Relationship between eating behavior, quality of life and weight regain in women after bariatric surgery

Abstract PurposeEvaluate the relationship between eating behavior, perception of Quality of Life (QOL) and weight regain in women after 24 months of bariatric surgery.MethodsTransversal study carried out with 50 adult women. Sociodemographic, anthropometric, eating behavior (Three Factor Eating Questionnaire - TFEQ-21) and perception of QOL (Item Short Form Healthy Survey - SF-36) data were collected.ResultsIn 60% (n = 30) there was weight regain (≥ 15%), with a mean weight regain of 23.3% (± 18.4). Emotional eating was the most frequent pattern (p = 0.047) in groups with and without weight regain. Regarding QOL, the functional capacity and limitation due to physical aspects domains had a better perception (p < 0.0001). Women without weight regain showed a better perception of the functional capacity aspects (p = 0.007), limitation due to physical aspects (p = 0.044), social aspects (p = 0.048) and general physical components (p = 0.016). Weight regain was associated with uncontrolled eating habits (p = 0.041) and also had an inverse association with the perception of QOL in physical components (p = 0.008).ConclusionWeight regain can damage the perception of QOL, especially physical capacity. Long-term follow-up is essential to evaluate the behavior of people who have undergone BS, in order to prevent weight regain and QOL damage.Level III - Case-control analytic study.

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Impact of lian gong on the quality of life of individuals with dizziness in primary care

Revista de Saúde Pública ◽

10.11606/s1518-8787.2019053001234 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 53 ◽

pp. 73

Author(s):

Aline Lamas Lopes ◽

Stela Maris Aguiar Lemos ◽

Pedro Henrique Scheidt Figueiredo ◽

Juliana Nunes Santos

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Health Care ◽

Functional Capacity ◽

Short Form ◽

Control Group ◽

Short Form Health Survey ◽

Primary Health ◽

Form Health ◽

Short Form Health

OBJECTIVE: To assess the effects of the lian gong practice as a rehabilitation strategy in primary health care on the quality of life and functional capacity of people with dizziness. METHODS: Randomized controlled clinical trial. Thirty-six people, who were complaining of dizziness or vertigo without the presence of central signs and were referred by the physician of primary health care participated in the study. The individuals were randomly allocated to the three experimental conditions: lian gong group (n = 11), vestibular rehabilitation group (n = 11) and control group (n = 14). The interventions were weekly, in group, with duration of 12 sessions. The participants were evaluated before and after the intervention regarding quality of life by the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey and the functional capacity by the Short Physical Performance Battery. RESULTS: The scores of all domains of the Short Form Health Survey increased after intervention in the lian gong group. This variation was higher than that observed in the control group for the domains functional capacity, limitation by physical aspects and general health status, and also higher than that found after the intervention in the Vestibular Rehabilitation Group regarding pain. No differences were found in the Short Physical Performance Battery. CONCLUSIONS: Based on the results presented, lian gong improves the quality of life of individuals with dizziness, without altering the functional capacity.

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Muscular weakness represents the main limiting factor of walk, functional independence and quality of life of myelopathy patients associated to HTLV-1

Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria ◽

10.1590/0004-282x20160019 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 74 (4) ◽

pp. 280-286 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Renata Costa Caiafa ◽

Marco Orsini ◽

Lilian R. Felicio ◽

Marzia Puccioni-Sohler

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Functional Capacity ◽

Short Form ◽

Functional Dependence ◽

Functional Independence ◽

Lower Limbs ◽

Daily Activities ◽

Limiting Factor ◽

Adductor Muscles

ABSTRACT HTLV-1-associated myelopathy is a progressive disabling disease associated with gait abnormalities. Objective To identify and quantify the main muscles affected by weakness and spasticity, their impact on gait, functional capacity and on quality of life of HTLV-1-associated myelopathy patients. Method We evaluated lower limbs muscular strength according to the Medical Research Council scale, spasticity according to the modified Ashworth scale, daily activities according to the Barthel Index and quality of life according to the Short-Form Health Survey-36 of 26 HTLV-1-associated myelopathy patients. Results The muscles most affected by weakness included the dorsal flexors and knee flexors. Spasticity predominated in the hip adductor muscles and in plantar flexors. Assistance for locomotion, minimal dependence in daily activities, limitations in functional capacity and physical aspects were the most common findings. Conclusion The impairment of gait, functional dependence and quality of life were predominantly a consequence of intense muscle weakness in HTLV-1-associated myelopathy patients.

