EFFECT OF SUPPORTIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY ON SUBJECTIVE WELL BEING AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN INDIVIDUALS WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA

2021 ◽  
pp. 76-78
Author(s):  
Prakash Kumar Mahanta ◽  
Madhu Kumari Gupta ◽  
Kaptan S. Sengar
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Supportive Psychotherapy ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Experimental Group

Schizophrenia is a disorder that affects 1% of the total human population with a relatively uniform distribution throughout the world. The present study is to determine the “Effect of Supportive Psychotherapy on Subjective Well Being and Quality of Life in Individuals with Schizophrenia”. A hospital based study with 16 male schizophrenic inpatients were selected (8 patients for experimental and 8 for control group) according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Assessment tools were used as Socio-Demographic Data Sheet, The Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS), P.G.I. Quality of Life Scale, and P.G.I. General Well Being measure. Experimental group was received intervention of supportive psychotherapy for 06 weeks (12 individual sessions) on individual basis and group wise too. The study found that signicant changes on subjective well being and quality of life after the intervention on experimental group as compared to control group patients. The supportive psychotherapy has the ability to improve the subjective well-being and quality of life among psychiatric patients

scholarly journals Depression, anxiety and quality of life scores in seniors after an endurance exercise program

2005 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 266-271 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanna Karen Moreira Antunes ◽  
Sérgio Garcia Stella ◽  
Ruth Ferreira Santos ◽  
Orlando Francisco Amodeu Bueno ◽  
Marco Túlio de Mello
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Ventilatory Threshold ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Fitness Program ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Experimental Group

OBJECTIVE: Mood disorders are a frequent problem in old age, and their symptoms constitute an important public health issue. These alterations affect the quality of life mainly by restricting social life. The participation in a regular exercise program is an effective way of reducing or preventing the functional decline associated with aging. The aim of the present study was to examine the effects of fitness-endurance activity (at the intensity of Ventilatory Threshold 1 (VT-1)) in depression, anxiety and quality of life scores in seniors. METHODS: The study involved 46 sedentary seniors aged 60-75 (66.97 ± 4.80) who were randomly allocated to two groups: 1) Control group, which was neither asked to vary their everyday activities nor to join a regular physical fitness program; and 2) Experimental group, whose members took part in an aerobic fitness program consisting of ergometer cycle sessions 3 times a week on alternate days for six months working at a heart rate corresponding to ventilatory threshold (VT-1) intensity. Subjects were submitted to a basal evaluation using the geriatric depression screening scale - GDS, STAI trait/state (anxiety scale) and SF-36 (quality of life scale). RESULTS: Comparing the groups after the study period, we found a significant decrease in depressive and anxiety scores and an improvement in the quality of life in the experimental group, but no significant changes in the control group. CONCLUSION: The data suggest that an aerobic exercise program at VT-1 intensity suffices to promote favorable modifications in depressive and anxiety scores to improve the quality of life in seniors.

Effectiveness of quality of life therapy on subjective well-being of Afghan women

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 106-112
Author(s):  
Sayed Jafar Ahmadi ◽  
Spozhmay ◽  
Bezhan Ayubi ◽  
Zainab Musavi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Subjective Wellbeing ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Afghan Women ◽  
Life Therapy ◽  
And Control

Afghanistan experiencing more than four decades of war and violence, which has caused a lot of adversity to all specially women and affected their quality of life. This research conducted with aim of studying effectiveness of quality of life therapy on subjective wellbeing of Afghan women. It was quasi-experimental study with experimental, control groups and follow-up stage. Simple random sampling method used, therefore at first stage 200 copies of positive and negative affects questionnaire distributed among female students at Kabul University and Shaheed Rabbani Education University of Kabul city. 40 participants who had obtained scores that are more negative were invited for this study. In the second stage, 40 participants assessed through Ryff Subjective wellbeing questionnaire and then they divided to research and control groups. Finally, out of 40 participants, 28 of them participated in two groups (16 participants per group). Then the experimental group received 6-session intervention according to quality of life therapy (QOLT) package and control group did not receive any intervention. At the end of the sessions, posttest performed for both groups. In order to understand the consistency level of treatment, after 2 months the groups assessed with Ryff’s subjective wellbeing questionnaire. SPSS version 25 used for data analysis. The results show quality of life therapy have increased the subjective wellbeing of research group’s subjects in both stages (P>0.05). Based on findings it has argued that using this therapeutic package enhances subjective wellbeing and could prevent many mental health disorders.

