scholarly journals Health Related Quality of Life T-14 Outcomes for Pediatric Bizact Tonsillectomy

Medicina ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (5) ◽  
pp. 480
Author(s):  
Lia Stepan ◽  
Lucy Huang ◽  
Julie Huynh ◽  
Phillip Xie ◽  
Charmaine M. Woods ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Tertiary Teaching ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Tertiary Teaching Hospital

Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess the T-14 outcomes of the BizactTM device for tonsillectomy in a pediatric population. Methods: A case series chart review was undertaken at a public tertiary teaching hospital and private otolaryngology practice, with data collected from pediatric patients who underwent a BizactTM tonsillectomy between July 2016 and October 2019 for any indication, whose parents consented to completing the T-14 questionnaire providing a parental perspective of the child’s quality of life. Primary outcomes were T-14 scores recorded preoperatively and 6 weeks post-operatively. Secondary outcome measures were postoperative complications, including hemorrhage and readmission. Results: 146 patients were identified. There was a significant improvement in T-14 scores from a median of 24 (Interquartile range (IQR) 18–33) prior to surgery to 2 (IQR 0–4) at 6 weeks postoperatively (p < 0.001). The post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage rate was 6.1% (9/146 participants). Conclusions: Pediatric BizactTM tonsillectomy is effective in treating common indications for pediatric tonsillectomy, reflected by improved parent-reported health-related quality of life T-14 scores postoperatively.

scholarly journals Correlation between functional capacity and health-related quality of life in COPD: a case series

2014 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 505-514 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karina Maria Cancelliero-Gaiad ◽  
Daniela Ike ◽  
Liliana Soave ◽  
Evelim Leal de Freitas Dantas Gomes ◽  
Fernanda Dultra Dias ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Quality Of Life Questionnaires ◽  
Parametric Data ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Objective To correlate functional capacity test scores from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) subjects with their functional state as assessed by health-related quality of life questionnaires (one respiratory disease-specific [SGRQ] and one generic [SF-36] questionnaire). Materials and methods Study of a case series of 8 COPD patients. The following tests were performed: 1) Six-minute walk test (6-MWT); 2) Shuttle walking test (SWT); 3) Six-minute step test (6-MST); 4) Two-minute sit-to-stand test (STST); and 5) Pegboard and ring test (PBRT). Besides these tests, two health-related quality of life questionnaires were administered: The St George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) and the Short Form 36 (SF-36) health survey questionnaire. The statistical analysis was carried out by using the Shapiro-Wilk normality test, while correlations were assessed using Pearson's (parametric data) or Spearman's (non-parametric data) rank tests, with p < 0.05. Results The 6-MWT showed strong correlation with the SF-36 scales of physical functioning, general health, vitality, social functioning and mental health. Conversely, the other functional capacity tests showed no correlation with this questionnaire. The SGRQ showed no correlation with any of the tests. Conclusions The 6-MWT may be a good test to reflect the health-related quality of life of COPD subjects.

scholarly journals Trajectories of success and/or distress: protocol for an observational cohort study investigating changing psychological distress among emerging Ecuadorian adults over a year

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. e056361
Author(s):  
Clara Paz ◽  
Gabriel Osejo-Taco ◽  
Chris Evans
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Life Events ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Five Dimension

IntroductionEmerging adulthood is a period of instability with changes in personal relationships and often a series of job changes before life trajectories clarify and more lasting decisions are possible. These changes often produce distress, and they might explain why most of the symptoms that impact the individual’s mental health throughout their lives appear at this stage, although full-blown disorders are often only diagnosed subsequently. The objective of this study is to analyse the intraindividual changes in psychological distress and health-related quality of life in both student and non-student emerging adults over 1 year. Between-individual differences in variability will be analysed and life events will be recorded to identify possible associations.Methods and analysisParticipants will be emerging adults (18–29 years of age) students and non-students. The primary outcome will be psychological distress measured using the Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation-Outcome Measure and the secondary outcome will be health-related quality of life measured by the EuroQol five-dimension-three-level. Sociodemographic and life events will be recorded. Information will be collected using an online survey.Analyses, described in a data analysis plan with the registration, will check the psychometric properties of the measures, describe the distribution of scores on the outcome measures, their relationship to group and other demographic variables and how they change over the seven assessment points across a year and explore any relationship between scores and life events.Ethics and disseminationThis study received ethical approval by the Comité de Ética y Bioética (Ethics and Bioethics Committee) of the Universidad de Las Américas, Quito-Ecuador (2020-0807). Results will be published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at relevant meetings. Brief reports of these publications will be disseminated using social media to reach the community and private or public organisations interested in emerging adults.Trial registration numberNCT04596345

scholarly journals Impact of von Willebrand disease on health-related quality of life in a pediatric population

2011 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 502-509 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. M. DE WEE ◽  
K. FIJNVANDRAAT ◽  
A. DE GOEDE-BOLDER ◽  
E. P. MAUSER-BUNSCHOTEN ◽  
J. C. J. EIKENBOOM ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Von Willebrand Disease ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Von Willebrand

Effect of Yoga on Health-Related Outcomes in People at Risk of Fractures: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kawon V. Kim ◽  
Joan Bartley ◽  
Maureen C Ashe ◽  
Zahra Bardai ◽  
Debra Butt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Randomized Trials ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Spinal Flexion