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Effects of Kinesio Taping and compression stockings on pain, edema, functional capacity and quality of life in patients with chronic venous disease: a randomized controlled trial

Clinical Rehabilitation ◽

10.1177/0269215520916851 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 34 (6) ◽

pp. 783-793

Author(s):

Baha Naci ◽

Semiramis Ozyilmaz ◽

Nadir Aygutalp ◽

Rengin Demir ◽

Gul Baltaci ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Functional Capacity ◽

Short Form ◽

Chronic Venous Disease ◽

Control Group ◽

Venous Disease ◽

Compression Stockings ◽

Kinesio Taping ◽

Experimental Group

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of Kinesio Taping and compression stockings on pain, edema, functional capacity and quality of life in patients with chronic venous disease (CVD). Design: This is a prospective, randomized, controlled, single-blind clinical trial. Setting: The study was conducted in a physiotherapy and rehabilitation unit of a university hospital. Subjects: A total of 62 patients with early-stage CVD were allocated to either an experimental group or a control group. Interventions: Experimental group ( n = 29) received Kinesio Taping intervention once a week for four weeks, while control group ( n = 29) received compression stockings for four weeks. All patients additionally undertook an exercise training programme including calf muscle pump exercises, flexibility exercises and diaphragmatic breathing. Main measures: Visual analogue scale, lower limb circumference measurements, 6-minute walk test and Short Form 36 questionnaire were applied before and after four weeks of treatment. Results: Control group showed statistically significant improvements in pain ( P < 0.001), ankle circumferences (right, P = 0.002; left, P = 0.037), calf circumferences (right, P = 0.020; left, P = 0.022), knee circumference (left, P = 0.039) and thigh circumferences (right, P = 0.029; left, P = 0.002) compared with experimental group. There were no significant differences between groups with respect to functional capacity and quality of life ( P > 0.05). Both groups significantly improved 6-minute walk distance ( P < 0.001) and Short Form 36 physical component summary (experimental group, P = 0.002; control group, P = 0.006). Conclusion: This study demonstrated that Kinesio Taping and compression stockings revealed similar improvements of functional capacity and quality of life in patients with CVD. The symptoms of pain and edema caused by CVD can be decreased more efficiently with compression stockings than Kinesio Taping intervention.

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Changes in quality of life and functional capacity after lung transplantation: A single-center experience

Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease ◽

10.4081/monaldi.2017.831 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 87 (3) ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Susanna Ricotti ◽

Valentina Martinelli ◽

Patrick Caspani ◽

Serena Monteleone ◽

Lucia Petrucci ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Lung Transplantation ◽

Functional Capacity ◽

Short Form ◽

Medical Center ◽

Waiting List ◽

Sf 36 ◽

Over Time

Lung transplantation (LT) increases the life expectancy of patients affected by end stage pulmonary disease; specifically, its ultimate aims are to improve survival and health related quality of life (HRQoL). The aim of the present longitudinal study was to determine the HRQoL trajectory and changes in functional capacity from time of entry in the waiting list for LT to 2 year after LT. The study included sixty-nine outpatients enrolled in a single medical center when they entered the waiting list for LT and who subsequently received it. They were then followed up over 2 years after LT. HRQoL was assessed by the physical and mental component summary (PCS and MCS) scores of the 36-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) and Saint George’s Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ). Psychological distress was evaluated with the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ), and functional capacity was investigated using the six-minute walk test (6MWT) and forced expiratory volume (FEV1). Patients showed low SF-36 PCS (30.5±7.8) and SGRQ total (61.8±17.5) scores at entry in the waiting list, but exhibited significant changes over time after LT (p<0.001). Furthermore, patients who showed an increase of at least 50% in SF36 PCS and SGRQ scores at 6 months survived longer. Both FEV1 and 6MWT distance as well as GHQ scores significantly changed over time, with improvements occurring in the first 6 months after LT but no major changes thereafter. Out of the 69 patients enrolled, 32 died over a median follow-up of 51 months. Although mortality tended to be slightly higher for patients with lower HRQoL at the baseline assessment, this difference was not statistically significant. HRQoL evaluations appear critical in the follow-up of LT candidates, in particularly SGRQ, because of its specificity in targeting respiratory symptoms and functional wellbeing.

