scholarly journals Tamsulosin in Lowering Double J Related Symptoms

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 196-199
Author(s):  
Sudeep Raj KC ◽  
Bhusan Raj Timilsina ◽  
Gaurav Devkota ◽  
Rajiv Shah ◽  
Nirmal Lamichanne
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Placebo Group ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
P Value ◽  
Double J Stent ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Dj Stent ◽  
Group A

Background: Indwelling double J ureteral stents are used routinely in the resolution of ureteral obstruction caused by different etiologies. Evaluation of urinary symptoms related to double-J stent indicate that these affect 73-90% of patients. Aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of tamsulosin on the DJ related complications to improve the quality of life and render symptom free life. Material and Methods: Quasi experimental study was carried out in the department of urology in College of Medical Science, teaching hospital Chitwan, Nepal from 15th March 2017 to 15th March 2018. A total of 80 post operative patients were included in this study and were randomized into Group A and B with 40 patient in each group. Stent related symptoms, quality of life and IPSS (International prostate symptom score) were evaluated at the time of discharge and at the time of DJ removal. Pain was evaluated with the help of VAS at the time of discharge and at the time of DJ removal. Data were entered in MS-Excel and were imported to EZR software Version 3.4.1 for analysis. A p-value of less than 0.05 was considered significant. Results: Median age was 30.5 in Tamsulosingroup  and24years in placebo group. (p=0.68).At the time of discharge significant difference was noted in IPSS (p<0.001), butno significant difference wasnoted with QoL index (p=0.932) and VAS (p=0.68). At the time of DJ stent removal, significant difference was noted with IPSS (p<0.001), QoL index (p<0.001), VAS (p=0.004) in Tamsulosin group than in Placebo group. Conclusion: Tamsulosin lowers stent related symptoms, pain and improves quality of life in patientswith indwelling DJ stent. Key words: DJ stent; IPSS; Tamsulosin; VAS.

scholarly journals Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) terhadap Kualitas Hidup Pasien HIV/AIDS

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 178-186
Author(s):  
Defia Roza ◽  
Sila Dewi Anggreni ◽  
Heppi Sasmita ◽  
Yessi Fadriyanti ◽  
Nova Yanti
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Average Rate ◽  
P Value ◽  
Hiv Patients ◽  
Keywords Hiv ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Hiv Aids

This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of SEFT interventions in improving the quality of life of HIV / AIDS patients in Padang City. The design of this study was a Quasi-experimental design with one group pretest and posttest. This study found that the average quality of life of HIV patients before SEFT administration was 97.07, and the average rate of life of HIV patients after SEFT administration was 102.6. It can be seen that the mean difference between before and after SEFT action is 5.57 with a standard deviation of 6.98. The statistical test results obtained p-value = 0.011. In conclusion, there is a significant difference between the quality of life of HIV patients before and after SEFT treatment.   Keywords: HIV, Quality of Life, SEFT

