scholarly journals COVID-19 Isolation in Healthy Population in Israel: Challenges in Daily Life, Mental Health, Resilience, and Quality of Life

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 999
Author(s):  
Lena Lipskaya-Velikovsky
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Healthy Population ◽  
Secondary Impact ◽  
Daily Life Activities ◽  
The Unemployed ◽  
The Impact

Background: Pandemics produce long-lasting secondary impacts on health, with a significant burden on people and society. Until now, the secondary impact of COVID-19 has been little estimated. Our aim was to investigate factors underlying quality of life (QOL) during COVID-19 lockdown among a healthy population, while QOL reduction expands vulnerability to the pandemic secondary impact. Methods: During the spring lockdown in Israel, 571 healthy adults completed a survey that included standard measurements for psychological distress, participation in daily life activities, a sense of social connectedness, resilience, and QOL. Results: We found a high level of psychological distress, significant reduction in participation dimensions, and in QOL (psychical, psychological, and social). These indices were even lower among women, younger adults, and the unemployed. Path analysis demonstrated that psychological distress, participation dimensions, social connectedness, and self-efficacy explained QOL, while participation dimensions were found to be the mediators. Conclusions: The COVID-19 has had a wide impact on the general population, with the potential for negative secondary impacts. Women, young adults, and the unemployed are at high risk for secondary effects. Public health strategies should address the reported factors and populations in order to improve QOL in a healthy population and limit the impact of the pandemic.

scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT AFTER STROKE ON QUALITY OF LIFE AND DAILY LIFE ACTIVITIES

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 6-11
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Daily Life Activities ◽  
The Impact

Stroke is a major cause of death and disability worldwide. Cognitive impairment is commonly seen after stroke and might significantly affect the functional outcome. The study aimed to investigate the impact of cognitive impairment after stroke on quality of life and daily life activities. This was a cross-sectional study involving 38 post stroke patients, consisted of 23 males (60.5%) and 15 females (39.5%). All patients underwent neuropsychology examination and assessment of quality of life and activity daily living. The proportion of post-stroke cognitive impairment was 44.7%. Cognitive impairment after stroke affects several domains, including attention, memory, executive function and visuospatial. Cognitive impairment was significantly associated with worse performance in daily life activities

Self-Compassion and Quality of Life in Adults Who Stutter

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 2097-2108
Author(s):  
Robyn L. Croft ◽  
Courtney T. Byrd
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
The Self ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Adults Who Stutter ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify levels of self-compassion in adults who do and do not stutter and to determine whether self-compassion predicts the impact of stuttering on quality of life in adults who stutter. Method Participants included 140 adults who do and do not stutter matched for age and gender. All participants completed the Self-Compassion Scale. Adults who stutter also completed the Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering. Data were analyzed for self-compassion differences between and within adults who do and do not stutter and to predict self-compassion on quality of life in adults who stutter. Results Adults who do and do not stutter exhibited no significant differences in total self-compassion, regardless of participant gender. A simple linear regression of the total self-compassion score and total Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering score showed a significant, negative linear relationship of self-compassion predicting the impact of stuttering on quality of life. Conclusions Data suggest that higher levels of self-kindness, mindfulness, and social connectedness (i.e., self-compassion) are related to reduced negative reactions to stuttering, an increased participation in daily communication situations, and an improved overall quality of life. Future research should replicate current findings and identify moderators of the self-compassion–quality of life relationship.

scholarly journals The impact of symptoms on daily life as perceived by patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth type 1A disease

