Secondary effects and quality of life with chemotherapy: assessing the impact of an osteopathic treatment (multicentric randomized clinical trial)

2020 ◽  
pp. 174-185
Author(s):  
N. Favier ◽  
A. G. Guinet ◽  
M. Nageleisen ◽  
B. Ceccaldi ◽  
E. Pujade-Lauraine ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Shortness Of Breath ◽  
Secondary Effects ◽  
Treatment Control ◽  
Fully Integrated ◽  
Treatment Stage ◽  
Osteopathic Treatment ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

The goal of research. The purpose of this work was to assess the effectiveness of osteopathic treatment aimed to improve the quality of life of patients receiving chemotherapy.Materials and methods. The study was conducted by four osteopaths at the oncology departments of four hospitals in Paris region. Patients were randomly divided into two groups. Patients of the first group received osteopathic treatment first, and then a placebo was used. Patients of the second group received the placebo first and then osteopathic treatment. We used a cross-protocol during two consecutive courses of treatment: each patient served as his or her own control. During the treatment stage osteopathic therapy was used; when the patient was control, the osteopathic treatment was imitated. A modified QLQ-C30 questionnaire was used as an evaluation criterion. It was fi lled in three times: before osteopathic treatment (control), after real treatment (treatment) and after simulated treatment (placebo).Results. The study involved 40 patients — 27 women and 13 men. The differences between the treatment and control stages were very highly significant for such criteria as nausea, vomiting and shortness of breath, highly significant for such criteria as fatigue, and significant for such criteria as pain and sleep disturbance. Efficiency was statistically higher compared with placebo for all of these criteria. No differences were found associated with the sequence of real or simulated treatment, as well as with the variability of osteopaths in different centers.Conclusion. The results of this study indicate that osteopathy is a clinically effective method of correction of side effects in patients receiving chemotherapy. These results are interesting enough to suggest that the presence of osteopaths at oncology departments may be useful for cancer patients. Subsequent studies should confirm these results and quantify the effectiveness of osteopathic correction, so that it could be fully integrated into the classical treatment.

scholarly journals SQoF-WEAR Project. The Use of Wearable Devices to Identify the Impact of Stress on Workers’ Quality of Life

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Patricia Concheiro-Moscoso ◽  
Betania Groba ◽  
Sílvia Monteiro-Fonseca ◽  
Nereida Canosa ◽  
Cristina Queirós
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Wearable Devices ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
The University ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

(1) Background: Stress is a major public health problem due to its relevant health, social and economic repercussions. Moreover, stress can be associated with work; when stress increases over time, burnout can occur, an occupational phenomenon recognized by the WHO in 2019. There is interest in the use of wearable devices to monitor and control stressors and their influence on the condition of workers. This study aims to identify the level of job stress and its influence on the quality of life of workers. (2) Methods:This longitudinal study was carried out between the end of May and mid-July 2021. Three assessment tools along with a daily and a weekly questionnaire were computerized through the RedCap platform. The participants had to fill out the diary and weekly questionnaires and wear a Xiaomi Mi Band 5 during the project. (3) Results and discussion: Thirty-six workers from the University of Coruña and from the University of Porto participated in the project. This study promotes the awareness of workers regarding their work stress and the influence of this factor on their quality of life using physiological (e.g., activity, sleep, and heart rate) and psychological indicators (self-report questionnaires in different moments).

Impact of AI regulation on intention to use robots

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-114
Author(s):  
Sheshadri Chatterjee
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Regulatory Control ◽  
Control Beliefs ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Content Type ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the factors influencing the citizens to use robots that would improve the quality of life of the citizens. Design/methodology/approach With the help of different adoption theories and models and with the support of background studies, some hypotheses have been formulated and a conceptual model has been developed with the consideration of the impact of artificial intelligence regulation (IAR) that controls the use of robots as a moderator. The model has been validated and the hypotheses have been tested by statistical analysis with the help of survey works involving consideration of feedbacks from 503 usable respondents. Findings The study reveals that the use of robots by the citizens would appreciably increase if government imposes strict artificial intelligence (AI) regulatory control concerning the use of robots, and in that case, it appears that the use of robots would improve the quality of life of the citizens. Research limitations/implications The duly validated model would help the authority to appropriately nurse and nurture the factors such as ethical dilemma, perceived risks and control beliefs for enhancing the intention of the citizens to use robots for many purposes including domestic usage in the context of appropriate restrictions imposed through AI regulation. Such use of robots would eventually improve the quality of life. Originality/value There are a few studies covering analysis of IAR as a moderator on the linkages of the predictors with the intention of the citizens to use robots. In this context, this study is claimed to have offered a novel contribution.

scholarly journals Assessment of anxiety and quality of life in fibromyalgia patients

2004 ◽  
Vol 122 (6) ◽  
pp. 252-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tathiana Pagano ◽  
Luciana Akemi Matsutani ◽  
Elisabeth Alves Gonçalves Ferreira ◽  
Amélia Pasqual Marques ◽  
Carlos Alberto de Bragança Pereira
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Outpatient Service ◽  
Test Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

