scholarly journals Quality of life and social distancing: systematic review of literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. e318985885
Author(s):  
Ana Karoline Brito de Oliveira ◽  
Matheus Sodré de Araújo ◽  
Samuel Filipe Lopes Alves ◽  
Letícia de Barros Rocha ◽  
Marianne Lucena Da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Health Organization

The city of Wuhan, capital of China's Hubei province, was the scene of an outbreak of a new coronavirus called the SARS-CoV-2 by the World Health Organization (WHO). Gradually, several countries developed strategies to reduce community contamination, including social isolation and lockdown. The purpose of this study is carry out a systematic review of studies that assessed quality of life in social distance during pandemics. A high sensitivity search was carried out in the main scientific databases associated with quality of life (MEDLINE via PUBMED, Embase, Lilacs, Scielo, PsycoInfo, Pepsic, Scopus e Cochrane Library).  The full-text versions were analyzed for methodological quality by two researchers independently and disagreement between reviewers was resolved by discussion or arbitration by the other researcher. Only cross-sectional studies that assessed health-related quality of life during SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks were included. Editorial, letter to the editor, point of view, case presentation or brief communication were excluded. 1072 studies were identified, of which 1067 were excluded following the PRISMA protocol, with 5 articles remaining at the end. Patients affected by SARS, MERS and COVID-19 had reduced quality of life and social distancing make it worse.

scholarly journals Assessment of quality of life in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients using World Health Organization quality of life-BREF questionnaire and appraisal of diabetes scale - a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Supriya Patil ◽  
Yamini Patil ◽  
Sanjay Kumar Patil
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Health Organization

Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder that disturbs the quality of life (QOL) of patients. Therefore, evaluation of diabetes- related QOL could be a key outcome measure for its management. This study assessed the QOL in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients using the World Health Organization (WHO) quality of life (QOL)˗BREF questionnaire and disease-specific appraisal of diabetes scale (ADS). In this cross-sectional study, 520 T2DM patients were included. Patients’ demographic data, clinical information was collected through interviews, and the WHOQOL-BREF instrument and ADS were used for the QOL of patients. Statistical analysis was performed by using R software (Version 3.6.0). The mean ADS scores were lower in controlled diabetic subjects (18.50±3.08) and higher in uncontrolled diabetic subjects (19.29±2.73) (P<0.05). For WHOQOL-BREF, the mean scores for all the domains (overall general health, physical, psychological, social, and environmental) were significantly higher in controlled diabetic subjects (P<0.001). In addition, the age, duration of diabetes, associated comorbidities, treatment, and HbA1c level of patients showed a highly significant correlation with WHOQOL-BREF (P<0.001). Diabetic patients had poor-to-average QOL. Therefore, public health measures and education of diabetic patients are essential to create more awareness for improving the QOL of T2DM.

Association Between Spirituality/religiousness and Quality of Life Among Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review 

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
CEZIMAR CORREIA BORGES ◽  
PATRÍCIA ROBERTA DOS SANTOS ◽  
POLISSANDRO MORTOZA ALVES ◽  
RENATA CUSTÓDIO MACIEL BORGES ◽  
GIANCARLO LUCCHETTI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Healthy Adults ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background: Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is determined by multiple factors that include components such as spirituality and religiousness (S/R). Even though various systematic reviews have investigated the association between S/R and improved health outcomes in the most different groups, healthy young individuals are seldom addressed. The aim this study was to evalue the association between S/R and HRQoL among young, healthy individuals.Methods: Systematic review of papers published in the last ten years and indexed in four academic research databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Scopus) and two gray literature databases. Inclusion criteria were studies assessing S/R and HRQoL using validated instruments and assessing healthy adults (i.e., non-clinical patients, not belonging to any specific group of chronic diseases), aged between 18 and 64 years old. Results: Ten out of 1,952 studies met the inclusion criteria: nine cross-sectional and one longitudinal cohort study, in which 89% of the participants were college students. Nine studies report a positive association between S/R and HRQoL, while one study did not report any significant association. The main HRQoL domains associated with S/R were the psychological, social relationships, and environment domains, while the S/R most influent facets/components were optimism, inner strength, peace, high control, hope, and happiness. Conclusions: Higher S/R levels among healthy adult individuals were associated with higher HRQoL levels, suggesting the S/R can be an important strategy to deal with adverse environmental situations even among those without chronic diseases, enhancing the wellbeing of individuals. Registration of systematic review: PROSPERO - CRD42018104047

scholarly journals Work addiction and quality of life: a study with physicians

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 130-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Walter Fernandes de Azevedo ◽  
Lígia Andrade da Silva Telles Mathias
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Work Addiction ◽  
Organization Quality ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Improve Health

