scholarly journals Psychobiotic Supplementation of PS128TM Improves Stress, Anxiety, and Insomnia in Highly Stressed Information Technology Specialists: A Pilot Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shu-I Wu ◽  
Chien-Chen Wu ◽  
Pei-Joung Tsai ◽  
Li-Hao Cheng ◽  
Chih-Chieh Hsu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Job Stress ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Severity Index ◽  
Trial Period ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Mood Symptoms

Background: Information technology (IT) is an industry related to the production of computers, information processing, and telecommunications. Such industries heavily rely on the knowledge and solutions provided by IT specialists. Previous reports found that the subjective stress scores were higher in IT specialists who developed diabetes, hypertension, and depression. Specific probiotics, known as psychobiotics, may alleviate stress and mood symptoms. This study aimed to examine whether an 8-week intervention of a novel psychobiotic, Lactobacillus plantarum PS128TM (PS128TM), improved self-perceived stress and mood symptoms among high-stress IT specialists.Methods: This open-label, single-arm, baseline-controlled study included IT specialists from a large IT company in Northern Taiwan. Participants with a Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) 10-item version score of 27 or higher were included. Participants were asked to take two capsules containing PS128TM powder, equivalent to 20 billion colony-forming units, daily. Self-report measures, such as the Job Stress Scale, Visual Analog Scale of Stress, the Insomnia Severity Index, the State and Trait Anxiety Index, the Questionnaire for Emotional Trait and State, the Patient Health Questionnaire, the Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire, and Gastrointestinal Severity Index were compared at baseline and at the end of the trial period. The primary outcome was a 20% reduction in the PSS score at endpoint. Objective measures included salivary levels of stress biomarkers, including cortisol, α-amylase, immunoglobulin A, lactoferrin, and lysozymes, as well as results of the Test of Attentional Performance.Results: Of the 90 eligible IT specialists, 36 met the inclusion criteria. After the 8-week trial period, significant improvements in self-perceived stress, overall job stress, job burden, cortisol level, general or psychological health, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, quality of life, and both positive and negative emotions were found.Conclusion: Our results suggest that PS128TM has the distinct advantage of providing stress relief and can improve mental health for people with a high-stress job. Future placebo-controlled studies are warranted to explore the effect and underlying mechanisms of action of PS128TM.Clinical Trial Registration:https://clinicaltrials.gov/ (identifier: NCT04452253-sub-project 2).

scholarly journals A Comparative Study to Assess the Quality of Life and Stress among Orphan and Non-orphan Children in Selected Areas of Bagalkot

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (04) ◽  
pp. 19-25
Author(s):  
Santosh B Sajjan ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Low Level ◽  
High Level ◽  
Moderate Stress

Introduction: The word orphan comes from the Greek word ‘Orfanos’ and refers to a child permanently bereaved of or abandoned by his or her parents. Methods: A non-experimental descriptive comparative design has been adopted for the present study. The sample of the present study comprises orphan children residing in an orphanage and non-orphan children residing in selected areas of Bagalkot. The sample comprised 30 orphans and 30 non-orphans aged between 10 and 16 years. The data were collected by using self-report, structured closed-ended questionnaires for socio-demographic variables of children, self-administered WHO Quality of life BREF scale, and PSS stress scale. The data obtained were analysed with the help of descriptive and inferential statistics. Result: Findings related to the comparison between the level of stress among the orphan and non-orphan children revealed that majority of orphan children (76.66%) had about moderate stress, 23.33% of the orphan children had high stress, and none of the children had a low level of stress, whereas among non-orphan children, majority (90%) had moderate stress, 10% had low level stress, and none of them had high level stress. The findings related to the comparison of levels of quality of life among the orphan and non-orphan children reveal that a high percentage of orphan children (66.66%) had a moderate quality of life and some of them (33.33%) had a poor quality of life, whereas a high number of non-orphan children (66.66%) had a very good quality of life and some (33.33%) had a good quality of life. No significant association was found between the quality of life and stress scores with the socio-demographic variables of orphan and non-orphan children. Conclusion: The study concluded that orphan children need to improve their quality of life and decrease their level of stress.

scholarly journals Association between Perceived Stress and Rhinitis-Related Quality of Life: A Multicenter, Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (16) ◽  
pp. 3680
Author(s):  
Il Gyu Kong ◽  
Chae-Seo Rhee ◽  
Jung Woo Lee ◽  
Hyojin Yim ◽  
Min Jung Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
Explanatory Power ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Common Chronic Disease

