scholarly journals Self-Reported Musculoskeletal Disorders and Quality of Life in Supermarket Cashiers

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (24) ◽  
pp. 9256
Author(s):  
Fahad Saad Algarni ◽  
Hatem Askar Alkhaldi ◽  
Hamayun Zafar ◽  
Shaji John Kachanathu ◽  
Abdullah M. Al-Shenqiti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Body Region ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Supermarket Cashiers

Supermarket cashiers face a significant amount of stress, including time constraints, mental pressure, and physical demands that require repetitive movements. The job description of a supermarket cashier involves work-related risk factors that may lead to musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) symptoms. This study aimed to investigate supermarket cashiers to determine the prevalence of MSD symptoms and their quality of life. Data were collected from a convenience sample of supermarket cashiers working in Saudi Arabia. Information included direct questions on pain in the previous 12 months, demographic data, and health- or occupation-related factors. Moreover, data was collected based on the 36-item short form survey (SF-36), and descriptive statistics were computed. A total of 193 supermarket cashiers participated in this study. The sample included 140 men (72.5%) and 53 women (27.5%), with a mean age of 27.2 ± 6.4 years. The majority of the participants (90%) had MSD symptoms in at least one body region, with the neck (66.84%) and lower back (65.80%) constituting the most prominent regions. The mean SF-36 scores were higher in participants without pain compared to participants with pain in all domains, except for the physical functioning domain. The high prevalence of MSD symptoms among young cashiers suggest the need for additional investigations to determine the risk factors of these disorders. Additionally, this study recommends preventive procedures to reduce the prevalence of MSD symptoms among cashiers.

scholarly journals Care Burden and Related Factors on the Caregivers of Patients Receiving Service from Hemodialysis Unit

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mucahit AKCIN ◽  
Mahcube CUBUKCU
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Care Burden ◽  
Hemodialysis Unit ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
The Mean

Introduction Caregivers of hemodialysis patients may experience stress, depression, fatigue, and decreased quality of life. This study aimed to examine the caregiver burden and related factors in patients’ caregivers under dialysis treatment. Method Our study was conducted between February and April 2019 in the Hemodialysis Unit of our Hospital Internal Diseases Clinic. Eighty-three people providing primary care to patients who had received hemodialysis service for at least three months were included in the study. The socio-demographic data of the caregivers were recorded. Care burden was evaluated by Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) and dependency status with Katz Activities of Daily Living (ADL) instrument. Quality of life was evaluated with the 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36). Results The mean age of 183 caregivers included in the study was 46.35 ± 24.20 years; 67.5% of them were female. The mean ZBI score of the caregivers was 32.5 ± 14.4. Care burden was observed to be absent or very mild in 20.5% of the caregivers, mild-moderate in 57.8%, moderate-heavy in 19.3%, and heavy in 2.4%. The care burden was higher in those who felt insufficient to provide care or did not receive help from other family members for patient care (p<0.05). Besides, if the hemodialysis frequency was more than three times a week, the care burden was higher (p=0.003). Care burden was higher in functionally dependent patient (p=0.013). ZBI was negatively correlated with the SF-36 subscales, except for the physical function subscale (p<0.05). Conclusion The care burden was high in primary caregivers of hemodialysis patients. The care burden was higher in caregivers of patients with bedridden, high frequency of hemodialysis, and low quality of life. In addition to hemodialysis patients’ routine treatment, it may be appropriate to develop support groups and new care approaches for caregivers to reduce the care burden.

Survey of Quality of Life and Related Risk Factors for a Taiwanese Village Population 3 Years Post-Earthquake

2006 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 355-361 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hung-Chi Wu ◽  
Pesus Chou ◽  
Frank Huang-Chih Chou ◽  
Chao-Yueh Su ◽  
Kuan-Yi Tsai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Psychiatric Disorders ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Economic Problems ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Earthquake Survivors

