Assessment of the quality of life of respondents working on a rotational basis in the Far North (on the example of the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug — Ugra)

2021 ◽  
pp. 66-75
Author(s):  
E. G. Ivanova ◽  
E. V. Makarova
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Health Indicators ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
The Body ◽  
Far North ◽  
The North ◽  
Sf 36

Introduction. Currently, one of the directions in medicine is the study of the issue of the quality of life of patients. This indicator is a complex characteristic in terms of the physical and psychological component of health. The state of health is influenced by many factors and one of them is the peculiarities of the climatogeographic region where a person lives. The conditions of the Far North are characterized by extreme climatic and industrial conditions. In such areas, a rotational method is used, which assumes distance from the permanent place of residence. Thus, the influence of the climatic conditions of the Far North on the quality of life of respondents working on a rotational basis determines the relevance of this study, which was carried out in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug — UGRA (KhMAO — Ugra).The aim of the research was to study the quality of life of respondents working on a rotational basis in the Far North.Materials and methods. Only men took part in this study — 207 people working in the conditions of the Far North (KhMAO — Ugra) on a rotational basis. All respondents were divided into four age groups: group 1 — 24–28 years old (n=36); group 2 — 29–34 years old (n=63); group 3 — 35–38 years old (n=78); group 4 — 39–45 years old (n=30). The duration of follow-up ranged from 1 to 3 months. A simple survey of all respondents was used to obtain information. In order to study the quality of life (QL) of those working in the Far North on a rotational basis, the MOS SF-36 questionnaire was used. Statistical analysis was performed using the STATGRAPHICS 12 Plus for Windows software in accordance with the general principles of QOL research in medicine.Results. With a long stay in the Far North, a restructuring of the adaptive mechanisms is noted, which goesthrough several stages: initially, minor physiological changes are noted that do not lead to serious changes in the body systems. The second stage is characterized by stable working capacity, but already there is a decrease in health indicators on all scales of the SF-36 questionnaire. The third stage or period of uncompensated fatigue is characterized by a significant decrease in psychological and physical indicators. Conclusion. Unfavorable from the point of view of the medico-biological aspect in the work on a rotational basis in the Far North is the coincidence of the period of work with the phase of the greatest adaptation falling on the first month of stay in the North.

scholarly journals The Quality of Life and Satisfaction with Continuous Glucose Monitoring Therapy in Children under 7 Years of Age with T1D Using the rtCGM System Integrated with Insulin Pump—A Caregivers Point of View

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (11) ◽  
pp. 3683
Author(s):  
Ewa Rusak ◽  
Natalia Ogarek ◽  
Karolina Wolicka ◽  
Anna Mrówka ◽  
Sebastian Seget ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Insulin Pump ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Glucose Monitoring ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Therapy Assessment ◽  
Monitoring Therapy ◽  
Original Survey

Quality of life (QoL) is an important parameter that affects the choice of therapy. Assessment of QoL and satisfaction with therapy using the rtCGM in children with T1D aged < 7 years was conducted. The study group consisted of 38 children with T1D aged < 7 years (34% aged 2–4, 66% aged 5–7 years), HbA1c: 6.53 ± 0.63%, duration of diabetes: 2.6 ± 1.6 years, treated with an rtCGM-augmented insulin pump for 1.92 ± 1.15 years. Two anonymous surveys were conducted: a. PedsQL3.0 diabetes standardized questionnaire—QoL assessment among age groups: 2–4/5–7 years. b. An original survey assessing the CGM use satisfaction. The mean scores in PedsQL3.0: communication 75%, worries 30%, treatment 70%, and problems associated with diabetes 65%. The QoL scale is: 0–19% very low, 20–39% low, 40–59% moderate, 60–79% high, 80–100% very high. The most frequently reported concerns were long-term diabetes complications and prick pain. Satisfaction with CGM use was high (68% in group aged 5–7 and 92% 2–4 years). Twenty-seven (71%) caregivers confirmed the positive effect of CGM on sleep. During the use of rtCGM a high quality of life was reported, and the quality of sleep in their caregivers was increased.

scholarly journals Body mass index and quality of life among students aged nineteen to twenty two years

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (22) ◽  
pp. 13-17
Author(s):  
Nada Arseni ◽  
Hans-Eric Reitmayer
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Short Form ◽  
The Body ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Short Form Health