Allergic rhinitis (AR), a common chronic disease, impairs patients’ quality of life (QoL). This study aimed to determine the effect of perceived stress on disease-related QoL in AR patients. There were 741 patients from eight medical centers of the Allergic Rhinitis Cohort (ARCO) study. Data on sociodemographics, chronic conditions, AR severity, perceived stress level and Rhinoconjunctivitis QoL Questionnaire (RQLQ) results, and laboratory test findings were collected. The relationship between perceived stress and total RQLQ was analyzed using multiple linear regression. Potential confounding variables were adjusted. A high perceived stress level was associated with a high total RQLQ, which reflected worsening disease-related QoL. The high stress level was associated with an increased total RQLQ of 1.210 (95% confidence interval, 0.831–1.589; p < 0.0001) compared with the very low level. In the final model, the multiple regression-adjusted R2 for RQLQ in AR participants was 0.5279, and perceived stress levels contributed 4.08% in additional explanatory power to RQLQ in AR patients. In conclusion, perceived stress is a potentially modifiable risk factor for decreased disease-related QoL in patients with AR, which may be improved with stress management.

scholarly journals Enhanced Dialog between Formal and Informal Caregivers: Following a User-centered Design for Personas' Development

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annita Varella ◽  
Ioanna Dratsiou ◽  
Evangelia Romanopoulou ◽  
Ourania Pinaka ◽  
Evlampia Routa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Job Stress ◽  
Informal Caregivers ◽  
User Preferences ◽  
Target Group ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Stress Scale

Abstract Background The unprecedented increase in ageing population in recent decades has led to a shift in the epidemiological profile of societies, resulting in an increased prevalence of chronic diseases, cognitive impairments, and sensory loss in older adults and their elevated reliance on both formal and informal caregiving. Caregivers hold a vital role in older adults’ healthcare, yet their health and well-being needs are often undermined. This paper ventures the exploration of both formal and informal caregivers’ profiles through the development of personas. Methods Formal caregivers (N = 71) and informal caregivers (N = 54) were recruited in the study participating both in quantitative surveys and ad-hoc interviews including the measures Job Stress Scale, Zarit Burden Interview, Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) and Persona Perception Scale. Results Upon the analysis of the Persona Perception Scale and Job Stress Scale, the findings revealed high reliability scores, designating that the formal caregiver persona ‘’Daphne’’ could adequately represent the actual target group. The results also showed that the informal caregiver persona ‘’Elle’’ was an accurate reflection of the corresponding target group, after analyzing the findings retrieved from quality of life measurements and caregivers’ burden. Conclusions User personas can enhance a deeper understanding of the target group and apprehend user preferences and experiences. To this end, personas can potentially provide empathetic and expansive benefits and be exploited as artifacts in attempting to successfully liaise with policy-makers and care providers in aligning key strategies and policies that will conclusively improve the quality of life of both care recipients and caregivers.

Psychosocial aspects of work: impact on the quality of life of professionals of a public emergency hospital

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 1306
Author(s):  
Moisés Kogien ◽  
José Juliano Cedaro
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Job Stress ◽  
Psychosocial Aspects ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Emergency Hospital ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Public Emergency ◽  
Porto Velho

ABSTRACTObjective: to analyze the impact of psychosocial aspects of work on the quality of life of health care professionals who work in a public emergency hospital in Porto Velho – Rondonia, Brazil. Method: it is a quantitative, descriptive, and transversal study with a survey design. This work was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of Universidade Federal de Rondonia (CAAE: 6563.0.000.047-10) in December 2010. The instruments used for the data collection were three self-applicable and independent questionnaires: 1) questionnaire of sociodemographic and labour characterization (developed by the authors); 2) instrument for quality of life assessment (WHOQOL-BREF); 3) brief instrument for psychosocial aspects of work assessment (Job Stress Scale). Elements of descriptive statistics will be used in the analysis, according to the instructions provided by the editors of these research tools. After the individual statistical analysis of each instrument is concluded, the results found will be discussed. Descriptors: quality of life; workers; emergency medical services, psychologyRESUMOObjetivo: analisar o impacto dos aspectos psicossociais do trabalho sobre a qualidade de vida de profissionais da saúde, que trabalham em um pronto-socorro do serviço público de Porto Velho – Rondônia. Método: trata-se de estudo quantitativo, descritivo e transversal que utiliza delineamento de levantamento (survey). Trabalho aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa da Universidade Federal de Rondônia (CAAE: 6563.0.000.047-10), em dezembro de 2010. Os instrumentos para a coleta de dados são três questionários auto-aplicáveis e independentes: 1) questionário de caracterização sócio-demográfica e laboral (elaborado pelos autores); 2) instrumento para avaliação de qualidade de vida (WHOQOL-BREF); 3) instrumento abreviado para avaliação de aspectos psicossociais do trabalho (Job Stress ScaleI). Para a análise serão utilizados elementos de estatística descritiva, conforme orientação dos editores dessas ferramentas de pesquisa. Após a análise estatística individual de cada instrumento, os resultados obtidos serão correlacionados. Descritores: qualidade de vida; trabalhadores; pronto-socorro; psicologiaRESUMENObjetivo: evaluar el impacto de los aspectos psicosociales del trabajo sobre la calidad de vida en profesionales de asistencia a la salud de una unidad de emergencia publica de Porto Velho – Rondônia. Método: estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo, transversal, utilizando el delineamiento de levantamiento o survey; el estudio fue aprobado por el Comité de Ética en Investigación de la Fundación Universidad Federal de Rondônia en 10 de diciembre de 2010 (CAAE: 6563.0.000.047-10) y ha sido desenvuelto teniendo en cuenta todas las recomendaciones de la Resolución 196/96 do Consejo Nacional de Salud. Para la recopilación de datos tres cuestionarios auto-aplicables y independientes serán aplicados: cuestionario de caracterización socio-demográfica y laboral (preparado por los autores); instrumento para evaluación de calidad de vida – WHOQOL-BREF y el instrumento abreviado para evaluación de los de aspectos psicosociales del trabajo – Job Stress Scale. Para análisis estadística serán utilizados elementos de estadística descriptiva recomendados por los autores de los respectivos instrumentos. Después de la análisis estadística individual de cada instrumento, los resultados obtenidos serán tratados de manera correlaciónale. Descriptores: calidad de vida; trabajadores; servicios médicos de urgencia; psicología.

