scholarly journals Assessment of quality of life in a retrospective study of total oral rehabilitation of the upper jaw with transzygomatic fixation - Case series

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis Pinheiro
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Oral Rehabilitation ◽  
Time Points ◽  
Atrophic Maxilla ◽  
Zygomatic Implants ◽  
The Impact

Purpose: Zygomatic implants are becoming more common in oral rehabilitation of atrophic maxilla. Successful surgery and rehabilitation are mandatory for the achievement of a well-defined criteria of Quality of Life. However, there is a paucity of studies reporting on the Health-Related Quality of Life in patients undergoing oral rehabilitation. This article aims to developing a specific questionnaire for this particular surgical and rehabilitation procedure that could be an objective quality outcome measure of Quality of Life. This should improve our understanding of the impact of zygomatic implant placement on Quality of Life. Materials and Methods: The study was performed involving the Eastman Dental Institute - University College of London, the Faculty of Sciences - University of Lisbon, and two private practices in Portugal, C.E.R.O-Lisboa and Clitrofa. This was a retrospective study, evolving 30 patients undergoing TransZygomatic Surgery. A modification of the University of Washington – Quality of Life Questionnaire was designed for this work. The evaluation was made in three-time points: TP1 – Before surgery, TP2 - After surgery and TP3 - After final rehabilitation. Results: The means of the increased Quality of Life between the different time-points were found to be statistically significance at the level of 0.05, with a confidence interval of 95%. Conclusion: With this Questionnaire, important data was collected which should allow treatment developments to optimise patients Quality of Life.

scholarly journals The impact of oral rehabilitation on quality of life by installing a fixed prosthesis with immediate loading in edentulous mandibles

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Pamella Valente Palma ◽  
Eduardo Machado Vilela ◽  
Isabel Cristina Gonçalves Leite
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Functional Limitation ◽  
Immediate Loading ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Outpatient Basis ◽  
Font Size ◽  
Oral Rehabilitation ◽  
The Impact

<p><strong><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Objective:</span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"> This study assessed the impact of oral rehabilitation with immediate-loading fixed prostheses on the quality of life of patients with mandibular edentulism. </span><strong><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Materials and Methods:</span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"> A longitudinal study was conducted on an outpatient basis. The sample included 14 patients over 18 years of age, treated in the Implantology Specialization programs of the Brazilian Dental Association (in Juiz de Fora, Brazil) and the School of Dentistry, Federal University of Juiz de Fora. Participants were interviewed about identification data, self-perceived general health and oral health, and socioeconomic data. The Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) was used. After the Kolmogorov-Smirnov normality test, the OHIP-14 central tendency values were compared using the Wilcoxon paired test with a 5% significance level. </span><strong><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Results:</span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"> The overall mean found for the quality of life questionnaire was 30.14 (before) and 48.93 (after). There was a significant reduction of impact in all areas in the post-surgical period, except for functional limitation. No impact was identified for the dimensions of physical pain and disability after installing implants. </span><strong><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;">Conclusion:</span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium;"> Prosthetic rehabilitation and self-perception have high impact on oral health, thus emphasizing the need for care, careful observation of all the factors that may have an influence on infirmities, and not only their signs and symptoms.</span></p>

Sacral electroacupuncture as a treatment for urge urinary incontinence: a prospective case series

2020 ◽  
pp. 096452842096884
Author(s):  
Shan Chen ◽  
Siyou Wang ◽  
Lihua Xuan ◽  
Fu Xu ◽  
Hanti Lu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Urge Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Improvement Rate ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Impact