Objective: To investigate quality of life (QOL) and related risk factors in Taiwanese earthquake survivors diagnosed with different psychiatric disorders 3 years after the 1999 Chi-Chi earthquake. Method: This study was a population survey. Trained assistants used the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form-36 (MOS SF-36) and questionnaires to interview 405 respondents (189 men and 216 women) aged 16 years or older, who had been exposed to the earthquake. Psychiatrists interviewed the same respondents using the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview, with an adjusted response rate of 70.2%. Results: The prevalence range for psychiatric disorders in the earthquake survivors was 0.2–7.2% 3 years after the Chi-Chi earthquake, with rates for major depression (MD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) of 6.4% and 4.4%, respectively. The QOL scores for the PTSD/MD group were lower than for the other two diagnostic groups, as determined by assessment of physical and mental aspects of functional integrity from MOS SF-36 scores. The predictors for poor QOL were age, female gender, economic problems, physical illness, subjective assessment of memory and social-activity decline and diagnosis of PTSD or MD. Conclusion: The QOL for earthquake survivors with psychiatric disorders, especially PTSD or MD, was inferior compared with the mentally healthy analogues, with contemporaneous decreases in mental and physical function scores across the QOL subscales. The persistence of long-term economic problems was one of many important factors affecting QOL.

Stress factors and quality of life in adult hemodialysis patients

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Camelia SOPONARU ◽  
Ancuta BOJIAN ◽  
Magdalena IORGA
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Stress Factors ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Access Problems ◽  
Food And Water Intake

The aim of the study is to investigate the influence of physiological and psychosocial stress on the quality of life (QoL) in a group of hemodialysis (HD) patients from our center. Materials and methods: A number of 70 patients were included in the study. We used the Hemodialysis Stressors Scale, in order to estimate the stress level, and the Short Form-36 (SF-36) Health Survey Questionnaire, to evaluate the QoL. Results: The M for age = 54.5 ± 11.7 years and 38.6% were men. Patients with a low level of stress had significantly higher physical health (M = 53,52; p = 0.04) and mental health (M = 51,61; p <0.01) scores. The disease-related factors that induced the highest level of stress were the physical symptoms (1.67 ± 0.68), the food and water intake restrictions (1.64 ± 0.76), the vascular access problems (1.44 ± 0.83), the daily activity limitations (1.22 ± 0.72), the dependence on the medical staff (1.14 ± 0.74). Socio-economical and demographical factors had no effect on stress and QoL. Conclusions:  The study prove the importance of stress for the QoL in HD patients. Efforts should be undertaken to minimize stress factors. Keywords: Dialysis; stress; physical well-being; psychological well-being; quality of life;

scholarly journals A Retrospective Study of Postmastectomy Pain Syndrome: Incidence, Characteristics, Risk Factors, and Influence on Quality of Life

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Meijuan ◽  
Peng Zhiyou ◽  
Tang Yuwen ◽  
Feng Ying ◽  
Chen Xinzhong
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Perceived Control ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Mcgill Pain Questionnaire ◽  
Physical Problems ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Sf 36

Objective. The underlying cause for postmastectomy pain syndrome (PMPS) and its impact on quality of life remain unclear. The objective of this study aims to determine retrospectively the prevalence of PMPS, its predicting risk factors, and its impact on quality of life.Method. In this survey, 225 women completed a battery of questionnaires. The questionnaires comprised the short form of the McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ) exploring the characteristics and the description of the pain, and a Short Form-36 (SF-36) Health Survey evaluating quality of life. Logistic regression analyses were subsequently performed to identify risk factors for PMPS.Results. 62 women (27.6%) reported PMPS as a consequence of surgery, and the pain was generally mild, mostly localized in breast area and intermittent. The pain was mainly described as aching (62.9%). 144 women reported sensory disturbance. We found that only the younger age is the predictive factor for PMPS (P<0.05). Compared to the patients who did not experience PMPS, those who suffered from PMPS had significantly worse scores in role limitations due to physical problems (role physical, RP), body pain (BP), general health (GH), vitality (VT), role limitations due to emotional problems (role emotional, RE), and mental health (MH) (P<0.05).Conclusion. PMPS is a significant problem, and the possible risk factors should be further explored. Patients with PMPS have significant worse quality of life, suggesting that patients should be well informed about the likelihood of experiencing the pain, and they may be afforded greater predictability and higher perceived control to enhance their quality of life.