scholarly journals The effects of a pre-conception lifestyle intervention in women with obesity and infertility on perceived stress, mood symptoms, sleep and quality of life

PLoS ONE ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. e0212914 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lotte van Dammen ◽  
Vincent Wekker ◽  
Susanne R. de Rooij ◽  
Ben Willem J. Mol ◽  
Henk Groen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Lifestyle Intervention ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Mood Symptoms

scholarly journals Bruxism, Related Factors and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Among Vietnamese Medical Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (20) ◽  
pp. 7408
Author(s):  
Nguyen Thi Thu Phuong ◽  
Vo Truong Nhu Ngoc ◽  
Le My Linh ◽  
Nguyen Minh Duc ◽  
Nguyen Thu Tra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Temporomandibular Disorders ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Although bruxism is a common issue with a high prevalence, there has been a lack of epidemiological data about bruxism in Vietnam. This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of bruxism and its impact on oral health-related quality of life among Vietnamese medical students. Bruxism was assessed by the Bruxism Assessment Questionnaire. Temporomandibular disorders were clinically examined followed by the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders Axis I. Perceived stress, educational stress, and oral health-related quality of life were assessed using the Vietnamese version of Perceived Stress Scale 10, the Vietnamese version of the Educational Stress Scale for Adolescents, and the Vietnamese version of the 14-item Oral Health Impact Profile, respectively. The prevalence of bruxism, sleep bruxism, awake bruxism, and both conditions in Vietnamese medical students were 51.2%, 38.2%, 23.4%, and 10.4% respectively. Stress, temporomandibular joint pain, masticatory muscle pain, and tooth attrition were associated with the presence of bruxism. Vietnamese medical students were negatively affected by bruxism in terms of oral health-related quality of life.

The Effects of Mindfulness and Self-Compassion-Based Group Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 103 (9) ◽  
pp. 856-863
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Group Therapy ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
World Health ◽  
Perceived Stress Scale ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Self Compassion

Objective: To find the influences of mindfulness and self-compassion-based group therapy and compare them with standard treatment outcomes. Materials and Methods: Prospective randomized control trial was conducted on two intervention groups (n=23 for mindfulness and self-compassion group, n=11 for the control group) for seven weeks. Depression-related parameters consisted of the Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) Thai version, Self-Compassion scale-Thai version (Thai-SCS), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index-Thai version (Thai-PSQI), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale-Thai version (Thai-HADS), Thai-Perceived Stress Scale-10 (T-PSS-10), Rosenberg self-esteem Thai version, and the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL) Thai version, were collected and compared before and after both treatments. Results: Mindfulness and self-compassion had statistically significant improvement of better depressive rating scale, anxiety, mindfulness & self-compassion, perceived stress scale, self-esteem, and quality of life (p<0.001, 0.001, 0.002, <0.001, 0.005 and <0.001, respectively). Depressive level, anxiety level, mindfulness, and self-compassion, perceived stress scale, self-esteem, and quality of life in both groups were also improved. Nonetheless, there were no significant differences when compared to the mean differences between both groups. Conclusion: Mindfulness and self-compassion intervention improved depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, and quality of life. Keywords: Mindfulness and self-compassion therapy, Group psychotherapy, Depression, Thai-MADRS, Thai-SCS, Thai-PSQI, Thai-HADS, T-PSS-10, Thai- WHOQOL, Thai-Rosenberg self-esteem, Thai-SCS

scholarly journals Estresse, qualidade de vida e trabalho: estudo com agentes da limpeza urbana

