Quality of life of agricultural workers with gastroesophageal refl ux disease

2019 ◽  
pp. 233-236
Author(s):  
N. E. Komleva ◽  
I. V. Zaikina ◽  
A. N. Danilov
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Emotional State ◽  
Agricultural Workers ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Working And Living Conditions ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City

According to the frequency and prevalence of gastroesophageal refl ux disease (GERD) ranks fi rst in a number of gastroenterological diseases. GERD can lead to serious complications and a signifi cant reduction in the quality of life (QL). Agricultural workers (AW) are at risk for the development of GERD, as their typical working and living conditions are provoking and/or aggravating risk factors for the development of this disease.The aim of the study is to study the impact of GERD on the quality of life of agricultural workers.The study included 98 patients with GERD and 140 conditionally healthy individuals. To assess the quality of life, a nonspecifi c SF–36 questionnaire was used.As a result of a one-time study found that workers AW statistically signifi cantly lower indicators of «General health» (GH), «pain index» (PI), «life activity» (LA) and «mental health» (MH) compared with the data of representatives of working professions who live in the city.With increasing age, there is a decrease in QL, especially GH and PI, while the indicator of «social functioning» (SF) reaches the maximum values in the age group from 51 to 60 years.Comparison of QL indices in the groups of patients with GERD and conditionally healthy AW workers allowed to establish a statistically signifi cant diff erence in all parameters characterizing mental health, as well as in the indicators of GH and «physical functioning» (PF). It is characteristic that the indicators of the Russian Federation and the PI had no statistically signifi cant diff erence between the groups of observations. Statistically signifi cant strong correlation was revealed between the age of AW workers, patients with GERD, and indicators of PI and LA, statistically signifi cant moderate correlation — between the age and indicators of GH, PF, «role functioning» (RF) and «emotional state» (ES).For healthy workers of AW is characterized by a signifi cant decrease in QL compared with workers living in  the city, while in patients with GERD decrease in QL is accompanied mainly by a violation of the mental subsphere. When studying the quality of life of patients should take into account the infl uence of not only the studied disease, but also medical and social factors. 

scholarly journals The impact of smoking cessation on patient quality of life

2009 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 436-441 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Penha Uchoa Sales ◽  
Maria Irenilza Oliveira ◽  
Isabela Melo Mattos ◽  
Cyntia Maria Sampaio Viana ◽  
Eanes Delgado Barros Pereira
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
The Impact

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate changes in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) after twelve months of smoking cessation. METHODS: This was a prospective study to evaluate the effectiveness of a smoking cessation program on the quality of life of 60 self-referred subjects, at a public hospital, during the period of August 2006 to December 2007. The program consisted of 2-h group sessions once a week during the first month and then every 15 days over six months, followed by monthly phone contacts for another six months. The treatment was based on behavior modification and the use of bupropion in combination with nicotinic replacement therapy. Abstinence was verified by exhaled CO measurements. Patient HRQoL was quantified using the Medical Outcomes Study 36-item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) questionnaire. Differences in quality of life scores between quitters and non-quitters at twelve months after the initial intervention were evaluated using analysis of covariance with baseline characteristics as covariates. RESULTS: Self-reported quality of life scores were significantly higher among the 40 quitters than among the 20 non-quitters. The following SF-36 domains were most affected: role-emotional (p = 0.008); general health (p = 0.006); vitality (p < 0.001); and mental health (p = 0.002). At twelve months after the smoking cessation intervention, the SF-36 mental component and physical component summary scores were higher among quitters than among non-quitters (p = 0.004 and p = 0.001, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: Our findings illustrate that smoking abstinence is related to better HRQoL, especially in aspects of mental health.

scholarly journals Longitudinal assessment of the quality of life of patients after gastric bypass

