scholarly journals Effect of Terra Exercise on Increasing Quality of Life Scores for Postmenopausal Women

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Nawang Sukestiningsih ◽  
Denny Agustiningsih ◽  
Wahyudi Istiono
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Violent Behavior ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Female Population ◽  
Post Test

Background: The number and proportion of the Indonesian female population aged 60 years and over from year to year have experienced a significant increase. Women who have gone through menopause and enter old age are described as having many physical and psychological changes, sometimes resulting in a crisis and psychological symptoms. Eighty percent of women report discomfort that can significantly reduce their quality of life. Terra exercise is an exercise movement that is adapted to the anatomical and physiological conditions of the elderly person’s body (low impact). Terra exercise is used to train stamina both physically and mentally. Objective: This study aimed to examine the effect of Terra exercise on the quality of life of postmenopausal women in Kemanukan Village, Bagelen District, Purworejo Regency. Method: This study used a quasi-experimental pre-test-post-test design with a control group. The samples were selected by purposive sampling with the following inclusion criteria: postmenopausal women aged 60-75 years, who did not experience kidney failure, heart disease, rheumatism, blood pressure below 160/90 mmHg, did not have a mental disorder (schizophrenia) nor violent behavior, have a level of independence in the category of sufficient or more, can communicate verbally, and willing to be respondents with a signature/thumbprint of approval to follow the study. Quality of life was measured using the Older People’s Quality of Life Questionnaire (OPQOL-35). Hypothesis testing used paired t-test and Mann-Whitney tests to see the average differences between treatment groups. Result: There was a significant change in the mean pre-test-post-test scores of quality of life of the intervention group with Terra exercise. Conclusion: Terra exercise can improve the quality of life of women after menopause.

scholarly journals PENGARUH PENERAPAN TEKNIK KONSERVASI ENERGI DENGAN PEMBERDAYAAN DIRI TERHADAP KUALITAS HIDUP PASIEN GAGAL GINJAL KRONIK

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 219-224
Author(s):  
Nieniek Ritianingsih
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Energy Conservation ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Test Control

Penyakit gagal ginjal kronis atau disingkat GGK, saat ini diakui sebagai prioritas kesehatan masyarakat di seluruh dunia. Pasien GGK akan mengalami  gangguan fisik dan psikologis sehingga mempengaruhi kualitas hidupnya. Teknik konservasi energi dengan pemberdayaan diri dapat diberikan pada pasien GGK dengan tujuan dapat meningkatkan energi, mengurangi fatigue dan kualitas hidup dapat meningkat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penerapan teknik konservasi energi dengan pemberdayaan diri terhadap kualitas hidup pasien gagal ginjal kronik.Hipotesis penelitian ini adalah teknik konservasi energydengan pemberdayaan diridapat meningkatkan kualitas hidup pasien GGK.   Responden penelitian ini berjumlah 47 orang untuk kelompok intervensi dan untuk kelompok kontrol 47 orang responden. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif menggunakan metoda kuasi eksperimental dengan pendekatan pre test – post test control group design. Hasil uji statistik didapatkan nilai p value 0,000 maka dapat disimpulkan ada perbedaan yang signifikan antara  kualitas hidup  kelompok kontrol dengankualitas hidup kelompok intervensi setelah dilakukan penerapan teknik konservasi energy. Perawat agar menerapkan tehnik konservasi energy sebagai suatu program terstruktur dari intervensi keperawatan bagi pasien GGK   Kata kunci : teknik konservasi energi, kualitas hidup, GGK   THE EFFECT OF THE APPLICATION OF ENERGY CONSERVATION TECHNIQUES WITH SELF-EMPOWERMENT TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC RENAL FAILURE   ABSTRACT Chronic kidney failure or abbreviated CRF, is currently recognized as a public health priority throughout the world. GGK patients will experience physical and psychological disorders that affect their quality of life. Energy conservation techniques with self-empowerment can be given to CRF patients with the aim of increasing energy, reducing fatigue and quality of life can be increased. This study aims to determine the effect of the application of energy conservation techniques with self-empowerment to the quality of life of patients with chronic renal failure. The hypothesis of this study is conservation techniques of energy with empowerment can improve the quality of life of patients with CRF. The respondents of this study were 47 people for the intervention group and for the control group 47 respondents. This research is a quantitative research using a quasi-experimental method with a pre test - post test control group design approach. The statistical test results obtained p value 0,000, it can be concluded that there is a significant difference between the quality of life of the control group and the quality of life of the intervention group after the application of energy conservation techniques. The nurse is to apply energy conservation techniques as a structured program of nursing interventions for CRF patients   Keywords: energy conservation techniques, quality of life, CRF

