scholarly journals Chronic Pain and Etiology of Psychological Disturbances

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Arbabi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Social Environments ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

Objective: The aim of this study was to review the impact of a possible association between self- efficacy, symptom severity, pain intensity, depression, anxiety and catastrophizing on health- related quality of life among chronic pain patients. Background: A large number of people experience and live with various types of physiological-oriented chronic pain (CP) diseases. Lives of individuals who suffer from CP may alter in various ways. Particularly, in terms of health-related quality of life after diagnosis. Even though, there has been significant increase in chronic pain research, this area of research continues to offer patients significant health repercussions. Findings: This research has discovered that, there still, is an urgent need for improvements in regard to treatment and quality of chronic pain management care. A range of literatures assessed several aspects in which CP alters the patients’ lives, as well as its potential repercussions in the workplace, on the dynamic of patients’ families, and their social environments. Methods: An exploratory review of literature alongside the implementation of a small exemplary pilot study that was solely undertaken to help further validate the results that were acquired via review of literature. The data presented in the pilot study were drawn from purposive sampling and structured survey questionnaires. Participants of the pilot study: Thirty adults (>18 years) diagnosed and currently living with various kinds of chronic physical non-cancer pain.

scholarly journals The impact of osteoporosis on health-related quality of life in patients after liver transplantation – a pilot study

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 215-221
Author(s):  
Joanna Raszeja-Wyszomirska ◽  
Robert Kucharski ◽  
Katarzyna Kotarska ◽  
Marta Zalewska ◽  
Tomasz Miazgowski
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Liver Transplantation ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals The impact of factor infusion frequency on health-related quality of life in people with haemophilia

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 102-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriel Pedra ◽  
Pia Christoffersen ◽  
Kate Khair ◽  
Xin Ying Lee ◽  
Sonia O’Hara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Infusion Rate ◽  
Clotting Factor ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Severe Chronic Pain ◽  
The Impact

AbstractBackgroundSome studies suggest that people with haemophilia (PwH) who use prophylaxis value low frequency of clotting factor administration more than a lower risk of bleeding. However, more frequent infusions offer the potential of reducing joint disease and pain, which in turn may improve functioning and quality of life.AimsTo explore the impact on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) aspects of haemophilia associated with adherence and annual infusion rate in the context of factors influencing treatment that are important to patients, including prophylaxis, chronic pain, concomitant conditions and hospital admission.Materials and methodsHRQoL was assessed in participants with severe haemophilia in the ‘Cost of Haemophilia in Europe: a Socioeconomic Survey’ (CHESS) study who were using prophylaxis. Patients using on-demand treatment were excluded. This multivariate analysis examined the interaction between factors potentially influencing treatment and HRQoL, and minor and major bleeds.ResultsFrom the total CHESS population (n=1,285), 338 (26%) participants provided responses for major and minor bleeds and target joints, and 145 (11%) provided EQ-5D-3L responses. Major and minor bleeds were associated with pain. Patients with severe chronic pain reported a substantial negative impact on HRQoL; but this was significantly improved by increases in the annual infusion rate. This was not apparent in participants with mild or moderate pain.ConclusionIncreasing the frequency of prophylaxis infusions is associated with improved quality of life in PwH who have severe chronic pain. However, increasing the number of infusions per week in those with mild or moderate chronic pain with the intention of improving prophylactic effect may not have the same effect.

The impact of therapy with TNF-blockers on health-related quality of life in rheumatoid arthritis patients. A pilot study

2011 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 167-171
Author(s):  
Gracia María Ábalos Medina ◽  
Gonzalo Ruiz Villaverde ◽  
Daniel Sánchez Cano ◽  
Ricardo Ruiz Villaverde ◽  
Jesús Ramírez Rodrigo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Tnf Blockers ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

ACCESSIBLE HOUSING AND HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE: MEASUREMENTS OF WELLBEING OUTCOMES FOLLOWING HOME MODIFICATIONS

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phillippa Carnemolla ◽  
Catherine Bridge
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Care Giving ◽  
Home Modifications ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

The multi-dimensional relationship between housing and population health is now well recognised internationally, across both developing and developed nations. This paper examines a dimension within the housing and health relationship – accessibility – that to date has been considered difficult to measure. This paper reports on the mixed method results of larger mixed-method, exploratory study designed to measure the impact of home modifications on Health-Related Quality of Life, supported by qualitative data of recipients’ experiences of home modifications. Data was gathered from 157 Australian HACC clients, who had received home modifications. Measurements were taken for both before and after home modifications and reveal that home modifications were associated with an average 40% increase in Health-Related Quality of Life levels. The qualitative results revealed that participants positively associated home modifications across six effect themes: increased safety and confidence, improved mobility at home, increased independence, supported care-giving role, increased social participation, and ability to return home from hospital. This exploratory research gives an insight into the potential for accessible architecture to impact improvements in community health and wellbeing.

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