PERAN WARGA PEDULI AIDS CAHAYA CARE TUREN DALAM MENINGKATKAN KUALITAS HIDUP ODHA

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tri Nurhudi Sasono
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Antiretroviral Drugs ◽  
P Value ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Abstract : Indicator of the health welfare through Sustanable Development Goals (SDGs) is to reduce the incidence of HIV-AIDS, decrease the rate of the epidemic and maintain the quality of life of people living with HIV-AIDS (PLWHA). Trend cases of HIV-AIDS is the most recent spread among people, especially housewives. In Malang until 2015 found 278 Housewife of 409 cases of AIDS. The prevalence of HIV-AIDS in Malang Regency is ranked second after Surabaya city in East Java. For the importance of public participation and citizen care AIDS Cahaya Care Turen take responsibility for the condition. Determination Rule Goverment number 2 2015 year on the Participation of the community response to HIV-AIDS in Malang as a legal rule. Concerned Citizens activities AIDS (WPA). WPA Cahaya Care Turen is increases HIV risk and quality of life PLWHA. The purpose of this study was to determine the role of Citizens AIDS Cahaya Care Quality of Care Turen against people living with HIV in Puskesmas Turen Malang. The study design using a quasi-experimental, with purposive sampling using a sampling technique. Total number of research subjects 23. Based on test results obtained with the Wilcoxon p value <0.005, which means that there is a significant difference before and after PLWHA joining participated in the WPA Cahaya Care Turen. The conclusion of this study is WPA activities involving people living with HIV and at risk groups can optimize compliance with antiretroviral drugs that have an impact on improving the quality of life of PLHIV. Suggestions in this research is done WPA Program activities are structured and ongoing cross-sector in order to improve the quality of life and empower PLWHA.Keywords : WPA Cahaya Care Turen, Quality of life, PLWHA Abstrak : Salah satu indikator kesejahteraan kesehatan melalui Sustanable Development Goals (SDGs) adalah menekan angka kejadian HIV-AIDS, menurunkan laju epidemik dan mempertahankan kualitas hidup Orang dengan HIV-AIDS (ODHA). Trend kasus HIV-AIDS terkini terbanyak adalah menjangkit dikalangan masyarakat khususnya pada ibu rumah tangga. Kabupaten Malang sampai dengan tahun 2015 ditemukan 278 Ibu Rumah Tangga dari 409 kasus AIDS. Prevalensi HIV-AIDS di Kabupaten Malang ini merupakan peringkat kedua di Jawa Timur setelah Kota Surabaya. Untuk itu pentingnya peran serta masyarakat dan warga peduli AIDS Cahaya Care Turen ikut bertanggung jawab terhadap kondisi tersebut. Penetapan Peraturan Bupati Malang no.2 th.2015 tentang Peran serta masyarakat penanggulangan HIV-AIDS di Kabupaten Malang diharapkan dapat mengurangi risiko penularan HIV dan meningkatkan kualitas hidup ODHA. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui Peran Warga Peduli AIDS Cahaya Care Turen terhadap Kualitas ODHA Di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Turen Kabupaten Malang. Desain penelitian menggunakan quasi eksperimen, dengan teknik sampling menggunakan purposive sampling. Jumlah subyek penelitian sejumlah 23. Berdasarkan hasil uji dengan Wilcoxon didapatkan nilai p value < 0.005 yang berarti bahwa terdapat perbedaan bermakna sebelum dan sesudah ODHA bergabung mengikuti kegiatan WPA Cahaya Care Turen. Kesimpulan dalam penelitian ini adalah kegiatan WPA dengan melibatkan ODHA dan kelompok beresiko dapat mengoptimalkan kepatuhan obat ART sehingga berdampak terhadap peningkatan kualitas hidup ODHA. Saran dalam penelitian ini adalah dilakukannya Program kegiatan WPA yang terstruktur dan berkesinambungan lintas sektor guna meningkatkan kualitas hidup dan memberdayakan ODHA.     Kata kunci : WPA Cahaya Care Turen, kualitas hidup, ODHA

scholarly journals Impact of Melatonin and Branched-Chain Amino Acids Cosupplementation on Quality of Life, Fatigue, and Nutritional Status in Cachectic Heart Failure Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2019 ◽  
pp. 155982761987404 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamed Jafari-Vayghan ◽  
Jalal Moludi ◽  
Sevda Saleh-Ghadimi ◽  
Elgar Enamzadeh ◽  
Mir Hossein Seyed-Mohammadzad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Amino Acids ◽  
Placebo Group ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Branched Chain Amino Acids ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Branched Chain ◽  
The Impact

Background: Cardiac cachexia (CC) adversely affects the lifestyle of heart failure (HF) patients. The current study examined the impact of melatonin cosupplementation and branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) on quality of life (QoL), fatigue, and nutritional status in cachectic HF patients. Methods: In this trial, 84 CC patients were randomized to melatonin, BCAAs, or coadministration (both) as intervention groups and a control group over 8 weeks. At baseline and postintervention, QoL, fatigue, and nutritional status were assessed. Results: After intervention, improvement in the overall and physical dimensions of QoL and appetite score were found to be statistically significant in the BCAAs (P < .001) and the melatonin+BCAAs (P < .001) groups compared with the placebo group. The emotional dimension score was significantly lower in the BCAAs group compared with the placebo group (P = .001). There was a statistically significant improvement in fatigue severity in all 3 intervention groups compared with the placebo group. The nutrition risk index (NRI) score increased significantly only in the melatonin group (P = .015), and there was no significant difference between the other groups (P = .804). Conclusions: Cosupplementation with BCAAs and melatonin improved QoL, fatigue status, and appetite in cachectic HF patients but did not affect NRI.

scholarly journals The Effects of Propolis Extract Administration on HIV Patients Receiving ARV

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-83
Author(s):  
Erwin Astha Triyono ◽  
Sarah Firdausa ◽  
Heru Prasetyo ◽  
Joni Susanto ◽  
James Hutagalung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Placebo Group ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Cd4 Count ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Human Immune System ◽  
Hiv Patients ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Significant Difference

