scholarly journals Quality of Life in University Students with Disabilities: Systematic Review / Calidad de vida en estudiantes universitarios con discapacidad: revisión sistemática

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (14) ◽  
pp. 113-130
Author(s):  
María Guadalupe Ureña Rodríguez ◽  
Cristina Jazmín González Flores ◽  
Rosa Martha Meda Lara
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
University Students ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Revisión Sistemática ◽  
Estudiantes Universitarios

The purpose of this systematic review was to identify the studies carried out through time referring to the quality of life of university students with disabilities, instruments used to measure it, as well as the setting where those were applied.  The search was done through EBSCO, SAGE Journals, SCOPUS, and RedALyC databases, and studies from 1994 to 2016 were found.  Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) and quality assessment were used in the 6 selected papers.  Studies reveal quality of life and higher education students with disabilities are a scarcely studied coupling which generates invisibility in academic terms.

scholarly journals Efecto De La Masoterapia Y Ejercicios De Williams En La Lumbalgia Y En La Calidad De Vida De Estudiantes Universitarios

Xihmai ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (20) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yunue Pérez Castañeda ◽  
Claudia Elma Pacheco Soto ◽  
Laura Ariadna Ramí­rez Montes ◽  
Alfonso Jaramillo Dí­az ◽  
Alexandro Santamarí­a Damián
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
University Students ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Massage Therapy ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Keywords Low Back Pain ◽  
Numeric Scale ◽  
Estudiantes Universitarios

Resumen.La lumbalgia ha sido tratada mediante masoterapia y ejercicios de Williams pero con resultados controvertidos. Objetivos: identificar el efecto de la masoterapia y los ejercicios de Williams en la lumbalgia en estudiantes universitarios y determinar su impacto en la calidad de vida. Durante seis sesiones se aplicó masoterapia (n=28) y ejercicios de Williams (n=26). Se midió el dolor con Escala Numérica, la calidad de vida diaria con el cuestionario de Dallas y la amplitud articular mediante el test de Schober. La t de student y el coeficiente de correlación Pearson registró las diferencias. La masoterapia y los ejercicios de Williams disminuyen la lumbalgia y mejoran la calidad de vida de estudiantes universitarios. El estudio culminó en julio de 2014.Palabras clave: lumbalgia, terapia por ejercicio, masaje, calidad de vida, fisioterapia.Abstract.Low back pain has been treated by massage therapy and Williams exercises but controversial results. Objective: To determine the effect of massage therapy and Williams exercises in back pain among university students and determine their impact on quality of life. For six sessions massage therapy (n=28) and Williams exercises (n=26) was applied. Pain with numeric scale was measured, the quality of daily life with the Dallas questionnaire and joint range by Schober test. The Student´s t test and Pearson correlation coefficient showed differences. Massage therapy and Williams exercises lower back pain and improve the quality of life of university students. The study was completed in March 2014.Keywords: Low back pain; Exercise therapy; Massage therapy; Quality of Life; Physiotherapy.

scholarly journals Programas de intervención física en mujeres mayores a través del método Pilates: Una revisión sistemática (Physical intervention programs in older women trough the Pilates method: A systematic review)

Retos ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Virginia Tejada Medina ◽  
Carlos Díaz Caro ◽  
Cristian González García ◽  
Pedro Jesús Ruiz Montero
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Revisión Sistemática ◽  
Pilates Method ◽  
Las Mujeres

Programas de intervención física en mujeres mayores a través del método Pilates: Una revisión sistemática Physical intervention programs in older women trough the Pilates method: A systematic review Virginia Tejada Medina, Carlos Díaz Caro, Cristian González García, Pedro Jesús Ruiz Montero Universidad de Granada (España)   Resumen. La proporción de personas mayores de 60 años, ha aumentado más rápidamente que cualquier otro grupo de edad. Este hecho influye directamente sobre la salud y la capacidad funcional, siendo el género un determinante transversal del envejecimiento activo que refleja enormes desventajas sobre las mujeres mayores. El propósito de esta revisión fue conocer los programas de intervención mediante el método Pilates en mujeres mayores de 60 años, y analizar los efectos sobre las capacidades físicas y la calidad de vida. La búsqueda se realizó en las bases de datos Web of Science y Scopus, a partir de los descriptores “Pilates, adultos mayores, mujeres, calidad de vida y prevención”. El proceso de selección y análisis de los artículos se realizó por parejas, de 2014 a 2019. De los 100 resultados obtenidos inicialmente, 41 cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión y fueron seleccionados para la revisión. Los estudios analizados se centran principalmente en la aplicación de programas de Pilates para la mejora de la composición corporal, la fuerza muscular, la flexibilidad, el equilibrio, la prevención de caídas, la funcionalidad y la calidad de vida en mujeres mayores de 60 años. Tras el análisis, encontramos hallazgos coincidentes con la literatura nacional e internacional respecto a los beneficios de la práctica de Pilates en mujeres adultas mayores. En conclusión, el método Pilates favorece la funcionalidad de estas personas y por ende aporta una mayor calidad de vida relacionada con la salud. Palabras claves: método Pilates, adultos mayores, mujeres, calidad de vida, prevención.   Abstract. The proportion of people over 60 has increased more rapidly than any other age group. This fact directly influences health and functional capacity, = gender being a transversal determinant of active aging that reflects enormous disadvantages in older women. The purpose of this review was to know the intervention programs using the Pilates method in women over 60 years of age, and to analyze the effects on physical abilities and quality of life. The search was carried out in the Web of Science and Scopus databases, based on the descriptors “Pilates, older adults, women, quality of life, and prevention”. The selection and analysis of the articles was carried out in pairs, from 2014 to 2019. Of the 100 results initially obtained, 41 met the inclusion criteria and were selected for review. The analyzed studies mainly focus on the application of Pilates programs for the improvement of body composition, muscle strength, flexibility, balance, prevention of falls, functionality, and quality of life in women over 60 years of age. After the analysis, we found findings that coincide with national and international literature regarding the benefits of practicing Pilates in older women. In conclusion, the Pilates method favors the functionality of these people and therefore provides a better quality of life related to health.

