scholarly journals Quality of Life and Its Contributing Factors in Patients with Familial Hypercholesterolaemia in Malaysia

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
pp. 86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salmi Razali ◽  
Zaliha Ismail ◽  
Yung An Chua ◽  
Hapizah M Nawawi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Familial Hypercholesterolaemia ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
World Health ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Effective Interventions ◽  
Health Organization

Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) causes severe complications including cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and stroke, leading to poor quality of life (QoL). Despite the availability of advanced treatment, data on QoL and its contributing factors is sparse. Hence, this study aimed to describe the pattern of QoL among FH patients and investigate its association with sociodemographic factors and illness characteristics. Hundred FH patients were assessed using Pro forma questionnaires and World Health Organization QoL questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF). Significant contributing factors including level of education, income, and the presence and type of CVDs. These findings may help to inform more effective interventions for FH patients. Keywords: Familial hypercholesterolaemia; quality of life; sociodemography; cardiovascular diseaseeISSN: 2398-4287 © 2019. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v4i10.1621

scholarly journals Quality of Life and Migraine Disability among Female Migraine Patients in a Tertiary Hospital in Malaysia

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Munvar Miya Shaik ◽  
Norul Badriah Hassan ◽  
Huay Lin Tan ◽  
Siew Hua Gan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
World Health ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Pain Scores ◽  
Health Organization

Background. Disability caused by migraine may be one of the main causes of burden contributing to poor quality of life (QOL) among migraine patients. Thus, this study aimed to measure QOL among migraine sufferers in comparison with healthy controls.Methods. Female diagnosed migraine patients (n= 100) and healthy controls (n=100) completed the Malay version of the World Health Organization QOL Brief (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire. Only migraine patients completed the Malay version of the Migraine Disability Assessment questionnaire.Results. Females with migraines had significantly lower total WHOQOL-BREF scores (84.3) than did healthy controls (91.9,P<0.001). Similarly, physical health (23.4 versus 27.7,P<0.001) and psychological health scores (21.7 versus 23.2,P< 0.001) were significantly lower than those for healthy controls. Seventy-three percent of patients experienced severe disability, with significantly higher number of days with headaches (13.8 days/3 months,P< 0.001) and pain scores (7.4,P< 0.013). Furthermore, migraine patients with lower total QOL scores had 1.2 times higher odds of having disability than patients with higher total QOL scores.Conclusions. The present study showed that migraine sufferers experienced significantly lower QOL than the control group from a similar population. Disability was severe and frequent and was associated with lower QOL among the migraine patients.

scholarly journals Quality of life of postgraduate students stricto sensu in dentistry and sociodemographic factors

2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (5) ◽  
pp. 278-283
Author(s):  
Cinthia Nara Gadelha TEIXEIRA ◽  
Maria Imaculada de Queiroz RODRIGUES ◽  
Paulo Goberlanio de Barros SILVA ◽  
Myrna Maria Arcanjo FROTA ◽  
Maria Eneide Leitão de ALMEIDA
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Health Organization

Abstract Introduction Quality of life (QL) is subjective and must be based on a multidimensional construct and on positive and negative factors in the individual’s life. Objective The objective of this study was to evaluate the QL of the students of the Postgraduate Program in Dentistry (PPGO) of the Federal University of Ceará. Material and method Cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach, conducted with 88 students regularly enrolled in PPGO. The QL was measured by the World Health Organization Questionnaire for Quality of Life-bref (WHOQOL-bref). For a better analysis of the QL scores, they were categorized into three levels: dissatisfaction, uncertainty and satisfaction. A multinomial logistic regression model was used. Result The majority of the respondents (55.7%) was classified in the area of satisfaction with QL, with 14,05 total average scores, corresponding to 62.8% of the total. By associating the socio-demographic data with the categories of analysis of QL, it was observed relevant in single students (p=0.005), those who considered themselves religious (p=0.041) and those who did not have a postgraduate scholarship (p=0.025), being evaluated in the area of dissatisfaction/uncertainty about the QL. Conclusion It was concluded that marital status, religion and scholarship in postgraduate school were relevant in the QL of stricto sensu postgraduate students in Dentistry.

Alexithyme Patientenmerkmale und Lebensqualität – Eine Querschnittsstudie an 79 ambulanten Patienten mit Angststörungen

2013 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katrin Leenen ◽  
Michael Rufer ◽  
Hanspeter Moergeli ◽  
Hans-Jörgen Grabe ◽  
Josef Jenewein ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
World Health ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Fand Sich ◽  
Quality Of Life Questionnaire ◽  
Organization Quality ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Tas 20

