Main directions and types of medical rehabilitation

2020 ◽  
pp. 17-23
Author(s):  
Vladimir Klimov
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Occupational Diseases ◽  
Medical Rehabilitation ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Work Skills ◽  
Ability To Work ◽  
Active Life ◽  
Prevention Of Disability ◽  
Organic Lesions

Medical rehabilitation refers to the process of systematic and continuous restoration of a patient’s physical and mental health and ability to work, basis for the development of which is physical or mental injuries, occupational diseases, or severe organic lesions of organs and systems. The purpose of medical rehabilitation is to organize quick and effective return of the patients to society to fulfill work skills and domestic functions which they lost. The main objective of medical rehabilitation is prevention of disability, recovery and extension of active life, social integration and ensuring the proper level of quality of life. The “maximum” program during medical rehabilitation consists in achieving the full social and everyday level that existed before the disease or injury; the “minimum” program is to ensure the patient’s ability to elementary self-care.

scholarly journals Qualidade de vida de idosos participantes de um grupo de convivência no munícipio de São Mamede - PB

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 01
Author(s):  
Chanthelly Lurian Medeiros de Paula ◽  
Everson Vagner de Lucena Santos ◽  
Paula Christianne Gomes Gouveia Souto Maia ◽  
Petrônio Souto Gouveia Filho ◽  
Milena Nunes Alves de Sousa
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Support Group ◽  
Population Aging ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Active Life ◽  
Motivational Support ◽  
Transition Points

<p>A transição demográfica aponta para um quadro de envelhecimento populacional cada vez mais marcante, desta forma torna-se imprescindível garantir aos idosos não só uma maior sobrevida, mas também melhorias na qualidade de vida (QV) que lhes possibilitem uma velhice bem sucedida. O estudo objetivou mensurar os níveis de qualidade de vida de idosos participantes de um grupo de convivência de São Mamede-PB. A amostra foi composta por 30 idosos. Utilizou-se uma ficha de dados biodemográficos e a versão em português do WHOQOL-OLD. Verificou-se que os idosos que participaram da pesquisa tinham uma média de idade de 72,8 anos (±5,18), com predomínio do gênero feminino 93,33%, a maioria, 46,6% eram viúvas, 73,3% com baixo nível de escolaridade, 36,6% do total de idosos vivem sozinhos, outros 36,6% vivem com o cônjuge, e têm a aposentadoria como principal fonte de renda. A média da QV geral encontrada nesta pesquisa foi de 4,2 (±0,4), o que corresponde a 81,4%, indicando que os idosos estudados apresentaram uma boa QV. Todas as facetas foram bem avaliadas exceto a faceta intimidade com menor pontuação 2,2 (±1,7), a que mais contribuiu na QV foi autonomia com média de 4,8 (±0,3). Conclui-se que a inserção dos idosos em grupos de convivência é um ponto chave muito importante para a melhoria da QV dos mesmos, principalmente, nos aspectos referentes à saúde física e mental. </p><p align="center"><strong><em>Quality of life elderly participants of a group of coexistence in the municipality of São Mamede - PB</em></strong></p><p><strong>Abstract</strong><strong>: </strong>The demographic transition points to a population aging framework increasingly marked, so it is essential to ensure the elderly not only to live longer, but also improvements in quality of life (QOL) to enable them a successful old age. The study aimed to measure the levels of quality of life of elderly participants of a support group to São Mamede-PB. The sample consisted of 30 elderly. We used a biodemographical data sheet and the Portuguese version of the WHOQOL-OLD. It was found that seniors who participated in the survey had an average age of 72.8 years (± 5.18), with a predominance of females 93.33%, the majority, 46.6% were widowed, 73.3 % with low level of education, 36.6% of the elderly live alone, some 36.6% live with their spouse, retirement as the main source of income. The average overall QoL found in this study was 4.2 (± 0.4), which corresponds to 81.4%, indicating that the elderly studied showed a good QoL. All facets were well judged except facet intimacy with lower scores 2.2 (± 1.7), the largest contributor in QOL was autonomy with an average of 4.8 (± 0.3). It concluded that the inclusion of older people in community groups is a very important key to improving the QOL of the same, especially in aspects related to physical and mental health. Given that these groups seek to increase the period of active life, preventing functional loss and retrieving capabilities, and serve as emotional and motivational support for these seniors.</p>

