scholarly journals How to Intervene in the Health Management of the Oncological Patient and of Their Caregiver? A Narrative Review in the Psycho-Oncology Field

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 99
Author(s):  
Gian Piero Turchi ◽  
Marta Silvia Dalla Riva ◽  
Luisa Orrù ◽  
Eleonora Pinto
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Psychological Treatment ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Oncological Patient ◽  
Post Surgery

Starting from statistical data derived from the oncological field, some articles have highlighted the importance of communication in the patient–caregiver dyad and have considered the various roles involved in a cancer diagnosis situation. Thus, the question of how to intervene in terms of “quality of life” from the time of diagnosis to the recovery or death of a cancer patient, beyond the sanitary and physical dimensions, has become relevant. Therefore, the present narrative review aims to offer an overview of the state of the art in terms of the psychological treatment modalities of cancer patients, from the diagnosis to the post-surgery period. A total of 67 articles were collected and analyzed, in relation to (1) psychological constructs employed in the oncological field, (2) intervention models and (3) quality of life and well-being measurement and evaluation tools. We described these articles, differentiating between those focusing on the role of (1) the patient, (2) the caregiver, (3) the patient–caregiver dyad and (4) healthcare professional roles. The oncological diagnosis and its repercussions in the lives of the patient and caregiver were explored and critical aspects that emerged from the literature were highlighted. In conclusion, the analysis allowed some considerations about the need to define research protocols and useful management strategies for increasing the overall health of patients with cancer diagnoses and the people who surround them.

scholarly journals A PILOT STUDY ON THE EFFICACY OF AN INDIGENOUS ANTICANCER FORMULATION (AC 2 COMPOUND) IN PATIENTS OF CANCER

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Radheyshyam Sharma ◽  
Anamika Soni
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Western World ◽  
Post Surgery ◽  
Radio Therapy ◽  
Poor Tolerance

Cancer is second to coronary artery disease as being the commonest cause of death in the western world. As many as 2,500 persons die every day due to tobacco-related diseases in India One woman dies of cervical cancer every 8 minutes in India. In Modern medicine, the available treatment modalities viz chemotherapy and radiotherapy cause decrease in immunity, decreased Quality of life, poor tolerance to surgery and altered efficacy of Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy. Ancient Ayurveda classics have described about tumours as arbuda.  Ayurveda can be helpful in the management of cancer in many ways, as prophylactic, palliative, curative & supportive and no doubt it helps to improve quality of life (QOL) as adjuvant or co therapy along with chemotherapy or radio therapy & Post surgery care, to minimize the side effects of these therapies. So, the current pilot study was done to evaluate the effect of an hypothetical compound (AC Compound) in the patients of Cancer. A significant improvement in some of subjective parameters like general well being, pain, indigestion, constipation and headache was seen in patients as a result of therapy the results encourage more exploration and clinical trials in this field. Keywords:  Immunity, Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy, Arbuda, AC compound

scholarly journals The Quality of Life Definition: Where Are We Going?

Uro ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-22
Author(s):  
Tommaso Cai ◽  
Paolo Verze ◽  
Truls E. Bjerklund Johansen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Extra Dimension ◽  
Sexual Partner ◽  
Therapeutic Approach ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Laboratory Findings

The quality of life (QoL) concept now includes new aspects related to patients’ well-being because QoL has become more of a personal perception than an an objective and measurable entity. Here, we discuss the principal aspects of QoL-related aspects in urology and andrology by using a narrative review. Some aspects concerning the QoL are essential when managing uro-andrological patients. The aim of treatments should not only include the absence of disease or symptoms relief but also the improvement of a patient’s QoL with regard to his/her internal status and relationship with others. In this sense, any therapeutic approach should be based on the patient’s perspectives and not only on the instrumental and laboratory findings. Finally, we discussed the role of a patient’s sexual partner adding an extra dimension to the patient-centerd approach as part of the QoL concept in andrology.

Quality of Life and Well-Being of Breast Cancer Patients

2020 ◽  
pp. 67-94
Author(s):  
Melisa Anderson ◽  
Dwayne Tucker ◽  
Fabian G. Miller ◽  
Kurt Vaz ◽  
Lennox Anderson-Jackson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Physical Aspect ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Malignant Breast

Breast cancer is a disease in which there is increased proliferation of malignant breast cells. This disease is more likely to begin in the ducts or lobules rather than the connective tissue. Globally, breast cancer is the most regularly diagnosed cancer. It is also a leading cause of cancer-related mortality in females. While cancer of the breast affects the physical aspect of patients, it can also negatively impact the quality of life (QoL) of survivors. There is a dearth of information, especially in the last decade, on the negative impact of breast cancer and treatment modalities on the QoL of patients. This review of the literature will examine the QoL and well-being of breast cancer patients to present a current perspective on the topic. Major findings of past and present articles that have contributed to improving the care of breast cancer patients will be summarized and included.