Objective: To examine the impact of electroacupuncture (EA) at the ‘four sacral points’ on urge urinary incontinence (UUI). Methods: Twenty-five patients diagnosed with UUI or urgency-predominant mixed urinary incontinence (MUI) were treated by EA at the ‘four sacral points’. EA was performed in the sacrococcygeal region using disposable sterile 0.40-mm-diameter acupuncture needles that were either 100 or 125 mm in length. Treatments were delivered once every other day. Before and after treatment, a questionnaire measuring symptom severity and quality of life associated with UUI was administered. Results: The median total score (interquartile range) from the severity of symptoms and the quality of life questionnaire (Q-score) of the participants was significantly reduced from 12 (7.5, 15) before treatment to 3 (0, 6) after 6 (6, 12) EA treatments. The Q-score of urgency-predominant MUI and UUI was 8 (5, 14.5) and 12.5 (11, 15), respectively, before treatment; after treatment these were reduced to 2 (0, 7.5) and 4.5 (2, 6), respectively. There was no statistically significant difference in the Q-score between urgency-predominant MUI and UUI before and after treatment. Upon treatment completion, seven patients (28%) were ‘cured’ (improvement rate 100%). Treatments were considered ‘markedly effective’ (improvement rate 75% to <100%) in four patients (16%), ‘effective’ (improvement rate 50% to <75%) in eight patients (32%), ‘minimally effective’ (improvement rate 25% to <50%) in three patients (12%), and ‘ineffective’ (improvement rate <25%) in three patients (12%). The overall success rate (comprising ‘cured’, ‘markedly effective’ and ‘effective’ categories) was 76%, and no adverse effects associated with acupuncture treatment were reported. Conclusion: EA at the ‘four sacral points’ was associated with statistically significant improvements in UUI.

scholarly journals Quality of Life in CKD Patients on Low-Protein Diets in a Multiple-Choice Diet System. Comparison between a French and an Italian Experience

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 1354
Author(s):  
Antioco Fois ◽  
Massimo Torreggiani ◽  
Tiziana Trabace ◽  
Antoine Chatrenet ◽  
Elisa Longhitano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multiple Choice ◽  
Protein Restriction ◽  
World Health ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Historical Cohort ◽  
Low Protein ◽  
Ckd Stage ◽  
The Impact

Prescribing a low-protein diet (LPD) is part of the standard management of patients in advanced stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, studies on the quality of life (QoL) of patients on LPDs are lacking, and the impact these diets have on their QoL is often given as a reason for not prescribing one. We, therefore, decided to assess the QoL in a cohort of CKD stage 3–5 patients followed up by a multiple-choice diet approach in an outpatient nephrology clinic in France. To do so, we used the short version of the World Health Organization’s quality of life questionnaire and compared the results with a historical cohort of Italian patients. We enrolled 153 patients, managed with tailored protein restriction in Le Mans, and compared them with 128 patients on similar diets who had been followed in Turin (Italy). We found there were no significant differences in terms of age (median 73 vs. 74 years, respectively), gender, CKD stage, and comorbidities (Charlson’s Comorbidity Index 7 vs. 6). French patients displayed a greater body mass index (29.0 vs. 25.4, p < 0.001) and prevalence of obesity (41.2 vs. 15.0%, p < 0.001). Baseline protein intake was over the target in France (1.2 g/kg of real body weight/day). In both cohorts, the burden of comorbidities was associated with poorer physical health perception while kidney function was inversely correlated to satisfaction with social life, independently of the type of diet. Our study suggests that the type of LPD they follow does not influence QoL in CKD patients and that a personalized approach towards protein restriction is feasible, even in elderly patients.

scholarly journals Occupational and non-occupational allergic contact dermatitis and quality of life: a prospective study

2013 ◽  
Vol 88 (4) ◽  
pp. 670-671 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catiussa Spode Brutti ◽  
Renan Rangel Bonamigo ◽  
Taciana Cappelletti ◽  
Gabriela Mynarski Martins-Costa ◽  
Ana Paula Salin Menegat
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Statistical Difference ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Nickel Sulphate ◽  
Quality Of Life Questionnaire ◽  
General Data ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
Allergic Contact ◽  
The Impact

Attempted to evaluate and compare the impact on quality of life of occupational and non-occupational ACD and to identify the most frequently involved allergens. A quality of life questionnaire was applied. We noted moderate impact on the quality of life of both groups, without a statistical difference. Our study corroborates previous general data on the prevalence of nickel sulphate and paraphenylenediamine as the most common allergens. Potassium bichromate was shown to be one of the main occupational allergens and thimerosal as the main non-occupational allergen in our sample.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the quality of life of patients with oral cancer in Brazil

2006 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 290-296 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabiana Paula de Andrade ◽  
José Leopoldo Ferreira Antunes ◽  
Marcelo Doria Durazzo
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Cancer ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Posterior Part ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Longitudinal Assessment ◽  
The Impact