Correction of functional constipation in patients with limited mobility after stroke

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (6) ◽  
pp. 53-55
Author(s):  
M. S. Turchina ◽  
M. V. Bukreeva ◽  
L. Yu. Korolyova ◽  
Zh. E. Annenkova ◽  
L. G. Polyakov
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Constipation ◽  
Functional Constipation ◽  
Cerebrovascular Diseases ◽  
Medical Rehabilitation ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Limited Mobility ◽  
Complete Restoration ◽  
The World

Currently, the problem of early rehabilitation of stroke patients is important, since in terms of the prevalence of cerebrovascular diseases and disability after suffering a stroke, Russia is one of the first places in the world. The complex of medical rehabilitation of such patients should provide for the early and most complete restoration of all body functions, patient education for lost skills, re-socialization of the patient and improvement of the quality of life. One of the factors contributing to a significant reduction in the quality of life after a stroke is the development of chronic constipation. The article reflects the modern methods of correction of chronic constipation in patients with limited mobility.

scholarly journals Analysis of ergonomic and unergonomic human lifting behaviors by using Inertial Measurement Units

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Kuschan ◽  
Henning Schmidt ◽  
Jörg Krüger
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Machine Learning ◽  
Angular Velocity ◽  
Musculoskeletal System ◽  
Occupational Diseases ◽  
Inertial Measurement Units ◽  
Inertial Measurement ◽  
Measurement Units ◽  
Main Components

Abstract:This paper presents an analysis of two distinct human lifting movements regarding acceleration and angular velocity. For the first movement, the ergonomic one, the test persons produced the lifting power by squatting down, bending at the hips and knees only. Whereas performing the unergonomic one they bent forward lifting the box mainly with their backs. The measurements were taken by using a vest equipped with five Inertial Measurement Units (IMU) with 9 Dimensions of Freedom (DOF) each. In the following the IMU data captured for these two movements will be evaluated using statistics and visualized. It will also be discussed with respect to their suitability as features for further machine learning classifications. The reason for observing these movements is that occupational diseases of the musculoskeletal system lead to a reduction of the workers’ quality of life and extra costs for companies. Therefore, a vest, called CareJack, was designed to give the worker a real-time feedback about his ergonomic state while working. The CareJack is an approach to reduce the risk of spinal and back diseases. This paper will also present the idea behind it as well as its main components.

scholarly journals Sleep Disorders in Adults with Down Syndrome

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (14) ◽  
pp. 3012
Author(s):  
Sandra Giménez ◽  
Miren Altuna ◽  
Esther Blessing ◽  
Ricardo M. Osorio ◽  
Juan Fortea
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Sleep Disorders ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Sleep Disruption ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Future Directions

Sleep disorders, despite being very frequent in adults with Down syndrome (DS), are often overlooked due to a lack of awareness by families and physicians and the absence of specific clinical sleep guidelines. Untreated sleep disorders have a negative impact on physical and mental health, behavior, and cognitive performance. Growing evidence suggests that sleep disruption may also accelerate the progression to symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in this population. It is therefore imperative to have a better understanding of the sleep disorders associated with DS in order to treat them, and in doing so, improve cognition and quality of life, and prevent related comorbidities. This paper reviews the current knowledge of the main sleep disorders in adults with DS, including evaluation and management. It highlights the existing gaps in knowledge and discusses future directions to achieve earlier diagnosis and better treatment of sleep disorders most frequently found in this population.

