scholarly journals Interplay Between Spirituality and Religiosity on the Physical and Mental Well-Being of Cancer Survivors

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony Cannon ◽  
Mehmet Dokucu ◽  
Fausto Loberiza
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Mental Well Being ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Over Time

Abstract Purpose: This study explored the relationship of spirituality and religiosity as it affects the physical and mental quality of life (pQOL, mQOL) of cancer survivors. Methods: This is a prospective observational study that included adults ≥19 years who received treatment for various types of cancer. Patients’ QOL was obtained at baseline, 6, and 12 months. Cohorts were categorized according to spirituality/religiosity levels: low spirituality – low religiosity (LSLR), low spirituality – high religiosity (LSHR), high spirituality – low religiosity (HSLR), and high spirituality – high religiosity (HSHR). Results: Of the 551 eligible: 248 (45%) had HSHR, 196 (36%) had LSHR, 75 (14%) had LSLR, and 32 (6%) had HSLR. The pQOL of LSLR were significantly lower than those with HSHR (p = 0.02). The difference in pQOL between LS and HS were observed among those who have HR (p <0.0001). Among patients with LR, pQOL did not differ. The mQOL of patients with LSLR was significantly lower than those with HSHR (p < 0.0001). The mQOL of those with HS was significantly higher than those with LS in both cohorts having LR (p <0.0001) or HR (p <0.0001). pQOL decreased while mQOL increased over time regardless of spirituality or religiosity levels.Conclusion: Spirituality is important in the improvement of both pQOL and mQOL of cancer survivors, while religiosity may have some impact on pQOL. Clinicians’ incorporation of spirituality into cancer treatment facilitates well-rounded care, that offers measurable improvements for patients with an illness, of which the treatment is often arduous, and uncertain.

Impact of Design on Emotional, Psychological, or Social Well-Being for People With Cognitive Impairment

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 220-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Karol ◽  
Dianne Smith
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Design Expertise ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Aim:The objective of this article is to identify and analyze what is known about characteristics in and around the home that support well-being for those with cognitive impairment. This could provide direction for designers of homes in general, but specifically for designers trying to meet the needs of people with cognitive impairment.Background:It has been established that there is a relationship between psychological well-being and a person’s environment. Research also shows that particular design aspects can reduce the impact of cognitive impairment. However, there is limited design expertise in the Australian housing market to create supportive spaces which will help to reduce the impact of the disability for those with cognitive impairment.Method:A literature review was carried out to determine the extent and details of what is known about the relationship of home design and its impact on emotional, psychological, or social well-being for people with cognitive impairment.Conclusions:The study indicates that researchers in various disciplines understand that pragmatic design inputs such as thermal comfort and adequate lighting are important for people with cognitive impairment. In addition, some researchers have shown or surmise that there are other “intangible” designer-controlled elements that have beneficial impacts on people with cognitive impairment. Details of these intangible elements are sparse, and how much they might improve the quality of life for a person with cognitive impairment is not well understood. Further research is required to meet a growing need.

The relationship of body mass index with quality of life among endometrial cancer survivors: A study from the population-based PROFILES registry

2013 ◽  
Vol 129 (1) ◽  
pp. 216-221 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlotte S. Oldenburg ◽  
Dorry Boll ◽  
Kim A.H. Nicolaije ◽  
M. Caroline Vos ◽  
Johanna M.A. Pijnenborg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Endometrial Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Physical activity and body weight of breast cancer survivors – VICAN national survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
D Rey ◽  
R Touzani ◽  
A Monet ◽  
M K Bendiane ◽  
A D Bouhnik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Healthy Habits ◽  
Mental Well Being