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefano Tozza ◽  
Dario Bruzzese ◽  
Daniele Severi ◽  
Emanuele Spina ◽  
Rosa Iodice ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Charcot Marie Tooth ◽  
Rank Analysis ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Tooth Type ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Introduction In Charcot-Marie-Tooth type 1A (CMT1A) patients, daily life is mainly influenced by mobility and ambulation dysfunctions. The aim of our work was to evaluate the perception of disturbances that mostly impact on daily life in CMT1A patients and its difference on the basis of age, gender, disability, and quality of life. Methods Forty-one CMT1A patients underwent neurological assessment focused on establishing clinical disability through the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Neuropathy Score (CMTNS) and quality of life through the Short Form-36 (SF-36) questionnaire. We identified from CMT disturbances 5 categories [weakness in lower limbs (WLL), weakness in upper limbs (WUL), skeletal deformities (SD), sensory symptoms (SS), balance (B)] and patients classified the categories from the highest to the lowest impact on daily life (1: highest; 5: lowest). Ranking of the 5 categories, in the overall sample and in the different subgroups (dividing by gender, median of age and disease duration, CMTNS, domains of SF-36), was obtained and differences among subgroups were assessed using a bootstrap approach. Results Rank analysis showed that WLL was the most important disturbance on daily life whereas WUL had the lowest impact. In the older CMT1A group, the most important disturbance on daily life was B that was also the most relevant disturbance in patients with a greater disability. SD influenced daily life in younger patients. SS had less impact on daily life, with the exception of patients with a milder disability. Discussion Our findings demonstrated that the perception of disturbances that mostly impact on CMT1A patients’ daily life changes over the lifetime and with degree of disability.

scholarly journals Killing in Combat; the Diverging Mental Health Impact on Distinct Veteran Populations – A Two-Sample Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreas Espetvedt Nordstrand ◽  
Christer Lunde Gjerstad ◽  
Odin Hjemdal ◽  
Are Holen ◽  
Tore Tveitstul ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Mental States ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
The Impact

This study examined the warzone stressors: killing in combat, experiencing personal threats, or traumatic witnessing during deployment in relation to psychological distress, alcohol consumption and quality of life at long-term follow-up. The study was conducted in two samples of Norwegian veterans who had served in Afghanistan (Study 1, N = 4,053) or in Lebanon (Study 2, N = 10,605), respectively. Data were collected through two postdeployment mental health surveys conducted by the Norwegian Armed Forces Joint Medical Services. Using linear regressions, we investigated the impact of warzone stressors on posttraumatic stress symptoms, depression, anxiety, insomnia, alcohol use, and quality of life. In study 1 (Afghanistan veterans), killing was not a significant predictor of psychological distress, alcohol use, or quality of life, when controlling for Personal Threats and Witnessing exposure. In study 2 (Lebanon veterans) killing remained a significant predictor (p < .001) of symptoms of posttraumatic stress, depression, and anxiety, after controlling for other warzone stressors. However, killing was not a significant predictor of alcohol use or quality of life in Study 2. In summary, killing in combat may be associated with increased reports of psychological distress, but there were distinct results in the two studies. Differences in mission statements, rules of engagement, and mental states during combat could explain the diverging outcomes. The results indicate that it may be erroneous to ubiquitously regard killing in combat as a moral stressor, and highlight the importance of clear rules of engagements that accounts for the “on the ground” reality of soldiers.

scholarly journals Influence of socioeconomic factors on daily life activities and quality of life of Thai elderly

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ratana Somrongthong ◽  
Sunanta Wongchalee ◽  
Chandrika Ramakrishnan ◽  
Donnapa Hongthong ◽  
Korravarn Yodmai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Socioeconomic Factors ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Daily Life Activities