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Quality of Life after 10 Years of Liver Transplantation

Journal of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases ◽

10.15403/jgld-2829 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Micheli Fortunato Domingos ◽

Julio Cezar Uili Coelho ◽

Isabel Roldo Nogueira ◽

Mônica Beatriz Parolin ◽

Jorge Eduardo Fouto Matias ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Mental Health ◽

General Population ◽

Functional Capacity ◽

Medical Records ◽

Short Form ◽

Validated Questionnaire ◽

Study Protocols

Aim: This study goal was to evaluate the long-term quality of life of patients who underwent cadaveric liver transplants (CLT) in two Brazilian hospitals. Methods: Medical records of all patients who underwent CLT and survived over 10 years were revised. The international validated questionnaire Short-Form 36 was employed to assess the quality of life. Patients data were obtained from electronic medical records and study protocols. Results: A total of 342 patients underwent CLT, of which 129 were alive and 93 fully answered the questionnaire and were included in the study. The group consisted of 62 men (66.6%) and 31 women (33.4%), with average age of 40.1±15.9 years. Follow-up time was 16±4.1 years. The most common indication of CLT was hepatic cirrhosis caused by hepatitis C virus, 24.7%. Transplanted patients had lower scores than the general population in mental health [62.9 (95%CI: 60.1-65.7,) vs. 74.5, p < 0.001]. In all other domains, transplanted patients had similar (emotional aspect limitiation, pain, and general health status) or superior (physical aspect limitation, social aspects, functional capacity, and vitality) scores than the general population. Functional capacity score was lower in patients with long-term complications, who were aged more than 50-years, and unemployed. Conclusions: The quality of life in patients with more than 10 years after CLT was similar or superior than the general population, except for the mental health domain.

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Effects of power training on quality of life and postural stability in elderly

Manual Therapy Posturology & Rehabilitation Journal ◽

10.17784/mtprehabjournal.2017.15.511 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Grassyara Pinho Tolentino ◽

Viviane Soares ◽

Patrícia Espíndola Mota Venâncio ◽

João Lucas de Moraes ◽

Pablo Rodrigues Lima ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Functional Capacity ◽

Short Form ◽

The Elderly ◽

Control Group ◽

Subjective Perception ◽

Power Training ◽

Sf 36 ◽

Emotional Aspects

Introduction: The muscular strength exercises can be an effective intervention to prevent falls and to favor the functional capacity (FC) in the elderly. However, few studies have reported the benefits of power training (PT) and the subjective perception of the elderly on these activities. Objective: to evaluate the repercussions of a power training protocol on functional capacity and subjective health parameters in the elderly. Method: It was a prospective study involving 48 elderly people. Two groups were composed: a power training group (PG) with 22 participants with a mean age of 68.14 (5.46) years and the control group (CG) was composed of 32 elderly individuals aged 68.03 (4.83) years. Health-related quality of life was measured from the Medical Outcomes Study 36 – Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36). The FC was measured by the Berg Balance and Time Up and Go tests. The PT was performed 2x/week, with duration of 50 min/session, for 14 weeks (first two weeks of adaptation; first six weeks 3X/10-15 repetitions of 40-50% of the Subjective Perceived Exertion (SPE) / 6 following weeks 3X/6-10 repetitions of 60-70% of the SPE). The CG performed rhythm activities with the same frequency and weekly duration. Result: It was observed favorable results in FC after 14 weeks of power training. There was also a positive evaluation of most sf-36 domains, with emphasis on physical and emotional aspects. However, the perception of the elderly in relation to the pain domain presented negative results. Conclusion: The PT positively influenced the FC, the physical and the emotional aspects of the elderly; negatively affected the pain and maintained the low risk of fall after 12 weeks of intervention, without presenting intercurrences during the intervention.

