Local Flaps and Grafts

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam McCann ◽  
Tsung-yen Hsieh
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Surgical Technique ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Skin Grafts ◽  
Local Flaps ◽  
Facial Defects ◽  
Complex Process ◽  
Facial Anatomy ◽  
Successful Repair

Reconstruction of facial defects is a complex process that when done well can have a significant positive impact on patients’ quality of life. While the variety of specific facial defects and their causes seems endless, it is important to understand that several core tenets in local reconstruction such as facial anatomy and aesthetics, appropriate patient selection, as well as surgical technique can aid in successful repair in most cases. This review contains 17 figures, 1 table and 28 references Key words: Local flap; skin grafts; facial reconstruction; skin cancer

Strategic Role of Zakat in Multidimensional Quality of Life in Sijunjung, Indonesia

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-72
Author(s):  
Herlin Hamimi ◽  
Abdul Ghafar Ismail ◽  
Muhammad Hasbi Zaenal
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Wealth Distribution ◽  
Absolute Poverty ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Status ◽  
Being There ◽  
The Impact

Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam which has a function of faith, social and economic functions. Muslims who can pay zakat are required to give at least 2.5 per cent of their wealth. The problem of poverty prevalent in disadvantaged regions because of the difficulty of access to information and communication led to a gap that is so high in wealth and resources. The instrument of zakat provides a paradigm in the achievement of equitable wealth distribution and healthy circulation. Zakat potentially offers a better life and improves the quality of human being. There is a human quality improvement not only in economic terms but also in spiritual terms such as improving religiousity. This study aims to examine the role of zakat to alleviate humanitarian issues in disadvantaged regions such as Sijunjung, one of zakat beneficiaries and impoverished areas in Indonesia. The researcher attempted a Cibest method to capture the impact of zakat beneficiaries before and after becoming a member of Zakat Community Development (ZCD) Program in material and spiritual value. The overall analysis shows that zakat has a positive impact on disadvantaged regions development and enhance the quality of life of the community. There is an improvement in the average of mustahik household incomes after becoming a member of ZCD Program. Cibest model demonstrates that material, spiritual, and absolute poverty index decreased by 10, 5, and 6 per cent. Meanwhile, the welfare index is increased by 21 per cent. These findings have significant implications for developing the quality of life in disadvantaged regions in Sijunjung. Therefore, zakat is one of the instruments to change the status of disadvantaged areas to be equivalent to other areas.

Exercise Capacity in Chronic Heart Failure

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gina G Mentzer ◽  
Alex J Auseon
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Exercise Capacity ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Pharmacologic Therapy ◽  
The Past ◽  
Diagnosis And Prognosis ◽  
Future Therapy

Heart failure (HF) affects more than 5 million people and has an increasing incidence and cost burden. Patients note symptoms of dyspnea and fatigue that result in a decreased quality of life, which has not drastically improved over the past decades despite advances in therapies. The assessment of exercise capacity can provide information regarding patient diagnosis and prognosis, while doubling as a potential future therapy. clinically, there is acceptance that exercise is safe in hf and can have a positive impact on morbidity and quality of life, although evidence for improvement in mortality is still lacking. specific prescriptions for exercise training have not been developed because many variables and confounding factors have prevented research trials from demonstrating an ideal regimen. Physicians are becoming more aware of the indices and goals for hf patients in exercise testing and therapy to provide comprehensive cardiac care. it is further postulated that a combination of exercise training and pharmacologic therapy may eventually provide the most benefits to those suffering from hf.

scholarly journals Positive impact of cladribine on quality of life in people with relapsing multiple sclerosis

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (11) ◽  
pp. 1461-1468 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dayo Afolabi ◽  
Christo Albor ◽  
Lukasz Zalewski ◽  
Dan R Altmann ◽  
David Baker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Phase Iii ◽  
European Medicines Agency ◽  
Total N ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis