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
DEISE SILVA DE MOURA ◽  
LUCIANA DAPIEVE PATIAS ◽  
NATHALY MARIN HERNANDEZ ◽  
RAQUEL PIPPI ANTONIAZZI ◽  
GLAUCO DA COSTA ALVAREZ ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Bariatric Surgery ◽  
Gastric Bypass ◽  
Bypass Surgery ◽  
Gastric Bypass Surgery ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Bariatric surgery is currently considered an effective way to lose weight after failure in the clinical treatment over a 2-year period. Severe obesity is associated with a wide range of serious health complications and reduced health-related quality of life and throughout its context has a significant impact on the health, longevity and quality of life of individuals. The objective of this study was to monitor the impact of weight reduction, induced by bariatric gastric bypass surgery, on the quality of life of pre and post-operative patients at 1, 2 and 6 months. Methods Longitudinal observational study conducted from December 2016 to October 2017 in southern Brazil. The convenience sample consisted of 104 obese individuals eligible to undergo bariatric gastric bypass surgery. The quality of life evaluation was performed using the SF-36 self-administered questionnaire (The Medical Outcomes Study Short Form Health Survey). Results Obese patients presented significant weight loss after surgery and in the evaluation of quality of life the mean scores of the 8 domains of the SF-36 obtained a significant improvement (p <0.001) between time 0 and 6, as well as the components of mental health (vitality, social aspects, emotional aspects and mental health) and physical health component (functional capacity, physical aspects, pain and general state of health). Conclusions Patients who underwent gastric bypass bariatric surgery had significant improvements in quality of life during the 6 postoperative months.

scholarly journals Assessment of the Impact of a Daily Rehabilitation Program on Anxiety and Depression Symptoms and the Quality of Life of People with Mental Disorders during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1434
Author(s):  
Joanna Smolarczyk-Kosowska ◽  
Anna Szczegielniak ◽  
Mateusz Legutko ◽  
Adam Zaczek ◽  
Łukasz Kunert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Mental Health Support ◽  
Health Support ◽  
The Impact

Community psychiatry is a modern and effective form of care for patients with mental disorders. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of a rehabilitation program at the Mental Health Support Centre in Tarnowskie Góry (Poland) on reducing severity of anxiety and depression symptoms, as well as improving overall quality of life during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study involved 35 patients, examined with an authors’ questionnaire on sociodemographic data, the Hospital Scale of Anxiety and Depression (HADS) and the Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). Data was obtained during the first national lockdown and compared to data gathered before the pandemic on the same study group. Imposed restrictions, negative emotional state during lockdown, subjectively assessed higher health risk and a low level of knowledge about the COVID-19 pandemic did not significantly correlate with a severity of depression and anxiety, as well as general quality of life. However, the comparison of the results obtained in HADS and SF-36 scales show a significant improvement in both categories. Rehabilitation activities, including physical training, cognitive exercise and social therapy, reduce the severity of the symptoms and have a positive effect on the overall quality of life in patients suffering from schizophrenia and affective disorders. Therefore, holistic mental health support services may positively affect building an individual resilience. The severity of anxiety symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic shows a negative correlation with the patient’s age.

scholarly journals Social Isolation in Older Women during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The impact on Quality of Life and Mental health

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 745-745
Author(s):  
Victoria Marshall ◽  
Robina Sandhu ◽  
Kathryn Kanzler ◽  
Sara Espinoza ◽  
Pamela Keel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Binge Eating ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
The Impact

Abstract To mitigate the spread of COVID-19, countries worldwide enacted quarantines, particularly for older adults, as mortality from COVID-19 is inequitably distributed among this group. Notably, social isolation in older adults is associated with a heightened risk of cardiovascular, autoimmune, and mental health problems (e.g., depression, anxiety). Furthermore, the mental health of women in particular has been greatly impacted by the pandemic. Although previous research indicates that social isolation among older adults is a “serious public health concern”, less is known about the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated this issue. The primary objective is to investigate the effects of social isolation on mental health indices and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in older women in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants include 77 postmenopausal women (aged 60+) who completed self-report measures online during the COVID-19 pandemic. Controlling for education and annual household income in all analyses, we used linear regression models to investigate the effects of social isolation on depression, anxiety, alcohol use, binge eating, and the 8 domains of the SF-36. Results indicate that, when controlling for education and income, social isolation significantly predicted depression, binge eating, and poorer HRQOL in all 8 domains of the SF-36 (all p’s &lt; .01) Social isolation did not predict anxiety and alcohol consumption when controlling for these sociodemographic variables. Enrollment is ongoing; this poster will report updated results. Results indicate the continued need for creative avenues to improve social connectedness during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Influence of working conditions on the quality of life of furniture production workers according to the SF-36 questionnaire