Quality of Life and Depression in Caregivers of Patients with Cancer

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S653-S653
Author(s):  
I. Feki ◽  
S. Hentati ◽  
R. Sallemi ◽  
M. Moala ◽  
J. Masmoudi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Short Form ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Old Patients ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Sf 36

BackgroundMost elderly patients, with cancer are cared for, by a family member who may be affected by various stressors that can influence their health and quality of life (QOL).ObjectivesTo explore depression, quality of life and its related factors among caregivers of elderly patients with cancer.MethodologyThis is a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study including 40 primary caregivers of old patients aged 65 or older, with cancer in oncologic radiotherapy service in university hospital Habib Bourguibain Sfax, Tunisia. The short form health survey (SF-36) and Beck inventory (13 items) were used to assess respectively QOL and depression.ResultsThe average age of caregivers was 44.62 years. The sex ratio (M/F) was 0.9. Most of caregivers (75%) had impaired QOL (score ˂ 66.7). The two main components of SF-36 were altered with a standard score of 45 for the physical component and 41.1 for mental component. According to Beck inventory, Depression was present in 67.6% of cases. Impaired QOL of life was significantly correlated with somatic illnesses in the caregiver (P = 0.016), advanced stage of cancer (P = 0.01), financial difficulties (P = 0.04), the non-cohabitation with the patient before the disease (P = 0.031) and depression (P = 0.00).ConclusionAccording to our study, caregiving can have a negative effect on the caregiver's mental and physical health. Assistance and information from healthcare professionals are the key to improving the ability of caregivers to cope with caring for older patients with cancer.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Frequency of headache among university students and its effect on daily living activities

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 535-538
Author(s):  
Ruhsen Öcal ◽  
Ilkin Iyigündogdu ◽  
Nazli Gursoy Kirnap ◽  
Irem Talu ◽  
Defne Alkislar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
University Students ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Common Symptom ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Characteristic Features

Background & Objective: Headache is a common symptom in the general population. The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency of headache among a university students population in Ankara, Turkey; and to evaluate the factors affecting the headache and the effect of headache on students’ quality of life. Methods: A face-to-face questionnaire was applied to all participants in the study. In the questionnaire, demographic data, personal background and family history of the participants as well as the presence of headache were collected. The characteristic features of the headache, accompanying symptoms and medication use for the headache were evaluated. The 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36), Beck depression and Beck anxiety scales were administered to all participants. Results: Three hundred and sixty six university students participated in the study. Three hundred and thirty one participants (90.4%) had experienced headache at least once in their lifetime. Headache was more common in women (p˂0.01). Depression was found in 135 (36.9%) students with the Beck depression scale, and anxiety was found in 236 (64.5%) students with the Beck anxiety scale. There was no relationship between depression or anxiety and the presence of headache (p>0.05). Emotional role difficulties, social function, pain and general health scores were significantly lower on SF-36 in the group with headache (p˂0.05) than without headache. Conclusion: Headache adversely affects the quality of life and is a common symptom among university students, independent of depression and anxiety.

scholarly journals Health-related quality of life and depressive symptoms in undergraduate nursing students

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 736-743 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ismelinda Maria Diniz Mendes Souza ◽  
Helena Borges Martins da Silva Paro ◽  
Rogerio Rizo Morales ◽  
Rogerio de Melo Costa Pinto ◽  
Carlos Henrique Martins da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

This is a descriptive, cross-sectional study aimed at investigating the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of nursing students and its relationship with year of training, sociodemographic variables and the intensity of depressive symptoms. A convenience sample of 256 students, out of 353 eligible (72%), responded to the Medical Outcomes Study - The 36 Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) (self-administered). Final-year students, females and students with a higher intensity of depressive symptoms presented lower SF-36 scores in the physical functioning, vitality and social functioning domains. Institutional psychopedagogic support programs may minimize this negative impact on the HRQoL and encourage better professional performance of students in higher vulnerability situations.

scholarly journals Stress factors and quality of life in adult hemodialysis patients

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 185-194
Author(s):  
Camelia Soponaru ◽  
Ancuta Bojian ◽  
Magdalena Iorga
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Stress Factors ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Access Problems ◽  
Food And Water Intake