scholarly journals Clinical, functional and inflammatory evaluation in asthmatic patients after a simple short-term educational program: a randomized trial

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soraia Nogueira Felix ◽  
Rosana Camara Agondi ◽  
Marcelo Vivolo Aun ◽  
Clarice Rosa Olivo ◽  
Francine Maria de Almeida ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Asthma Control ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Educational Activity ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Asthmatic Patients ◽  
Quality Life

Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the clinical evolution, functional parameters and inflammatory activity of asthma in patients who submitted to an educational intervention. 58 adult patients over 18 years of age with partly controlled and uncontrolled asthma were randomized into an intervention group (IG) (N = 32) and a control group (CG) (N = 26) and evaluated for 12 weeks. The Asthma Control Test (ACT), Asthma Control Questionnaire (ACQ), Asthma Quality Life Questionnaire (AQLQ) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) questionnaires were applied. Spirometry, exhaled nitric oxide (NO), exhaled breath condensate (EBC) and induced sputum (IS), measurement of the peak flow and symptoms were performed. The IG patients received an educational activity for 30 minutes applied by a nurse. Statistical analysis: analysis of variance with repeated intragroup measures. IG presented a decreased number of eosinophils in IS and IL-17A in EBC, an increase in the percentage of FEV1 after bronchodilatation and an improvement in quality of life compared to the CG. There was an improvement in depression levels and a decrease in IL-4 and IL-5 in the IS and in the EBC in the IG compared to the CG. Our results suggest that an educational intervention can bring benefits concerning the control of inflammation, lung function alterations, quality of life and levels of depression in asthmatic patients. Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov; NCT03655392.

Comparison of the effect of Myrtus communis herbal and anti-hemorrhoid ointments on the hemorrhoid symptoms and quality of life in postpartum women with grade I and II internal hemorrhoid: A triple-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamileh Malekuti ◽  
Mojgan Mirghafourvand ◽  
Khadijeh Samadi ◽  
Fatemeh Abbasalizadeh ◽  
Laleh Khodaei
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
World Health ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Myrtus Communis ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract Introduction Due to the effects of hemorrhoids on physical and mental health, this study aimed to compare the effect of Myrtus communis herbal and anti-hemorrhoid ointments on symptoms of hemorrhoid and quality of life (primary outcomes) and satisfaction of the treatment and side effects (secondary outcomes). Methods This triple-blind randomized controlled trial was performed on women with grade I and II hemorrhoid referring to health centers in Tehran, Iran, in 2017. Individuals were randomly assigned to two groups of 67 people through block randomization method. The intervention group received the Myrtus communis herbal ointment and the control group received anti-hemorrhoid ointment twice a day, every 12 ± 2 h, an applicator of the drug through the rectum for 4 weeks. The Colorectal Evaluation of a Clinical Therapeutics Scale (CORECTS) was used to assess the severity of symptoms of hemorrhoid. To assess the quality of life, the World Health Organization Quality of Life questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF) was used to measure the general quality of life of participants. This questionnaire was completed once before the start of the study, then on the fourth and the eighth week after the start of the intervention. Repeated measure ANOVA, Chi-square, Mann–Whitney U and independent t-test were used for data analysis. Results The severity of all symptoms of hemorrhoid decreased in both two group and there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups (p>0.05). However, the mean of anal itching at 4 and 8 weeks after the intervention was significantly lower in the Myrtus communis ointment group (p<0.05). There was no significant difference between groups in terms of quality of life at 4 and 8 weeks after the intervention (p>0.05). There was a significant difference between the two groups in terms of satisfaction with the drug (p=0.019) and the participants in the Myrtus communis ointment group were more satisfied with their drug use. Conclusions Myrtus communis herbal ointment was able to reduce the symptoms of hemorrhoid in the affected women. Therefore, it is likely that the use of this drug will promote the health of mothers with hemorrhoid.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Group Therapy on the Quality Of Life and Hope in the Patients with Coronary Heart Disease