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 281
Author(s):  
Milena Nunes Alves de Sousa ◽  
Tamiris Guedes Vieira ◽  
Ana Larissa Lopes Barbosa ◽  
Kerolayne Camila e Souza Almeida ◽  
Luzia Vilma Pereira do Nascimento Araújo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Job Stress ◽  
World Health ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Organization Quality ◽  
Health Organization

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a presença de estresse ocupacional, o nível de qualidade de vida dos agentes da limpeza urbana e a existência de correlação entre o estresse ocupacional e a qualidade de vida com a idade, a renda e o tempo de trabalho.MÉTODOS: Estudo descritivo, transversal e quantitativo, com o grupo de trabalhadores do município de Patos/PB. A amostra da pesquisa foi composta por 45 garis. Os dados foram coletados mediante o uso de questionário sociodemográfico e do trabalho, do Job Stress Scale (JSS) e do World Health Organization Quality of Life – Bref (WHOQOL-Bref). A análise dos dados foi realizada a partir de estatística descritiva e inferencial. RESULTADOS: A qualidade de vida apresentou positividade em geral com escore médio de 75,83 pontos. Entre os domínios, o que apresentou maior escore foi o físico (78,57 pontos) e o menor o domínio ambiental (62,36 pontos). Quanto ao estresse ocupacional, a demanda psicológica foi o que apresentou menor pontuação (2,36) e o estresse no trabalho a maior pontuação (3,45). Ao correlacionar a qualidade de vida e o estresse com a idade, renda e tempo de trabalho, a idade se associou negativamente com o domínio físico (p=-0,31, p≤0,05) e com o estresse no trabalho (p=-0,30, p≤0,05).CONCLUSÕES: Os achados deste estudo evidenciam que a qualidade de vida do grupo é mediana, bem como indicou que quanto mais velho o trabalhador menor a satisfação com os aspectos da saúde física e menor o estresse ocupacional. 

scholarly journals Level of stress, measured through the Perceived Stress Scale (EEP-10), and its association with disease activity in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

2019 ◽  
pp. 10-13
Author(s):  
Alejandro Martínez Muñoz ◽  
Juan M. Bande ◽  
Silvia B. Papasidero ◽  
Maximiliano Machado Escobar ◽  
María S. Yacuzzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Disease Activity ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Rheumatic Diseases ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases

Stress is a risk factor in the pathogenesis of autoimmune rheumatic diseases. Objective: to evaluate the association between disease activity in patients with RA. Secondary: to evaluate the association of perceived stress levels with other activity indexes (SDAI, CDAI, DAS28 and IAS) as well as with disability, anxiety and depression and quality of life.

The Influence of Perceived Stress and Depression on Suicide-Related Beliefs in Caucasian and Indian Adults

Crisis ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Supria K. Gill ◽  
Ricardo F. Muñoz ◽  
Yan Leykin
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Good Option ◽  
Depression Screening ◽  
Cultural Challenges ◽  
Reduction Techniques ◽  
Depression Status

Abstract. Background and Aims: Suicidality research in developing countries, including India, faces logistical and cultural challenges. Technology may help address these challenges and offer data to providers treating a diverse clientele. Method: The relationship between perceived stress and suicide-related beliefs was examined in two populations: Indians in India (n = 374) and Caucasians in English-speaking countries (n = 326); the influence of depression on that relationship was also explored. The study was conducted via an Internet-based survey. Results: Three-way interactions (Ethnicity × Perceived stress × Depression status) were observed, predicting strength of the belief that suicide is a solution to problems, F(1,679) = 4.18, p < .05, and that suicide is a good option if quality of life worsens, F(1,675) = 9.53, p < .01. For both beliefs, Caucasians screening positive for depression exhibited the strongest relationship between stress and suicide-related beliefs; for Indians, that relationship was not moderated by depression status. Caucasians also exhibited a stronger association between higher stress and greater belief strength that suicide is a good option assuming a steady quality of life than did Indians, F(1,680) = 6.05, p < .05. Limitations: Participants were recruited through a depression screening website; results may not generalize to those who are uninterested in depression screening or to those who are unwilling or unable to use the internet for that purpose. Conclusion: Our findings may help to better target interventions to reduce suicidality, for example, employ stress reduction techniques for Caucasians who are depressed, and monitor suicidality for Indians reporting high stress regardless of depression.

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