scholarly journals Quality of life of schizophrenic patients treated with haloperidol depot and injection preparation of long-lasting risperidone

2011 ◽  
Vol 139 (suppl. 1) ◽  
pp. 36-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Goran Mihajlovic ◽  
Natalija Jovanovic-Mihajlovic ◽  
Branimir Radmanovic ◽  
Katarina Radonjic ◽  
Slavica Djukic-Dejanovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Typical Antipsychotic ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
Schizophrenic Patients ◽  
Long Acting

Introduction. In the last decades psychiatric patients? quality of life attracts great attention of researchers. Improving the quality of life of schizophrenic patients is increasingly becoming an imperative in pharmacological therapy. Objective. Analysis of certain aspects of quality of life in patients with schizophrenia treated with depot formulations of a typical antipsychotic (haloperidol) and injection preparation of a long-acting atypical antipsychotic (risperidone). Methods. Research was conducted as a cross-sectional study that included 60 patients of both genders. Examinees diagnosed with schizophrenia (ICD-10, F20.0-F20.9) were divided into two groups: the group of patients that received haloperidol depot (n=30) and the group of patients that received injection preparation of long-acting risperidone (n=30). In order to assess the quality of life, social functioning scale (SFS), satisfaction with life scale (SWLS), and short version of World Health Organization quality of life scale (WHO-QoL-Brief) were applied. Results. Results showed statistically significant differences when it comes to social activity and satisfaction with life in favour of patients treated with injection preparation of long-acting risperidone. Examinees from this group were much more satisfied with themselves, their health and sleep compared to those on haloperidol depot. There was no statistically significant difference found on the quality of life scale. Conclusions. Applying the scales for the assessment of the quality of life of schizophrenic patients in terms of psychosocial functioning, statistically significant difference between groups was found. Results showed higher scores in the group of patients treated with injection preparation of long-acting risperidone concerning social activities and life satisfaction.

scholarly journals Multidimensional Inventory of Students Quality of Life—MIS-QOL

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 60
Author(s):  
Robert Szydło ◽  
Sylwia Wiśniewska ◽  
Małgorzata Ćwiek
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Mean Square ◽  
Structural Validity ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
Fit Index

An analysis of the literature on the quality of life and tools for its measurement revealed a gap in the field of research tools to study the quality of life of the so-called young adults. According to the theory of emerging adulthood, people aged 18–25 significantly differ from people of other age groups, including their self-perception. The aim of this article is to present the process of creating an inventory for multidimensional research on students’ quality of life, its structural and theoretical validity as well as reliability of the tool. Structural validity of Multidimensional Inventory of Students Quality of Life (MIS-QOL) is measured by three different indicators. Comparative fit index (CFI), PCLOSE and the root mean square error (RMSEA) show good or very good structural validity of every dimension and general score. Additionally, theoretical validity of general score measured as a correlation with commonly used questionnaires show correlation on level of 0.52 with somatic subscale of WHO, 0.631 with environmental subscale of WHO, 0.657 with Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), 0.703 with psychological subscale of WHO, and 0.786 with Quality of Life Scale (QOLS). Reliability of each dimension and general score measured by Cronbach alfa and split-half coefficients are above 0.7. The multidimensional construction of MIS-QOL allows researchers to compare acquired data with international research conducted by Eurostat or the OECD.

Adaptation and validation of the quality-of-life scale: Satisfaction with Life Domains Scale by Baker and Intagliata

2009 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janina Carlson ◽  
Susana Ochoa ◽  
Josep Maria Haro ◽  
Gemma Escartín ◽  
Maribel Ahuir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Life Domains ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Life Scale

Effects of epilepsy education on the academic achievement and quality of life of children with epilepsy

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 231-238
Author(s):  
Hatice Yildirim Sari ◽  
Özge Uzun ◽  
Nihal Olgaç Dündar
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Special Education ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Epilepsy Education

Background: Epilepsy can have a huge impact on children's quality of life and participation and attainment at school, particularly if the condition is poorly managed. Aims: The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of education about disease and drug management given to children, their family and teachers on the academic success and quality of life of the child. Design: The study was a single group, pre-test, post-test, semi-experimental research study. Methods: The study was carried out in the paediatric neurology outpatient clinic of the Tepecik Education and Research Hospital in Turkey. The study sample comprised 65 people (25 patients, 25 parents and 15 teachers) who completed the pre-test and post-test assessments. The Sociodemographic Characteristics Questionnaire, the Quality of Life Scale in Children with Epilepsy and an academic achievement form were completed before the epilepsy education was given. Parents and children had training at the hospital. The teachers had telephone training. Some 3 months after the training, the scores for the Quality of Life Scale in Children with Epilepsy and the academic achievement form were reassessed. Findings: The comparison of the pre- and post-training Quality of Life scale scores of the children (p=0.000) and academic achievement scores of the children (p=0.017; n=15) demonstrated a significant increase. There was a significant difference between the quality of life scores of the participating children who received special education and those of the children who did not receive special education (p=0.007 and p=0.004, respectively). Conclusions: The results of the present study suggest that providing training on epilepsy, not only for children but also for their families and teachers, would be beneficial.