We summarized the effects of yoga on health-related outcomes and adverse events in men and postmenopausal women ≥50 years-old at increased risk of fracture, to inform the updated Osteoporosis Canada clinical practice guidelines. Six databases were searched for observational studies, randomized controlled trials and case series. Certainty of evidence was assessed using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation handbook. Nine studies were included and reported using narrative syntheses due to the limited available evidence. Overall, the available evidence was of very low certainty. There was no effect of yoga on health-related quality of life in randomized trials. Effects on other health-related outcomes were mixed or not available in the literature. Five studies reported no adverse events directly related to the study intervention, and two studies did not report whether adverse events occurred. However, two case series reported vertebral fractures related to yoga participation, possibly due to excessive spinal flexion. Due to the limited and very low certainty evidence, guideline developers will need to draw indirect evidence from yoga studies among middle aged or older adults that are not at fracture risk. (PROSPERO: CRD42019124898) NOVELTY BULLETS: • Evidence in general was of very low certainty. • Yoga had no effect on health-related quality of life in randomized trials. Evidence was mixed or unavailable for other outcomes. • Case studies reported yoga poses involving spinal flexion coincided with incidents of vertebral compression fracture among older adults with increased fracture risk.

scholarly journals Long transmaxillary implants improve oral health-related quality of life of patients with atrophic jaws-a case series

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gino Kopp ◽  
João Cezar Zielak ◽  
Suyany Gabriely Weiss ◽  
Fernanda Kopp ◽  
Tatiana Miranda Deliberador
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Functional Limitation ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Background The advancement of contemporary dentistry is related to the improvement of existing techniques, materials, and technology, consistently for improving people’s oral health, which can ultimately reflect better quality of life. This study aimed to evaluate the oral-health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of patients with atrophic jaws, who reported for the placement of long transmaxillary implants and posterior prosthetic rehabilitation. Twelve patients (n = 12), of both sexes, with a mean age of 55.83 ± 2.78 years, who were unable to receive conventional implants immediately because of lack of bone, received two long transmaxillary implants in a horizontal position, anteroposteriorly, one on each side, from the canine pillar to the maxillary tuberosity. After 6 months, the conventional clinical sequence for fabricating a fixed prosthesis type protocol or removable prosthesis type overdenture (MK1® system) was performed, when required to recover the lip volume. The Oral Health Impact Profile questionnaire (OHIP-14) was applied preoperatively and 6 months after rehabilitation using a prosthesis on the implants. The results were statistically analyzed using a significance level of 0.05. Results An improvement in the perception of OHRQoL was observed between the pre- and postoperative periods in the OHIP-14 total score and the domains related to functional limitation, physical pain, psychological discomfort, psychological disability, social disability, and handicap (p < 0.05). Conclusion It may be concluded that transmaxillary implant rehabilitation improves the OHRQoL.

Peanut Allergy in Children

2011 ◽  
Vol 50 (11) ◽  
pp. 1045-1051 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberlee M. Roy ◽  
Michael C. Roberts
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Parenting Stress ◽  
Peanut Allergy ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Child Anxiety ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Peanut allergy prevalence appears to be increasing in the pediatric population and pediatricians need to be aware how it may affect children’s psychological functioning. This study examined relationships between health-related quality of life, child anxiety, and parental stress in children with peanut allergy. A total of 51 families completed questionnaires regarding child anxiety, parenting stress, and quality of life. Child anxiety and parenting stress were found to significantly predict parent proxy report of their child’s health-related quality of life. Child anxiety, parenting stress, length of diagnosis, and experiencing an epinephrine shot predicted self-report of health-related quality of life. Although many children with peanut allergy function well, a certain subset of children and families appear to experience high levels of parenting stress and high levels of child anxiety that can affect health-related quality of life and these children may require referrals for mental health treatment.

Mental health of both child and parents plays a larger role in the health-related quality of life of obese and overweight children

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (12) ◽  
pp. 1359-1367
Author(s):  
Deniz Özalp Kızılay ◽  
Şermin Yalın Sapmaz ◽  
Semra Şen ◽  
Yekta Özkan ◽  
Beyhan Cengiz Özyurt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Parental Attitudes ◽  
Child Anxiety ◽  
Metabolic Parameters ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Total Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Aims A decrease in health-related quality of life (HRQOL) measures among obese (OB) and overweight (OW) children has been shown in several studies, but knowledge about the variables affecting HRQOL impairments is missing. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between HRQOL and sociodemographic characteristics, anthropometric measurements, metabolic parameters, mental symptoms and parental attitudes in a sample of OB/OW children. Methods Eighty-six OB/OW children, aged between 9 and 17 years, participated in the study. We performed sociodemographic questioning, anthropometric examinations and laboratory evaluations of the participants. HRQOL was assessed using the Pediatric Quality-of-Life Inventory (PedsQL), and levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms were measured using the Screen for Child Anxiety-Related Disorders (SCARED) questionnaire and the Children’s Depression Inventory (CDI), respectively. Parental attitudes were assessed with the Parental Attitude Research Instrument (PARI) questionnaire. Results A statistically significant relationship was found between total scores of CDI and SCARED answered by children and the total and subscale scores of PedsQL. Scores of total quality of life subscale, physical functionality and emotional functionality subscales were significantly lower in children with a family history of mental illness. No relationship was found between PedsQL subscales, anthropometric and metabolic parameters. Conclusions Emotional problems and parental psychological distress are important factors in models of HRQOL in the OB/OW pediatric population.

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