BACKGROUND: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an infectious disease that targets the human immune system by attacking cluster of differentiation (CD)4 cells. The use of propolis in HIV patients is expected to be safe and beneficial in terms of increasing endurance and immunity by its role in increasing CD4 level. This study aimed to analyze the influence of propolis supplementation in increasing the CD4 level in anti-retroviral (ARV)-treated HIV patients.METHODS: Double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted in 50 HIV patients who took regular ARV therapy. The subjects were divided into two groups, one group was treated with ARV and propolis, while another one was given ARV and placebo. The CD4 cell count was measured during pre-treatment, in the 3rd month, in the 6th month after treatment. The level of hemoglobin, leukocyte, and platelets were also measured. The SF-12 questionnaire was used to evaluate quality of life of the subject.RESULTS: Out of 50 subjects, 43 subjects completed the study, which were 19 subjects from the propolis group and 24 subjects from the placebo group. After 3-month of treatment, there was a statistically significant difference in the incrwase of CD 44 level in propolis group, while the increment was not significant in the placebo group. After 6-month treatment, the increase of CD4 level was occurred in both groups, propolis and placebo, however the increment was not statistically significant. The levels of hemoglobin, leukocyte, and platelets were not altered by the treatment and remained normal throughout the study. The quality of life was improved during the study; however, it was also not statistically significant. Mild adverse events occurred in 3 subjects which were relieved after the treatment stopped.CONCLUSION: Based on the result of this study, the administration of propolis on HIV patients receiving ARV bring significant difference in the increase of CD4 in propolis group from baseline to 3 month after the treatment. While in placebo group, this increment was not significant. At the end of study, CD4 count continued to rise up, however the increase was not statistically significant. There are no hemoglobin, leukocyte, platelets, and quality of life abnormalities. Therefore, it is necesary to do further research with a spesific CD4 count. However, it may be beneficial in relieving the clinical symptoms and quality of life of patient living with HIV.KEYWORDS: CD4, ARV, HIV, propolis

Morbidity and quality of life in patients with vulvar cancer after inguinal sentinel lymphadenectomy compared to radical inguinofemoral lymphadenectomy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabinshy Thangarajah ◽  
Kristina Rogeé ◽  
Caroline Pahmeyer ◽  
Kathrin Kuhr ◽  
Matthias Schmidt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Lymph Node ◽  
Sentinel Lymph Node ◽  
Vulvar Cancer ◽  
Lymph Node Status ◽  
P Value ◽  
Sentinel Lymphadenectomy ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Inguinofemoral Lymphadenectomy

Abstract Aim Probability of survival of patients with vulvar cancer directly depends on the lymph node status. Surgery of lymph nodes can be performed as radical inguinofemoral lymphadenectomy or in cases with certain conditions as sentinel lymph node surgery. The aim of this study is to obtain an overview of the intervention-related morbidity and quality of life in patients with vulvar carcinoma after lymphadenectomy. Methods Quality of life and morbidity was compared between patients who underwent radical inguinofemoral lymphadenectomy with those who underwent sentinel lymph node surgery. Results All recorded postoperative complications occur more frequently in the non-sentinel group, Significant difference was shown for the occurrence of lymphedema (p-value = 0.024) and sensitivity loss (p-value = 0.024). Recurrence of disease was more frequent in the non-sentinel group (38 % vs. 20 %, p = 0.621, n.s.) and satisfaction with groin surgery is slightly higher in the sentinel group (94 % vs. 89 %, p = 1.000, n.s.). Conclusion We could demonstrate a significantly lower morbidity of sentinel lymphadenectomy compared to conventional inguinofemoral lymphadenectomy while maintaining the same oncological safety. The low morbidity of sentinel- lymphadenectomy does not seem to influence the postoperative quality of life significantly. However, recording of the individual burden of lymphadenectomy by questionnaires should be optimized.

scholarly journals COMPARISON BETWEEN THERAPEUTIC ULTRASOUND AND SCAR MOBILIZATION OVER PERSISTENT POSTNATAL DYSPAREUNIA

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 48
Author(s):  
Mariyam Farzana Sf ◽  
Ponmathi P ◽  
Sivakumar Pvr
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
Therapeutic Ultrasound ◽  
Ultrasound Therapy ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Functional Index ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