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Incorporation of Dance Practice into the Lifestyle of People with Disabilities and Its Impact on Quality of Life Over Time

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - International ◽

10.26420/physmedrehabilint.2021.1178 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

Author(s):

DeJesus BM ◽

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Mental Health ◽

Functional Capacity ◽

Short Form ◽

People With Disabilities ◽

Sf 36 ◽

Emotional Aspects ◽

A Prospective Study ◽

Clinical Conditions

Aim: To evaluate how incorporating dance practice into the lifestyle can impact the Quality of Life (QOL) of People with Disabilities (PWD) over four years. Method: This is a prospective study with dance protocol classes specific for PWD, once a week, 60 min per class, over four years. In addition, the participants performed public presentations each year. Participants were assessed twice per year (at the beginning and at the end of each year of dance practice), totalizing 8 assessments, using the Medical Outcomes Study Survey Short Form 36 (SF- 36) questionnaire. Results: Forty-one PWD with different clinical conditions, both sexes, ranging in age from 3 to 39 years, participated in the study over four years (Y1 to Y4). With regard to QOL domains in the SF-36, significant changes were found when comparing the years (two-way ANOVA (F=19.87; p <0.0001)). Values increased in the following QOL domains: Year I: functional capacity, physical aspects, emotional aspects, vitality, pain and mental health. Year II: physical and emotional aspects, pain and mental health. Year III: functional capacity, physical and emotional aspects, vitality, general health, pain and mental health. In Year IV the values increased in all domains. Interpretation: Over the course of four years, dance practice contributed to the QOL of participants; this suggests that it is an activity that promotes inclusion for PWD in the sociocultural arena.

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Differences in quality of life and cognition between the elderly and the very elderly hemodialysis patients

Brazilian Journal of Nephrology ◽

10.1590/2175-8239-jbn-2018-0167 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 41 (3) ◽

pp. 375-383

Author(s):

Fernanda Siqueira Viana ◽

Yolanda Eliza M. Boechat ◽

Jocemir Ronaldo Lugon ◽

Jorge Paulo Strogoff de Matos

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Elderly Patients ◽

Functional Capacity ◽

Short Form ◽

Age Groups ◽

The Elderly ◽

Chronic Hemodialysis ◽

Life Assessment ◽

Very Elderly

Abstract Introduction: In the last decades, there was an expressive increase in the number of elderly patients with chronic kidney disease starting hemodialysis. Thus, our goal was to evaluate the profile of the elderly in chronic hemodialysis and to compare the cognition and quality of life of the younger elderly with those of the very elderly. Methods: Patients on hemodialysis for at least 3 months, who were 65 years of age or older when they started dialysis were invited to participate, and stratified according to age (under or over 80 years). The participants answered a clinical-epidemiological questionnaire and underwent cognitive tests (Mini Mental State Exam [MMSE], clock drawing test [CDT] and verbal fluency test [VFT]) and a quality of life assessment 36- Item Short Form Health Survey). Results: Of the 125 eligible patients, 124 agreed to participate. The mean age was 76 ± 6 years (28% ≥ 80 years), 56% were men and 55% had ≥ 8 years of schooling. Depression was suggested in 38%. The prevalence of cognitive deficit was 38%, 70% and 30%, by MEEM, CDT and VFT, respectively. The prevalence of any deficit was higher among the very elderly (94% vs. 72%, p = 0.007). Quality of life scores were similar between the two age groups, except for the functional capacity domain, worse in the group with ≥ 80 years (p = 0.033). Conclusion: Elderly patients on chronic hemodialysis have a high prevalence of cognitive deficits, especially the very elderly, but this group does not have a worse quality of life, except for functional capacity.

