatment and headache frequency at follow-up. Manual joint mobilisation techniques might have a positive effect on headache frequency and quality of life at follow-up. Psychological treatment might have a positive effect on stress symptoms at the end of treatment. No relevant RCTs were identified for patient education. The overall certainty of evidence was downgraded to low and very low. No serious adverse events were reported. A consensus recommendation was made for patient education and weak recommendations for the other interventions. Conclusion Based on identified benefits, certainty of evidence, and patient preferences, manual joint mobilisation techniques, supervised physical activity, psychological treatment, acupuncture, and patient education can be considered as non-pharmacological treatment approaches for TTH. Some positive effects were shown on headache frequency, quality of life, pain intensity and stress symptoms. Few studies and low sample sizes posed a challenge in drawing solid conclusions. Therefore, high-quality RCTs are warranted.

The Influence of Unsportsmanlike Fouls on Basketball Teams’ Performance According to Context-Related Variables

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 664-670 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel-Ángel Gómez ◽  
Enrique Ortega Toro ◽  
Philip Furley
Keyword(s):  
Regression Models ◽  
Term Effect ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Score Line ◽  
Basketball Teams

The aim of the current study was to analyze the temporal effects that unsportsmanlike fouls may have on basketball teams’ scoring performance under consideration of context-related variables. The authors analyzed 130 unsportsmanlike fouls from 362 elite basketball games (men’s and women’s Olympic Games, European and World Championships). The context-related variables studied were score-line, quality of opposition, timeout situation, minutes remaining, and player status. The data were analyzed with linear-regression models. The results showed that both teams (the team that made the foul and the opponent) had similar positive scoring performances during 1 and 3 ball possessions after the unsportsmanlike foul (short-term effect). However, 5 ball possessions after the foul (midterm effect), the team that made the foul had a scoring disadvantage (−0.96) and the opponent team an advantage (0.78). The context-related variable quality of opposition was significant only during 1 ball possession, with negative effects for the team that made the foul and positive effects for the opponent. The final outcome showed a positive effect for score-line when the unsportsmanlike foul was made (0.96) and for quality of opposition (0.64).

scholarly journals Overactive bladder syndrome in the ageing population

2011 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 12
Author(s):  
Steven Mark Finney ◽  
Ian Eardley
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Overactive Bladder ◽  
Pharmacological Treatment ◽  
Older Age ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
Overactive Bladder Syndrome ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Assessment And Treatment

Overactive bladder syndrome (OAB) is a common problem in the older age group that can seriously effect quality of life. It raises challenges in the assessment and treatment of the patient with attention needed to be given to the presence of co-existent disease, cognition, patient motivation and the potential negative effects of pharmacological treatment. Though with the correct approach a substantial amount patients should derive some benefit.

The Effect of Telehealth Interventions on Function and Quality of Life for Older Adults with Pre-Frailty or Frailty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 073346482098363
Author(s):  
Elham Esfandiari ◽  
William C. Miller ◽  
Maureen C. Ashe
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Standard Mean Difference ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Small Positive Effect ◽  
Improve Health

Telehealth interventions improve health outcomes by increasing access to care. We conducted a systematic review to synthesize evidence on the effect of telehealth interventions compared with no intervention or usual care for older adults with pre-frailty or frailty for physical function, quality of life (QOL), and frailty. We searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in MEDLINE, PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane, PsycINFO, and SPORTDiscus. Two authors reviewed records and assessed risk of bias. A narrative synthesis of findings was conducted. When appropriate, the standard mean difference (SMD) was used to compare telehealth interventions with control conditions. We used GRADE to determine the certainty of the evidence. Twelve RCTs were included. Low certainty evidence highlighted positive effects for the function and mental component of QOL favoring telehealth interventions (SMD = 0.31, 95% CI = [0.15, 0.47]; and SMD = 0.43, 95% CI = [0.22, 0.64], respectively). Despite a small positive effect of telehealth interventions, insufficient, and low certainty evidence precludes making definitive recommendations.

scholarly journals Review of social services on the vulnerable population in the Covid-19 era

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 172-178
Author(s):  
Cruz García Lirios ◽  
◽  
Jorge Hernández Valdés ◽  
Margarita Juárez Nájera ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Public Health Services ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Selection Of

Meta-analytic studies are distinguished by comparing literature that reports positive effects with respect to literature that warns of spurious or negative effects. The aim of the present work was to establish the proportion of probabilities between categories and subcategories extracted from the consulted, updated and specialized literature. A documentary study was carried out with a selection of sources indexed to international repositories such as Copernicus, Dialnet, Ebsco, Latindex, Redalyc, Scielo. An indistinct scenario was found, even though the literature that reports positive effects on the quality of life and the subjective well-being of public health services prevails; suggesting the extension of the work to repositories like WOS and Scopus.

scholarly journals Co-Morbidities in Persons Infected with HIV: Increased Burden with Older Age and Negative Effects on Health-Related Quality of Life

2013 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan T. Rodriguez-Penney ◽  
Jennifer E. Iudicello ◽  
Patricia K. Riggs ◽  
Katie Doyle ◽  
Ronald J. Ellis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Age ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Views on the Effects of the Spanish Dependency Law on Caregivers’ Quality of Life Using Concept Mapping

2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 233-257 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Salvador-Piedrafita ◽  
Davide Malmusi ◽  
Roshanak Mehdipanah ◽  
Maica Rodríguez-Sanz ◽  
Albert Espelt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Social Consequences ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Dependency Law ◽  
The Law ◽  
The Impact

In 2006 the Spanish Dependency Law established new rights for people in situation of dependency. The impact of the Law could have also affected the quality of life of their carers. This study aims to understand how the Law may have influenced caregivers’ quality of life through their own perceptions and those of Primary Health Care professionals, and to compare both perspectives. The study used Concept Mapping, a mixed methods technique. In total, 16 caregivers and 21 professionals participated. Both groups identified a mix of positive and negative effects. Uncertainties and delays in granting benefits were reported. However, several advantages were identified, such as the possibility of sharing the burden of care, thus reducing its physical, mental and social consequences, while at the same time being able to maintain responsibility. Most of the mechanisms identified were common to both caregivers and professionals; the most notable differences were that the latter attached more importance to economic support and less to the negative effects of implementation of the Law. This study reveals positive effects of the Law on caregivers’ quality of life and the potential for improvement of some negative aspects in its implementation related with the context of austerity.

The Effects of Positive Affect, Person-Job Fit, and Well-being on Job Performance

2014 ◽  
Vol 42 (9) ◽  
pp. 1537-1547 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi-Chang Lin ◽  
Chien Yu ◽  
Chin-Cheh Yi
Keyword(s):  
Job Performance ◽  
Positive Affect ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Insurance Companies ◽  
Job Fit ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Performance Results ◽  
Positive Effect

Our aims in this study were to examine the positive affect and person-job fit of team members and the effect of their sense of well-being on their job performance. Participants were 212 employees of 10 life insurance companies in Taiwan. We developed a survey to measure employees' positive affect, person-job fit, well-being, and job performance. Results showed that the employees' positive affect had a positive effect on both their sense of well-being and job performance, there was a highly significant positive correlation between person-job fit and well-being, and both well-being and person-job fit had positive effects on job performance. In addition, individuals' positive affect may have directly affected the quality of their job performance and well-being through the indirect effect of the quality of job performance, and person-job fit may have directly affected the quality of job performance, and indirectly affected the quality of job performance through well-being. Therefore, we suggested that managers should emphasize employee positive affect to increase individual employee sense of well-being, thus synchronizing job demands and individual capabilities to improve job performance.

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