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the quality of life of physicians and investigate to what extent it is affected by work addiction. Methods This is an exploratory, descriptive and cross-sectional study, conducted with 1,110 physicians. For data collection, we used a questionnaire with sociodemographic information, the World Health Organization Quality of Life BREF, and the Work Addiction Scale. Results Most physicians presented high quality of life. Female participants presented lower quality of life in the domains psychologic, environment and general (p<0.05). Quality of life was negatively correlated with the number of shifts (p<0.005). The higher the addiction to work, the lower the quality of life. Conclusion The research allowed understanding the implications of work addiction in the quality of life. Further studies are required to support the development of strategies that improve health conditions and quality of life of medical professionals.

scholarly journals Quality of life of university students during the COVID-19 pandemic: Assessing the level of quality of life and the associated factors after the end of movement lockdown

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Farris Iman Leong Bin Abdullah ◽  
Nor Shuhada Murad ◽  
Soo Huat Teoh ◽  
Mohd Afifuddin Mohamad
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
University Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Stress Symptoms ◽  
Health Organization

Abstract Purpose: Despite the significant impact of COVID-19 on mental health among university students, data on the related quality of life (QoL) are lacking in this group of the population. This study aimed to evaluate quality of life (QoL) and determine its association with various factors and social support among university students during the COVID-19 pandemic after the end of movement lockdown. Methods: This was an online, cross-sectional study recruited a total of 316 participants. Participants were administered a self-reported questionnaire to gather data on demographic, personal, clinical and psychological characteristics; the 21-item depression, anxiety and stress scale (DASS-21) to assess the severity of their depressive, anxiety and stress symptoms; the multidimensional scale of perceived social support (MSPSS) to assess the degree of social support; and the World Health Organization quality of life-BREF (WHOQoL-BREF) to assess QoL. Results: The psychological and social QoL scores were lower than the non-pandemic norms of the general population, while the physical health and environmental QoL scores were comparable. After adjusting for relevant demographic, personal, and clinical variables, religious coping; greater number of hours of online classes attended; and greater social support from family, friends and significant others were found to be significantly associated with higher QoL among the participants. Frustration because of study disruption, living in areas with a high prevalence of COVID-19 cases, and a higher severity of depressive and stress symptoms were significantly associated with lower QoL. Conclusion: COVID-19 impaired the QoL of university students even after the movement lockdown was lifted.

scholarly journals Quality of Life and Functioning of People With Mental Disorders Who Underwent Deinstitutionalization Using Assisted Living Facilities: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rejane Coan Ferretti Mayer ◽  
Maíra Ramos Alves ◽  
Sueli Miyuki Yamauti ◽  
Marcus Tolentino Silva ◽  
Luciane Cruz Lopes
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Assisted Living ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Assisted Living Facilities ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Whodas 2.0 ◽  
Health Organization

ContextPeople with mental disorders can acquire long-term disabilities, which could impair their functioning and quality of life (QoL), requiring permanent care and social support. Systematic data on QoL and functioning, which could support a better management of these people, were not available.ObjectiveTo analyze the QoL, level of functioning and their association with sociodemographic and clinical factors of people with mental disorders who underwent deinstitutionalization using assisted living facilities.MethodsA Cross-sectional study was conducted between July 2018 and July 2019, through interviews using the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF) to determine the QoL scores, and the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS 2.0) to determine the level of functioning. All adults (≥18 years old) with mental disorders, who underwent deinstitutionalization, users of assisted living facilities and assisted by the Psychosocial Assistance Centers III, in a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, were selected. For statistical analysis of the associated factors, Student’s t-test was used for dichotomous variables and ANOVA for polynomial variables. Pearson correlation coefficient was used to measure the association between QoL and functioning scores.ResultsOut of 359 people who underwent deinstitutionalization with mental disorders, 147 met the eligibility criteria. The mean total score for the WHOQOL-BREF was 66.5 ± 13.4 and the mean score for WHODAS 2.0 was 10.4 ± 7.6. An association was found between people who were studying (n = 65.8; 95%CI, 63.5–68.1 vs. n = 73.9; 95%CI, 67.5–80.3; p = 0.04) and better WHOQOL-BREF QoL scores or WHODAS 2.0 levels of functioning (n = 10.9; 95%CI, 9.6–12.2 vs. n = 5.1; 95%CI, 2.5–7.7; p = 0.01). A weak negative correlation (r = 0.41) emerged between higher QoL scores and functioning improvement.ConclusionThis study indicates that the QoL of the sample is associated by their functioning levels, which, in turn, may reflect on their social interactions. Public policies that favor interventions increasing socialization of this population can result in better health outcomes. The QoL and functioning scores provide valuable insights to develop public policies more suited to this population profile.