Behavioural Phenotypes

2020 ◽  
pp. 235-246
Author(s):  
Anthony Holland
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Developmental Trajectories ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Challenging Behaviour ◽  
Behavioural Phenotypes ◽  
Genetically Determined

This chapter describes the concept of behavioural phenotypes with examples of genetically-determined neurodevelopmental syndromes which are associated with particular developmental trajectories and specific comorbid risks for challenging behaviour or mental ill-health. Potential neural and other mechanisms that might explain the observed genotype/phenotype associations are explored as are treatment modalities including a focus on novel syndrome specific treatments. The chapter is primarily aimed at trainees, clinicians, and clinical researchers and, for this reason, is about those aspects of the behavioural phenotypes that impinge negatively on a person’s health, well-being, and quality of life.

Assistive Technologies and the Carers of People with Dementia

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-59
Author(s):  
Sarmishtha Bhattacharyya ◽  
Susan Mary Benbow
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Assistive Technologies ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Technological Interventions ◽  
Informal Carers

Assistive technologies have a role in supporting both formal and informal carers of people with dementia, and in maintaining the independence, and quality of life of both people with dementia and their carers. The authors report a narrative review of the use of technological interventions to empower the carers of people with dementia, and relate this to a model of ageing well. They argue that this highlights the importance of empowering and connecting with carers in order to increase their participation and connection in the care of their relative/client; and conclude that both empowerment and connection contribute to maintaining autonomy and well-being of both carers and people with dementia. Technological interventions should not be used as alternatives to connection. The emphasis in practice should be on empowering and connecting with both carers and people with dementia.

Treatment Goals for Patients with Schizophrenia — A Narrative Review of Physician and Patient Perspectives

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerhard Gründer ◽  
Philipp Bauknecht ◽  
Stefan Klingberg ◽  
Karolina Leopold ◽  
Michael Paulzen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Patient Perspectives ◽  
Treatment Goals ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Symptom Resolution ◽  
Patient Subgroups ◽  
Physician’S Perspective

Abstract Introduction There are many possible treatment goals for patients with schizophrenia. Two major perspectives on treatment goals are the patient’s and the physician’s perspective. Patient-centered treatment mandates that an individual patient’s treatment goals are taken into account when treatment is planned. In this narrative review, we address the commonalities and differences of the patient’s and physician’s perspectives. Methods We searched for literature on treatment goals for patients with schizophrenia from the last 10 years. Results Fifty-two relevant records were identified, 4 of which directly compare patient’s and physician’s perspectives. Two further articles used the same set of goals to ask patients or physicians for their assessment. Discussion Agreement between patients and physicians regarding valuation of treatment goals was high. However, physicians tended to put more emphasis on the classical “textbook” goals of symptom resolution and functioning, while patients stressed well-being and quality of life more. Results on treatment goals from patients are difficult to generalize, since recruiting representative patient samples is challenging and patient subgroups may have differing priorities.

scholarly journals Hemorrhoids and quality of life: “… two things incompatible”?

2021 ◽  
pp. 74-79
Author(s):  
M. V. Abritsova ◽  
A. M. Bogomazov ◽  
E. B. Golovko ◽  
E. A. Zagriadskii
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Treatment Method ◽  
Social Adaptation ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Surgical Approaches ◽  
Surgical Methods