Personality pattern and quality of life among neurotic patients: A comparative study

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anjana Bhattacharjee ◽  
Nabarupa Bhattacharya ◽  
Rebeka Debbarma
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Normal Individuals ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
Personality Pattern ◽  
Insignificant Difference ◽  
Psychiatric Department

The present study attempted to compare neurotic patients and normal (non-neurotic) individuals with respect to their personality pattern and quality of life. For the said purpose a group of 50 neurotic patients were purposively selected from the OPD of Psychiatric department of Tripura Medical College, Hapania. Another matched group of normal persons was also purposively selected from West District. Data were collected by using NEO-Five Factor Personality Inventory developed Paul and McCrae (2008) and Quality of Life Scale-WHOQOL-BREF (1991). Data analysis revealed significant difference between neurotic and normal individuals with respect to their personality pattern and quality of life. However, insignificant difference was observed between them with respect to openness to experience dimension of their personality.

Analisis of quality of life long-term hospitalized schizophrenic patients

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 1513-1513 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Tasic ◽  
S. Anakiev ◽  
D. Milosevic ◽  
M. Cvetanovic
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Hospital Treatment ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
Icd 10 ◽  
Schizophrenic Patients

IntroductionLong term hospitalization are often caused by social reasons wich significantly affects the quality of the patients.AimComparing the quality of long-term hospitalized schizophrenic patients in relation to sex.MethodWe have used following rating scale: a brief psychiatric assessment scale BPRS, QLS Quality of life scale, “Lancashir” profile quality of life scale LQOLP, a short questionnaire for the “needs assessment Cambersels” scale CANSAS. Analysis included 80 inpatients, 40 male and 40 female, with Schizophrenia according to ICD 10 criteria. All patients were hospitalized according to ICD 10 criteria. All patients were hospitalized in a Special Hospital For Psychiatric Illness G. Toponica more than two years.ResultsSignificant differences in quality of life between male and female patients about what is discussed in further study.ConclusionsResearch has shown that long-term hospitalizing has adverse effects on quality of life of schizophrenic patients of both sexes. His essential that the length of hospital stay should be reduced to the period reduced to the period for reduction of symptoms and provide the patient a stable life in the community after hospital treatment.

scholarly journals Self-Perceived Employability and Meaningful Work: The Mediating Role of Courage on Quality of Life

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 764 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paola Magnano ◽  
Giuseppe Santisi ◽  
Andrea Zammitti ◽  
Rita Zarbo ◽  
Santo Di Nuovo
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Meaningful Work ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Perceived Employability ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
Psychological Point

The concept of sustainability, from a psychological point of view, can be related to the promotion of personal resources that help people to find decent and meaningful work and live quality lives. In the psychological concept of sustainability and sustainable development, the sustainability of careers is related not only to individual career management, but also to the possibility for individuals to obtain a good quality of life despite the frequent changes and the unpredictability of the work context. The present study focuses on the constructs of self-perceived employability and meaningful work, analyzing their relationships with workers’ quality of life. An empirical study was conducted on 660 Italian workers using the following measures: Self-perceived employability scale, work and meaning inventory, courage measure, satisfaction with life scale, and the flourishing scale. The results showed direct effects of employability and meaningful work on the indicators of quality of life (life satisfaction and flourishing); moreover, indirect effects of employability and meaningful work on the quality of life were found to be caused by the mediation of courage.

scholarly journals Valor predictivo de la Inteligencia Emocional Percibida y Calidad de Vida sobre la Satisfacción Vital en personas con Discapacidad Intelectual

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Óscar Gavín-Chocano ◽  
David Molero
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
Mood Scale ◽  
Discapacidad Intelectual