AbstractAim: The purpose of this research is to identify and analyze the association of the Body Mass Index (BMI) and quality of life (QoL) components in students aged 19 to 22 that attended physical education classes once a week during a whole semester. The students come from different faculties of the West University of Timişoara.Methods: The research was conducted during the physical education classes to which they participated during one semester. The research has begun in October 2018 and ended in January 2019. A total of 400 students were asked to participate in this study, 200 female and 200 male students. As research methods, we used the RAND 36 Item Short Form Health Survey SF-36 questionnaire to assess the quality of life, as well as the statistical-mathematical method.Results: Our results showed that 66% of the students had a normal BMI, 12% are underweight, 17% are overweight and 12% are obese. It has been found that the quality of life score does not depend on the body mass index. No correlation has been found between the QOL total score and BMI in neither male students r=0.035, R²=0.0012, p=0.62, nor female students r=-0.01, R²<0.001, p=0.88.

scholarly journals Prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints and quality of life among administrative technicians

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-50
Author(s):  
Thiago Bezerra Wanderley e Lima ◽  
Jéssica Rodrigues Albuquerque ◽  
Marina Gomes Fagundes ◽  
Carina Carvalho Correia Coutinho
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
The Body ◽  
Public Institution ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Musculoskeletal Complaints ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Prevalence Of Pain

Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders comprise muscle, tendon, synovial, nerve, fascial and ligament injuries alone or combined, with a proven or not relationship with work. They manifest as pain, paresthesia, feeling of heaviness and fatigue, and may cause temporary or permanent incapacity for work. Objective: To establish the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and quality of life of administrative technicians at a public institution who used computers at work for 5 years. Methods: The sample comprised 70 administrative technicians aged 20 to 69 who used computers at work for 5 years. We analyzed the prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints by means of the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire and quality of life with SF-36. Interviews were performed in the workplace. The data were analyzed with SPSS 20.0 and the significance level was set to 5%. Results: SF-36 domain scores were considered satisfactory for all the participants. Prevalence of pain in the past 7 days (70%) and past 12 months (77.1%) was high. The lower back was the body site most frequently involved (38.6%). Conclusion: The prevalence of pain in several body sites was high among the analyzed administrative technicians. Pain might interfere with their work and lead to sick leave spells. Clinical assessments and interventions are needed to minimize this problem.

scholarly journals Assessment of the Effect of Oral Health on Quality of Life and Oral-Health Indicators among ESRD Patients in Southwest Florida: A Pilot Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Payal Kahar ◽  
Carol Chapman ◽  
Jayanta Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
Health Indicators ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Item Score ◽  
Number Of Teeth ◽  
The Mean

Purpose. To determine and compare OHRQoL (oral-health-related quality of life) using the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI-12) and Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) among patients receiving hemodialysis (HD). Methods. Face-to-face interviews and intraoral examinations were conducted among 70 patients. Mann–Whitney U test and Kruskal–Wallis test were used to compare each item score with demographics and dental and overall health status. Results. The mean number of years on dialysis was 4.7 ± 7.5 yrs; the mean number of teeth present was 19.7 ± 11.04; median values of OHRQoL using GOHAI-12 and OHIP-14 were 52 and 64. Within GOHAI-12, limiting food (p 0.043), uncomfortable eating in front of people (p 0.045), limiting contact with people (p 0.046), and eating without discomfort (p 0.011) were significantly associated with females. Being worried (p 0.040) and self-conscious (p 0.048) were significant for age groups ≤65 years. Prevented from speaking was associated with >20 teeth (p 0.016). Being worried about oral health was associated with number of years on dialysis (p 0.042). Within OHIP-14, speech was associated with number of teeth present (p 0.024). Total inability to function was significantly associated with race (p 0.018), number of teeth (p 0.028), and edentulousness (p 0.031). Conclusions. GOHAI-12 was more effective than OHIP-14 in assessing OHRQoL. However, most subjective experiences did not correlate with clinical findings. Systemic health issue like end-stage renal disease affecting QoL might have taken precedence over dental problems. Clinical assessments should be inherent in oral-health evaluation and there should be cooperation between nephrologists and dentists in promoting oral health and treating systemic conditions among HD patients.