scholarly journals Guided Self-help Teletherapy for Behavioural Difficulties in Children with Epilepsy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sophie Bennett ◽  
Isobel Heyman ◽  
Sophia Varadkar ◽  
Anna Coughtrey ◽  
Fahreen Walji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Unmet Need ◽  
Hospital Setting ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Paediatric Hospital ◽  
Complex Needs ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Behavioural Difficulties

AbstractBehavioural difficulties impact greatly upon quality of life for children with chronic illness and their families but are often not identified or adequately treated, possibly due to the separation of physical and mental health services. This case study describes the content and outcomes of guided self-help teletherapy for behavioural difficulties in a child with epilepsy and complex needs using an evidence-based behavioural parenting protocol delivered within a paediatric hospital setting. Behavioural difficulties and progress towards the family’s self-identified goals were monitored at each session. Validated measures of mental health and quality of life in children were completed before and after intervention and satisfaction was measured at the end of treatment. Measures demonstrated clear progress towards the family’s goals and reduction in weekly ratings of behavioural difficulties. This case demonstrates that a guided self-help teletherapy approach delivered from within the paediatric setting may be one way of meeting unmet need.

scholarly journals Quality of Life and Philosophy of Life Determines Physical and Mental Health: Status Over Research Findings From The Quality of Life Research Center, Copenhagen, 1991-2007

2007 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 1743-1751 ◽  
Author(s):  
Søren Ventegodt ◽  
Isack Kandel ◽  
Joav Merrick
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Good Life ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Social Indicators ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Quality Of Life Research ◽  
Global Quality Of Life ◽  
The Individual

Quality of life (QOL) has over the past decade become an important part of health science and also increased public awareness. It has become increasingly apparent that illness is closely related to the individual perception of a good life, and therefore the exploration of indicators related to quality of life appears to be of broad importance for the prevention and treatment of diseases. Identifying, which factors constitute a good life may reveal an understanding about what areas in life should be encouraged, in order to enhance the global quality of life, health, and ability. In this paper we present results from studies initiated in 1989 to examine quality of life in relation to disease. The purpose of this presentation was to assemble the results from the study carried out in the years between 1993 and 1997, examining a total of 11.500 Danes, to show the association between quality of life and a wide series of social indicators.

Strengthening the pharmacological potential of drug therapy in treatment of patients with chronic pancreatitis by using therapeutic physical factors

2020 ◽  
pp. 8-14
Author(s):  
R. M. Mallaeva ◽  
A. N. Makhinko ◽  
M. B. Uzdenov
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Pancreatitis ◽  
Drug Therapy ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Medical Rehabilitation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Physical Factors ◽  
Standard Drug ◽  
Pharmacological Potential

The purpose of the study is to improve rehabilitation treatment of patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP) at inpatient stage by strengthening pharmacological potential of drug therapy due to inclusion of therapeutic physical factors (TPF) in therapeutic programs. Materials and methods. 159 patients with acute CP were observed. By simple randomization, 4 groups were formed: the control group (MG, 39 people) received standard drug therapy; 1st comparison group (GC1; 38 people) additionally received TPF; GC2 (40 people) in addition to treatment in GC1 had drinking mineral water «Slavyanovskaya»; in main group (42 people) in addition to the treatment in GC2 got preformed peloidotherapy on the cervical-collar zone. All the patients underwent the evaluation of clinical score and quality of life before and after medical rehabilitation. Results. In MG, clinical symptomatology leveling was by 78,2% (p<0,01), in GC1 — by 71,5% (p<0,01), GC2 — by 62,3% (p<0,01), CG — by 57,2% (p<0,01) on average immediately after the treatment, which was in a clear correlation with indicators of quality of life. In the long term (in 6 and 12 months), the advantage of combination therapy was noted with the same validity, the preservation of the achieved positive result was mostly noted in the MG: after 6 months the improvement in physical health compared to the initial values was noted by 34,4% (p<0,01), after 12 months — by 24,0% (p<0,05); mental — by 32,3% (p<0,01) and 22,5% (p<0,05), respectively. In both comparison groups, positive dynamics was 10–12% lower, and in the control group, after 6 months, there was only a tendency to improve quality of life indicators. Conclusion. The inclusion of TPF in the programs of the inpatient stage of medical rehabilitation of patients with chronic pancreatitis by strengthening the pharmacological potential of drug therapy contributes to the leveling of clinical manifestations (abdominal pain, dyspepsia and diarrhea), the result of which is an improvement in the quality of life of this category of patients.