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Samaneh Mohamadpour ◽  
Azita Pouyanfar ◽  
Zeinab Najar ◽  
Hasan Jafari ◽  
Soheila Rahmani
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Coronary Heart Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Group Therapy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Experimental Group

Background and objectives: The aim of this study was examining the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive group therapy on the quality of life and hope in the patients with coronary heart disease. Methods: The present study was quasi-experimental with pre-test, post-test and follow-up with control group. To fulfill the study, 30 patients were selected randomly and were assigned into experimental (n = 15) and control groups (n = 15). To collect the data, participants of both groups completed demographic information sheet, MacNew Heart Disease Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire and Miller Hope Scale, respectively of coronary heart disease questionnaire at pre-test, post-test and follow-up (2 months after the intervention). Participants of experimental group received eight 90-minute intervention sessions. Results: The results of the multivariate covariance analysis with repeated measures showed that mean score quality of life(P<0.05), hope (P<0.001) in participants of the experimental group had a significant difference compared to the participants of the control group at post-test and follow-up. Conclusion: results showed that mindfulness – based stress reduction treatment can be effective in improving life quality and hope in coronary heart disease. Implication for further research and possible clinical applications are discussed.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Health Promotional Strategies on Quality of Life among Spouse of Alcoholics in Selected Communities of Dakshina Kannada District, India

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
PJ Shiji ◽  
Neetha Kamath ◽  
Supriya Hegde
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Demographic Variable ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
The Family ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Promotional Strategies ◽  
And Control

Introduction: Alcoholism is a major problem in developing countries like India. Alcoholism affects not only the individual but also his family and the society. Spouses of alcoholics are among those who suffer the maximum consequences of alcoholism and its effects. Aim: To find the effect of health promotional strategies (Yoga and Health education) on Quality of Life (QOL) of the spouse of alcoholics. Materials and Methods: Quasi experimental pre-test post-test control design was adopted. A total of 330 men were administered the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) tool to screen for alcoholics through house to house survey, of which 279 men who scored in the range of 8-15 AUDIT score were considered as alcoholics. Their spouses were selected as study participants (who met the sampling criteria) and subjects were randomly allocated to intervention group (132) and control group (147) through simple randomised sampling. The data was gathered by using WHOQOL-BREF tool to assess the QOL; initially pre-test QOL was assessed, followed by individual health education (45 minutes) and yoga (15 minutes) once a week for 3 consecutive weeks and post-test was done during fourth week for intervention (127) and control groups (142). There were five dropouts in post-test from each group due to health problems, migration and no cooperation from the family for the intervention. Independent t-test was performed by using SPSS version 18.0 to determine effectiveness of health promotion strategies on QOL scores between the intervention and control group and chi-square test was used to find the association between post-intervention QOL scores and selected demographic variable at p<0.05 level of significance. Results: QOL scores in all four domains in the intervention group showed that there was an increase before and after the interventions. On comparing the mean differences between QOL scores post-test in intervention and control group, calculated t-value was (34.04) and the difference was highly statistically significant at p<0.001** showing that health promotional strategies were effective in improving QOL among spouse of alcoholics. There was a significant association between post-test intervention QOL scores of subjects and selected variables such as primary decision maker (p=0.002*) of the family and history of domestic violence (p=0.030*). Conclusion: The study findings suggest that adopting health promotional strategies such as yoga can help the spouses of alcoholics to improve their QOL.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Penerapan Kombinasi Self Help Group dan Penggunaan Mobile Messaging Apps terhadap Kualitas Hidup Klien Gagal Ginjal Kronik di Ruang Hemodialisa RST dr. Reksodiwiryo Padang

