scholarly journals FOOD GROUPS THAT EXACERBATE SINUSITIS - A CROSS-SECTIONAL QUESTIONNAIRE STUDY

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 895-899
Author(s):  
Manal Abdulaziz Murad ◽  
◽  
Hoda Jehad Abousada ◽  
Ghaida Abdullah Aldugman ◽  
Shahad Daifallaalsulaimani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Rhinosinusitis ◽  
Questionnaire Study ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Food Diary ◽  
Specific Population ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
White Flour ◽  
Specific Food

Objectives: Chronic rhinosinusitis is an extremely common health complaint which decreases productivity and quality of life. The objective of this study was to identify associations between specific food categories and aggravation of symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis Methods: This was a prospective, cross-sectional questionnaire study. Patients provided details about the categories of food that they consumed, as well as symptoms related to sinusitis. The data was extracted onto a spreadsheet and analysed using chi-square testing. Results:A small percentage of patients (4%) associated food categories with exacerbations of sinus symptoms. Chocolate was the most common trigger, followed by white flour foods. Several patients (33%) were not aware of the association between food and sinus symptoms. Conclusion:Some food categories can exacerbate sinusitis in a specific population subset. Patients should be encouraged to maintain a food diary so that they can identify relevant triggers and these can be avoided in the futureThis was a prospective, cross-sectional questionnaire study. Patients provided details about the categories of food that they consumed, as well as symptoms related to sinusitis. The data was extracted onto a spreadsheet and analysed using chi-square testing.

scholarly journals Food groups that exacerbate Sinusitis among Saudi Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Rhinosinusitis ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Food Diary ◽  
Specific Population ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
White Flour ◽  
Saudi Patients ◽  
Specific Food

Objectives: Chronic rhinosinusitis is an extremely common health complaint which decreases productivity and quality of life. The objective of this study was to identify associations between specific food categories and aggravation of symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis. Methods: This was a prospective, cross-sectional questionnaire study. Patients provided details about the categories of food that they consumed, as well as symptoms related to sinusitis. The data was extracted onto a spreadsheet and analysed using chi-square testing. Results: A small percentage of patients (4%) associated food categories with exacerbations of sinus symptoms. Chocolate was the most common trigger, followed by white flour foods. Several patients (33%) were not aware of the association between food and sinus symptoms. Conclusion: Some food categories can exacerbate sinusitis in a specific population subset. Patients should be encouraged to maintain a food diary so that they can identify relevant triggers and these can be avoided in the future.

scholarly journals Mucosal Eosinophilia and Neutrophilia Are Not Associated With QOL or Olfactory Function in Chronic Rhinosinusitis

2021 ◽  
pp. 194589242098743
Author(s):  
Nyssa F. Farrell ◽  
Jess C. Mace ◽  
David A. Sauer ◽  
Andrew J. Thomas ◽  
Mathew Geltzeiler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Rhinosinusitis ◽  
Nasal Polyposis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Olfactory Function ◽  
Sinus Surgery ◽  
Small Subset ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Snot 22

Background Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is often differentiated by histopathologic phenotypes (eosinophilic versus neutrophilic), which may impact disease severity measures and outcomes. As such, it has been suggested that counts of cellular elements be included as part of a standard pathological report following endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS). Objectives This cross-sectional study evaluated associations of mucosal eosinophilia and neutrophilia with measures of quality-of-life (QoL) and olfactory function. Methods Patients with medically refractory CRS completed the SNOT-22 survey and Brief Smell Identification Test (BSIT) at enrollment. In addition, baseline Lund-Mackay computed tomography (CT) and Lund-Kennedy endoscopy scores were collected. Ethmoid mucosa was biopsied during ESS and reviewed using microscopy to quantify densest infiltrate of eosinophils or neutrophils per high-powered-field (HPF). Eosinophilic CRS (eCRS) and neutrophilic CRS (nCRS), both with and without nasal polyposis (NP), were compared across SNOT-22 and BSIT scores. Results 77/168 patients demonstrated mucosal eosinophilia (eCRS) while a total of 42/168 patients demonstrated mucosal neutrophilia (nCRS). After adjusting for polyp status, 35/168 had eCRSsNP, 42/168 eCRSwNP, 75/168 non-eCRSsNP, 16/168 non-eCRSwNP. Additionally, 22/161 were noted to have nCRSsNP, 20/161 nCRSwNP, 84/161 non-nCRSwNP, and 35/161 non-nCRSsNP. A small subset of patients demonstrated both eosinophilia and neutrophilia: 14 CRSwNP and 7 CRSsNP. When evaluating average Lund-Mackay Scores (LMS), significant differences existed between non-eCRSsNP and eCRSsNP (p = 0.006). However, after controlling for nasal polyps, eosinophilia did not significantly associate with differences in the Lund-Kennedy Score. Neutrophilia did not significantly associate with any changes in LMS or LKS after controlling for NP. Eosinophilic and neutrophilic histopathologic subtypes did not significantly associate with differences in baseline SNOT-22 or BSIT measures after controlling for NP. Conclusion Neither the presence of mucosal eosinophilia nor mucosal neutrophilia demonstrated significant associations with SNOT-22 quality-of-life or BSIT olfactory function scores when controlling for comorbid nasal polyposis.