<em>Background</em>: The increasing number of older people is a significant issue in Thailand, resulted in growing demands of health and social welfare services. The study aim was to explore the influence of socioeconomic factors on activities of daily living and quality of life of Thai seniors. <br /><em>Design and methods:</em> Using randomised cluster sampling, one province was sampled from each of the Central, North, Northeast and South regions, then one subdistrict sampled in each province, and a household survey used to identify the sample of 1678 seniors aged 60 years and over. The Mann-Whitney U-test and binary logistic regression were used to compare and determine the association of socioeconomic variables on quality of life and activities of daily living. <br /><em>Results</em>: The findings showed that sociodemographic and socioeconomic factors were significantly related to functional capacity of daily living. Education levels were strongly associated with daily life activities, with 3.55 adjusted ORs for respondents with secondary school education. Gender was important, with females comprising 61% of dependent respondents but only 47% of independent respondents. Seniors with low incomes were more likely to be anxious in the past, present and future and less likely to accept death in the late stage, with 1.40 Adjusted ORs (95%CI: 1.02-1.92), and 0.72 (95%CI: 0.53-0.98), respectively. However, they were more likely to engage in social activities. <br /><em>Conclusions</em>: While socioeconomic factors strongly indicated the functional capacity to live independently, a good quality of life also required other factors leading to happiness and life satisfaction.

Influence of pain on daily life of people with venous ulcers: evidence-based practice

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 514
Author(s):  
Isabelle Katherinne Fernandes Costa ◽  
Gabriela De Sousa Martins Melo ◽  
Thalyne Yuri de Araújo Farias Dias ◽  
Francis Solange Vieira Tourinho ◽  
Bertha Cruz Enders ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Venous Ulcers ◽  
Physical Mobility ◽  
Huge Impact ◽  
Web Of Knowledge ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate the available evidence on the impact of pain on daily life of people with venous ulcers. Method: this is a study of integrative review followed the following steps: establishing the hypothesis and objectives, establishing criteria for inclusion or exclusion of articles, defining the information to be extracted from the selected items, results analysis, discussion and presentation of results. To select the articles we used three databases, Medline, Cinahl and ISI Web of Knowledge and the sample consisted of 18 articles. Results: in the works that were analyzed showed evidence that the pain of venous ulcers influences the patient's daily life. Among people with venous ulcers, we found that the pain is a major aggravating to decreased quality of life, especially as regards the loss of mood, sleep disturbance, social isolation and loss of physical mobility. Conclusion: The pain of the wound can lead to a huge impact on the daily life of a person and, as such, the need of each patient must be acknowledged and considered in a holistic manner. Descriptors: venous ulcers; quality of life; pain; nursing.      RESUMOObjetivo: avaliar as evidências disponíveis sobre a influência da dor na vida diária da pessoa com úlcera venosa. Método: trata-se de um estudo de revisão integrativa obedeceu às seguintes etapas: estabelecimento da hipótese e objetivos; estabelecimento de critérios de inclusão e exclusão de artigos; definição das informações a serem extraídas dos artigos selecionados; análise dos resultados; discussão e apresentação dos resultados. Para a seleção dos artigos utilizou-se três bases de dados, Medline, Cinahl e Isi Web Of Knowledge e a amostra constituiu-se de 18 artigos. Resultados: nos trabalhos que foram analisados evidenciamos que a dor da úlcera venosa influencia na vida diária do paciente. Dentre as pessoas com úlcera venosa, verificamos que a dor é um dos grandes agravantes para a diminuição da qualidade de vida, principalmente no que diz respeito a perda do humor, distúrbios do sono, isolamento social e perda da mobilidade física. Conclusão: a dor da ferida pode levar a um enorme impacto na vida de uma pessoa diariamente e, como tal, a necessidade de cada paciente deve ser reconhecida e considerada de maneira holística. Descritores: úlcera venosa; qualidade de vida; dor; enfermagem.RESUMENObjetivo: evaluar la evidencia disponible sobre el impacto del dolor en la vida cotidiana de las personas con úlceras venosas. Método: se trata de un estudio de revisión integradora seguido los siguientes pasos: el establecimiento de la hipótesis y objetivos, el establecimiento de los criterios para su inclusión o exclusión de los artículos, la definición de la información que se extrae de los elementos seleccionados, la análisis de resultados, discusión y presentación de resultados. Para seleccionar los artículos que utilizaron tres bases de datos, Medline, CINAHL y el ISI Web of Knowledge y la muestra estuvo constituida por 18 artículos. Resultados: en las obras que fueron analizados mostraron evidencia de que el dolor de las úlceras venosas influye en la vida diaria del paciente. Entre las personas con úlceras venosas, se encontró que el dolor es una de las principales agravantes de disminución de la calidad de vida, especialmente en lo que respecta a la pérdida del estado de ánimo, trastornos del sueño, aislamiento social y pérdida de movilidad física. Conclusión: el dolor de la herida puede causar un gran impacto en la vida cotidiana de una persona y, como tal, la necesidad de cada paciente debe ser reconocida y considerada en forma integral. Descriptores: úlceras venosas; calidad de vida; dolor; enfermería.