scholarly journals Acciones para el desarrollo sustentable, estudiantes universitarios, su calidad de vida y un ambiente seguro

2019 ◽  
pp. 15-21
Author(s):  
Gabriela Morán-Delgado ◽  
Ma. Francisca Rangel-Monjaras ◽  
Jesús Alberto García-García ◽  
Laura Patricia García-Contreras
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
University Students ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Safe Environment ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Predictive Variables ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Estudiantes Universitarios

The objective is to identify the predictive variables that contribute to the improvement of the quality of life and a safe environment through actions to promote Sustainable Development. The study is non-experimental with a quantitative approach. The population 86,076 students of public and private universities of the State of Coahuila, a sample of 305 cases for the present study. The instrument was a questionnaire made up of 291 items, of which 40, 39 independent variables were considered that refer to actions that contribute to sustainable development and a dependent variable related to the quality of life and the safe environment. A multiple regression analysis was carried out, which shows that university students consider actions such as caring for nature, social equity, saving water and strengthening the identity of communities that are predictors of a safe environment for quality of life. The contribution of the study is about the perspective of university students and the proposed actions to improve their quality of life, a safe environment and sustainable Development.

scholarly journals Efficacy and safety of low and very low carbohydrate diets for type 2 diabetes remission: systematic review and meta-analysis of published and unpublished randomized trial data

BMJ ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. m4743
Author(s):  
Joshua Z Goldenberg ◽  
Andrew Day ◽  
Grant D Brinkworth ◽  
Junko Sato ◽  
Satoru Yamada ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Risk Of Bias ◽  
Low Carbohydrate ◽  
Remission Of Diabetes

Abstract Objective To determine the efficacy and safety of low carbohydrate diets (LCDs) and very low carbohydrate diets (VLCDs) for people with type 2 diabetes. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. Data sources Searches of CENTRAL, Medline, Embase, CINAHL, CAB, and grey literature sources from inception to 25 August 2020. Study selection Randomized clinical trials evaluating LCDs (<130 g/day or <26% of a 2000 kcal/day diet) and VLCDs (<10% calories from carbohydrates) for at least 12 weeks in adults with type 2 diabetes were eligible. Data extraction Primary outcomes were remission of diabetes (HbA 1c <6.5% or fasting glucose <7.0 mmol/L, with or without the use of diabetes medication), weight loss, HbA 1c , fasting glucose, and adverse events. Secondary outcomes included health related quality of life and biochemical laboratory data. All articles and outcomes were independently screened, extracted, and assessed for risk of bias and GRADE certainty of evidence at six and 12 month follow-up. Risk estimates and 95% confidence intervals were calculated using random effects meta-analysis. Outcomes were assessed according to a priori determined minimal important differences to determine clinical importance, and heterogeneity was investigated on the basis of risk of bias and seven a priori subgroups. Any subgroup effects with a statistically significant test of interaction were subjected to a five point credibility checklist. Results Searches identified 14 759 citations yielding 23 trials (1357 participants), and 40.6% of outcomes were judged to be at low risk of bias. At six months, compared with control diets, LCDs achieved higher rates of diabetes remission (defined as HbA 1c <6.5%) (76/133 (57%) v 41/131 (31%); risk difference 0.32, 95% confidence interval 0.17 to 0.47; 8 studies, n=264, I 2 =58%). Conversely, smaller, non-significant effect sizes occurred when a remission definition of HbA 1c <6.5% without medication was used. Subgroup assessments determined as meeting credibility criteria indicated that remission with LCDs markedly decreased in studies that included patients using insulin. At 12 months, data on remission were sparse, ranging from a small effect to a trivial increased risk of diabetes. Large clinically important improvements were seen in weight loss, triglycerides, and insulin sensitivity at six months, which diminished at 12 months. On the basis of subgroup assessments deemed credible, VLCDs were less effective than less restrictive LCDs for weight loss at six months. However, this effect was explained by diet adherence. That is, among highly adherent patients on VLCDs, a clinically important reduction in weight was seen compared with studies with less adherent patients on VLCDs. Participants experienced no significant difference in quality of life at six months but did experience clinically important, but not statistically significant, worsening of quality of life and low density lipoprotein cholesterol at 12 months. Otherwise, no significant or clinically important between group differences were found in terms of adverse events or blood lipids at six and 12 months. Conclusions On the basis of moderate to low certainty evidence, patients adhering to an LCD for six months may experience remission of diabetes without adverse consequences. Limitations include continued debate around what constitutes remission of diabetes, as well as the efficacy, safety, and dietary satisfaction of longer term LCDs. Systematic review registration PROSPERO CRD42020161795.