Clinical Traits Characterizing an Exacerbation-Prone Phenotype in Chronic Rhinosinusitis

2019 ◽  
Vol 161 (5) ◽  
pp. 890-896 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katie M. Phillips ◽  
Eric Barbarite ◽  
Lloyd P. Hoehle ◽  
David S. Caradonna ◽  
Stacey T. Gray ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Rhinosinusitis ◽  
Disease Burden ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Symptom Burden ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Oral Corticosteroids ◽  
Sinonasal Outcome Test ◽  
Snot 22

Objective Acute exacerbation of chronic rhinosinusitis (AECRS) is associated with significant quality-of-life decreases. We sought to determine characteristics associated with an exacerbation-prone phenotype in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). Study Design Cross-sectional. Setting Tertiary care rhinology clinic. Subjects Patients with CRS (N = 209). Methods Patient-reported number of sinus infections, CRS-related antibiotics, and CRS-related oral corticosteroids taken in the last 12 months were used as metrics for AECRS frequency. Sinonasal symptom burden was assessed with the 22-item Sinonasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22). Ninety patients reporting 0 for all AECRS metrics were considered to have had no AECRS in the prior 12 months. A total of 119 patients reported >3 on at least 1 AECRS metric and were considered as having an exacerbation-prone phenotype. Characteristics associated with patients with an exacerbation-prone phenotype were identified with exploratory regression analysis. Results An exacerbation-prone phenotype was positively associated with comorbid asthma (adjusted odds ratio [ORadj] = 3.68, 95% CI: 1.42-9.50, P = .007) and SNOT-22 (ORadj = 1.06, 95% CI: 1.04-1.09, P < .001). Polyps were negatively associated (ORadj = 0.27, 95% CI: 0.11-0.68, P = .005) with an exacerbation-prone phenotype. SNOT-22 score ≥24 identified patients with an exacerbation-prone phenotype with a sensitivity of 93.3% and a specificity of 57.8%. Having either a SNOT-22 score ≥24 with a nasal subdomain score ≥12 or a SNOT-22 score ≥24 with an ear/facial discomfort subdomain score ≥3 provided >80% sensitivity and specificity for detecting patients prone to exacerbation. Conclusions In total, these results point to a CRS exacerbation-prone phenotype characterized by high sinonasal disease burden with comorbid asthma but interestingly without polyps.

Association between Food Intake and Overweight in Children Assisted by Primary Care

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 305-312
Author(s):  
Erivelton Sousa Lima ◽  
Amanda de Castro Amorim Serpa Brandão ◽  
Antonio Luiz Gomes Junior ◽  
Luana kelle Batista Moura ◽  
Gerardo Vasconcelos Mesquita ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Processed Foods ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background: The child feed in the first two years of life is of fundamental importance for a healthy growth and development. Aims: To verify the association between food consumption indicators and overweight in children under the age of two, followed up by primary care health professionals. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 232 children assisted by primary care. A structured questionnaire was used with questions on sociodemographic data of mothers or guardians and food intake and anthropometric data of children. The analysis of the association between excess weight and food intake indicators was performed using the Pearson’s chi-square test (χ2) and Fisher’s exact test (f ˂ 5). Results: Regarding food intake in children under 6 months of age, 35.1% of the children were exclusively breastfed. Among children at the age of 6 to 23 months: 66.3% were on continued breastfeeding; 16.7% consumed adequate foods at the age of 6 to 8 months; 90.4% consumed foods that belonged to the six food groups; 76.3% consumed food at the minimum frequency and with adequate consistency; 88.9% consumed iron-rich and vitamin A-rich foods, and 59.3% consumed ultra-processed foods. Regarding nutritional status, 24.5% of the children were overweight. Conclusion: There was no statistically significant association between overweight and food consumption indicators among the surveyed children. However, exclusive breastfeeding was below the recommended level, a low percentage of the introduction of complementary foods at the appropriate age and high consumption of ultra-processed foods reveal the need to improve the assistance provided by primary care to this group.