Hemorrhoids is one of the most common diseases in human. According to the latest data for 2017, the prevalence rates of hemorrhoids per 100 000 population in Russia are 410,3 in adults, 26.7 in children aged 15 to 17 years and 4,0 in children under 14 years old. Quality of life (QoL) is an important non-specific subjective parameter of well-being, representing an integrative characteristic of the physical, psychological, social and emotional status of the patient. Despite the high prevalence of hemorrhoids and the variety of modern methods of surgical treatment, there are very few studies addressing the QoL in this category of patients. There are significant differences between the patient and the Coloproctologist in the perception of HD, which, possibly, can lead to the hypertrophy of indications for surgical treatment. Understanding the effect of HD on social life and the concept of the well-being of a particular patient can help the doctor choose between conservative and surgical approaches in the treatment of hemorrhoids. On the other hand, due to the excessive shyness and mentality in our country, patients with HD tend to adapt to their disease, which leads to later seeking medical help and suboptimal efficacy of conservative therapy and minimally invasive surgical methods.This review presents the first Russian multicenter observational program EQUALISER (impact of different trEatment modalities on QUAlity of life of the patientS with acute and chronic hEmorRhoid disease) aimed at assessing the QoL of patients with HD, as well as the effect of the treatment method and types of surgical treatment on the social adaptation of the population.

Illness Identity and the Relationship With Participation and Quality of Life Among Adolescents With Celiac Disease

2021 ◽  
Vol 75 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 7512505195p1-7512505195p1
Author(s):  
Sonya Meyer ◽  
Liron Lamash
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Celiac Disease ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Developmental Tasks ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Daily Food ◽  
Illness Identity ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations. Celiac disease is a chronic condition, treated by a strict lifelong gluten-free diet. Adolescents need to gain independence and assume responsibility for self-managing their diet while participating in daily food-related activities. Maintaining health, well-being, and quality of life and developing self- and illness identity are central developmental tasks during adolescence. OTs have an important role in addressing and promoting health management needs. Primary Author and Speaker: Sonya Meyer Additional Authors and Speakers: Liron Lamash

scholarly journals Effectiveness of plant-based diets in promoting well-being in the management of type 2 diabetes: a systematic review

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. e000534 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anastasios Toumpanakis ◽  
Triece Turnbull ◽  
Isaura Alba-Barba
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Cochrane Central Register ◽  
Hba1c Levels

Diet interventions have suggested an association between plant-based diets and improvements in psychological well-being, quality of life and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) control in populations with diabetes. The aims of this review are to systematically analyze the available literature on plant-based diet interventions targeting diabetes in adults and to clearly define the benefits on well-being of such interventions. This is a systematic review of controlled trials. A computerized systematic literature search was conducted in the following electronic databases: Allied and Complementary Medicine, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, E-Journals, Excerpta Medica Database, MEDLINE, Health Management Information Consortium, PsycARTICLES, PsycINFO, PubMed, SocINDEX and Web of Science. The search strategy retrieved 1240 articles, of which 11 met the inclusion criteria (n=433; mean sample age 54.8 years). Plant-based diets were associated with significant improvement in emotional well-being, physical well-being, depression, quality of life, general health, HbA1c levels, weight, total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, compared with several diabetic associations’ official guidelines and other comparator diets. Plant-based diets can significantly improve psychological health, quality of life, HbA1c levels and weight and therefore the management of diabetes.

scholarly journals Music Therapy and Dance as Gait Rehabilitation in Patients With Parkinson Disease: A Review of Evidence

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Paula S. Pereira ◽  
Victor Marinho ◽  
Daya Gupta ◽  
Francisco Magalhães ◽  
Carla Ayres ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Parkinson Disease ◽  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Music Performance ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Treatment Modalities

Parkinson disease causes several changes in gait, such as postural stability, which consequently induces fall risk factors and loss of quality of life. Alternative forms of treatment through rhythmic and dance stimuli have been used to minimize the Parkinson disease effects, which have been shown to be effective in improving gait and providing social well-being and quality of life in the patient. Aim: This review aims to demonstrate the efficiency of music and dance for gait improvement and symptom alleviation in Parkinson disease. Methodology: Studies that analyzed sound stimuli and dance in gait improvement in Parkinson disease were searched through PubMed, Scopus, Doaj, MEDLINE, and ScienceDirect databases from November 2017 to April 2018 and repeated in September 2018. Results and Discussion: Forty-five studies met the inclusion criteria to synthesize the findings on dance and music performance as a treatment for classical symptoms of Parkinson disease. Five reviews and 40 experimental papers have shown that rhythmic stimulation and dance provide the motor, cognitive, and quality of life benefits for participants with Parkinson disease. Thus, sound stimuli and dance offer satisfactory effects for gait, improving cognitive abilities such as motor control and adjustment and spatial memory. In addition, these new treatment modalities stimulate the elderly population to practice physical exercise, generating well-being and helping self-esteem. Conclusion: Dance and music therapy interventions are noninvasive, simple treatment options, which promote gait and cognition.

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