scholarly journals Clinical Trial Evaluating Quality of Life in Patients with Intra-Oral Halitosis

2022 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 326
Author(s):  
Iwona Olszewska-Czyz ◽  
Sarkis Sozkes ◽  
Agata Dudzik
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Functioning ◽  
General Health ◽  
Health Perception ◽  
General Health Perception ◽  
Activity Limitations ◽  
Emotional Wellbeing ◽  
Physical Problems ◽  
Sf 36

Halitosis is considered to be extremely unattractive in the context of social interactions. The main research objective of this study was to evaluate whether intra-oral halitosis may impact patients’ quality of life (QOL). One hundred generally healthy adult participants complaining about oral malodor and diagnosed with intra-oral halitosis were enrolled in this study. For halitosis diagnosis, a gas chromatography (GC) analysis by the Oral Chroma portable device was used. QOL assessment was based on the Short Form 36-item Health Survey (SF-36). The respondents had the highest scores in the physical functioning (PF), activity limitations caused by emotional problems (RE) and activity limitations caused by physical problems (RP) domains, and the weakest in the general health perception (GH), vitality (VT) and emotional wellbeing (MH) ones. The total volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) level was negatively correlated with SF-36 domains. The SF-36 domains’ scores decreased the higher the level of VSC was. The respondents assessed their QOL to be at its best in physical functioning and activity limitations caused by emotional and physical problems and the worst in general health perception, vitality and emotional wellbeing. The strongest correlation between halitosis and decreased QOL was found in the social functioning (SF), vitality, emotional wellbeing and general health perception domains.

scholarly journals Measuring quality of life in bariatric surgery: a multicentre study

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (12) ◽  
pp. 5522-5532 ◽  
Author(s):  
Youri Q. M. Poelemeijer ◽  
Elise T. W. van der Knaap ◽  
Perla J. Marang-van de Mheen ◽  
Ahmet Demirkiran ◽  
Marinus J. Wiezer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Bariatric Surgery ◽  
Reference Values ◽  
Physical Functioning ◽  
General Health ◽  
Health Perception ◽  
General Health Perception ◽  
Multivariate Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Physical Role

Abstract Background Current studies mainly focus on total weight loss and comorbidity reduction. Only a few studies compare Quality of Life (QoL) after sleeve gastrectomy (SG) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). This study was conducted to examine the extent of improvement in QoL on different domains after primary bariatric surgery and compare these results to Dutch reference values. Methods The study included prospectively collected data from patients who underwent primary bariatric surgery in five Dutch hospitals. The RAND-36 questionnaire was used to measure the patient’s QoL; preoperatively and twelve months postoperatively. Postoperative scores were compared to Dutch reference values, standardized for age, using t-test. A difference of more than 5% was considered a minimal important difference. A multivariate linear regression analysis was used to compare SG and RYGB on the extent of improvement, adjusted for case-mix factors. Results In total, 4864 patients completed both the pre- and postoperative questionnaire. Compared with Dutch reference values, patients postoperatively reported clinically relevant better physical functioning (RYGB + 6.8%), physical role limitations (SG + 5.6%; RYGB + 6.2%) and health change (SG + 77.1%; RYGB + 80.0%), but worse general health perception (SG − 22.8%; RYGB − 17.0%). Improvement in QoL was similar between SG and RYGB, except for physical functioning (β 2.758; p-value 0.008) and general health perception (β 2.607; p-value < 0.001) for which RYGB patients improved more. Conclusions SG and RYGB patients achieved a better postoperative score in physical functioning, physical role limitations and health change compared to Dutch reference values, and a worse score in general health perception.

scholarly journals Female urinary incontinence: quality of life comparison on reproductive age and postmenopausal period

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariana Tirolli Rett ◽  
Érica Brito Wardini ◽  
Josimari Melo de Santana ◽  
Andreza Carvalho Rabelo Mendonça ◽  
Aline Teixeira Alves ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
General Health ◽  
Health Perception ◽  
General Health Perception ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Bladder Pain ◽  
Postmenopausal Period ◽  
King’S Health Questionnaire