scholarly journals Acupuncture for patients with chronic pruritus: protocol of a systematic review and meta-analysis

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. e034784
Author(s):  
Leixiao Zhang ◽  
Yanli Deng ◽  
Junpeng Yao ◽  
Xianjun Xiao ◽  
Siyi Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Biomedical Literature ◽  
World Health ◽  
Research Quality ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Chronic Pruritus

IntroductionChronic pruritus (CP) frequently occurs in many skin and systemic diseases, and adversely affects quality of life. This systematic review aims to evaluate treatment effects of acupuncture on CP.Methods and analysisAn electronic and manual search will be conducted for all acupuncture treatments for CP, from the inception date of predefined database up to 28 February 2020. Databases include PubMed, Embase, Springer, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library, the World Health Organization International Clinical Trial Registration Platform, the Chinese Medicine Database, the China National Knowledge Infrastructure, the Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, the China Science Journal Database and the Wanfang Database. Other sources, including existing systematic reviews, conference proceedings and reference lists of identified publications will also be searched. Additionally, any clinical randomised controlled trials related to acupuncture treatment for CP, regardless of the publication status and language limitations, will be included. Study selection, data extraction and research quality assessments will be conducted independently by two researchers. The primary outcome measures include the Visual Analogue Scale, Urdu 5D-Itch Scale or other validated scales implemented after at least 2 weeks of treatment. Secondary outcomes include the effective rate, Quality of Life Scale (eg, the EQ-5D third level, the Dermatology Life Quality Index, etc.), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, recurrence rate during the follow-up period and adverse events. If possible, meta-analyses will be performed using RevMan V.5.3 statistical software; otherwise, a descriptive analysis or subgroup analysis will be conducted. The results will be presented as the risk ratio of the binary data and the mean difference (MD) or standardised MD of the continuous data.Ethics and disseminationThis systematic review protocol does not require formal ethical approval because the data are not personalised. It will be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at international academic conferences.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42019136727.

scholarly journals Prognostic disclosure and quality of life in palliative care: a systematic review

2020 ◽  
pp. bmjspcare-2020-002460
Author(s):  
Sanhapan Wattanapisit ◽  
Richard Wagland ◽  
Katherine Hunt
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Prognostic Information ◽  
Social Functions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Emotional Aspects

IntroductionPrognostic disclosure is an important component of communication in palliative care. Disclosing information on poor prognosis may affect quality of life (QoL) of palliative care patients. However, the effects of prognostic disclosure on QoL across different cultures and countries are unclear.ObjectiveTo review the effects of prognostic disclosure on QoL of palliative care patients.MethodsA systematic review was conducted across seven databases (AMED, CINAHL plus, Cochrane Library, Medline (via the PubMed interface), Embase, Scopus and Web of Science). All primary studies, of any design, that explored the effects of prognostic disclosure on QoL of adult palliative care patients were eligible.ResultsA total of 1926 records were screened for eligibility. Twenty-five articles were included (11 cross-sectional, 10 cohort, 3 mixed methods and 1 qualitative study). Studies were conducted in 11 countries. Five studies reported the sources of prognostic disclosure, while 20 studies did not. Emotional QoL was the most reported domain among the studies. The effects of prognostic disclosure on emotional aspects, overall QoL and other domains, including symptoms, physical functions, role functions, social functions and cognitive functions, were inconsistent.ConclusionsThe effects of prognostic disclosure on QoL across cultures and countries are inconsistent. Cultural differences are not sufficient to explain the effects. Future research is needed to explore the association between prognostic disclosure and QoL, and develop tools to support clinicians to share prognostic information in the most sensitive and supportive way.

