scholarly journals First-time and repeat visitors to Sarajevo

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-27
Author(s):  
Amra Čaušević ◽  
Ranko Mirić ◽  
Nusret Drešković ◽  
Edin Hrelja
Keyword(s):  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Positive Intention ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
General Quality ◽  
Survey Sample ◽  
First Time ◽  
Intention To Revisit

AbstractThe aim of this research is to segment foreign tourists to Sarajevo based on the frequency of visits in order to make a distinction between first-time and repeat foreign tourists. The purpose is to discover if repeat foreign tourists have more positive intention to revisit and recommend Sarajevo, if they have more positive attitude towards overall satisfaction with tourist destination and if they have more positive opinion about the general quality of this tourist destination offer than first-time foreign tourists. The study used a quantitative approach for research. The survey sample is a convenience sample of 250 foreign tourists who visited Sarajevo during the winter (from December 10, 2018 to January 31, 2019). To achieve scientific relevance, during the analysis and interpretation of the obtained data, descriptive statistics and Mann–Whitney U test were used. The results showed that there was no statistically significant difference, and that first-time and repeat foreign tourists had the same intention of recommending Sarajevo, had a positive attitude towards the overall satisfaction of the tourist destination and had the same opinion about the general quality of this tourist destination offer. The results also indicated that repeat foreign tourists had more positive intention to revisit Sarajevo.

Quality of life in adolescents and young adults with CHD is not reduced: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 415-425 ◽  
Author(s):  
Morten Schrøder ◽  
Kirsten A. Boisen ◽  
Jesper Reimers ◽  
Grete Teilmann ◽  
Jesper Brok
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Newcastle Ottawa Scale ◽  
First Time

AbstractPurposeWe performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies assessing quality of life in adolescents and young adults born with CHD compared with age-matched controls.MethodsWe carried out a systematic search of the literature published in Medline, Embase, PsychINFO, and the Cochrane Library’s Database (1990–2013); two authors independently extracted data from the included studies. We used the Newcastle–Ottawa scale for quality assessment of studies. A random effects meta-analysis model was used. Heterogeneity was assessed using the I2-test.ResultsWe included 18 studies with 1786 patients. The studies were of acceptable-to-good quality. The meta-analysis of six studies on quality of life showed no significant difference – mean difference: −1.31; 95% confidence intervals: −6.51 to +3.89, I2=90.9% – between adolescents and young adults with CHD and controls. Similar results were found in 10 studies not eligible for the meta-analysis. In subdomains, it seems that patients had reduced physical quality of life; however, social functioning was comparable or better compared with controls.ConclusionFor the first time in a meta-analysis, we have shown that quality of life in adolescents and young adults with CHD is not reduced when compared with age-matched controls.

Foundation trainees and changes in career intentions

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 98-101
Author(s):  
Adam B Joiner ◽  
Shamsa Mahmood ◽  
Samuel P Dearman ◽  
Sarah Maddicott
Keyword(s):  
Medical School ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
School Experience ◽  
Common Reason ◽  
Career Intentions ◽  
Positive Intention ◽  
Foundation Programme ◽  
Experiential Design

Objectives: To understand whether foundation trainees change their career intentions during psychiatry placements and explore what factors influence such changes. Methods: Over a two-year period, foundation trainees completed questionnaires at the beginning, middle and end of their four-month placement. There were two questions, the first as to how likely they were to pursue a career in psychiatry and the second openly asked them to elaborate on their reasons. Results: Twenty-one out of 41 eligible trainees returned all three questionnaires. The number of trainees ‘highly likely’ to choose psychiatry increased over the four-month period, from 4.5% to 19%. The number of trainees ‘highly unlikely’ to choose psychiatry decreased, from 27.3% to 9.5%. An increasingly positive intention towards a psychiatry career appeared to relate to enjoyment of the placement and the quality of supervision. The most common reason for not choosing psychiatry was a pre-existing interest in another specialty. Conclusions: Undertaking a psychiatry placement during the foundation programme continues to increase the likelihood of a positive attitude towards psychiatry as a career. The findings of our study suggest good practice in providing foundation placements in psychiatry includes identifying medical school experience, enjoyment, quality weekly supervision and mindful experiential design of placements.

scholarly journals Quality of life and the prevalence of urinary incontinence after surgical treatment for gynecologic cancer

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noriko Nakayama ◽  
Tetsuya Tsuji ◽  
Makoto Aoyama ◽  
Takafumi Fujino ◽  
Meigen Liu
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Stress Incontinence ◽  
Gynecologic Cancer ◽  
Cesarean Sections ◽  
Mixed Incontinence ◽  
Post Surgery ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
First Time