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 63
Author(s):  
Yanti Nopita ◽  
Susmiati Susmiati ◽  
Emil Huraini
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Self Help Group

Hemodialysis is a kidney replacement therapy for clients with chronic renal failure. Hemodialysis therapy helps the client's survival, but on the other hand the client will experience various problems including psychosocial problems, which ultimately affect the client's quality of life. Self Help Group is a social support therapy and the Mobile Messaging Apps (WhatsApp) application can be used in Self Help Group. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of implementing a combination of Self Help Group and the use of Mobile Messaging Apps on the quality of life of clients with chronic kidney failure. The research design was quasy experiment with pre and post test design with control group, the sampling technique was simple random sampling. The research sample consisted of 42 people, consisting of 21 respondents in the control group and 21 in the intervention group. The test results showed the effect of implementing a combination of Self Help Group and the use of Mobile Messaging Apps on the quality of life of clients with p value < 0.05. It is recommended that Self Help Group and the use of WhatsApp be implemented as part of nursing interventions in nursing care. Keywords: mobile messaging apps; quality of life; self help group ABSTRAK Hemodialisa merupakan salah satu terapi pengganti ginjal bagi klien gagal ginjal kronik. Terapi hemodialisa membantu kelangsungan hidup klien, namun di sisi lain klien akan mengalami berbagai masalah termasuk masalah psikososial, yang pada akhirnya mempengaruhi kualitas hidup klien. Self Help Group adalah salah satu terapi dukungan sosial dan aplikasi Mobile Messaging Apps (WhatsApp) aplikasi yang dapat digunakan dalam Self Help Group. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh penerapan kombinasi Self Help Group dan penggunaan Mobile Messaging Apps terhadap kualitas hidup klien gagal ginjal kronik. Desain penelitian yang digunakan yaitu quasy experiment dengan rancangan pre and post test with control group, teknik pengambilan sampel yaitu simple random sampling. Sampel penelitian berjumlah 42 orang terdiri dari 21 responden kelompok kontrol dan 21 kelompok intervensi. Hasil uji menunjukkan adanya pengaruh penerapan kombinasi Self Help Group dan penggunaan Mobile Messaging Apps terhadap kualitas hidup klien dengan p value < 0,05. Direkomendasikan Self Help Group dan penggunaan WhatsApp diterapkan sebagai bagian intervensi keperawatan dalam asuhan keperawatan. Kata kunci: mobile messaging apps; kualitas hidup; self help group

scholarly journals The influence of self-help group therapy towards quality of life of cancer patients in palliative care

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 4193
Author(s):  
Ni K. Kardiyudiani ◽  
Apri N. Wulandari ◽  
Brigitta A. D. Susanti
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Group Therapy ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Self Help Group

Background: The therapy of cancer treatment for patient affects the significant of physic, psychology, and information and social, so that it needs to support the adequate care. The supporting for adequate care is the way to improve the quality life of patients. One of the cares that given is self-help group therapy (SHG), it is a group treatment to share about the experiences of each other for cancer patient. This research is conducted to know the influences of self-help group therapy towards the quality of life of cancer patients that have a palliative care.Methods: The research uses a quantitative approach with quasi-experimental method with pre-test and post-test with control group design. The sample of this research is 14 respondents in control group and 14 respondents in intervention group.Results: There was significant difference value of quality of life pre-test rather than post-test in the intervention group, p=0.033, and there was no significant difference in the control group before and after intervention, p=0.190. The comparison between post-test intervention and post-test control group showed that there was significant difference of quality of life value. P value in intervention group was 0.002, while p value for the control group was 0.221.Conclusions: There was influence by giving self-help group (SHG) therapy towards the quality of life of cancer patients that have palliative treatment. The patient can expand the social networking, to accept the information, get the emotional supporting from their own group.