Kognitif, lansia, Kualitas Hidup PENGARUH FUNGSI KOGNITIF TERHADAP KUALITAS HIDUP LANSIA DI POSYANDU LANSIA SRIKANDI KELURAHAN GADINGKASRI KECAMATAN KLOJEN MALANG

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 90-94
Author(s):  
Nanik Dwi Astutik
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mini Mental State Examination ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Organization Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
State Examination

Abstrak Proses aging yang dialami oleh lanisa akan membawa beberapa perubahan di beberapa aspek seperti fisik, psikososial dan kapasitas intelektual lansia dimana hal ini sangat berhubungan erat dengan perubahan fungsi kognitif pada lansia. Fungsi kognitif yang baik diperlukan agar lansia dapat meningkatkan kualitas hidupnya terutama optimalisasi status fungsional, keadaan umum, pemulihan produktivitas, kreativitas, dan perasaan bahagianya. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui pengaruh fungsi kognitif terhadap kualitas hidup lansia. Penelitian ini menggunakan cross sectional design dengan melibatkan 66 responden lansia. Alat ukur yang digunakan adalah menggunakan penilaian Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) dan World Health Organization Quality Of Life (WHOQOL) – Bref. Analisis data menggunakan Regresi Linier Sederhana. Hasil analisis menunjukkan nilai p=0.000 <0.05 sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa ada pengaruh fungsi kognitif lansia terhadap kualitas hidup lansia. Adanya pengaruh ini disebabkan karena fungsi kognitif mempengaruhi kemampuan lansia dalam melakukan aktifitas normal sehari- hari baik aktivitas fisik maupun aktivitas secara sosial .   Kata Kunci: Fungsi Kognitif, Kualitas Hidup, Lansia

The association between hope and quality of life in haemodialysis patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (21) ◽  
pp. 1260-1265
Author(s):  
Ali Alshraifeen ◽  
Sami Al-Rawashdeh ◽  
Kaye Herth ◽  
Karimeh Alnuaimi ◽  
Fatmeh Alzoubi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Stage Renal Disease ◽  
End Stage

Background: Hope is important for patients with end-stage renal disease receiving haemodialysis (HD) and hope is associated with quality of life (QoL). Studies examining hope among the HD population are limited and, as far as the authors know, have not been undertaken in Jordan. Aims: To examine levels of hope and QoL and to examine the association between hope and QoL in HD patients in Jordan. Methods: A cross-sectional design was used. A convenience sample of 202 patients from six different dialysis centres was recruited. The World Health Organization QOL-BREF and the Herth Hope Index were used. Findings: Moderate levels of hope (M=32.3±4.1) were reported. Respondents reported low mean scores for the physical domain of QoL (M=48.3±21.1) but not for the psychological and social relationship domains. Higher hope scores were associated with better QoL. Conclusion: The findings suggest a positive relationship between the level of hope and QoL in people receiving HD. Encouraging hope while caring for HD patients in clinical settings may improve their QoL. Understanding the relationship between hope and QoL may help healthcare providers to improve the quality of care for patients and their families.

scholarly journals "Quality of life": a brand new concept for research and practice in psychiatry

2003 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 249-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcelo T Berlim ◽  
Marcelo P A Fleck
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Mental Illnesses ◽  
Therapeutic Interventions ◽  
World Health ◽  
Medical Treatments ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
The Impact

Since the '70s, the assessment of quality of life (QOL) has grown from a 'small cottage' industry to a formal discipline within a coherent theoretical framework, accepted methods, and manifold applications. In recent years, QOL has become increasingly popular as a useful variable tailored to assess the overall impact of diseases and medical treatments from the patient's point of view. In this updating paper, we describe the most frequently used instruments, and discuss the conceptual and practical issues concerning QOL evaluation, as applied to the study of mental disorders. In addition, we present a unifying definition of QOL that has recently been developed by the World Health Organization. Finally, we conclude that QOL measures are potentially useful methods to be applied to research and clinical practice in psychiatry - especially when used to demonstrate the impact of mental illnesses and the possible benefits of therapeutic interventions.

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