CONTEXT: Fibromyalgia is a syndrome characterized by chronic, diffuse musculoskeletal pain, and by a low pain threshold at specific anatomical points. The syndrome is associated with other symptoms such as fatigue, sleep disturbance, morning stiffness and anxiety. Because of its chronic nature, it often has a negative impact on patients' quality of life. OBJECTIVE: To assess the quality of life and anxiety level of patients with fibromyalgia. TYPE Of STUDY: Cross-sectional. SETTING: Rheumatology outpatient service of Hospital das Clínicas (Medical School, Universidade de São Paulo). METHODS: This study evaluated 80 individuals, divided between test and control groups. The test group included 40 women with a confirmed diagnosis of fibromyalgia. The control group was composed of 40 healthy women. Three questionnaires were used: two to assess quality of life (FIQ and SF-36) and one to assess anxiety (STAI). They were applied to the individuals in both groups in a single face-to-face interview. The statistical analysis used Student's t test and Pearson's correlation test (r), with a significance level of 95%. Also, the Pearson chi-squared statistics test for homogeneity, with Yates correction, was used for comparing schooling between test and control groups. RESULTS: There was a statistically significant difference between the groups (p = 0.000), thus indicating that fibromyalgia patients have a worse quality of life and higher levels of anxiety. The correlations between the three questionnaires were high (r = 0.9). DISCUSSION: This study has confirmed the efficacy of FIQ for evaluating the impact of fibromyalgia on the quality of life. SF-36 is less specific than FIQ, although statistically significant values were obtained when analyzed separately, STAI showed lower efficacy for discriminating the test group from the control group. The test group showed worse quality of life than did the control group, which was demonstrated by both FIQ and SF-36. Even though STAI was a less efficient instrument, it presented significant results, showing that fibromyalgia patients presented higher levels of anxiety, both on the state and trait scales. Thus, patients with fibromyalgia had higher levels of tension, nervousness, preoccupation and apprehension, and higher propensity towards anxiety. CONCLUSION: The three instruments utilized showed efficiency in evaluating fibromyalgia patients. FIQ was found to be the most efficient instrument for discriminating and assessing the impact of fibromyalgia on their quality of life. It can be concluded that such patients have a worse quality of life and higher levels of anxiety.

Unveiling the hidden epidemic: a review of stigma associated with sexually transmissible infections

Sexual Health ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia E. Hood ◽  
Allison L. Friedman
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Stigma Reduction ◽  
Sti Testing ◽  
Sexually Transmissible Infections ◽  
Reduction Strategies ◽  
Multi Level ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

Stigma has long accompanied sexually transmissible infections (STI) and hindered prevention and control efforts. It not only acts as a formidable barrier to STI testing, treatment and disclosure, but has a multitude of consequences for the health and quality of life of infected individuals. This review summarises the literature related to STI stigma and offers practical approaches to counter STI-associated stigma through multi-level efforts. Specifically, it describes the key sources that breed and perpetuate stigma, outlines how STI-associated stigma has been conceptualised and measured in the literature, documents the impact of stigma on infected and uninfected individuals, and summarises the stigma reduction strategies recommended in the literature. Gaps in the literature are identified and areas for further research are suggested, along with practical strategies for moving forward.

scholarly journals Impact of oral diseases on oral health-related quality of life: A systematic review of studies conducted in Latin America and the Caribbean

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. e0252578
Author(s):  
María T. Yactayo-Alburquerque ◽  
María L. Alen-Méndez ◽  
Diego Azañedo ◽  
Daniel Comandé ◽  
Akram Hernández-Vásquez
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Caribbean ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

Background We performed a systematic review of studies conducted in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) to assess the impact of oral diseases on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). Materials and methods Searches were performed of the following PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, Scopus, and LILACS databases. Randomized clinical trials, quasi-experimental studies, cohort studies, case and control studies, and cross-sectional studies which included at least 100 participants evaluating the impact of oral diseases on OHRQoL were included. PROSPERO registry number: CRD42020156098. Results After exclusion of duplicates, 3310 articles were identified, 40 of which were included in this review. 90% of the studies were conducted in Brazil. The most commonly used OHRQoL measuring instruments were CPQ 11–14 (n = 9), ECOHIS (n-8) and B-ECOHIS (n = 8). The study designs included 32 cross-sectional, 2 cohort and 6 case and control studies. Most of the studies were conducted in children (n = 25) and adolescents (n = 9). Most studies identified an impact on OHRQoL in children, adolescents and adults with oral diseases. Moreover, greater oral disease severity had a greater impact on OHRQoL. Conclusions Most studies in LAC report a negative impact of diseases on OHRQoL. More longitudinal studies are required to confirm the results of these studies.