Abstract Purpose To examine the rates, causes, and impact on quality of life (QOL) of urinary storage symptoms after gynecologic cancer surgery. Methods A questionnaire survey, including Japanese-language versions of the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF), Overactive Bladder Symptom Score (OABSS), and Incontinence Impact Questionnaire-7 (IIQ-7), was distributed to gynecologic cancer patients who underwent hysterectomy between 2008 and 2013. Results Of the 145 patients analyzed, 49 (33.8%) had urinary incontinence (UI) pre-surgery and 76 (52.4%) had UI post-surgery, including 34 (35.4%) first-time UI patients, with a significant difference between pre- and post-surgery. Of the 49 subjects with UI pre-surgery, 43 (87.7%) had stress incontinence, while of the 76 patients with UI post-surgery, 44 (57.1%) had stress incontinence, and 24 (31.2%) had mixed incontinence. Seven (4.8%) subjects had overactive bladder (OAB) pre-surgery, whereas 19 (13.1%) had OAB symptoms post-surgery (including 15 first-time OAB patients), with a significant difference between pre- and post-surgery. IIQ-7 scores were markedly higher for patients with mixed incontinence post-surgery than for those with stress incontinence, indicating a lower QOL. Logistic regression analysis identified the number of Cesarean sections and days of urinary bladder catheterization as risk factors for postoperative UI. Conclusions UI and OAB rates were higher after gynecologic cancer surgery than in the general female population. The mixed incontinence rate was markedly higher post-surgery; QOL was low for such patients due to the combination of urgency and stress incontinence. Multiple Cesarean sections and urinary bladder catheterization post-surgery were risk factors for post-surgical UI.

Perceived quality of life before and after implantation of an internal cardioverter defibrillator

1995 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
EM Bainger ◽  
JI Fernsler
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Perceived Quality ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Cardioverter Defibrillator ◽  
Perceived Quality Of Life ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Internal Cardioverter Defibrillator

BACKGROUND: Although use of the internal cardioverter defibrillator in selected high-risk patient groups has significantly improved survival, questions have arisen regarding its impact on psychological adjustment and quality of life. OBJECTIVES: To determine whether there was a difference in perceived quality of life of internal cardioverter defibrillator recipients before implantation, reported retrospectively, and after implantation. METHODS: Survey packets containing a demographic data form, a modified version of the Ferrans and Powers Quality of Life Index: Cardiac Version, and a consent form were mailed to internal cardioverter defibrillator recipients accrued from two hospitals; 70 patients comprised the convenience sample. RESULTS: No significant difference in perceived overall quality of life was revealed by before and after implantation scores of t tests or analyses of variance. Young, unemployed patients with multiple health problems were most at risk for quality of life deficits. Overall, recipients in this study appeared to adapt effectively to the stresses associated with the device. CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that the internal cardioverter defibrillator did not prolong life at a sacrifice to quality of life. These findings can help identify patients at increased risk for quality of life deficits.

Iranian nurses and hospitalized teenagers’ views of dignity

2011 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 474-484 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nahid Dehghan Nayeri ◽  
Rogheyeh Karimi ◽  
Tabandeh Sadeghee
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Human Dignity ◽  
Improve Quality ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Physical Ability ◽  
Crucial Component ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Spss Software

Respect for human dignity is a basic and crucial component of nursing care. Illness with restricted physical ability and being confined to bed can compromise the dignity of patients. The views of adolescents regarding dignity in care have not previously been researched. This article details a descriptive-analytic study in which survey data was collected from all nurses and compared with a convenience sample of 180 hospitalized adolescents in two hospitals in Iran. The data was analyzed with SPSS software. A significant difference between nurses and hospitalized ill adolescents’ perceptions was identified in relation to: understanding the importance of privacy (p < 0.001); observance of privacy (p < 0.001); importance of interaction between nurses and patients (p = 0.019); and the observance of interaction between nurses and patients (p < 0.001). Attention to adolescents’ views about dignity can help nurses to improve quality of care for this group.

scholarly journals Quality of life and the prevalence of urinary incontinence after surgical treatment for gynecologic cancer: A questionnaire survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noriko Nakayama ◽  
Tetsuya Tsuji ◽  
Makoto Aoyama ◽  
Takafumi Fujino ◽  
Meigen Liu
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Stress Incontinence ◽  
Gynecologic Cancer ◽  
Cesarean Sections ◽  
Mixed Incontinence ◽  
Post Surgery ◽  
Voiding Symptoms ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
First Time