scholarly journals The Prevalence of Sarcopenia and Its Impact on Clinical Outcomes in Lumbar Degenerative Spine Disease—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 773
Author(s):  
Wei-Ting Wu ◽  
Tsung-Min Lee ◽  
Der-Sheng Han ◽  
Ke-Vin Chang
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Degenerative Spine ◽  
Degenerative Spine Disease ◽  
Spine Disease

The association of sarcopenia with poor clinical outcomes has been identified in various medical conditions, although there is a lack of quantitative analysis to validate the influence of sarcopenia on patients with lumbar degenerative spine disease (LDSD) from the available literature. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to summarize the prevalence of sarcopenia in patients with LDSD and examine its impact on clinical outcomes. The electronic databases (PubMed and Embase) were systematically searched from inception through December 2020 for clinical studies investigating the association of sarcopenia with clinical outcomes in patients with LDSD. A random-effects model meta-analysis was carried out for data synthesis. This meta-analysis included 14 studies, comprising 1953 participants. The overall prevalence of sarcopenia among patients with LDSD was 24.8% (95% confidence interval [CI], 17.3%–34.3%). The relative risk of sarcopenia was not significantly increased in patients with LDSD compared with controls (risk ratio, 1.605; 95% CI, 0.321–8.022). The patients with sarcopenia did not experience an increase in low back and leg pain. However, lower quality of life (SMD, −0.627; 95% CI, −0.844–−0.410) were identified postoperatively. Sarcopenia did not lead to an elevated rate of complications after lumbar surgeries. Sarcopenia accounts for approximately one-quarter of the population with LDSD. The clinical manifestations are less influenced by sarcopenia, whereas sarcopenia is associated with poorer quality of life after lumbar surgeries. The current evidence is still insufficient to support sarcopenia as a predictor of postoperative complications.

Impact of early childhood caries on oral health‐related quality of life: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Zaror ◽  
Andrea Matamala‐Santander ◽  
Montse Ferrer ◽  
Fernando Rivera‐Mendoza ◽  
Gerardo Espinoza‐Espinoza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Early Childhood ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Exercise efficacy and prescription during treatment for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: a systematic review

BMC Cancer ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dominic O’Connor ◽  
Malcolm Brown ◽  
Martin Eatock ◽  
Richard C. Turkington ◽  
Gillian Prue
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Pancreatic Cancer ◽  
Adjuvant Therapy ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Ductal Adenocarcinoma ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Surgical resection remains the only curative treatment for pancreatic cancer and is associated with significant post-operative morbidity and mortality. Patients eligible for surgery, increasingly receive neo-adjuvant therapy before surgery or adjuvant therapy afterward, inherently exposing them to toxicity. As such, optimizing physical function through exercise during treatment remains imperative to optimize quality of life either before surgery or during rehabilitation. However, current exercise efficacy and prescription in pancreatic cancer is unknown. Therefore, this study aims to summarise the published literature on exercise studies conducted in patients with pancreatic cancer undergoing treatment with a focus on determining the current prescription and progression patterns being used in this population. Methods A systematic review of four databases identified studies evaluating the effects of exercise on aerobic fitness, muscle strength, physical function, body composition, fatigue and quality of life in participants with pancreatic cancer undergoing treatment, published up to 24 July 2020. Two reviewers independently reviewed and appraised the methodological quality of each study. Results Twelve studies with a total of 300 participants were included. Heterogeneity of the literature prevented meta-analysis. Exercise was associated with improvements in outcomes; however, study quality was variable with the majority of studies receiving a weak rating. Conclusions High quality evidence regarding the efficacy and prescription of exercise in pancreatic cancer is lacking. Well-designed trials, which have received feedback and input from key stakeholders prior to implementation, are required to examine the impact of exercise in pancreatic cancer on key cancer related health outcomes.

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