Background: A number of elements of the pivotal ‘cladribine tablets treating multiple sclerosis orally’ (CLARITY) trial have remained unpublished. Objective: To report the impact of cladribine on health-related quality of life (QoL) in people with relapsing multiple sclerosis (pwRMS). Methods: QoL data from the phase III trial of two different doses (3.5 and 5.25 mg/kg) of oral cladribine in pwRMS were acquired from the European Medicines Agency through Freedom of Information. Spearman’s rank correlation was used to analyse the relationship between baseline QoL scores and baseline Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) scores. Responses of the Euro Quality of Life 5 Dimensions (EQ-5D) and Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life-54 (MSQOL-54) questionnaires were compared between treatment and control groups using univariate analyses of covariance. Results: In total, n = 5148 EQ-5D responses and n = 894 MSQOL-54 physical, mental health and dimension scores were extracted. Baseline EQ-5D indices correlated with EDSS scores. After 2 years, pwRMS taking 3.5 ( p = .001) and 5.25 mg/kg ( p = .022) reported significantly improved EQ-5D index scores compared with placebo. Positive, yet non-significant, differences were detected in MSQOL-54 scores between cladribine and placebo. Conclusion: Analysis of the CLARITY dataset suggests that, over and above its established clinical efficacy, cladribine leads to improved QoL over 96 weeks. ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00213135.

scholarly journals Impact of low vision services on the quality of life of low vision patients in Ghana

2016 ◽  
Vol 75 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Godwin O. Ovenseri-Ogbomo ◽  
Harriette Osafo-Agyei ◽  
Ralph E.U. Akpalaba ◽  
James Addy ◽  
Elizabeth O. Ovenseri
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Low Vision ◽  
Care Quality ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Low Vision Clinic ◽  
The Impact

Patients’ perspectives on the impact of clinical interventions have been recognised as critical elements in patient care. Quality-of-life instruments are designed to measure these perspectives. We used the National Eye Institute’s 25-item Visual Function Questionnaire (NEI VFQ) to measure the impact of optical low vision devices on the quality of life of 22 low vision patients who obtained and were using low vision devices from a secondary low vision clinic in the Eastern Region, Ghana. The study employed a pre- and post-intervention technique. We found statistically significant improvements in measured visual acuity and NEI VFQ scores in 8 of the 10 domains evaluated. We conclude that optical low vision devices have a positive impact on the quality of life of low vision patients in Ghana.Keywords: low vision; quality of life; visual acuity; visual impairment; Ghana

scholarly journals Perspectives of Entrepreneurial Orientation with the Quality of Life

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 388-394
Author(s):  
Salima Hafeez ◽  
Rashid Mehmood Chaudhry . ◽  
Muhammad Aslam Khan . ◽  
H.Mushtaq Ahmad . ◽  
Kashif Ur Rehman .
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Entrepreneurial Orientation ◽  
Third World ◽  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Entrepreneurial Firms ◽  
The Third World ◽  
The Impact

The characteristics of entrepreneurial orientation is played important role in business. How do an entrepreneurial firms and individuals have taken the advantage in industry? This study explores the dynamic capabilities of the organization according to international performance. Our findings indicates the positive impact on dynamic capabilities of the business with perfectly use of this research framework. The main aspect of this paper is to analyse the impact of entrepreneurial orientation with the quality of life. Distinctive features of entrepreneurs and their contribution to the economy can make it possible for third world countries to grow their economies faster and provide financial means to enhance social, health, and environmental well-being (basic dimensions of quality of life), along with products and services that the poor need in these countries. Entrepreneurial orientation combined with organization learning and Quality of life (QOL) are enhanced the dynamic capability of the organization. Present conceptual research will provide the source of competitive advantage and mainstream line for further development of the business .We suggest that existing literature reconfiguring the different approaches for the entrepreneurial to capture the opportunities in world business. First, quality of life cannot possibly improve in inactive or weakening economic conditions; second, economic development in the third world countries cannot advance in a balanced and desirable manner without a major domestic entrepreneurship movement (Samli 2004, 2008a).