Aus Untersuchungen in der Normalbevölkerung ist bekannt, dass Menschen mit erhöhten Alexithymiewerten eine verminderte Lebensqualität (LQ) aufweisen. Für Patienten mit psychischen Störungen wurde dieser Zusammenhang jedoch kaum untersucht. Ziel dieser Studie war es, den möglichen Zusammenhang zwischen alexithymen Patientenmerkmalen und der LQ bei Patienten mit Angststörungen zu überprüfen. Bei 79 ambulanten Patienten mit Angststörungen wurden alexithyme Charakteristika mit der Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20), die LQ mit der Kurzversion des World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire 100 (WHOQOL-BREF) erfasst. Darüber hinaus fand eine Erhebung der psychischen Symptombelastung (SCL-90-R) und depressiven Symptomatik (MADRS) statt. Mittels hierarchischer Regressionsanalysen wurde der Zusammenhang zwischen der alexithymen Charakteristika und den unterschiedlichen LQ-Domänen berechnet. Die Patienten zeigten eine im Vergleich zur Normalbevölkerung deutlich verminderte LQ. Als Hauptergebnis fand sich, auch nach Kontrolle von Depression, Ängstlichkeit und Geschlecht, ein signifikanter Zusammenhang zwischen den beiden TAS-20 Subskalen Schwierigkeiten, Gefühle zu identifizieren und zu beschreiben und vor allem der psychischen LQ. Unsere Ergebnisse sprechen dafür, bei der Diagnostik und Therapieplanung von Patienten mit Angststörungen alexithyme Merkmale einzubeziehen. Im Falle von ausgeprägten alexithymen Merkmalen sollten psychotherapeutische Interventionen zur Verbesserung der Schwierigkeiten Gefühle wahrzunehmen und zu kommunizieren in Betracht gezogen werden.

scholarly journals Quality of life in patients with narcolepsy: a WHOQOL-bref study

2008 ◽  
Vol 66 (2a) ◽  
pp. 163-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heloísa Rovere ◽  
Sueli Rossini ◽  
Rubens Reimão
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Patient Group ◽  
World Health ◽  
Control Group ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Severe Impairment ◽  
Perception Of Quality ◽  
Social Domains ◽  
Health Organization

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the perception of Quality of Life (QL) in Brazilian patients with narcolepsy. METHOD: 40 adult patients aged between 20 and 72 years (mean=41.55; SD=14.50); (28 F; 12M), with the diagnosis of chronic narcolepsy were followed up at the outpatient clinic (Patient Group). The Control Group was composed of 40 adults. The instrument utilized was the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF). RESULTS: The two groups were homogeneous and no difference was found with regards to age, sex, and demographic characteristics. The perception of QL in physical, psychological and social domains showed lower scores in those patients with narcolepsy than in the control group (p<0.05). Concerning physical domain, all the aspects evaluated were significantly impaired, in patient group, including sleep satisfaction (p<0.001); energy for daily activities (p=0.039); capacity to perform activities (p=0.001); and capacity to work (p=0.001). CONCLUSION: The perception of QL showed severe impairment in patients with narcolepsy for physical, psychological and social domains.

scholarly journals Implicações do uso do Aparelho de Amplificação Sonora Individual na qualidade de vida de idosos

CoDAS ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Camila Zorzetto Carniel ◽  
Juliana Cristina Ferreira de Sousa ◽  
Carla Dias da Silva ◽  
Carla Aparecida de Urzedo Fortunato-Queiroz ◽  
Miguel Ângelo Hyppolito ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
World Health ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Hearing Handicap ◽  
Organization Quality ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Post Hoc

RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar, por meio de questionários padronizados, a qualidade de vida de idosos com deficiência auditiva diagnosticada que utilizam ou não a prótese auditiva (AASI) e de idosos sem queixa auditiva. Método Trata-se de um estudo transversal, com amostra não probabilística, distribuída em três grupos divididos da seguinte forma: 30 idosos com perda auditiva diagnosticada e com indicação para uso do aparelho de amplificação sonora individual (AASI), mas que ainda não faziam uso da prótese; 30 idosos com deficiência auditiva que usavam o AASI; e 30 idosos sem queixa auditiva. Os participantes completaram um questionário que investigava dados sociodemográficos e familiares, o Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly Screening Version (HHIE-S) e o World Health Organization Quality of Life - versão breve (WHOQOL-Breve). Além das análises descritivas dos dados, foram realizados testes para comparação dos três grupos, aplicando-se a análise de variância (ANOVA) e o teste post hoc de Bonferroni. Resultados Os três grupos se diferenciaram significativamente em todos os domínios de qualidade de vida. O grupo de idosos com perda auditiva diagnosticada e com indicação para uso do AASI apresentou menores escores que o grupo de idosos com deficiência auditiva que usavam o AASI e que o grupo de referência. O grupo com AASI apresentou os melhores resultados de qualidade de vida. Conclusão A perda auditiva afeta a qualidade de vida do idoso. O uso efetivo da prótese auditiva é benéfico a esta população, melhorando suas condições de vida e saúde.

scholarly journals Magnesium level correlation with clinical status and quality of life in women with hormone related conditions and pregnancy based on real world data

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Svetlana Orlova ◽  
Galina Dikke ◽  
Gisele Pickering ◽  
Eliso Djobava ◽  
Sofya Konchits ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Clinical Status ◽  
High Response Rate ◽  
World Health ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Real World Data ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Health Organization