Early bronchodilatory response to the first dose of indacaterol/glycopyrronium as an additional individual predictor of their effectiveness in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 17-22
Author(s):  
N. V. Sharova ◽  
S. L. Grishaev ◽  
D. V. Cherkashin ◽  
S. V. Efimov ◽  
M. A. Kharitonov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Shortness Of Breath ◽  
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Long Acting ◽  
The Impact

The effectiveness of the early bronchodilatory response of the first dose of a fixed double combination of long-acting bronchodilators of various classes indacaterol/glycopyrronium and long-acting anticholinergics glycopyrronium and Tiotropium in patients suffering from stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is compared. It was found that in all patients included in the study and suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, changes in functional respiratory indicators were accompanied by positive and comparable dynamics of clinical signs: a decrease in the severity of shortness of breath, the impact of the disease on the quality of life and increased tolerance to physical activity. It was found that the combination of indacaterol/glycopyrronium provides rapid, pronounced and prolonged bronchodilation in patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease compared to the separate use of glycopyrronium and Tiotropium. Consistent use of glycopyrronium and salbutamol leads to maximum bronchodilation, which makes it advisable to separate the use of prolonged bronchodilators when initiating therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Therefore, there is a clinical feasibility of taking not only fixed combinations of bronchodilators of different classes, but also their consistent use. The results of an early bronchodilatory response to the first dose of indacaterol/glycopyrronium can be used as an additional individual predictor of their effectiveness in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Supporting people to self-manage their allergic rhinitis

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (7) ◽  
pp. 264-268
Author(s):  
Viv Marsh
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Hay Fever ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Nasal Allergy ◽  
The Uk ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

Allergic rhinitis is common in the UK and can cause significant symptoms and reductions in quality of life. Viv Marsh considers how health professionals can support self-management of these patients Many of us look forward to the spring and summer months with warmer weather, longer days and more opportunity to spend time outdoors. But for hay fever sufferers these months can be truly miserable. For others, the winter months can be equally challenging as, with more time spent indoors, exposure to indoor allergens is greater. Hay fever is the term commonly used to describe seasonal nasal allergy triggered by pollen. It affects many children and adults in the UK, causing significant symptoms and reduction in quality of life. Often, people with allergic rhinitis try to manage the condition themselves using home or over-the-counter remedies to reduce and control symptoms. However, effective management may not be straightforward and guidance from knowledgeable and experienced health professionals can lead to improved outcomes. Taking an evidence-based approach, this article will explore the impact of allergic rhinitis on those who experience it, and will consider how health professionals can support self-management to enable people with the condition to manage their symptoms and minimise its impact on their lives.

scholarly journals Analysis of the Impact of Type 2 Diabetes on the Psychosocial Functioning and Quality of Life of Perimenopausal Women

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (12) ◽  
pp. 4349
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Zimny ◽  
Małgorzata Starczewska ◽  
Małgorzata Szkup ◽  
Katarzyna Karakiewicz-Krawczyk ◽  
Elżbieta Grochans ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Abdominal Circumference ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Healthy Women ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

Menopause is a natural period resulting from the decrease in hormonal activity of the ovaries. Growing hormonal deficiencies and changes in the body influence a variety of functions in women, leading to depression and decreased quality of life. The relationship between body composition, the severity of depressive and climacteric symptoms and the quality of life of women with type 2 diabetes and healthy women in the perimenopausal period was studied. Statistically significant differences were observed between the study and control groups regarding all body composition parameters except for protein and the content of torso soft tissues (p < 0.05). In both the study and control groups, resulting symptoms were significantly correlated with numerous body composition parameters (e.g., body mass, fat tissue mass, minerals, abdominal circumference), while symptoms of depression were significantly correlated with similar parameters only in the control group. A statistically relevant relationship was observed between the study and control groups with respect to quality of life in certain domains. The quality of life of women suffering from type 2 diabetes was worse compared with healthy women. Analysis of body composition showed significant differences between healthy women and those with type 2 diabetes. Healthy women showed a tendency to establish a link between body composition and depressiveness.

The Menstrual Cycle and the Dance Performance

2021 ◽  
pp. 46-67
Author(s):  
Bárbara Pessali-Marques
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Menstrual Cycle ◽  
The Body ◽  
Secondary Effects ◽  
Dance Performance ◽  
Female Hormones ◽  
Physiological Alterations ◽  
And Control ◽  
Primary Action

The physiological alterations due to the variation in female hormones' concentrations, oestrogen and progesterone, will allow pregnancy or the period to occur. However, this hormone fluctuation across the menstrual cycle phases may affect way more than only the ability to get pregnant. Although the female hormones' primary action is related to the ovum's maturation and implantation, their variation causes many physiological and emotional secondary effects. It is expected that this interaction may, in turn, influence exercise performance, including dance performance; therefore, it is essential to understand better what happens in the body during the menstrual cycle. This understanding may allow better awareness and control of the symptoms, bringing a better quality of life and more remarkable dance performance.

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