Evaluation of Quality of Root Canal Obturation, Coronal Restoration and Periapical Health in Failed Endodontically Treated Teeth

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (02) ◽  
pp. 54-59
Author(s):  
Syed Adeel Ahmed ◽  
Safia Anwar ◽  
Imtiaz ul Haq
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
P Value ◽  
Periapical Lesion ◽  
Endodontically Treated Teeth ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Total N ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Cross Tabulation

Objective: To investigate the implication of quality of obturation and coronal restoration on periapical tissue in failed endodontically treated teeth. Study Design and Setting: This cross-sectional research was performed in the Operative Department of BUMDC on 187 patients reporting with root canal failure from March 2019 to August 2019. Methodology: Patients of both genders aged between 20-60 years were considered for this study. Single and multirooted teeth indicated for repeated endodontic treatment due to under filled, overfilled obturation, voids in obturation, absence and presence of coronal restoration were included. One operator carried out clinical examination of the teeth and periapical radiograph was taken for each patient by using E-Speed film and evaluated by the same operator using an illuminated viewer box. SPSS 17 for windows software was used for data entering and chi- square test was applied for statistical calculation of the outcomes. Results: Total n=187 endodontic treated failed teeth were evaluated, out of which 52.9% were of females and 47.1% to males. The number of obturations with acceptable length were 81(43.3%), with adequate density were 107 (57.2%) and with consistent taper were 116(62%). Periapical lesion was observed in 118(63.1%) cases. Quality of obturation significantly affects the periapical health. Cross tabulation showed a significant association (p-value <0.000) between inadequate coronal restoration and changes in periapical area. Conclusion: The successful prognosis of the root canal treatment relies on the good quality of obturation and adequate coronal filling.

Relationship between the Responsiveness of Service Providers with Patient Satisfaction at Three Conventional Radiography Services in Denpasar

2016 ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
Cokorda Istri Ariwidyastuti ◽  
P.P. Januraga ◽  
Dyah Pradnyaparamita Duarsa
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Conventional Radiography ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Relationship

Background and purpose: Patient satisfaction, including on radiography services, is an important component of health care provision. Surveys on patient satisfaction have been carried out particularly in government hospitals, but a more detailed study to determine the relationship between patient satisfaction with the responsiveness of service providers has yet to be carried out. This study aims to determine the relationship between the six domains of responsiveness of service providers and outpatient satisfaction at three conventional radiography facilities in Denpasar.Methods: Study was conducted by cross-sectional survey of 158 respondents selected consecutively in three conventional radiography services, namely a government hospital, a private hospital and a private radiology clinic. Data were collected through interviews using modified questionnaires on responsiveness from WHO. Data were analyzed by univariate, bivariate (chi-square test) and multivariate logistic regression method.Results: Univariate analysis indicated that patient satisfaction was 69% but still below the minimum service standards (>80,0%). Multivariate analysis showed that factors associated with satisfaction were the domain of attention (AOR= 3.77; 95%CI: 1.62-8.76), the quality of infrastructure (AOR=4.57; 95%CI: 1.61-12.93) and communication (AOR=6.30; 95%CI: 1.75-22.64).Conclusion: Patient satisfaction was generally still below the standard. Domains of responsiveness associated with patient satisfaction were the quality of infrastructure, level of attention and communication skills of service providers.

Associations between risk of malnutrition with dietary intake in people of older age: results from the HELIAD study

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (OCE2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eirini Mamalaki ◽  
Costas A. Anastasiou ◽  
Meropi D. Kontogianni ◽  
Mary H. Kosmidis ◽  
Georgios M. Hadjigeorgiou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Energy Intake ◽  
Nutritional Risk ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Specific Food