scholarly journals Effects of Dog-Assisted Therapy in Adolescents with Eating Disorders: A Study Protocol for a Pilot Controlled Trial

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 2784
Author(s):  
Ana Myriam Lavín-Pérez ◽  
Cristina Martín-Sánchez ◽  
Beatriz Martínez-Núñez ◽  
Luis Lucio Lobato-Rincón ◽  
Santos Villafaina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Anxiety Depression

Background: Eating disorders are characterized by a persistent disturbance that alters food intake and it is often accompanied by anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or reduced functional capacity and quality of life. Animal-assisted therapies (AAT) have shown benefits in these variables in children and adult populations. Thus, the present pilot study will aim to evaluate the effects of a dog-assisted therapy on the eating disorders symptoms, mental, psychosocial, and physical health, quality of life, and handgrip strength of adolescents suffering from eating disorders. Methods: The current pilot study will involve 32 patients, who will be assigned to a control or an experimental group. Intervention will be conducted once a week for seven weeks. Neither the experimental nor the control group will discontinue their usual care. The main outcome measures will be the eating disorder symptoms and the health-related quality of life measured with standardized questionnaires, while the secondary variables will be anxiety, depression, character, behavior, strength, and body mass. Conclusions: This pilot-controlled trial will be the first to evaluate the effects of dog-assisted therapy on the physical and mental health of adolescents with eating disorders. Significant improvements, in the primary and secondary outcomes, may be expected based on the known benefits of AAT on self-esteem, stress, and self-control in different populations. Finally, although the program is focused on the improvement of adolescents’ health, animal welfare will be a priority in this study.

scholarly journals Quality of life in patients with mental and behavioural disorders after application of group therapy

2020 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maja Brkić ◽  
Ranko Kovačević ◽  
Dženita Hrvić ◽  
Zihnet Selimbašić ◽  
Esmina Avdibegović
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Group Therapy ◽  
Interpersonal Relations ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Behavioural Disorders ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Communications Skills

Background: People with mental and behavioural disorders have low satisfaction of quality of life, due to numerous symptoms, as well as poor interpersonal relations, communications skills, low tolerance on frustration.Aim: The aim of this paper was to evaluate whether there has been an improvement in satisfaction with the quality of life after the application of group therapyMethods: The study included 100 patients who attended group therapy, for a period of 6-12 weeks. The instruments used at the beginning and at the end of the treatment were Outcome Questionnaire-45 which measured symptoms distress, interpersonal relations, and social roles, and MANSA questionnaire that measured satisfaction with the quality of life. Results: In total sample (N = 100) there was approximately equal number of women and men (51% vs. 49%). The average age of the subjects was 48.11 ± 7.91. Majority of respondents had depressive disorder (45%). Measuring the mean values obtained on the OQ-45 questionnaire, it was found that after the application of group therapy a significant reduction of the level of dysfunction was achieved. A statistically significant difference was found in the areas of satisfaction with physical and mental health, and the overall score of the MANSA questionnaire.Conclusion: Results show that patients reported lower symptoms distress and higher satisfaction with quality of life after attending group therapy, better interpersonal relations, lower risk of suicidal behaviour and substance abuse. Group therapy is successful intervention which helps patients improve quality of life.

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