scholarly journals Calidad De Vida Y El Equilibrio Dinámico En El Adulto Mayor

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (14) ◽  
pp. 110
Author(s):  
Orlando David Mazón Moreno ◽  
Pablo Luis Lomas Badillo ◽  
Danilo Ortiz Fernández ◽  
Santillan Obregon Rodrigo Roberto ◽  
Dennys Germán Palacios Valdiviezo
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Tinetti Test

The objective of the present investigation was to relate quality of life and dynamic balance in older adults. To this end, an intentional sample of older adults was taken from the gerontological centers of Chambo and Guano cantons, for which 35 people make up the control group (Chambo); while 71 people make up the intervention group (Guano). In order to reach the goal of the research, the quality of life was evaluated, through a pre-test called WHOQOL - BREF, followed by the Tinetti test that refers to the march - balance, ending with the Timed get up and go test, which determines the mobility measures of people who can walk on their own. To the intervention group, an exercise program was applied to improve the dynamic balance that lasted ten weeks. Finally, by means of a post test, the entire sample was evaluated, which allowed us to analyze whether there was an incidence. In other words, a slight improvement in both dynamic balance and gait after ten weeks of intervention was evidenced.

scholarly journals Effects of a Few Minutes of Abdominal Drawing-in Maneuver on Balance Test Results

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Significant Difference

Background: Menopause is a natural part of women's lives and is associated with a series of complications that can impair their quality of life. This study was conducted to determine the effect of educational interventions based on the Multi-Theory Model (MTM) on the quality of life among menopausal women. Methods: This randomized controlled trial was conducted on 80 menopausal women who met the inclusion criteria and were selected through the multi-stage stratified random sampling method. The participants were randomly allocated to either the control or intervention group (40 subjects per group). The intervention group participated in five 45-min educational sessions based on the MTM on the predetermined days of the week. The quality of life level scores were collected at baseline, immediately, and three months after the intervention using the Menopause-Specific Quality of Life questionnaire (MENQOL). On the other hand, the control group did not receive any intervention during the study period. Results: Analysis of variance of repeated measures showed a significant interaction between time and intervention. Therefore, the independent t-test was used to compare the mean score of quality of life, before, immediately, and three months after the intervention. The results showed a significant difference between the two groups regarding the scores immediately after and three months after the intervention. Conclusion: Structured educational program based on the MTM could be used as a simple and noninvasive intervention that helps menopausal women’s general health through menopausal symptoms relief, thereby improving their quality of life. Further interventions with larger sample sizes may be required to confirm these findings.

scholarly journals Cocoa-Rich Chocolate and Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 2754
Author(s):  
Irene A. Garcia-Yu ◽  
Luis Garcia-Ortiz ◽  
Manuel A. Gomez-Marcos ◽  
Emiliano Rodriguez-Sanchez ◽  
Olaya Tamayo-Morales ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Health State ◽  
Global Score ◽  
Euroqol 5D ◽  
Eq Vas

Menopause has a negative impact on quality of life (QoL). The aim of the present study was to analyse the effect on QoL of adding 10 g per day of chocolate with a high concentration of cocoa (99%) to the habitual diet, for 6 months, in a sample of postmenopausal women. Postmenopausal women (n = 140) aged 50–64 years were randomised to either an addition of 10 g per day of cocoa-rich chocolate to their usual diet or no supplement addition. All variables were measured at baseline and after six months of intervention. QoL was evaluated using the 3-level version of EuroQol-5D (EuroQoL-5D-3L), the EuroQol Visual Analogue Scale (EQ-VAS) and the Cervantes scale. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) analyses adjusted for the main determinants of QoL considered in this study showed no changes in the global score of QoL evaluated with the EuroQoL-5D-3L. The intervention group showed an increase of 6.0 points (95% confidence interval (CI): 0.4, 11.7) in the EQ-VAS compared to the control group (p = 0.036). No significant changes were observed between groups in the global score of QoL nor in the dimensions and subdimensions measured with the Cervantes scale. The additional daily contribution of 10 g of cocoa-rich chocolate in postmenopausal women could have a slight impact on their perception toward their health state, although without modifying the health-related QoL or the dimensions that compose it.

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