scholarly journals Quality of life in pediatric cancer survivors: contributions of parental distress and psychosocial family risk

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 41 ◽  
Author(s):  
N.M. Racine ◽  
M. Khu ◽  
K. Reynolds ◽  
G.M.T. Guilcher ◽  
F.S.M. Schulte
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Pediatric Cancer ◽  
Psychosocial Risk ◽  
Family Risk ◽  
Pediatric Cancer Survivors ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
The Impact

Background Pediatric survivors of childhood cancer are at increased risk of poor quality of life and social-emotional outcomes following treatment. The relationship between parent psychological distress and child adjustment in pediatric cancer survivors has been well established. However, limited research has examined the factors that may buffer this association. The current study examined the associations between psychosocial family risk factors, parental psychological distress, and health-related quality of life (hrql) in pediatric cancer survivors.Methods Fifty-two pediatric cancer survivors (34 males, 18 females, mean age = 11.92) and their parents were recruited from a long-term cancer survivor clinic. Children and their parents who consented to participate completed the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory 4.0. Parents completed a demographic information form, the Psychosocial Assessment Tool (pat 2.0) and the Brief Symptom Inventory (bsi). The Intensity of Treatment Rating (itr-3) was evaluated by the research team.Results Multiple regression analyses revealed that parental psychological distress negatively predicted parent reported hrql, while treatment intensity, gender, and psychosocial risk negatively predicted parent and child-reported hrql. Psychosocial risk moderated the association between parent psychological distress and parent-reported child hrql (p = 0.03), whereby parents with high psychological distress but low levels of psychosocial risk reported their children to have higher hrql.Conclusion Low levels of family psychosocial risk buffer the impact of parent psychological distress on child hrql in pediatric cancer survivors. The findings highlight the importance of identifying parents and families with at-risk psychological distress and psychosocial risk in order to provide targeted support interventions to mitigate the impact on hrql.

scholarly journals Design and Prototyping of an Electronic Cane for an Indoor Guide System for the Blind

Ingeniería ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 425-436
Author(s):  
Arnaldo Andres Gonzalez Gomez ◽  
Yesid Díaz Gutiérrez ◽  
Wilson David Flórez Barboza
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Quantitative Method ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Blind People ◽  
Blind Person ◽  
Daily Life Activities ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
Guide System

Context: Blindness is a physical-sensory disability that limits the ability of affected people to carry out daily-life activities and deteriorates their quality of life. It is estimated that there are 296.000 blind people throughout the Colombian territory. Method: This article presents the development of an electronic baton that works with a system of guiding lines and information points, together with an application for mobile devices. This research is based on the quantitative method, seeking to investigate the characteristics of the device in terms of its use. A descriptive investigation is performed which can be classified as ex post facto. Results: As a result, a device is developed which can guide a blind person to their destination in closed areas, although the time used for movement is greater compared to a journey with human assistance. Conclusions: There are solutions aimed at guiding a blind person in closed spaces that achieve this goal, although they require bulky hardware, which prevents the dimensions of the device from resembling those of the walking sticks normally used as a tool by the blind population. This limits the natural use of this kind of devices.

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