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN LITHUANIA COMPARED TO OTHER COUNTRIES

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 588-607 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dalia Štreimikienė ◽  
Neringa Barakauskaitė-Jakubauskienė
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Objective Indicators

The paper presents the definition of quality of life and its relationship with sustainable development. The paper analyses and compares the indicators of quality of life in Lithuania with other countries. A quality of life is an explicit or implicit policy goal. Various measurements and indicators to evaluate a quality of life were proposed during the recent years however there are no widely accepted objective indicators of quality of life able to compare countries. Sustainable development concept proposes new approach to measure quality of life. Therefore the aim of sustainable development is to increase quality of life. Quality of life can be addressed in terms of people health, the state of economy, employment, infrastructure development, crime and environment. All these indicators are interrelated as economic development creates preconditions to maintain public health, develop social and technical infrastructure, to increase employment, to ensure quality of environment, to tackle with crime etc. From the other point of view healthy and satisfied with the quality of life nation have positive impact on stable economic growth.

scholarly journals Retrospective analysis of skin complications related to bone-anchored hearing aid implant: association with surgical technique, quality of life, and audiological benefit

2018 ◽  
Vol 84 (3) ◽  
pp. 324-331 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Peñaranda ◽  
Juan Manuel Garcia ◽  
Maria Leonor Aparicio ◽  
Felipe Montes ◽  
Clemencia Barón ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Surgical Technique ◽  
Retrospective Analysis ◽  
Hearing Aid ◽  
Bone Anchored Hearing Aid

Fifteen-minute consultation: The dizzy child

2021 ◽  
pp. edpract-2020-320569
Author(s):  
Rosa Crunkhorn ◽  
Suparna Dasgupta ◽  
Arnab Kumar Seal ◽  
Soumit Dasgupta
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Outpatient Setting ◽  
Vestibular Disorders ◽  
Significant Morbidity ◽  
Holistic Management ◽  
Paediatric Outpatient ◽  
Vestibular Pathology ◽  
Structured Approach

Vestibular disorders are often overlooked in children and may cause significant morbidity. About a third of children presenting with problems in balance show a vestibular pathology and the overall prevalence of paediatric vertigo is about 5%. Appropriate diagnosis and holistic management can have a significantly positive impact on a child’s quality of life and can be very rewarding. We present a structured approach to the assessment and management of a child presenting with dizziness in a general, non-neurological specialty or community paediatric outpatient setting.

Pharmacist-led interventions might improve quality of life among older adult patients receiving warfarin treatment in rural areas: results from a randomized controlled trial

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Slaven Falamić ◽  
Maja Ortner Hadziabdic ◽  
Marko Lucijanić ◽  
Srećko Marušić ◽  
Vesna Bačić Vrca
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Warfarin Therapy ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Adult Patients ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Negative Predictor

Abstract Background: Available literature supports the role of a pharmacist in the management of patients on warfarin therapy. However, randomized controlled trials on the influence of pharmacists’ interventions on the quality of life (QoL) in elderly patients on warfarin are missing. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of pharmacists’ interventions on QoL of older adult patients receiving warfarin therapy in rural areas. The study aimed also to explore factors influencing QoL in these patients. Methods: We conducted a prospective randomized trial in a community pharmacy setting in a rural area. Eligible patients were randomized into intervention and control groups. Repeated education and a follow up plan were provided to the participants in the intervention group, and, if needed, pharmacist intervened to optimize warfarin therapy in collaboration with GP. QoL was measured using the DASS (Duke Anticoagulation Satisfaction Scale) questionnaire in both groups after 6 months. Results: In total, 131 participants finished the study (median age 73 years; 51.1% men). Participants in the intervention group scored significantly lower in all 3 domains of the DASS questionnaire at 6 months, namely limitations, hassles and burden, and psychological impact, as well as in overall scores (median score 86.5 and 66.0 in control and intervention group, respectively; p<0.001), indicating higher QoL in the intervention group. Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and pharmacist’s intervention were predictive of QoL (r 2 =65.5%, P<0.001). Experience of ADRs was the strongest negative predictor of QoL (P<0.001). Conclusions: The study demonstrated that pharmacist’s intervention had positive impact on the QoL among older adult patients in rural areas. ADRs and pharmacist’s intervention were identified as predictive factors for QoL, whereby experience of ADRs was the strongest negative predictor. These results suggest that older adult patients receiving warfarin in rural areas could benefit from a community pharmacist intervention.

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