  Objective: Dyspareunia is known as the painful sexual intercourse. This study was conducted to compare the effectiveness between therapeutic ultrasound and scar mobilization in persistent postnatal dyspareunia.Methods: This is an experimental study. 30 subjects with superficial dyspareunia, age group between 25 and 35 years are taken in this study and 15 subjects in Group A were treated with ultrasound therapy, 15 subjects in Group B were treated with scar mobilization. Female sexual functional index questionnaire (FSFI) and visual analogue scale (VAS) were used as the outcome measure.Results: Results showed a significant difference in FSFI and VAS measurements in both the groups, but clinically Group A showed better improvement in pain and quality of life than Group B.Conclusion: There is no significant difference between ultrasound therapy and scar mobilization over the pain and quality of life in patients with persistent postnatal dyspareunia.

scholarly journals Quality of Life in Children with Asthma versus Healthy Children

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (8) ◽  
pp. 1413-1418 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samaneh Kouzegaran ◽  
Parisa Samimi ◽  
Hamid Ahanchian ◽  
Maryam Khoshkhui ◽  
Fatemeh Behmanesh
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Performance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Children With Asthma ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Asthma Group

BACKGROUND: Asthma is the most prevalent chronic disease in the pediatric age group. The disease affects different aspects of the children's lives, such as physical, emotional, social and educational aspects. Thus, more focus has been on the quality of life in these patients rather than the duration of their illness in recent years.AIM: This study examined the different aspects of quality of life in asthmatic children for the first time in this geographic area.METHODS: The study was cross-sectional conducted in 2015-2016. The asthmatic group was 100 patients aged 8 to 12 admitted to the Asthma and Allergy Clinic of Ghaem Hospital (as) in Mashhad with the control group composed of 100 healthy children of the same age and gender. The standard questionnaire pedsQLTM was used for comparing the quality of life of children in the two groups. Statistical analysis was SPSS23 with P-value less than 0.05, which was statistically significant.RESULTS: In each group, 58 patients were boys, and 42 were girls. In a comparison of the quality of life of children, the asthma group with a mean total score of Peds QL 20.99 ± 12.54 compared to the healthy children with a mean total score of Peds QL of 8.8 ± 5.41 had a lower quality of life (P < 0.001). Moreover, regarding various aspects of quality of life asthma group had a lower quality of life in physical performance, emotional performance and performance in school (P < 0.001). Nonetheless, there was no significant difference between the two groups considering social function (P = 0.267). Examining the relationship between Peds QL score of patients with asthma with various variables was indicative of the fact that Peds QL scores were significantly correlated with the gender of the patients, showing better quality of life in the girls (P = 0.001).CONCLUSION: The results indicated that children with asthma have a significantly lower quality of life compared with healthy children of the same age. Also, in examining the different aspects of quality of life, these children had a lower quality of life in physical performance, emotional performance, and performance at school, and were at the level as that of healthy children only in social performance.

The effect of reflexology on quality of life in Iranian patients with breast cancer.

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (26_suppl) ◽  
pp. 90-90
Author(s):  
Shadan Pedramrazi
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Placebo Group ◽  
Test Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Control

90 Background: Breast cancer is one the most prevalent cancers among Iranian women. One of the complementary therapies is reflexology. The extant paper has been provided with the objective of determining the effect of reflexology on quality of life of patients with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy in the breast disease center. Methods: This study is a randomized clinical trial which has been applied to 60 patients suffering from breast cancer under chemotherapy in breast diseases center, in 2012. The patients were selected randomly in three test, control and placebo groups. In test group, reflexology was implemented for 3 weeks and each session lasted half an hour. In placebo group, only relaxation techniques were implemented for 3 weeks, each session lasted 20-30 minutes. Control group received the routine therapies of breast cancer center. Results: Data were collected by standard questionnaires of EORTIC QLQ-C30.V.3 and EORTIC QLQ-BR23.V.3. The questionnaires were filled before intervention and two weeks after applying study. There was no significant difference in demographic characteristics or quality of life score of three groups, before intervention. Total score of quality of life was higher in interventional group compared to placebo group before and two weeks after intervention (p < 0.001) Results also indicated a significant difference in total score of quality of life between three test, placebo, and control groups after intervention (p < 0.001). A considerable improvement was noticed in the different aspects of quality of life in the test group compared to two other placebo and control groups. Conclusions: Reduction of pain, anxiety, nausea, and other symptoms related to cancer in patients suffering from cancer are assumed as the important cases of nursing cares focus, and precise nursing may diminish these symptoms considerably. Using reflexology in patients suffering from breast cancer may improve the quality of life as an effective method, and can be recommended for use in patients with breast cancer if it is supervised by health system personnel.

scholarly journals A Study on the Efficacy of Saline Nasal Irrigation in Chronic Rhinosinusitis