Abstract Background Although there have been a number of reports on urinary voiding symptoms associated with surgical interventions for gynecologic cancer and post-voiding symptoms, there have been few reports on urinary storage symptoms such as urinary incontinence (UI) and overactive bladder (OAB). The purpose of this study was to examine the rates and impact on quality of life (QOL) of urinary storage symptoms after gynecologic cancer surgery. Methods A questionnaire survey, including Japanese-language versions of the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF), Overactive Bladder Symptom Score (OABSS), and Incontinence Impact Questionnaire-7 (IIQ-7), was distributed to gynecologic cancer patients who underwent hysterectomy between 2008 and 2013. Results Of the 145 patients analyzed, 49 (33.8%) had UI pre-surgery and 76 (52.4%) had UI post-surgery, including 34 (35.4%) first-time UI patients, with a significant difference between pre- and post-surgery. Of the 49 subjects with UI pre-surgery, 43 (87.7%) had stress incontinence, while of the 76 patients with UI post-surgery, 44 (57.1%) had stress incontinence, and 24 (31.2%) had mixed incontinence. Seven (4.8%) subjects had OAB pre-surgery, whereas 19 (13.1%) had OAB symptoms post-surgery (including 15 first-time OAB patients), with a significant difference between pre- and post-surgery. IIQ-7 scores were markedly higher for patients with mixed incontinence post-surgery than for those with stress incontinence, indicating a lower QOL. Logistic regression analysis identified the number of Cesarean sections and days of urinary bladder catheterization as risk factors for postoperative UI. Conclusions UI and OAB rates were higher after gynecologic cancer surgery than in the general female population. The mixed incontinence rate was markedly higher post-surgery; QOL was low for such patients due to the combination of urgency and stress incontinence. Multiple Cesarean sections and urinary bladder catheterization post-surgery were risk factors for post-surgical UI.

scholarly journals The quality of life, neck and shoulder area dysfunction and upper body posture among people with and without moderate myopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-36
Author(s):  
HANNA KALAJAS-TILGA ◽  
KULDAR KALJURAND ◽  
DORIS VAHTRIK
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head Position ◽  
Body Posture ◽  
Upper Body ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Neck Area ◽  
General Quality ◽  
Upper Body Posture ◽  
The Relationship

Background: The current study aimed to examine the quality of life, dysfunction in the neck area and upper body posture among people with moderate myopia and to analyse the relationship between myopia and upper body posture. Material and methods: ‪Participants were 11 people with moderate myopia (MG) and 11 people without myopia (CG). The general quality of life was evaluated with the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36), neck area pain with the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and discomfort with the Neck Bournemouth Questionnaire (NBQ). The National Eye Institute Visual Functioning Questionnaire (NEI-VFQ25) was used to measure vision-targeted health. Upper body was evaluated with the New York Posture Rating Chart. Correlation analysis examined the relationship between head position and vision. Results: ‪The general quality of life and upper body posture characteristics did not differ significantly in MG as compared to CG. A significant difference in NBQ (p < 0.05), NEI-VFQ25 (p < 0.05) and VAS (p < 0.01) was established between MG and CG. A significant relationship (r=-.691) between increasing severity of myopia and head position was found. Conclusions: The study findings highlight the complaints of people with moderate myopia compared to people without myopia concerning both their quality of life and musculoskeletal problems.

scholarly journals Quality of life and the prevalence of urinary incontinence after surgical treatment for gynecologic cancer: A questionnaire survey

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noriko Nakayama ◽  
Tetsuya Tsuji ◽  
Makoto Aoyama ◽  
Takafumi Fujino ◽  
Meigen Liu
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Stress Incontinence ◽  
Gynecologic Cancer ◽  
Cesarean Sections ◽  
Mixed Incontinence ◽  
Post Surgery ◽  
Voiding Symptoms ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
First Time

