A Systematic Literature Review on the Importance of Anthropometric Data Toward the Malaysian Population Productivity and Quality of Life

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurashikin Saaludin ◽  
Amna Saad ◽  
Cordelia Mason ◽  
Norsaadah Zakaria
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Anthropometric Data ◽  
Identity Verification ◽  
Medical Treatments ◽  
Car Seat ◽  
Safety Work ◽  
Conducting Research ◽  
Meta Analyses

Anthropometric data is widely used in various applications such as manufacturing, healthcare, forensics, and medical treatments. In addition, the data can be applied to design ergonomic tools, equipment, clothing, and footwear to ensure that the products, facilities, and services fit the users. This paper aims to analyze the existing literature on the importance of anthropometric data on the Malaysian population's productivity and quality of life and look into any further research that needs improvement. Guided by the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses), through Scopus and Web of Science databases, 15 related studies were identified. The review managed to extract six applications of anthropometric data and its seven perceived benefits. Data applications were classified into furniture, clothing and footwear, car seat, fitting and fixture, forensic investigation, and safety products. The benefits were grouped into easy to use, fit, well-being, welfare, safety, work efficiency, and identity verification by using thematic analysis. The review also highlighted the methodological issues related to the number of samples, locations coverage for a survey and the financial support in conducting research. Finally, several recommendations were drawn, including the importance of anthropometric database development at the end of this paper for reference by future scholars.

Music therapy effectiveness by duration in patients with cancer: a meta-regression

2021 ◽  
pp. bmjspcare-2021-003163
Author(s):  
Ronald Chow ◽  
Robert Bergner ◽  
Elizabeth Prsic
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Therapy Effectiveness ◽  
Meta Regression ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
The Impact

ObjectivesSeveral reviews and meta-analyses have reported on music therapy for physical and emotional well-being among patients with cancer. However, the duration of music therapy offered may range from less than 1 hour to several hours. The aim of this study is to assess whether longer duration of music therapy is associated with different levels of improvement in physical and mental well-being.MethodsTen studies were included in this paper, reporting on the endpoints of quality of life and pain. A meta-regression, using an inverse-variance model, was performed to assess the impact of total music therapy time. A sensitivity analysis was conducted for the outcome of pain, among low risk of bias trials.ResultsOur meta-regression found a trend for positive association between greater total music therapy time and improved better pain control, but it was not statistically significant.ConclusionThere is a need for more high-quality studies examining music therapy for patients with cancer, with a focus on total music therapy time and patient-related outcomes including quality of life and pain.

scholarly journals A systematic review of physical activity and quality of life and well-being

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 1098-1109 ◽  
Author(s):  
David X Marquez ◽  
Susan Aguiñaga ◽  
Priscilla M Vásquez ◽  
David E Conroy ◽  
Kirk I Erickson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Committee Report ◽  
High Quality Research ◽  
Physical Activity Guidelines ◽  
Meta Analyses

Abstract Maintaining or improving quality of life (QoL) and well-being is a universal goal across the lifespan. Being physically active has been suggested as one way to enhance QoL and well-being. In this systematic review, conducted in part for the 2018 U.S. Health and Human Services Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Scientific Advisory Committee Report, we examined the relationship between physical activity (PA) and QoL and well-being experienced by the general population across the lifespan and by persons with psychiatric and neurologic conditions. Systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and pooled analyses from 2006 to 2018 were used for the evidence base. Strong evidence (predominantly from randomized controlled trials [RCTs]) demonstrated that, for adults aged 18–65 years and older adults (primarily 65 years and older), PA improves QoL and well-being when compared with minimal or no-treatment controls. Moderate evidence indicated that PA improves QoL and well-being in individuals with schizophrenia and Parkinson’s disease, and limited evidence indicated that PA improves QoL and well-being for youth and for adults with major clinical depression or bipolar disorder. Insufficient evidence existed for individuals with dementia because of a small number of studies with mixed results. Future high-quality research designs should include RCTs involving longer interventions testing different modes and intensities of PA in diverse populations of healthy people and individuals with cognitive (e.g., dementia) and mental health conditions (e.g., schizophrenia) to precisely characterize the effects of different forms of PA on aspects of QoL and well-being.

scholarly journals Physical Fitness, Exercise Self-Efficacy, and Quality of Life in Adulthood: A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (17) ◽  
pp. 6343
Author(s):  
María del Rocio Medrano-Ureña ◽  
Rosario Ortega-Ruiz ◽  
Juan de Dios Benítez-Sillero
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Adult Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Fundamental Aspect ◽  
Meta Analyses