Abstract Introduction: urinary incontinence (UI) is defined as any involuntary leakage of urine and their symptoms can affect women's quality of life (QoL). Objectives: to compare incontinent women's QoLin reproductive age (G1) with those in post menopausal period(G2). Material and methods: a descriptive and retrospective study involved 86 women with UI complaints. Clinical, sociodemographic, obstetrical and gynecological antecedents were collected. Pelvic floor evaluation was conducted by digital palpation and QoL was evaluated by King's Health Questionnaire (KHQ). Mann-Whitney and t Student test were used to compare QoL domains. Results: 36 women in reproductive age (G1) 42.9 (± 7,4) years and 50 women in postmenopausal period (G2) 61,6 (± 9,3) years were assessed. The G2 showed significantly more nocturia (p = 0,0057), urge incontinence (p = 0,0061) and enuresis (0,0021) symptoms, whereas in G1 bladder pain and voiding difficulties were more significant. KHQ domains showed statistical differences in: general health perception (G1 26,4 ± 16,8 versus G2 38,0 ± 16.2; p = 0,0019) and emotions (G1 15,1 ± 31,3 versus G2 38,9 ± 37,5; p = 0,0051). Conclusion: UI affects negatively QoLin women. Women on postmenopausal period showed higher impact on the QoLdomains related to general health perception and emotions.

General health perception, depression and quality of life in geriatric grandmothers providing care for grandchildren

2018 ◽  
Vol 79 ◽  
pp. 108-115
Author(s):  
Bektas Murat Yalcin ◽  
Hasan Pirdal ◽  
Esat Veli Karakoc ◽  
Erkan Melih Sahin ◽  
Onur Ozturk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
General Health ◽  
Health Perception ◽  
General Health Perception

scholarly journals To assess the quality of life in patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis at a satellite clinic, comparing patients from a median low-income household with patients from median middle- and upper-income households: cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
UBIRACE FERNANDO ELIHIMAS JUNIOR ◽  
Marília Costa Aranha Forte ◽  
Alexandre Holanda Cavalcanti Pinto ◽  
Eduardo Eriko Tenório de França ◽  
Jamila Pinho Couto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Physical Functioning ◽  
General Health ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Hemodialysis Treatment ◽  
Sf 36

Abstract Background: Chronic kidney disease is a financial challenge for global public health due to rising costs, a poorer quality of life. Globally, there has been an increase in the number of diabetic, hypertensive and obese patients, with a tendency to rise as life expectancy increases. Objective: To assess the quality of life of patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis at a satellite clinic in Recife, Northeast Brazil, and comparing low-income patients funded by the national healthcare system with middle- and higher-income patients funded by private health insurance. Methods: The Medical Outcomes Study Questionnaire Short Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36) was applied, together with a complementary interview with socio-demographic data for all patients at a conventional hemodialysis clinic. All patients were submitted to the same hemodialysis protocol, 4 hours and 10 minutes, high flow biocompatible membranes with high mass transfer coefficient and an adequacy of Kt/V ≥1.2. Results: The poorest quality of life scores with the SF-36 were related to physical functioning and pain. The best scores were attributed to mental health, social functioning, general health and vitality with no differences between the household incomes. There was a positive association between education, role-emotional and physical functioning. Longer hemodialysis treatment times demonstrated a positive association with aspects of general health. Patients who had undergone hemodialysis between one and five years presented better quality of life scores with the SF-36. Conclusions: Hemodialysis treatment negatively influences the quality of life of patients with chronic kidney disease. Education seems to help patients to better understand and accept treatment, by raising the scores of the physical functioning and role-physical. The first year of hemodialysis seems to exert a more negative influence on the quality of life. Among all patients, pain and physical aspects seem to be the critical points, regardless of social class or income.

Quality of Life and General Health Perception in Women with Obesity

2008 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabel L. Silva ◽  
José Pais-Ribeiro ◽  
Helena Cardoso
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
General Health ◽  
Health Perception ◽  
General Health Perception

scholarly journals Double incontinence: associated factors and impact on the quality of life of women attended at a health referral service

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Carvalho Ribeiro ◽  
Júlia Raquel Nunes Souza ◽  
Ricardo Antônio Zatti ◽  
Thaís Ribeiro Dini ◽  
José Rodrigo de Moraes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
General Health ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Health Perception ◽  
General Health Perception ◽  
Public Healthcare ◽  
P Value ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Double Incontinence

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the prevalence, associated factors, and impact on quality of life of double incontinence in a group of women with urinary incontinence. Method: A cross-sectional study was performed, including female patients with urinary or double incontinence (urinary and fecal incontinence) treated at a tertiary hospital from the public healthcare system. Information about sociodemographic and clinical characteristics was collected, and quality of life was assessed using validated questionnaires. The Mann-Whitney, Chi-square, and Fisher tests were used to evaluate the association between the variables and the types of dysfunction (urinary or double incontinence) and a worse general health perception. Results: Of 227 incontinent women included in the study, 120 (52,9%) were older individuals. The prevalence of double incontinence was 14.1% (32 patients). Double incontinence was associated with a higher number of comorbidities (p-value=0.04), polypharmacy (p-value=0.04), and rectocele (p-valor=0.02). Higher BMI (p-value=0.02) and number of comorbidities (p-value=0.05), but not double incontinence (p-value=0.36), were associated with low general health perception scores. Conclusion: the prevalence of double incontinence was different from other studies conducted in similar scenarios. The group of women included in the study presented low general health perception scores, but this was not associated with the presence of double incontinence. A higher number of comorbidities was associated with both double incontinence and a lower general health perception.