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Physical activity and health-related quality of life in former elite and recreational cricketers from the UK with upper extremity or lower extremity persistent joint pain: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2019-032606 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (11) ◽

pp. e032606 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Garrett Scott Bullock ◽

Gary Collins ◽

Nicholas Peirce ◽

Nigel K Arden ◽

Stephanie R Filbay

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Joint Pain ◽

Short Form ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related ◽

Physical Components

ObjectiveTo evaluate and compare physical activity (PA) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in former elite and recreational cricketers with upper extremity (UE), lower extremity (LE) or no joint pain.Study designCross-sectional cohort.SettingDespite the high prevalence of joint pain in former athletes, the impact of UE pain and LE pain on PA and HRQoL and potential differences between former recreational and elite athletes are poorly understood.Participants703 former cricketers aged ≥18 years (mean age 58.7, SD 12.9, played an average of 30 (IQR 20–40) seasons, 72% of whom had played at a recreational level) were recruited through the Cricket Health and Wellbeing Study and met eligibility requirements (UE pain, LE pain or no joint pain (defined as pain on most days of the past month)).Primary and secondary outcomesThe International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form collected weekly metabolic equivalents (METS), while the Short-Form 8 collected physical (PCS) and mental (MCS) component scores. Kruskal-Wallis tests with Dunn’s post-hoc and multivariable linear regressions were performed.ResultsWeekly METS were similar in former cricketers with UE pain (median (IQR) 2560 (722–4398)), LE pain (2215 (527–3903)) and no pain (2449 (695–4203), p=0.39). MCS were similar between groups (UE pain 56.0 (52.1–60.0); LE pain 55.2 (51.1–59.4); no pain 54.7 (50.7–58.7), p=0.38). PCS were more impaired in former cricketers with UE pain (49.8 (44.9–54.8)) or LE pain (46.7 (41.0–51.9)) compared with no pain (54.2 (51.5–56.9), p<0.0001). Former cricketers with LE pain reported worse PCS than those with UE pain (p=0.04). Similar relationships were observed in former elite and recreational cricketers.ConclusionDespite impaired physical components of HRQoL in former cricketers with UE pain or LE pain, pain was not related to PA levels or mental components of HRQoL. Physical components of HRQoL were most impaired in those with LE pain, and findings were similar among former elite and recreational cricketers.

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FACTORS THAT INTERFERE IN THE QUALITY OF LIFE RELATED TO THE HEALTH OF WOMEN IN THE POSTPARTUM PERIOD IN NORTHEASTERN BRAZIL

Texto & Contexto - Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/1980-265x-tce-2019-0009 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 30 ◽

Author(s):

Samila Gomes Ribeiro ◽

Caroline Batista de Queiroz Aquino ◽

Eveliny Silva Martins ◽

Tatiana Gomes Guedes ◽

Priscila de Souza Aquino ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Mental Health ◽

Functional Capacity ◽

Short Form ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Short Form Health Survey ◽

Form Health ◽

Type Of Delivery ◽

Short Form Health

ABSTRACT Objective to analyze the sociodemographic, obstetric, type of delivery and professional factors that provided care that can influence the quality of life related to women's health in the immediate puerperium period. Method cross-sectional, correlational study conducted in a reference maternity hospital, with 272 women in the immediate puerperium period hospitalized in the rooming-in accommodation. A sociodemographic, clinical and obstetric questionnaire and the Short Form Health Survey-36 scale were used to assess health-related quality of life. Results regarding age, there was a significant association in the domains functional capacity and general status, with better scores for ages up to 29 years. Regarding education, significance was observed in the functional capacity domain with better scores for 9 to 11 years of schooling. The analysis of obstetric complications showed statistical significance in the general health status domain p<0.05. By correlating the type of delivery and the attending professional, the mean scores showed that the domains limitation due to physical aspects, pain, vitality, social aspects, limitations due emotional aspects and mental health presented higher means for normal delivery performed by nurses, with statistical significance in the domains: pain (p<0.05), vitality (p<0.05) and mental health (p=0.05). Conclusion these analyzed factors interfere in the quality of life of women in the postpartum period. Thus, considering these questions provides complementary information to the use of the Short Form Health Survey-36, highlighting areas that need greater attention and that can be worked on even in prenatal care.

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