Abstract   The aim of the study is to investigate the influence of physiological and psychosocial stress on the quality of life (QoL) in a group of hemodialysis (HD) patients from our center. Materials and methods: A number of 70 patients were included in the study. We used the Hemodialysis Stressors Scale, in order to estimate the stress level, and the Short Form-36 (SF-36) Health Survey Questionnaire, to evaluate the QoL. Results: The M for age = 54.5 ± 11.7 years and 38.6% were men. Patients with a low level of stress had significantly higher physical health (M = 53,52; p = 0.04) and mental health (M = 51,61; p <0.01) scores. The disease-related factors that induced the highest level of stress were the physical symptoms (1.67 ± 0.68), the food and water intake restrictions (1.64 ± 0.76), the vascular access problems (1.44 ± 0.83), the daily activity limitations (1.22 ± 0.72), the dependence on the medical staff (1.14 ± 0.74). Socio-economical and demographical factors had no effect on stress and QoL. Conclusions:  The study prove the importance of stress for the QoL in HD patients. Efforts should be undertaken to minimize stress factors. Keywords: dialysis, stress, physical well-being, psychological well-being, quality of life

Quality of life of patients with Sjogren’s disease with ongoing therapy with diseasemodifying antirheumatic drugs

2020 ◽  
pp. 33-38
Author(s):  
E. Yu. Gan ◽  
L. P. Evstigneeva
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Disease Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs ◽  
Antirheumatic Drugs ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Disease Modifying ◽  
Sjögren’S Disease

Purpose of the study. Assessing the association between the life quality of patients with Sjogren’s Disease and ongoing therapy with various disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs.Material and methods. The study was conducted on the basis of the regional rheumatology center of the consultative diagnostic clinic of the Sverdlovsk Regional Clinical Hospital No. 1. This work is based on the results of a simultaneous study of 74 patients with primary Sjogren’s Disease (SD), distributed in three comparison groups receiving various disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs chlorambucil, methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine. The diagnosis of SD was carried out according to European-American criteria AECGC (2002) [18]. In order to analyze the quality of life of patients with SD, the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF‑36) was used. Statistical data processing was carried out using Statistica 7.0 program.Results. Assessment of the quality of life of patients with SD, which is an integrative criterion of human health and well-being, revealed the absence of statistically significant differences (p > 0.05) on eight scales and two health components of the SF‑36 questionnaire in the analyzed groups that differ in the treatment of disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs chlorambucil, methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine.Conclusions. The obtained data indicate an equivalent quality of life in SD patients treated with different disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs methotrexate, chlorambucil and hydroxychloroquine, and therefore hydroxychloroquine can be considered as an alternative basic therapy in patients with SD with certain limitations and contraindications methotrexate and chlorambucil.

Translation and Validation of the Thai Version of the Wisconsin Quality of Life Questionnaire (TH WISQoL) for Kidney Stone Patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 103 (11) ◽  
pp. 1194-1199
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Kidney Stone ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Outcome Measurement ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Sf 36

Objective: To develop and validate a Thai version of the Wisconsin Quality of Life (TH WISQoL) Questionnaire. Materials and Methods: The authors developed the TH WISQoL Questionnaire based on a standard multi-step process. Subsequently, the authors recruited patients with kidney stone and requested them to complete the TH WISQoL and a validated Thai version of the 36-Item Short Form Survey (TH SF-36). The authors calculated the internal consistency and interdomain correlation of TH WISQoL and compared the convergent validity between the two instruments. Results: Thirty kidney stone patients completed the TH WISQoL and the TH SF-36. The TH WISQoL showed acceptable internal consistency for all domains (Cronbach’s alpha 0.768 to 0.909). Interdomain correlation was high for most domains (r=0.698 to 0.779), except for the correlation between Vitality and Disease domains, which showed a moderate correlation (r=0.575). For convergent validity, TH WISQoL demonstrated a good overall correlation to TH SF-36, (r=0.796, p<0.05). Conclusion: The TH WISQoL is valid and reliable for evaluating the quality of life of Thai patients with kidney stone. A further large-scale multi-center study is warranted to confirm its applicability in Thailand. Keywords: Quality of life, Kidney stone, Validation, Outcome measurement

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