Background: The aim of the present work is the elaboration of a systematic review of existing research on physical fitness, self-efficacy for physical exercise, and quality of life in adulthood. Method: Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement guidelines, and based on the findings in 493 articles, the final sample was composed of 37 articles, which were reviewed to show whether self-efficacy has previously been studied as a mediator in the relationship between physical fitness and quality of life in adulthood. Results: The results indicate that little research exists in relation to healthy, populations with the majority being people with pathology. Physical fitness should be considered as a fundamental aspect in determining the functional capacity of the person. Aerobic capacity was the most evaluated and the 6-min walk test was the most used. Only one article shows the joint relationship between the three variables. Conclusions: We discuss the need to investigate the mediation of self-efficacy in relation to the value of physical activity on quality of life and well-being in the healthy adult population in adult life.

scholarly journals Quality of life in patients receiving telemedicine enhanced chronic heart failure disease management: A meta-analysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (7) ◽  
pp. 639-649 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liam Knox ◽  
Rachel J Rahman ◽  
Chris Beedie
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Disease Management ◽  
Usual Care ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Measure ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Randomised Controlled ◽  
Meta Analyses

Background Previous reviews have investigated the effectiveness of telemedicine in the treatment of heart failure (HF). Dependent variables have included hospitalisations, mortality rates, disease knowledge and health costs. Few reviews, however, have examined the variable of health-related quality of life (QoL). Methods Randomised controlled trials comparing the delivery methods of any form of telemedicine with usual care for the provision of HF disease-management were identified via searches of all relevant databases and reference lists. Studies had to report a quantitative measure for mental, physical or overall QoL in order to be included. Results A total of 33 studies were identified. However, poor reporting of data resulted in the exclusion of seven, leaving 26 studies with 7066 participants. Three separate, random effects meta-analyses were conducted for mental, physical and overall QoL. Telemedicine was not significantly more effective than usual care on mental and physical QoL (standardised mean difference (SMD) 0.03, (95% confidence interval (CI) −0.05–0.12), p = 0.45 and SMD 0.24, (95% CI −0.08–0.56), p = 0.14, respectively). However, when compared to usual care, telemedicine was associated with a small significant increase in overall QoL (SMD 0.23, (95% CI 0.09–0.37), p = 0.001). Moderator analyses indicated that telemedicine delivered over a long-duration (≥52 weeks) and via telemonitoring was most beneficial. Conclusion Compared to usual care, telemedicine significantly increases overall QoL in patients receiving HF disease management. Statistically non-significant but nonetheless positive trends were also observed for physical QoL. These findings provide preliminary support for the use of telemedicine in the management of heart failure without jeopardising patient well-being.

scholarly journals Active Theater as a Complementary Therapy for Parkinson's Disease Rehabilitation: A Pilot Study

2010 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 2301-2313 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola Modugno ◽  
Sara Iaconelli ◽  
Mariagrazia Fiorlli ◽  
Francesco Lena ◽  
Imogen Kusch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Complementary Therapies ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Global Improvement ◽  
Medical Treatments

Most medical treatments of Parkinson's disease (PD) are aimed at the reduction of motor symptoms. However, even when motor improvements are evident, patients often report a deterioration of their daily lives. Thus, to achieve a global improvement in personal well-being, not only drugs, but also complementary therapies, such as physical exercise, occupational and speech therapy, and active music therapy, have been used. We hypothesized that theater could reduce clinical disability and improve the quality of life of PD patients (primary end points) more efficiently than other complementary therapies because (1) in order to impersonate a character, patients are forced to regain the control of their bodies; and (2) while being part of a group, patients have a high degree of social interaction. The need to regain the control of their bodies and their social functioning is very likely to deeply motivate patients. To assess this hypothesis, we ran a randomized, controlled, and single-blinded study that lasted 3 years, on 20 subjects affected by a moderate form of idiopathic PD, in stable treatment with L-dopa and L-dopa agonists, and without severe sensory deficits. Ten patients were randomly assigned to an active theater program (in which patients were required to participate), while the others underwent physiotherapy (control group), the most common nonpharmacological treatment for PD rehabilitation. Patients of both groups were evaluated at the beginning of each year, using five clinical rating scales (Unified ParkinsonParkinson'ss Disease Rating Scale [UPDRS], Schwab and England Scale, ParkinsonParkinson'ss Disease Quality of Life [PDQ39] Scale, Epworth Sleepiness Scale, and Hamilton Depression Rating Scale). The theater patients showed progressive improvements and, at the end of the third year, they showed significant improvements in all clinical scales. Conversely, the control patients did not exhibit significant ameliorations with time. Thus, the present study provides the first scientific evidence that active theater, coupled with conventional medical treatments, represents a valid complementary therapeutic intervention for PD treatment.