This study performed a field trial of a Portuguese version of the University of Washington quality of life questionnaire (UW-QOL, 3rd version), aiming at appraising its ability to identify different patterns of health-related quality of life of patients with oral cancer in Brazil. Patients (N = 100) were interviewed as they were undergoing treatment for oral squamous cell carcinoma at a large Brazilian hospital ("Hospital das Clínicas", School of Medicine, University of São Paulo). The results were compared based on categories of socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of the patients. At a one-year follow-up, 20 patients had died, and 24 were considered dropouts. The remaining patients accounted for the longitudinal assessment of modifications in the self report of quality of life. Patients with larger tumours and neoplasms in the posterior part of the mouth presented significantly (p < 0.05) poorer indications of quality of life. Chewing was the poorest rated domain (35.0/100.0), and presented the highest proportion of complaints both at the baseline and at the follow-up assessments. The questionnaire allowed the identification of important contrasts (while comparing clinical characteristics) and similarities (while comparing socio-demographic status) among subsets of respondents, and it can contribute to reduce the impact of treatments and improve subsequent patient management.

scholarly journals The impact of sociodemographic factors on quality of life and functional impairment in patients treated of oropharyngeal carcinoma

2019 ◽  
Vol 76 (6) ◽  
pp. 598-606
Author(s):  
Jovica Milovanovic ◽  
Dragoslava Andrejic ◽  
Ana Jotic ◽  
Vojko Djukic ◽  
Oliver Toskovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oropharyngeal Cancer ◽  
Oropharyngeal Carcinoma ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
European Organization ◽  
Quality Of Life Questionnaire ◽  
Hpv Status ◽  
Eortc Qlq ◽  
The Impact

Backround/Aim. Considering the distinct increase in the incidence of oropharyngeal cancer over oral cavity cancers and changing epidemiology with human papilloma virus (HPV) infection emerging as an important risk factor, there is a need to establish better treatment choices in specific groups of patients with oropharyngeal cancer. The aim of this study was to assess the quality of life (QOL) and functional performance and the impact of different demographical data, stage of disease, and treatment type on these parameters in patients with oropharyngeal cancer with successfully achieved locoregional control a year after the treatment. Methods. Study included 87 patients who underwent QOL and functional impairment assessment 12 to 14 months after finished oncological treatment with the following questionnaires: the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality-of Life-Questionnaire-C30 (EORTC QLQ-C30), European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of- Life Questionnaire-Head and Neck 35 (EORTC QLQ-H&N35) and The Karnofsky Performance Scale (KPS). Results. Specific groups of patients had significantly different post-treatment QOL scores. The factors associated with the worse QOL scores were female gender, not being in a partnership, level of education and HPV status. Conclusion. Clinicians should consider socioeconomic factors and HPV status in planning the recovery after treatment of patients with oropharyngeal carcinoma. Gender, education level and employment are the variables that form a certain risk profiles associated with the lower QOL.

Quality of Life of Patients with Head and Neck Cancer Receiving Cetuximab, Fluorouracil, Cisplatin Comparing to Cetuximab, Fluorouracil, Cisplatin and Docetaxel within the CEFCID Trial

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ute Goerling ◽  
Thomas Gauler ◽  
Andreas Dietz ◽  
Viktor Grünwald ◽  
Stephan Knipping ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Treatment Time ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
European Organization ◽  
Global Quality Of Life ◽  
The Impact

Introduction: CeFCiD was a multicenter phase II study comparing the efficacy of cetuximab, 5-flourouracil, cisplatin with the same regimen adding docetaxel in recurrent/metastatic head and neck cancer. The primary analysis trial did not demonstrate survival benefit from therapy intensification in first-line recurrent and/or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN). The current analysis of the trial assessed the impact of treatment on quality of life (QoL). Methods: The European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of life Questionnaire QLQ-C30 and the tumor specific module for head and neck cancer (QLQ-H&N35) were used to assess QoL at baseline (visit 1), after 2 (visit 3), 4 (visit 5), and 6 (visit 7) cycles of chemotherapy. Results: Of 180 patients included in this study, 86 patients (47.8%) completed the questionnaires at baseline. Considering selected scores over treatment time, there was no difference in global quality of life, dyspnea, swallowing and speech between the treatment arms in the course. For fatigue a significant increase from baseline to visit 3 (p=0.02), visit 5 (p=0.002), and to visit 7 (p=0.003) was observed for patients receiving docetaxel (D), cisplatin or carboplatin (P), 5-FU (F) and cetuximab (C). At the end of chemotherapy the manifestation of fatigue was similar compared in the two treatment arms. Discussion/Conclusion: Therapy intensification not adversely affect selected scores of QoL of patients with recurrent and/or metastatic SCCHN. Nevertheless, fatigue seems to be pronounced in patients treated with docetaxel.