2020 ◽  
pp. 32-44
Author(s):  
N.A. Merkulova ◽  
Yu.Yu. Eliseev
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
The Body ◽  
Production Factor ◽  
Quality Of Life Indicators ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
The Impact

Research objective - assessment of the impact of working conditions and work experience on the quality of life of furniture production workers. Materials and methods. The assessment of the quality of life of 208 employees of the furniture factory "Maria" under various conditions of the production environment was carried out. The analysis of quality of life indicators for all scales of the SF-36 questionnaire took into account work experience and class of working conditions. Results. When assessing the quality of life of employees of a furniture production company, it is established that the quality of life depends on the class of working conditions. There was a significant decrease in quality of life indicators for those working in harmful working conditions corresponding to class 3.1, according to the SF-36 questionnaire scales responsible for mental health (social functioning, emotional functioning, mental health). When working in harmful working conditions, classified as class 3.2, these indicators tended to decrease not only on the scales of the SF-36 questionnaire, which are responsible for mental health, but also for the physical state of the body (role functioning, General health). At the same time, the dependence of quality of life indicators on the length of service in certain conditions of the labor process was studied. Thus, in the first two years of working in harmful working conditions (class 3.1, 3.2), there was no decrease in the quality of life of furniture production workers. However, when working for more than two years in similar working conditions, there was a significant decrease in the values of indicators of the quality of life of the subjects. Conclusions. It is proved that the longer the work experience in unfavorable working conditions, the lower the quality of life of furniture production workers.Noise as the main production factor in furniture factories, which leads to a decrease in the quality of life.

scholarly journals The examination of the quality of life changes of patients with urolithiasis regarding different methods of treatment

2020 ◽  
Vol 77 (2) ◽  
pp. 158-164
Author(s):  
Branka Gvozdic ◽  
Dragica Milenkovic-Petronic ◽  
Nebojsa Ladjevic ◽  
Aleksandar Vuksanovic ◽  
Otas Durutovic
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
The Impact

Background/Aim. Urolithiasis is one of the most common urological illnesses with a continual rise in incidence and prevalence in the population. Its pathogenesis is multifactorial; hence, its consequences are serious problems that can significantly impact the quality of life of patients. In the last years, operational modes of urolithiasis treatment had undergone evolution changes towards minimally invasive treatment techniques aimed at improving its efficacy and patients' life quality. The aim of the study was to examine and evaluate the quality of life of the patients with urolithiasis depending on the applied treatment method. Methods. This research was designed as a panel study ? a combination of a cross-sectional and cohort study. The sample included patients with urolithiasis treated with extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) or ureteroscopic lithotripsy (Lithoclast). The research was carried during one year period and 100 respondents met the inclusion criteria. They were divided into two equal groups considering the applied method of the stone disintegration: the Lithoclast group (URSL) and the ESWL group. The instrument used for measuring the quality of life was Short Form (SF) 36 questionnaire. It was administrated to the patients immediately before the operation and one month after the operation. Results. The statistical analysis of the scores obtained preoperationally on the SF 36 questionnaire revealed the decrease in the quality of life of patients with urolithiasis in almost all dimensions of life. The statistically relevant difference in preoperative SF scores between the two groups of patients was not established except in the domain of the role of physical health and the domain of mental health. In the domain of the role of physical health, the Lithoclast group had a statistically significant higher score than the ESWL group, but in the domain of mental health, the ESWL group had a statistically significant higher score than the Lithoclast group. The postoperative statistical analysis of SF questionnaire and the examination of the impact of the treatment mode on the quality of life showed that the use of the Lithoclast method resulted in the much higher, statistically significant score at SF36 questionnaires regarding several life dimensions than the ESWL method. The application of the ESWL method even resulted in the decrease in the postoperational score for some life dimensions. Conclusion. The assessment of the quality of life is an adequate tool for the evaluation of treatment modes in the clinical practice. By using the SF 36 questionnaire in this study, we established that the ureteroscopic lithotripsy (the Lithoclast method) is a method that postoperatively results in much higher and statistically significant improvement of the quality of life of patients with urolithiasis in several health domains than the ESWL method.