AbstractIntroductionLife expectancy has increased leading to a concomitant increase in the population of older people. Malnutrition, a major problem in this age group, deteriorates their health and quality of life. The association between risk of malnutrition and dietary intake has not been investigated sufficiently. The aim of this study was to examine potential associations between risk of malnutrition and dietary intake in a representative cohort of adults ≥ 65 years old.Materials and methods1,831 older people (mean age 73.1 ± 5.9 years old) from the HELIAD study were included in the analyses. Risk of malnutrition was assessed with the “Determine your Nutritional Health” checklist. Total score of the questionnaire ranges from 1–21, with 0–2 indicating good nutritional status, 3–5 moderate nutritional risk and ≥ 6 high nutritional risk. Dietary intake was evaluated with a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire, validated for the Greek population, from which consumption of specific food groups (non-refined cereals, fruits, vegetables, legumes, fish, red meat, poultry, fish, dairy products, alcohol and sweets in servings/day) was estimated, as well as adherence to the Mediterranean diet, using a relevant a priori score.Results35.8% of the participants were well-nourished, 34.8% were at moderate nutritional risk and 29.4% were at high nutritional risk. Total energy intake did not differ between the groups (1,984 ± 500 kcal/day for those well-nourished, 1,995 ± 537 kcal/day for those at moderate nutritional risk and 1,934 ± 566 kcal/day for those at high nutritional risk, p = 0.140). Well-nourished older people consumed per day more portions of vegetables, fruits, legumes, poultry, sweets and fewer portions of alcohol compared to those at moderate and high risk (all p < 0.05). Furthermore, adherence to the Mediterranean diet differed significantly between the groups, i.e. those well-nourished had greater adherence to the Mediterranean Diet compared to the other groups (p < 0.001).DiscussionAlthough energy intake did not differ between the groups, there were significant differences in quality of their diet, as this was depicted in specific food group intake and adherence to a healthy dietary pattern. Thus, health experts should also consider diet quality when screening malnutrition in this vulnerable age group.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN KOMPLIKASI INTRA HEMODIALISIS DENGAN KUALITAS HIDUP PADA PASIEN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE (CKD) STAGE V YANG MENJALANI HEMODIALISIS DI RUANG HEMODIALISA BRSU TABANAN TAHUN 2017

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Kadek G Pebriantari ◽  
IGA Puja Astuti Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Probability Sampling ◽  
Ckd Stage ◽  
Non Parametric

ABSTRAKLatar Belakang. Hemodialisis aman dan bermanfaat untuk pasien, namun bukan berarti tanpa efek samping. Berbagai komplikasi dapat terjadi pada saat pasien menjalani hemodialisis. Komplikasi ini dapat mengakibatkan timbulnya masalah baru yang lebih kompleks, yaitu dapat mempengaruhi kualitas hidup bahkan menimbulkan kematianTujuan. Untuk mengetahui hubungan komplikasi intra hemodialisis dengan kualitas hidup  pada pasien Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Stage V yang menjalani hemodialisis.Metode. Jenis penelitian adalah analitik korelasional dengan pendekatan cross-sectional. Sampel pada penelitian ini berjumlah 166 responden diambil dengan teknik non probability sampling yaitu total sampling. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner dan lembar observasi,dianalisa dengan uji non parametric (Chi Square).Hasil. Rata – rata jumlah komplikasi intra hemodialisis adalah kurang dari dua komplikasi (sedikit komplikasi). Hipertensi intra hemodialisis adalah komplikasi terbanyak yang ditemukan (52,3%). Kejang dan penurunan kesadaran merupakan komplikasi yang tidak pernah dialami oleh responden selama penelitian (0%).Kualitas hidup pasien CKD stage V yang menjalani HD di BRSU Tabanan masuk dalam kategori kualitas baik. Hasil uji statistik diperoleh nilai p < 0.001 bahwa ada hubungan yang signifikan antara komplikasi intra hemodialisis dengan  kualitas hidup pada pasien yang menjalani HD. Dari hasil analisis diperoleh pula nilai OR = 0,005, artinya responden yang memiliki banyak komplikasi mempunyai peluang 0,005 kali memiliki kualitas hidup buruk dibanding responden yang memiliki sedikit komplikasi.Kesimpulan. Ada hubungan yang signifikan antara komplikasi intra hemodialisis dengan  kualitas hidup pada pasien yang menjalani hemodialisis.KataKunci: Komplikasi Intra Hemodialisis, Kualitas Hidup, Hemodialisis ABSTRACTBackground: Hemodialysis is safe and beneficial to the patient. However, there are various complications may occur when the patients undergo hemodialysis. These complications can lead to the emergence of new problems which are more complex and affect to the quality of life and even cause death.Aim: To determine the relationship of intra hemodialysis complications with quality of life in patients with Chronic Stage Kidney Disease (CKD) Stage V who undergo hemodialysis.Method:This study employed correlational analytic design with cross-sectional approach. To conduct this study, there were 166 respondents recruited as the sample by using probability sampling with total sampling technique. The data were collected by using questionnaire and observation sheet. Further, the data were analyzed by non-parametric test (Chi Square).Finding: The findings indicated that the average number of intra hemodialysis complications is less than two complications (few complications). There were found that 52.3% patients who had complication of hypertension intra hemodialysis. On the other hand, there was 0%of the respondents experienced seizures and decreased awareness complications during the study. The quality of life of CKD stage V patients underwenthemodialysis at BRSU Tabanan is categorized as good quality. The statistical test obtained p <0.001, it meant that there was a significant relationship between intra hemodialysis complications with quality of life in patients underwenthemodialysis. It also found that the analysis results of OR = 0.005, it meant that respondents who had many complications have a chance of 0.005 times experienced poor quality of life rather than the patients who had few complications.Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between intra hemodialysis complications and quality of life in patients undergo hemodialysis. Keywords: Complications of Intra Hemodialysis, Quality of Life, Hemodialysis