Supportive-Expressive and Other Forms of Group Psychotherapy in Cancer Care

2021 ◽  
pp. 445-451
Author(s):  
David W. Kissane
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Group Therapy ◽  
Cancer Care ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Fear Of Recurrence ◽  
Spiritual Well Being ◽  
One Year ◽  
Meta Analyses

Group therapy in cancer care commonly involves the application of supportive-expressive, cognitively oriented, or meaning-centered models, which seek to optimize quality of life and adaptation to illness through inherent group support, psychoeducation, and improved coping outcomes. Groups can restore body image and reduce fear of recurrence and cancer-related anxiety for early-stage disease. In the advanced cancer setting, groups ameliorate and prevent depression, reduce existential distress, and promote creative and purposeful living among their members. Meaning-centered group therapy enhances spiritual well-being and quality of life. Overcoming social isolation, treating depression, and enhancing adherence to anticancer therapies has the potential to extend survival. Meta-analyses of supportive-expressive groups have confirmed a survival benefit at one year, which has not been sustained over five years.

The Importance of Anthropometric Research to the Malaysian Population: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 141-146
Author(s):  
Nurashikin Saaludin ◽  
Amna Saad ◽  
Cordelia Mason
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Body Measurements ◽  
Identity Verification ◽  
Apparel Manufacturing ◽  
Forensic Research ◽  
Malaysian Population ◽  
Safety Work ◽  
Meta Analyses

The importance of anthropometric research cannot be denied. Anthropometric research is defined as research related to human body measurements. This research is extensively conducted in many fields, such as product design, apparel manufacturing, health and medical care, and forensic research. This paper aims to review the existing articles on the importance of anthropometric research to the Malaysian population and determine how the related research can be further explored. This paper used PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses) to retrieve the articles through its identification, screening and eligibility processes. The search for articles related to PRISMA resulted in 15 articles identified through Scopus and Web of Science databases. Articles were grouped based on themes using thematic analysis. The themes were created based on seven perceived benefits of anthropometric research: easy to use, fit, well-being, welfare, safety, work efficiency, and identity verification. Finally, at the end of this paper, several conclusions concerning the importance of anthropometric research for the reference of future scholars were presented.

Perceived Overprotection and Its Association With Quality of Life in Dementia

GeroPsych ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 125-134
Author(s):  
Mechthild Niemann-Mirmehdi ◽  
Andreas Häusler ◽  
Paul Gellert ◽  
Johanna Nordheim
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Patient Autonomy ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Negative Association ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Mental Well Being

Abstract. To date, few studies have focused on perceived overprotection from the perspective of people with dementia (PwD). In the present examination, the association of perceived overprotection in PwD is examined as an autonomy-restricting factor and thus negative for their mental well-being. Cross-sectional data from the prospective DYADEM study of 82 patient/partner dyads (mean age = 74.26) were used to investigate the association between overprotection, perceived stress, depression, and quality of life (QoL). The analyses show that an overprotective contact style with PwD has a significant positive association with stress and depression, and has a negative association with QoL. The results emphasize the importance of avoiding an overprotective care style and supporting patient autonomy.

Psychological and Cognitive Aspects of Borderline Intellectual Functioning

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 159-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bastianina Contena ◽  
Stefano Taddei
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Intellectual Functioning ◽  
Clinical Impact ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Borderline Intellectual Functioning ◽  
General Quality ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Over Time

Abstract. Borderline Intellectual Functioning (BIF) refers to a global IQ ranging from 71 to 84, and it represents a condition of clinical attention for its association with other disorders and its influence on the outcomes of treatments and, in general, quality of life and adaptation. Furthermore, its definition has changed over time causing a relevant clinical impact. For this reason, a systematic review of the literature on this topic can promote an understanding of what has been studied, and can differentiate what is currently attributable to BIF from that which cannot be associated with this kind of intellectual functioning. Using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) criteria, we have conducted a review of the literature about BIF. The results suggest that this condition is still associated with mental retardation, and only a few studies have focused specifically on this condition.

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