Outcome after complex neurosurgery: the caregiver's burden is forgotten

1999 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. E1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorothy A. Lang ◽  
Glenn Neil-Dwyer ◽  
John Garfield
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Hypoglossal Nerve ◽  
Major Change ◽  
Percutaneous Gastrostomy ◽  
Petroclival Meningioma ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Skull Base Approach ◽  
Permanent Neurological Deficit ◽  
The Impact

Object The goals of this study were twofold: 1) to determine outcome, including quality of life, in patients who have undergone surgery for petroclival meningioma in which a standard skull base approach was used; and 2) to assess the impact of the patients' surgical treatment on their caregivers. Methods Seventeen patients (13 women and four men ranging in age from 29 to 63 years) who underwent a transpetrosal approach for a petroclival meningioma during a 5-year period were prospectively included in this study. Pre- and postoperative data including adverse events were noted. The patients were assessed at 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively, and annually thereafter, and they completed a postoperative SF-36 questionnaire. In addition, each patient's caregiver was interviewed to determine the effect of the patient's illness on the caregiver's life and responsibilities. Twenty-two operations were performed. A new permanent neurological deficit developed in five patients and in eight a temporary deficit or exacerbation of existing deficits occurred. Two patients underwent surgery to create a facial-hypoglossal nerve communication; five required a temporary percutaneous gastrostomy and/or tracheostomy; three required a shunt; and one underwent successful squint surgery. At 1 year postoperatively 13 patients had made a good or moderate recovery, three were severely disabled, and one had died--outcomes in keeping with other studies. By contrast, responses to the SF-36 questionnaire showed that, in all eight of its categories, between 43% and 75% of surviving patients were functioning below accepted norms. Fifty-six percent of caregivers experienced a major change in lifestyle and 38% experienced a major change with respect to their work. Conclusions After transpetrosal excision of a petroclival meningioma, the quality of life for the patient is worse than that indicated in surgeons' reported results. The impact on the patient's caregiver is profound--a burden perhaps not fully appreciated by the surgeon.

Quality of Life and Mental Health of Infertile Women Affected by Endometriosis: A Narrative Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 238-244
Author(s):  
Cristina Zarbo ◽  
Agostino Brugnera ◽  
Rita Secomandi ◽  
Ilario Candeloro ◽  
Chiara Malandrino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Stress Perception ◽  
Infertile Women ◽  
Assisted Reproductive Treatment ◽  
General Quality ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Test Outcomes

Objective: Infertility has a severe impact on quality of life and mental health. This condition could be exacerbated by the existence of comorbid medical disease, like endometriosis. The aim of this critical narrative review is the examination of the state of the art about the quality of life and mental health in infertile women with endometriosis. Methods: We performed a rigorous and systematic search for studies on multiple electronic databases. A total of 6 papers were included in the review and were subjected to interpretative and critical narrative synthesis. Results and Discussion: Major findings are resumed in the following points: (a) infertile women with endometriosis when compared to infertile ones without endometriosis show higher depression, stress perception, and anxiety, and lower general quality of life; (b) quality of life specifically related to infertility is similar among women with and without endometriosis and seems to be related to personality and beliefs factors; (c) giving birth to a child is related to better mental quality of life; (d) during assisted reproductive treatment (ART) stimulation, infertile women with endometriosis have a decrease of dysmenorrhea and dyspareunia; (e) satisfaction of ART is related to the number of attempts, treatment accomplishment and pregnancy test outcomes. Clinical implications of these findings and suggestions for future researches were discussed. Conclusion: Concluding, it is crucial to assess the psychological factors related to endometriosis and infertility to reduce the impact of these diseases on quality of life and mental health, provide adequate support to these patients, improve their satisfaction and increase the change to get pregnant.