scholarly journals Assessment of Quality of Life and Pain Severity in Older Men with Osteoporosis: Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (21) ◽  
pp. 11276
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Nawrat-Szołtysik ◽  
Zuzanna Miodońska ◽  
Laura Piejko ◽  
Bogna Szołtys ◽  
Monika Błaszczyszyn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
General Health ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Older Men ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Perception ◽  
General Health Perception ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: The quality of life in osteoporosis is studied for men rather than for women. Aim of the study was to determine how bone mass density (BMD) relates to life quality components and the severity of pain felt by men affected by osteoporosis. Methods: Presented research is a cross-sectional study. The cohort of 62 men aged 65 to 85 years was divided into a group with osteoporosis (N = 27) and a group without osteoporosis (N = 35). The participants’ quality of life was measured with the Qualeffo41 Questionnaire, BMD was quantified by densitometry, and pain intensity was assessed on the Visual Analogue Scale. Results: We found that lower BMD was strongly correlated to participants’ quality of life (r = −0.72), especially the quality of leisure and social activities (r = −0.66), general health perception (r = −0.59), and mobility (r = −0.57). Pain significantly affected general health perception in older men with osteoporosis. General health assessment and pain were highly correlated with each other (r = 0.888). Conclusion: BMD and the overall quality of life of the study participants were related to each other. The strongest relationship occurred between reduced BMD and leisure and social activities component. The pain significantly affected participants’ general health perception. The results may be employed to create new prophylactic strategies to improve life quality in men with osteoporosis.

scholarly journals RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN PATIENTS WITH DEPRESSION DISORDER

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (109) ◽  
pp. 27-34
Author(s):  
Aistė Leleikienė ◽  
Jūratė Požėrienė ◽  
Diana Rėklaitienė
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
General Health ◽  
Health Perception ◽  
General Health Perception ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale

Background. Positive effect of physical activity on mental health has been proven by scientific research, whereas the quality of life scale is an important instrument for the assessment of the overall functioning of people with mental disorders. The aim of the study was to determine the relationship between the quality of life and physical activity in patients with depressive disorder. Methods. The survey involved randomly selected subjects (n = 38) with depression aged 20–75. The subjects were assessed using quality of life SF-36 and physical activity questionnaires. Results. The survey results showed that patients with mental disorders evaluated their physical health much better than mental health (p < .01). General health perception and social functioning improve with increasing energy and vitality. Subjects who were more physically active at home rated their general physical activity better in quality of life questionnaire. Conclusions. Higher physical activity at work has a positive influence on vitality and general health perception.

scholarly journals The Effect of Hallux Valgus Surgery on Quality of Life

2020 ◽  
Vol 110 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Murat Koken ◽  
Berk Guclu
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Hallux Valgus ◽  
Physical Functioning ◽  
General Health ◽  
Bodily Pain ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Duration Of Symptoms ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
The Mean

Background Health-related quality of life (QOL) is defined as a patient's subjective perception of his or her own health. Insufficient data exist on QOL of patients who undergo a hallux valgus (HV) operation. We used a 36-item short form survey (SF-36) to measure QOL of such patients. Our aim was to evaluate the effect of HV on QOL and to identify QOL determinants. Methods Fifty patients who underwent surgery for HV between 2015 and 2017 were included in the study. The SF-36 questionnaire was applied to the patients before and after surgery. Patients' medical records were examined to identify possible factors affecting QOL such as age, gender, body mass index, duration of symptoms, or smoking. Results The mean age of the patients was 55.6 ± 3.8 years, and 42 of the 50 patients were women. The mean duration of disease was 12 ± 3.7 years. The surgery improved QOL scores for general health, emotional well-being, role limitations due to personal or emotional problems, physical functioning and bodily pain. However, the changes in scores for vitality and social functioning were not statistically significant. Lower postoperative QOL scores for emotional well-being and bodily pain were significantly associated with age and duration of the symptoms. Compared to the mean QOL of healthy adult Turkish population, all scores in subdimensions were lower. Conclusions This study shows that HV in adults has a negative impact on general health, bodily pain, physical functioning, physical and emotional well-being rather than social well-being and vitality.

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