scholarly journals Factors Affecting the Decision of Patients to Utilize Health Services for Recycling

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 58-68
Author(s):  
Dherma Wati Bangun ◽  
Dherma Wati Bangun ◽  
Vivi Eulis Diana
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Regional Hospital ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
Public Confidence ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Health Products ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Patients in health services have different behaviors in deciding to take advantage of health services. Patients used various considerations to make decisions based on the health products or services for re-treatment. The study aimed to analyze the factors that influence the patient's decision in using health services for re-treatment. This research was quantitative with cross-sectional design and conducted at Tanjung Pura Regional Hospital. The population was 3.946 people, and the sample were 247 respondents taken by using purposive sampling. Data analysis was univariate and bivariate using chi-square and multivariate using multiple logistic regression at the 95% confidence level (a= .05). The results showed that the factors that influenced the patient's decision to use health services for re-treatment at the Tanjung Pura Regional Hospital were the service quality of doctors / nurses (p= .000), distance (p=.049), facilities (p=0.000), and service speed (p = .000). The factors that did not influence we age (p=.461). gender (p=.895), education (p=.371), occupation (p=.593). The most dominant factor influencing is facilities with Exp (B)/OR =14.477, meaning that respondents who stated that the hospital facilities were good, had the opportunity to use health services for re-treatment by 14.4 times higher the respondents who stated that the hospital facilities were not good. It is suggested to Tanjung Pura Regional Hospital to propose and allocate a budget for improving hospital facilities that are still lacking and adding new service facilities so that it can increase public confidence for repeat treatment

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN ANTARA TINGKAT STRES DENGAN KUALITAS TIDUR PADA WARGA BINAAN DI LEMBAGA PEMASYARAKATAN KLAS IIA YOGYAKARTA

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-33
Author(s):  
Dheska Arthyka Palifiana ◽  
Ratih Kumorojati
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Class Ii ◽  
Women Prisoners ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
As Stress

Background: To have rest or to sleep is basic need that needed by everyone.  To have enough rest or sleep will make body functioned optimally. By sleeping people can restore or to rest the physical after whole day activities, it can reduce stress and anxiety. It also improve concentration and improve ability when doing daily activities. Factors that affect quality and quantity of sleep include ill, fatigue, environment, lifestyle, emotional stress, diet, smoking, stimulant, alcohol, and motivation. The stress level on assisted citizen of woman’s prisoner will be more severe than who are not in prison so as stress can be overcome then the quality of sleep becomes better. Objective:To know the correlation between stress levels and sleep quality on assisted people in woman Penitentiary class II A Yogyakarta. Methods: The research was conducted at women's prison class II A Yogyakarta.  Research population was 117 women prisoners. The sample was 50 women prisoners. Type of the research was descriptive analytic research with cross sectional design. Statistical analysis used chi square. The sampling technique used purposive sampling. Results: The stress level was mostly in high category as many as 17 respondents experienced stress (34%). Sleep quality of the respondents were mostly in bad category as many as 38 respondents (76%). There is a correlation between stress level and sleep quality on women prisoners in Penitentiary class II A Yogyakarta with p-value (0.033). Conclusion: There is a correlation between stress level and sleep quality on women prisoners in Penitentiary class II A Yogyakarta.   Keywords:Stress level, sleep quality, assisted people, penitentiary

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