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (30) ◽  
pp. 2266-2270
Author(s):  
Rachana Ramachandran ◽  
Santhi Thankappan Pillai
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Rhinosinusitis ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Oral Drug ◽  
P Value ◽  
Saline Irrigation ◽  
Nasal Irrigation ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chronic Rhino Sinusitis

BACKGROUND The objective of this study was to test as to whether daily saline nasal irrigation improved sinus symptoms in adult subjects with chronic rhino sinusitis, and also study the safety of saline irrigation, incidence of any complication and improvement in quality of life in these patients. METHODS This was a prospective observational study conducted between two groups of patients at Government TD Medical College, Alappuzha. Patients who satisfied the criteria for diagnosing chronic rhino sinusitis were included in the study. The first group was given saline nasal irrigation with oral drug therapy while the second group was put on oral drugs alone. Each subject was given a pretested, structured questionnaire. Along with socio-demographic information, the questionnaire also contained queries of quality of life measure, compliance of nasal irrigation and adverse effects following its use. RESULTS The pre-treatment scores and post treatment scores were analysed and the results were statistically significant with P values of < 0.001 in all. 77 % of the patients in the saline irrigation group were strictly using saline nasal irrigation which meant a satisfactory compliance and the improvement in post treatment scores was statistically highly significant with a P value of < 0.001. Also there was a statistically significant difference between the mean pre-test and post test scores of the two groups with P value of < 0.001 and t value of 51.942 using the paired t test. CONCLUSIONS Chronic rhinosinusitis has a major negative impact on the healthcare and economy of not only the patients but also of the society. Saline nasal irrigation is an effective yet easy method of therapy in alleviating the symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis and improving the quality of life in these chronic sufferers. KEY WORDS Chronic Rhinosinusitis, Saline Nasal Irrigation, Quality of Life, Economic Burden

scholarly journals Quality of Life for Children with Cystic Fibrosis in Gaza Strip

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Yaser Hamdouna ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
School Performance ◽  
Emotional Health ◽  
Clinical Severity ◽  
P Value ◽  
Common Disease ◽  
Organ Systems ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Study Population

Background: CF is a chronic, multisystem genetic disease with a wide variability in clinical severity. CF is a disease of exocrine gland function that involves multiple organ systems but chiefly results in chronic respiratory infections, pancreatic enzyme insufficiency, and associated complications in untreated patients. Many studies explained the lower QOL among adults with CF. in GS there is no previous studies concerned with measuring QOL among CF children Aim of the Study: The aim of this study was to assess the QOL among children with CF. Methodology: The study was descriptive, analytical and cross sectional studies. The study involves all 36 children with CF (less than 12 years old) who attained CF friends center; community based center in Gaza. The researchers uses the questionnaire which included demographic & illness related variables and Quality of life domains (physical, emotional, social and school). Reliability coefficient for the questionnaire was good (Cronbach alpha =0.833). Results and Conclusion: About 61% of the study population were males and 39% were females. Approximately 47% of them were less than 9 years and 53% were more than 9 years. About 41.7% of the study population from Gaza, 25.0% from middle zone, 13.9% from Rafah, 11.1% from Khanyounis and 8.3% from North of Gaza. Housing classification was 38.9%, 33.3% and 27.8 % for property house, renting house and family house respectively. Most of their parents had low educational levels and the majority of them were unemployed and have a monthly income less than 1200 NIS. About 61% of them have another sibling with CF. the majority of them receive Creon at a regular basis. The most common disease associated with them was Respiratory problem with 43.2%, 38.3% had gastrointestinal disease, 14.8% had heart disease and 3.7% had Diabetes Mellitus. The overall perception of the children regarding QOL was low (55%). The social functions was the highest (61.6%), physical functions (55.2%), school function (50.6%), and emotional function (48.8%). The result presented below show that no significant difference in QOL between socio-demographic data (p-value > 0.05) except the difference for QOL between age groups) p-value =0.001). Children older than 9 years old (2.95±0.3) have QOL more than children under nine years of age (2.53±0.4) and this difference was statistically significant as (P value = 0.02 < 0.05). It is also clear that QOL in males are more than female but this difference was not statistically significant. There is a positive correlation with a highly significant difference between QOL and the 4 domains and between domains with each other. Social performance was high correlated with school performance (r = 0.706) while the lowest correlation was between physical and school performance with no significant (p-value =0.065). Recommendations: The study recommend the importance of initiating a program to enhance the QOL for children with CF and focusing on the emotional health for those children as it was the least one perceived.

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