The effect of surgery in tenosynovial giant cell tumours as measured by patient-reported outcomes on quality of life and joint function

2019 ◽  
Vol 101-B (3) ◽  
pp. 272-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. G. M. Verspoor ◽  
M. J. L. Mastboom ◽  
G. Hannink ◽  
W. T. A. van der Graaf ◽  
M. A. J. van de Sande ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Giant Cell ◽  
Diffuse Type ◽  
Joint Function ◽  
Population Means ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
The Impact

Aims The aim of this study was to evaluate health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and joint function in tenosynovial giant cell tumour (TGCT) patients before and after surgical treatment. Patients and Methods This prospective cohort study run in two Dutch referral centres assessed patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs; 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain, and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC)) in 359 consecutive patients with localized- and diffuse-type TGCT of large joints. Patients with recurrent disease (n = 121) and a wait-and-see policy (n = 32) were excluded. Collected data were analyzed at specified time intervals preoperatively (baseline) and/or postoperatively up to five years. Results A total of 206 TGCT patients, 108 localized- and 98 diffuse-type, were analyzed. Median age at diagnosis of localized- and diffuse-type was 41 years (interquartile range (IQR) 29 to 49) and 37 years (IQR 27 to 47), respectively. SF-36 analyses showed statistically significant and clinically relevant deteriorated preoperative and immediate postoperative scores compared with general Dutch population means, depending on subscale and TGCT subtype. After three to six months of follow-up, these scores improved to general population means and continued to be fairly stable over the following years. VAS scores, for both subtypes, showed no statistically significant or clinically relevant differences pre- or postoperatively. In diffuse-type patients, the improvement in median WOMAC score was statistically significant and clinically relevant preoperatively versus six to 24 months postoperatively, and remained up to five years’ follow-up. Conclusion Patients with TGCT report a better HRQoL and joint function after surgery. Pain scores, which vary hugely between patients and in patients over time, did not improve. A disease-specific PROM would help to decipher the impact of TGCT on patients’ daily life and functioning in more detail. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2019;101-B:272–280.

scholarly journals Promoting the Quality of Life of Elderly during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (13) ◽  
pp. 6813
Author(s):  
Chia-Jung Lee ◽  
Yen Hsu
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Learning Center ◽  
Learning Centers ◽  
Technology Learning ◽  
The Impact

This study explored the technology learning model of the elderly in a senior learning center under the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many senior learning centers were closed during the pandemic, and many of them adopted the mode of online education. However, problems such as decreased motivation and a lack of peer interaction still exist. To solve these problems, this study used the easy-to-implement calligraphy AR approach and E-book approach to conduct a quasi-experiment on the elderly of a calligraphy course offered by a senior learning center. The results show a higher learning motivation among the elderly who use calligraphy AR. The learning effectiveness and technology acceptance of the elderly in the E-book learning group were higher than those in the calligraphy AR group. The elderly mentioned that the E-book learning approach is more user-friendly. In general, in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the suspension of classes in senior centers, education through the development of technology has stimulated the growth of education in advanced learning centers. Through this kind of scientific and technological learning method, it will bring a whole new experience to the elderly. It can improve the stress relief methods, mental health, and quality of life of the elderly during the COVID-19 emergency shutdown, and provide a novel calligraphy technique learning experience for the elderly. Therefore, we believe that the calligraphy AR learning approach and the calligraphy E-book learning approach are practical and may promote quality of life and mental health of the elderly during the emergency closures due to COVID-19, providing elderly attendees with a novel calligraphy technology learning experience.

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