AbstractThis study was aimed to assess the effectiveness of magnesium (Mg)-vitamin B 6 replenishment and its correlation with clinical status in pregnant women (PW), and quality of life in women with hormone-related conditions (HRCW) and hypomagnesemia (HME). Data collected in four observational studies were pooled and analysed. All women received Mg supplementation for 4 weeks. The proportion of women with normalized Mg level, and the correlation between serum Mg dynamics and number of symptoms/complaints (PW) or changes in World Health Organization quality of life questionnaire scores (WHOQOL; HRCW) were evaluated. 869 PW and 957 HRCW were included in the study. Normalization of serum Mg level to ≥ 0.66 mmol/L occurred in 92.1% of PW and 78.4% of HRCW, and to ≥ 0.8 mmol/L in 73.8% and 58.9%, respectively. Mg normalization was accompanied by a median decrease of 1 symptom and 1 complaint in PW. Serum Mg level increase by 0.1 mmol/L was associated to significant changes in the WHOQOL scores in HRCW. Treatment of HME with the Mg for approximately 4 weeks provided a high response rate of Mg serum level, was associated with an improvement in symptom severity and complaints in PW, and WHOQOL score in HRCW. A 0.8 mmol/L cut-off appeared to be more relevant in terms of patient-reported outcomes.

Pelatihan Regulasi Emosi untuk Meningkatkan Kualitas Hidup Caregiver Skizofrenia

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-51
Author(s):  
Anisa Fitriani ◽  
Fuad Nashori ◽  
Indahria Sulistyarini
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
World Health ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Health Organization

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pelatihan regulasi emosi untuk meningkatkan kualitas hidup caregiver skizofrenia. Metode yang digunakan adalah kuasi eksperimen dengan pretest-posttest control group design dan teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling. Subjek terdiri atas dua puluh caregiver laki-laki dan perempuan berusia 47-63 tahun yang dibagi dalam kelompok eksperimen dan kontrol. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan wawancara, observasi, dan pengukuran kualtias hidup dengan skala World Health Organization of Quality of Life-BREF. Data dianalisis menggunakan anava campuran untuk mengetahui perbedaan kualitas hidup kelompok eksperimen dan kontrol saat prates, paskates, dan tindak lanjut. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya peningkatan yang sangat signifikan pada skor kualitas hidup kelompok eksperimen setelah diberi pelatihan regulasi emosi. Skor kualitas hidup mengalami peningkatan kembali saat pengukuran tindak lanjut, sedangkan pada kelompok kontrol tidak terdapat peningkatan yang signifikan. Hasil tersebut menunjukkan bahwa pelatihan regulasi emosi efektif dalam meningkatkan kualitas hidup caregiver skizofrenia.

scholarly journals Qualidade de vida, cognição e desempenho nas funções executivas de idosos

2012 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele Beckert ◽  
Tatiana Quarti Irigaray ◽  
Clarissa Marceli Trentini
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
World Health ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Organization Quality ◽  
Health Organization

A relação entre qualidade de vida e funções cognitivas em idosos tem sido pouco estudada. O objetivo deste estudo foi examinar a associação entre qualidade de vida, cognição e desempenho nas funções executivas de idosos. O estudo teve a participação de 88 idosos. Utilizou-se o método amostral de conveniência. Todos os participantes responderam sobre condições sociodemográficas, qualidade de vida (World Health Organization Quality of Life Group-Bref), funções cognitivas (Mini-Exame do Estado Mental e Instrumento de Avaliação Neuropsicológica Breve) e funções executivas (Teste Wisconsin de Classificação de Cartas). Os dados mostraram associações importantes entre os domínios de qualidade de vida Físico e Meio Ambiente e variáveis cognitivas, o que reforça a importância da cognição tanto na manutenção de cuidados físicos, quanto nas oportunidades de o idoso adquirir novas informações e habilidades no meio em que vive.

scholarly journals Avaliação da qualidade de vida em pacientes laringectomizados: uma revisão sistemática

2002 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arlinda B. Moreno ◽  
Claudia S. Lopes
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
World Health ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Organization Quality ◽  
Health Organization

Laringectomia é a principal seqüela em pacientes com câncer de laringe. Neste estudo, as autoras conduziram uma revisão sistemática para avaliar a relação entre qualidade de vida e laringectomia. De 96 artigos publicados em periódicos científicos, previamente identificados, foram selecionados 35 artigos sobre laringectomia e qualidade de vida em pacientes laringectomizados. Todos os artigos selecionados foram submetidos à abordagem metodológica de uma revisão sistemática. Para a avaliação dos atributos qualitativos dos artigos foi utilizado o Questionário de Avaliação Qualitativa (QAQ), um instrumento testado e validado. Os resultados encontrados mostraram que a maior parte dos artigos selecionados apresentava inconsistências e falta de rigor metodológico na mensuração do constructo qualidade de vida entre pacientes laringectomizados. Além disso, verificou-se que a relação entre qualidade de vida e laringectomia, na forma apresentada nos artigos selecionados, ainda se encontra distante da abordagem multidimensional do constructo qualidade de vida, conforme preconizado pelo WHOQOL (World Health Organization - Quality of Life Group).

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