The Impact of Resistive Exercise and Psychosocial Support on Quality of Life and Fatigue in Cancer Survivors via Utilization of a Community-based Program: A Case Series

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leigh Murray ◽  
Elizabeth Roth ◽  
Diane Galvin ◽  
Mary Fisher-Bornstein ◽  
Ellen Heyman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Psychosocial Support ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Resistive Exercise ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Quality of Life before and after Sleeve Gastrectomy in Lebanese Population

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Marwan Alkassis ◽  
Fady Gh Haddad ◽  
Joseph Gharios ◽  
Roger Noun ◽  
Ghassan Chakhtoura
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Bariatric Surgery ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Sleeve Gastrectomy ◽  
Sexual Pleasure ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Impact

Introduction. Obesity is increasing worldwide and in Lebanon with a negative impact on the quality of life. The primary objective of this study is to measure the quality of life in obese subjects before and after bariatric surgery, depending on age, sex, and degree of weight loss. A secondary objective is to determine the impact of bariatric surgery on comorbidities associated with obesity. Materials and methods. Patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 between August 2016 and April 2017 were included. Participants completed the Moorehead-Ardelt Quality of Life Questionnaire II (MA II) prior to operation and one year after. Statistical analysis was carried out using SPSS statistics version 20.0. Results. 75 patients participated in the study. The majority were women (75%), and the mean age was 36.3 years. The mean weight loss was 36.57 kg (16–76). Initially, the total MA II score was −0.33 ± 0.93. Postoperatively, it increased to 1.68 ± 0.62 (p≤0.001). All MA II parameters improved after surgery (p≤0.001), but this improvement was independent of age and sex. Improvement in self-esteem, physical activity, work performance, and sexual pleasure was influenced by the degree of weight loss (p≤0.001). All comorbidities associated with obesity regressed significantly after sleeve gastrectomy (p<0.05) with the exception of gastroesophageal reflux and varicose veins of the lower limbs. Conclusion. Sleeve gastrectomy improves quality of life and allows reduction of comorbidities.

scholarly journals Iliac venous stenting for outflow obstruction does not significantly change the quality of life of patients with severe chronic venous insufficiency

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 204800401989096 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Shiferson ◽  
Edouard Aboian ◽  
Michael Shih ◽  
Qinghua Pu ◽  
Theresa Jacob ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Venous Insufficiency ◽  
Venous Insufficiency ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Outflow Obstruction ◽  
Venous Stenting ◽  
True Value ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Stented Group

Purpose Percutaneous endovenous iliac stenting has emerged as a new modality in the treatment of advanced chronic venous insufficiency with outflow obstruction. However, the effect of this intervention on the quality of life remains unclear. We examined the impact of iliac venous stenting for outflow obstruction as compared to conservative medical management on the quality of life in severe chronic venous insufficiency patients. Methods Medical records of all patients with CEAP class 5 and 6 disease (N = 172) who underwent ilio-caval venography with intravascular ultrasonography (IVUS) at a single institution over a seven-year period, were reviewed for this case–control study. Quality of life evaluation was performed utilizing the Chronic Venous Insufficiency Quality of Life Questionnaire (CIVIQ-20) one year after the index procedure. Results Of the 172 severe chronic venous insufficiency patients, 109 were stented and 63 patients were treated medically based on their venography and IVUS results. The indication for stenting was confirmation of IVUS determined surface area or diameter outflow stenosis of greater than 50% within the common or external iliac venous systems. Eighty patients (47%) responded with completed CIVIQ-20 questionnaires for analysis. Of these, 47 were from the stented group and 33 from the non-stented group. At least moderate persistent pain or discomfort post-procedure was reported by 20 (43%) stented group patients and 19 (58%) non-stented group patients. Scores for all the other criteria in the CIVIQ-20 were similar between the groups. The mean total CIVIQ-20 score was 45.23 and 47.13, respectively, in stented group and non-stented group patients. ( p = 0.678). Conclusion There was no significant difference in the quality of life reported by CEAP 5 and 6 patients who underwent iliac venous stenting versus those who were treated medically for presumed iliac outflow obstruction. Prospective studies are needed to determine the true value of iliac venous stenting based on IVUS criteria in the management advanced chronic venous insufficiency.

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