Vibration disease: quality of life

2020 ◽  
pp. 24-31
Author(s):  
Sergey Babanov ◽  
Nataliya Tatarovskaya
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Functioning ◽  
The Body ◽  
Systemic Effects ◽  
Local Vibration ◽  
Vibration Disease ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
The Impact

The article presents data on the impact of vibration disease on the quality of life of patients. The main changes in the quality of life parameters of patients based on the results of the study using the SF-36 questionnaire are described. The quality of life of patients with various types of vibration disease is compared. It is established that industrial vibration (both General and local) in addition to the classical changes characteristic of vibration disease from exposure to local vibration (WBL), vibration disease from exposure to vibration (VBOW) first and second degrees (vascular, neurological) substantially violates the quality of life of patients, with the most pronounced changes are characteristic for WBOW, which confirms the systemic effects of vibration and its effects on the body working. The quality of life of sick WIDOWS is significantly reduced, although significant differences are observed only on the scales of «physical functioning» and «physical component of health».

scholarly journals Acute Intermittent Porphyria in the North of China: The Acute Attack Effect on Quality of Life and Psychological Condition

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Yang ◽  
Tienan Zhu ◽  
Yongqiang Zhao ◽  
Xuezhong Yu ◽  
Huadong Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
General Population ◽  
Acute Intermittent Porphyria ◽  
Autosomal Recessive Disorder ◽  
Acute Attack ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The North ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Impaired Quality

Background. Acute intermittent porphyria (AIP) is an autosomal recessive disorder with intermittent attacks. Patients with AIP are susceptible to impaired quality of life and psychological distress. Objectives. To document the clinical features of AIP and its impact on SF-36 and IES scores of AIP patients in China and to explore the variables associated with SF-36 and IES scores. Methods. A single investigator collated data related to treatments and outcomes in 27 patients with AIP of PUMCH. A cross-sectional questionnaire survey including the SF-36, the IES-R, and demographic questions was conducted in the north of China. Differences in the QoL scale/summary scores and proportions in the QoL dimensions between patients and the general population were analyzed. Independent effects of chronic conditions and demographic variables on the SF-36 and IES-R were analyzed. Results. AIP patients had considerably lower SF-36 scores than the general population (the PF score and MH were lower than normal, P<0.05). Working had higher RP than staying at home (P=0.02); “without acute attack” had higher PF and BP scores and PCS composite score (P=0.001). The mean IES-R score of AIP was higher than normal (36.7±11.8 points, P<0.001), “without acute attack” had lower intrusion score than “with acute attack” (P=0.03). Conclusion. AIP patients in China had impaired quality of life, especially in terms of physical health. The acute attacks coursed the posttraumatic stress disorder-related symptoms.

scholarly journals Persistent Post-COVID-19 Syndrome in Hemodialyzed Patients—A Longitudinal Cohort Study from the North of Poland

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (19) ◽  
pp. 4451
Author(s):  
Aleksander Och ◽  
Piotr Tylicki ◽  
Karolina Polewska ◽  
Ewelina Puchalska-Reglińska ◽  
Aleksandra Parczewska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Longitudinal Cohort Study ◽  
Health Consequences ◽  
Longitudinal Cohort ◽  
Persistent Symptoms ◽  
The North

Background: After recovery from COVID-19, patients frequently face so-called “Post-COVID-19 Syndrome” defined by clusters of persistent symptoms lasting for >12 weeks which may arise from any system in the body. The long-term health consequences of COVID-19 in maintenance hemodialyzed (HD) patients remain to be investigated. Methods: In this longitudinal cohort study we described the health consequences in HD patients requiring hospitalization due to COVID-19. They were interviewed three and six months (M3 and M6) after discharge with a series of standardized questionnaires. Results: Of 144 HD patients discharged from the 7th Naval Hospital in Gdansk, 79 participants were enrolled, 39 m (49.4%) and 40 f (50.6%) with a median age of 70.0 (64.0–76.5) and an HD vintage of 40 months (17.5–88). After discharge, 93.7% and 81% reported at least one persistent symptom at M3 and M6, respectively. The most common symptoms were fatigue or muscle weakness (60.76% and 47.04%) and palpitations (40.51% and 30.14%). Dyspnea with an mMRC scale grade of at least 1 was reported by 21.5% before infection, and by 43.03% and 34.25% at M3 and M6, respectively. A decrease in the quality of life was reported in all domains of the EQ-5D-5L questionnaire but mainly in the pain/discomfort and anxiety dimensions. Mean EQ-VAS scores were 69.05, 61.58 and 64.38, respectively. Conclusion: Our study showed that HD patients may still experience persistent symptoms six months after recovery from COVID-19, which can further reduce their already poor health-related quality of life. This study highlights the need for long-term follow-up on these patients for diagnostic and rehabilitation programs.