Abstract Background Cancer recurrence and poor quality of life are major challenges of the growing population of breast cancer (BC) survivors. International guidelines encourage survivors to engage in regular physical activity (PA) and to maintain a healthy body weight (BW), as both have a proven benefit on survival. Our aims were (1) to describe PA and BW 5 years after a BC diagnosis and (2) to define the predictors of long-term engagement in healthy lifestyle, in a representative sample of French survivors. Methods The French National VICAN surveys were implemented in 2012 and 2015 among cancer survivors. This analysis focused on 723 women with BC, without progression at 5 years, and who participated in both surveys. The questionnaires dealt with several topics including socioeconomic status, treatments and side effects, psychometric scales and lifestyle habits. Results Five years after diagnosis, 26% of women reported regular PA, 61% occasional PA and 14% no PA. Moreover, 27% reported a weight gain ≥5kg, and 10% a weight loss ≥5kg. Half of the women had decreased or stopped PA since diagnosis. In logistic regression, long-term regular PA was associated with better mental quality of life (aOR=1.04; 1.01-1.07), no depression (aOR=3.42; 1.21-9.65), higher Post Traumatic Growth Inventory score (aOR=1.02; 1.01-1.04), normal arm mobility (aOR=3.7; 1.6-8.4) and healthy and stable BW since diagnosis (aOR=4.47; 1.61-12.37). Weight gain ≥5kg was associated with younger age (aOR=0.96; 0.93-0.99), higher BW at diagnosis (aOR=1.02; 1.01-1.04), and lymphedema 5 years after diagnosis (aOR=1.69; 1.02-2.83). Conclusions For BC survivors, mental well-being is essential for successful long-term investment in healthy habits. More psychological and dietary support, and a better management of sequelae are needed in this population. Key messages For breast cancer survivors, mental well-being is essential for successful long-term investment in healthy habits. More psychological and dietary support, and better sequelae management are needed to help breast cancer survivors to persist in healthy lifestyle.

Assessment of the relationship of spiritual well-being to depression and quality of life for persons with spinal cord injury

2016 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
pp. 491-496 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine S. Wilson ◽  
Martin Forchheimer ◽  
Allen W. Heinemann ◽  
Anne Marie Warren ◽  
Cheryl McCullumsmith
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Spiritual Well Being ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals On Methodological Approaches to Modeling the Quality of Life

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-101
Author(s):  
Ekaterina Shamaeva
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Statistical Methods ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Data Conversion ◽  
Accounting System ◽  
Quality Of Life Research ◽  
Quality Of Life Index ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

In recent decades, it has become obvious that an ecological catastrophe is rapidly approaching civilization and the continued existence and development of mankind depends on it. It has long been understood in society that environmental factors affect the standard and quality of life of the population. Modeling the relationship of this influence is an interdisciplinary task that requires the removal of a number of methodological restrictions. Among them: effective data collection and monitoring, the choice of a measurement system, "noisiness" of data. The purpose of the work is to analyze the current state of methodological foundations and choose a method for building a model of the relationship of quality of life with components of the structure of quality of life of the population. Today, various systems of formalized description of the quality of life are proposed at the global level: the human development index, the environmental-economic accounting system, the real progress index and the sustainable economic well-being index, the happiness index, the quality of life index according to the Economist Intelligence Unit, the Sustainable Society Index. The modern stage of research on the problem of modeling the level and quality of life is represented by intercountry and interregional comparisons using a developed mathematical apparatus. The work presents general and methodological problems of quality of life research; analysis and selection of methods for solving problems of modeling the relationship of components and indicators of the level and quality of life of the population. The following are considered: methods of multicriterial evaluation, methods of multipurpose mathematical programming, statistical methods, methods of dynamic modeling, methods of simulation modeling. It is shown that in order to solve the applied problems of building a model of level and quality of life, it is advisable to use multidimensional statistical methods, where the initial necessary stage is the procedure of data conversion by standardizing (normalizing) data, namely, bringing all variables involved in the construction of an integral indicator to a single unified scale.

Social Capital and Subjective Quality of Life

2018 ◽  
pp. 174-185
Author(s):  
Monika Mularska-Kucharek
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Subjective Quality Of Life ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Mental Well Being ◽  
The Relationship

This chapter describes how in recent decades, the concepts of social capital and quality of life have attracted the interest of both theoreticians and creators of social life. Both on the micro-, meso- and macrosocial levels, social capital has been viewed as one of the key elements of human well-being. Its positive influence on social well-being has been underlined by academics, practitioners of social life. In this chapter, the authors evaluate the relationship between social capital and the mental well-being of individuals. Through empirical analysis, the results of a representative research conducted among residents of one of the biggest Polish cities were examined. This concludes that social capital and social interaction are essential to the health of the individual.

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