Abstract Background Although there have been a number of reports on urinary voiding symptoms associated with surgical interventions for gynecologic cancer and post-voiding symptoms, there have been few reports on urinary storage symptoms such as urinary incontinence (UI) and overactive bladder (OAB). The purpose of this study was to examine the rates and impact on quality of life (QOL) of urinary storage symptoms after gynecologic cancer surgery. Methods A questionnaire survey, including Japanese-language versions of the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF), Overactive Bladder Symptom Score (OABSS), and Incontinence Impact Questionnaire-7 (IIQ-7), was distributed to gynecologic cancer patients who underwent hysterectomy between 2008 and 2013. Results Of the 145 patients analyzed, 49 (33.8%) had UI pre-surgery and 76 (52.4%) had UI post-surgery, including 34 (35.4%) first-time UI patients, with a significant difference between pre- and post-surgery. Of the 49 subjects with UI pre-surgery, 43 (87.7%) had stress incontinence, while of the 76 patients with UI post-surgery, 44 (57.1%) had stress incontinence, and 24 (31.2%) had mixed incontinence. Seven (4.8%) subjects had OAB pre-surgery, whereas 19 (13.1%) had OAB symptoms post-surgery (including 15 first-time OAB patients), with a significant difference between pre- and post-surgery. IIQ-7 scores were markedly higher for patients with mixed incontinence post-surgery than for those with stress incontinence, indicating a lower QOL. Logistic regression analysis identified the number of Cesarean sections and days of urinary bladder catheterization as risk factors for postoperative UI. Conclusions UI and OAB rates were higher after gynecologic cancer surgery than in the general female population. The mixed incontinence rate was markedly higher post-surgery; QOL was low for such patients due to the combination of urgency and stress incontinence. Multiple Cesarean sections and urinary bladder catheterization post-surgery were risk factors for post-surgical UI.

scholarly journals The effect of spiritual counseling on improving of the quality of life among pregnant women: a randomized control trials

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masomeh MonfaredKashki ◽  
Azam Maleki ◽  
Kourosh Amini
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Randomized Control ◽  
Spiritual Counseling ◽  
First Time

Abstract Background: To examine the effect of spiritual counseling on the quality of life (QoL) of women with the first time pregnancy.Methods: This randomized control trial was carried out on 60 pregnant women who recruited at two childbirth preparation centers of Zanjan (Iran) in 2018. The eligible women were allocated into two intervention and control groups according to the 4-block design. The spiritual counseling was carried out in eight sessions, two times per week at 20 -32 weeks of gestation. The control group only received routine cares. The quality of life were measured before and two months after intervention.Results: Overall in pre intervention phase, the quality of life did not show a statistically significant difference between the two groups (p>0.05). In Post the intervention, the overall QoL showed a statistically significant difference between the two groups (p<0.05). But the physical functioning, body pain, and social functioning domains were not statistically significant (p>0.05). According to the linear regression, the risk of poor quality of life in the intervention group was 0.78 times less than of the control group (p= 0.0001).Conclusion: Spiritual counseling had a positive impact on improving of QoL in the first time pregnant women. The integration of spiritual counseling in the childbirth education package could be improved the psychological aspect of quality of life more than the physical aspect of quality of life. It can be considered used by healthcare providers for planning childbirth interventions.Trial registration: The study was registered at the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials under the number IRCT20150731023423N12 , 2018-11-06

Young- and Late-Onset Dementia: A Comparative Study of Quality of Life, Burden, and Depressive Symptoms in Caregivers

2020 ◽  
pp. 089198872093335
Author(s):  
Nathália R. S. Kimura ◽  
José Pedro Simões ◽  
Raquel Luiza Santos ◽  
Maria Alice Tourinho Baptista ◽  
Maria da Glória Portugal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Late Onset ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Care Recipient ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Late Onset Dementia

Objective: To compare the quality of life, burden, and depressive symptoms of caregivers of individuals with young-onset dementia (YOD) and late-onset dementia (LOD). Methods: Using a cross-sectional design, a convenience sample of 110 dyads of individuals with dementia and their caregivers, all living in the community, was included. The care recipients completed assessments about cognition, quality of life, and awareness of disease. Caregivers’ quality of life, resilience, depressive and anxiety symptoms, hopelessness, and burden of care were assessed. Results: A significant difference was found in caregivers’ burden and depressive symptoms according to the age of onset. However, there was no difference in caregivers’ quality of life between YOD and LOD groups. In both groups, a linear regression analysis indicated that caregivers’ perspective of quality of life of care recipient and caregivers’ hopelessness were associated with their quality of life. In addition, in the LOD group, caregivers’ burden was associated with their perspective of the quality of life of care recipient, type of kinship, and presence of emotional problems. In the YOD group, caregivers’ burden was associated with duration of caregiving role, cohabitating with care recipient, and their anxiety symptoms. Caregivers’ depressive symptoms were associated with anxiety symptoms in the YOD group, whereas hopelessness was associated with caregivers’ depressive symptoms in both the groups. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that the factors that affect quality of life, burden, and depressive symptoms of caregivers of individuals with LOD differ from those that affect the caregivers of individuals with YOD.

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