Examination of the Relationship Between Postoperative Quality of Life and Gastric Emptying Function After Pylorus-Preserving Gastrectomy and Distal Gastrectomy

2015 ◽  
Vol 100 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 1429-1434
Author(s):  
Kendai Kaneshima ◽  
Akiyoshi Seshimo ◽  
Kunitomo Miyake ◽  
Shingo Kameoka ◽  
Satoru Shimizu
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Gastric Emptying ◽  
Distal Gastrectomy ◽  
Early Cancer ◽  
The Body ◽  
Breath Tests ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Postoperative Quality

The objective of this study was to compare postoperative quality of life (QOL) of patients with early cancer of the body of the stomach who were treated with pylorus-preserving gastrectomy (PPG) and those treated with distal gastrectomy (DGR), and to evaluate the relationship between postoperative QOL and gastric emptying function (GEF). Patients with early cancer of the body of the stomach are often treated with PPG to preserve gastric function, and their QOL appears to be better after PPG than after DGR. Differences in postoperative GEF are thought to be a factor, but the relationship between GEF and postoperative QOL has not been well investigated. A total of 60 patients [23 PPG and 37 DGR (Billroth I)] completed QOL surveys [SF-36, Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS)] and underwent 13C-breath tests to evaluate GEF in two groups (≤12 months postoperatively and &gt;12 months postoperatively). The time until the percentage of breath 13CO2 reaches a peak during the 13C-breath test (Tmax), which is an index of gastric emptying velocity, was evaluated. For the SF-36, there were no significant differences between the two procedures. For GSRS, a trend toward better scores was seen after PPG; abdominal pain and total scores at &gt;12 months postoperatively were significantly better with PPG. Tmax was significantly longer for PPG patients. For each procedure, symptoms significantly worsened when Tmax was &lt;21 minutes at &gt;12 months after surgery. Although postoperative GEF evaluated by 13C-breath tests did not affect overall QOL measured by the SF-36, it did affect disease-specific QOL measured by GSRS.

Estimation of the quality of life in elderly migrants of the far north in the period of readaptation to new climatic conditions

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 213-217 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. A. Yaskevich ◽  
E. V. Derevyannikh ◽  
L. S. Polikarpov ◽  
N. G. Gogolashvili ◽  
E. V. Taptygina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Far North ◽  
Elderly Migrants

scholarly journals Analysis of factors affecting the quality of life of patients with coxarthrosis

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 29-38
Author(s):  
Justyna Redlicka ◽  
Maciej Jewczak ◽  
Sergiusz Miller ◽  
Elżbieta Miller
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Municipal Hospital ◽  
Functional Skills ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Sf 36

Abstract Introduction: Osteoarthritis constitutes one of the main reasons fora lower quality of life among theelderly. The aim of the work was to analyse factors affecting functional skills in the group ofpatients with coxarthrosis. Material and methods: The study was conducted on 50 patients with diagnosed coxarthrosis (M16.0). Patients were selected in purposive samplingand underwent one examination. The quality of life was assessed with the use of EQ-5D-3L instrument and 36-Item Short FormHealth Survey (SF-36). Pain intensity was evaluated with the use of the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC)and the authors’ own questionnaire. The research was carried out at the Rehabilitation Ward of the 3rdMunicipal Hospital in Lodz. The results were analysed in six age groups: 50-55, 55-60, 60-65, 65-70, 70-75 and 75-80. Results: Coxarthrosis was prevalent in the group of patients aged 75-80 (13 participants). Patients aged 50-55 subjectively assessed their quality of life at the highest level. Body mass index (BMI) did not affect the quality of life or pain intensity. Conclusions: The quality of life of patients with coxarthrosis is related to age but it does not correlate with body mass.

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