El presente estudio pretende mostrar evidencias sobre la relación entre inteligencia emocional, calidad de vida (criterios objetivos y subjetivos) y satisfacción vital en personas con Discapacidad Intelectual. La muestra está compuesta por 15 sujetos (n=15), con una edad media de 34.93 años (±12.28) y grado de discapacidad promedio del 64.07%. Se utilizaron los siguientes instrumentos: Trait Meta Mood Scale 24 (TMMS 24), Escala INICO-FEAPS (modalidad autoinforme e informe de otras personas) y Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). Los resultados evidenciaron la relación positiva entre algunas de las dimensiones de inteligencia emocional, calidad de vida y satisfacción vital (p<.05). Por otra parte, los análisis de regresión mostraron la asociación positiva entre inteligencia emocional (reparación) y satisfacción vital (criterios subjetivos); calidad de vida (bienestar físico y bienestar emocional) y satisfacción vital (criterios objetivos). Las consecuencias prácticas de este estudio sugieren fomentar programas de inteligencia emocional para este colectivo. The present study attempts to provide evidence of the existing relation between emotional intelligence, quality of life (objective and subjective criteria) and life satisfaction in people with Intellectual Disability. The sample of the study is composed of 15 subjects (n=15) aged 34.93 on average (±12.28) who have a disability degree ratio of 64.07%. The following tools were used: Trait Meta Mood Scale 24 (TMMS 24), INICO-FEAPS Scale (self-report and other people’s report) and Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS). The results proved the positive relation between some of the dimensions of emotional intelligence, quality of life and life satisfaction (p<.05). On the other hand, the regression analysis showed a positive association between emotional intelligence (reparation) and life satisfaction (subjective criteria); quality of life (physical and emotional wellness) and life satisfaction (objective criteria). The practical consequences of this study suggest that emotional intelligence programs for this collective ought to be encouraged.

Evaluation correlation between quality of life and global functioning in schizophrenic patients in mazandaran state

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 1401-1401
Author(s):  
S.H. Hosseini ◽  
M. KarkhanehYusefi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Interpersonal Relationship ◽  
Living Condition ◽  
Clinical Value ◽  
Global Functioning ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
Schizophrenic Patients ◽  
Instrumental Role

BackgroundSchizophrenia is a disorder, which has the most regression in behavioural, occupational and psychiatry aspects, and it is also important for this patients. the main purpose of this study is to evaluate. The quality of life and global function of schizophrenia patients.Method100 schizophrenia patients (with DSM-IV-TR) who had a history of at least 10 years from the beginning of the disorder were collected. Demographic characteristics, type of schizophrenia, living condition and the quality of life scale (QLS) including interpersonal relationship instrumental role, intra psychic foundation and common objects and activities, were filled. Patients’ general functions were evaluated with GAF.ResultsIn this study 67% were men and 51% were women. They were residual (55%), Paranoid (11%)and undifferentiated (33%) schizophrenia. They lived in institute (67%) and with their families (28%). The significant association were found to be between married and singles patients in instrumental role (F, 2, 97), P > ./.5) but there weren’t found any association in other domains also the significant. Correlation were found between undifferentiated and paranoid patients in interpersonal relationship (F, 2, 97), P > ./.5).but there weren’t any correlation in intrapsychic foundation and common objects and activities domains. Also there were significant association in GAF (F, 3, 98), P > ./.5)between uneducated and educated participants. The Mean of five domains and genders didn’t have any association together.ConclusionSchizophrenia patients’ quality of life is low. which showed the value and reliability of Global Assessment Functioning that usually used for every psychiatrics’ patients for V axis clinical diagnosis and indicated the clinical value of this scale.

scholarly journals GENDER DIFFERENCES IN RECOVERY AND QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG SCHIZOPHRENIC PATIENTS IN KARACHI

2018 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-100
Author(s):  
Zill-e Huma ◽  
Fakharul Huda Siddiqui
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
Schizophrenic Patients ◽  
Recovery Assessment

The present study is aim to discuss the gender differences in recovery and Quality of life among schizophrenic patients of Asghar Psychiatric hospital Karachi. A sample of 70 patients including male (n=39) and female (n=31) was selected. Only patients with schizophrenia in recovery were selected in study purpose. Purposive sampling method was used to select the sample. All patients were screened using Demographic sheets, RAS-DS (Recovery Assessment scale- Domains and stages)and WHOQOL-BRIEF (WHO Quality of life Scale) to be administered to the sample. The result of the study indicated that significant differences of recovery score among male and female respondents were found. Female patients were higher scores of recovery with regards to all domains of RAS-DS and the males showed significantly better quality of life with regards to all domains: Physical health (88%), Psychological health (82%), Environment (89%) and Social relations (69%) than females.

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