scholarly journals Cooperation Between a Doctor and a Podiatrist to Improve the Quality of Life of Patients with Ingrown Toenails

2021 ◽  
Vol 66 (3) ◽  
pp. 663-670
Author(s):  
Tomasz Trochanowski ◽  
Ewa Baum ◽  
Ryszard Żaba
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Standard Of Care ◽  
Interdisciplinary Teams ◽  
Conservative Approach ◽  
Medical Specialists ◽  
Necessary Being ◽  
Doctor's Office ◽  
Ingrown Toenails

Abstract Cooperation between doctors of various specialties and other medical specialists is the standard of care in the treatment of patients. Due to the variety of diseases and the dynamic development of medicine in general, it is difficult to be an expert in every field and know all the recommended treatments. An example of such cooperation is the joint treatment of patients with the problem of ingrown toenails. The article contains an analysis of patients who received treatment in a doctor’s office in cooperation with podiatrists. A conservative approach towards the treatment of this condition sees the patient being initially diagnosed and treated by a podiatrist and then later, if necessary, being referred to a doctor for surgical treatment. The exchange of experiences and information on patients treated by interdisciplinary teams allows doctors and podiatrists to find the best possible treatment and improve the quality of life of patients. The follow-up of patients after surgery can be performed later in podiatry offices. Owing to modern electronic communication, it is possible for a doctor to constantly monitor the patient’s condition without the need for direct visits to the doctor’s office.

scholarly journals Eliminating the Burden of Lymphedema in Cancer Patients Requiring Nodal Dissections Using Prophylactic Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction – A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 2513826X2110289
Author(s):  
Abiye Mussie ◽  
Maria C. Medor ◽  
Sylia Mohand-Said ◽  
Andrea M. Ibrahim ◽  
Carolyn Nessim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Standard Of Care ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Quality Of Life Questionnaire ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Nodal Dissection ◽  
The Right

Immediate lymphatic reconstruction (ILR), performed concurrently with nodal dissection, has shown promise in reducing the rates of lymphedema in patients with various types of cancers. Herein, we detail the case of a 42-year-old patient who underwent nodal dissection in the management of their melanoma. This patient underwent ILR at the time of lymph node dissection of the right axilla and was followed for 24 months. Circumferential measurements of both the operative and non-operative limbs, as well as lymphedema-specific quality of life questionnaire (LYMQOL) data, were collected at each appointment. Our patient developed lymphedema transiently at 3 months which had resolved by the 6-month follow-up and maintained favorable measures of quality of life over the course of 2 years. This novel approach has yet to be implemented as a standard of care in Canada. Such an outcome would be overwhelmingly positive for our cancer population, and on our health-care system overall.

Cathartic Effect of Suicide Attempts Not Limited to Depression

Crisis ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yves Sarfati ◽  
Blandine Bouchaud ◽  
Marie-Christine Hardy-Baylé
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
World Health ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Short Term

Summary: The cathartic effect of suicide is traditionally defined as the existence of a rapid, significant, and spontaneous decrease in the depressive symptoms of suicide attempters after the act. This study was designed to investigate short-term variations, following a suicide attempt by self-poisoning, of a number of other variables identified as suicidal risk factors: hopelessness, impulsivity, personality traits, and quality of life. Patients hospitalized less than 24 hours after a deliberate (moderate) overdose were presented with the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and Impulsivity Rating Scales, Hopelessness scale, MMPI and World Health Organization's Quality of Life questionnaire (abbreviated versions). They were also asked to complete the same scales and questionnaires 8 days after discharge. The study involved 39 patients, the average interval between initial and follow-up assessment being 13.5 days. All the scores improved significantly, with the exception of quality of life and three out of the eight personality traits. This finding emphasizes the fact that improvement is not limited to depressive symptoms and enables us to identify the relative importance of each studied variable as a risk factor for attempted suicide. The limitations of the study are discussed as well as in particular the nongeneralizability of the sample and setting.

Quality of life bei 22 Patienten mit schwerem allergischen Asthma und atopischem Ekzem unter Omalizumab-Therapie: 1-Jahr follow-up

Pneumologie ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 64 (S 03) ◽  
Author(s):  
P Velling ◽  
D Skowasch ◽  
S Pabst ◽  
E Jansen ◽  
I Tuleta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life

Long term follow-up in quality of life after mitral valve surgery

2012 ◽  
Vol 60 (S 01) ◽  
Author(s):  
I Kammerer ◽  
M Höhn ◽  
AH Kiessling ◽  
S Becker ◽  
FU Sack
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mitral Valve ◽  
Mitral Valve Surgery ◽  
Valve Surgery ◽  
Long Term Follow Up
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