A Robotic System with EMG-Triggered Functional Eletrical Stimulation for Restoring Arm Functions in Stroke Survivors

2021 ◽  
pp. 154596832199776
Author(s):  
Emilia Ambrosini ◽  
Giulio Gasperini ◽  
Johannes Zajc ◽  
Nancy Immick ◽  
Andreas Augsten ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Functional Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Robotic Systems ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significant Interaction Effect ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Task Oriented ◽  
Experimental Group

Background Robotic systems combined with Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) showed promising results on upper-limb motor recovery after stroke, but adequately-sized randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are still missing. Objective To evaluate whether arm training supported by RETRAINER, a passive exoskeleton integrated with electromyograph-triggered functional electrical stimulation, is superior to advanced conventional therapy (ACT) of equal intensity in the recovery of arm functions, dexterity, strength, activities of daily living, and quality of life after stroke. Methods A single-blind RCT recruiting 72 patients was conducted. Patients, randomly allocated to 2 groups, were trained for 9 weeks, 3 times per week: the experimental group performed task-oriented exercises assisted by RETRAINER for 30 minutes plus ACT (60 minutes), whereas the control group performed only ACT (90 minutes). Patients were assessed before, soon after, and 1 month after the end of the intervention. Outcome measures were as follows: Action Research Arm Test (ARAT), Motricity Index, Motor Activity Log, Box and Blocks Test (BBT), Stroke Specific Quality of Life Scale (SSQoL), and Muscle Research Council. Results All outcomes but SSQoL significantly improved over time in both groups ( P < .001); a significant interaction effect in favor of the experimental group was found for ARAT and BBT. ARAT showed a between-group change of 11.5 points ( P = .010) at the end of the intervention, which increased to 13.6 points 1 month after. Patients considered RETRAINER moderately usable (System Usability Score of 61.5 ± 22.8). Conclusions Hybrid robotic systems, allowing to perform personalized, intensive, and task-oriented training, with an enriched sensory feedback, was superior to ACT in improving arm functions and dexterity after stroke.

Quality of Life in Prosthetic Voice Users

2005 ◽  
Vol 133 (5) ◽  
pp. 685-688 ◽  
Author(s):  
John M. Gerwin ◽  
Gerald L. Culton
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Private Practice ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Voice Restoration ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
The University

OBJECTIVE: This study was designed to measure the efficacy of prosthetic voice restoration for laryngectomees in relation to various quality-of-life parameters. STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING: The University of Washington Quality of Life Scale, the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy Scale, and a demographic data form of our own design were completed by 16 laryngectomees who had undergone prosthetic voice restoration in our private practice by Blom-Singer methodology. RESULTS: More than 80% of the respondents were positive in their assessment of each category on all three surveys. CONCLUSION: Prosthetic voice restoration in private practice resulted in achieved expectations, satisfaction with speech, and good quality of life as measured by physical, functional, social, and emotional well-being parameters. SIGNIFICANCE: Laryngectomees may be offered prosthetic voice restoration with a high likelihood that they will be satisfied.

scholarly journals Quality of life, anxiety and depression in head and neck cancer patients: a randomized clinical trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Flávia Tatiana Pedrolo Hortense ◽  
Cristiane Decat Bergerot ◽  
Edvane Birelo Lopes De Domenico
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Experimental Group

Abstract OBJECTIVE To evaluate an educational program based on the principles of self-management with a conventional educational program through quality of life, anxiety and depression instruments within 12 months of starting cancer treatment. METHOD An experimental, randomized, controlled study conducted with head and neck cancer patients treated at a university hospital in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. Patients were randomly divided into two groups: the control group submitted to the conventional educational plan, and the experimental group submitted to the educational plan for self-management. Descriptive and analytical statistics were used for the analyzes using the t-test, Fischer’s exact test and Repeated Measures ANOVA. RESULTS Twenty (20) patients were selected. Most participants were male, in advanced stages of disease and undergoing three therapeutic modalities. The control group showed a gradual decrease in quality of life scores during treatment, while the experimental group progressively increased. The correlation was significant between the presence of anxiety and depression symptoms and poor quality of life. Patients in the control group had a significant worsening in social/family well-being (P = 0.02) and the prevalence of additional head and neck cancer-related additional concerns (P = 0.01), while the experimental group had reduced anxiety symptoms (P = 0.001) and improved emotional well-being (P = 0.01). CONCLUSION The educational intervention based on building self-management skills favored quality of life and reduced anxiety and depression. Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials (RBR 2q53ct).

The “Sense of Coherence” and the coping capacity of patients with Parkinson disease

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (12) ◽  
pp. 1972-1979 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gisela Pusswald ◽  
Martina Fleck ◽  
Johann Lehrner ◽  
Dietrich Haubenberger ◽  
Germain Weber ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Parkinson Disease ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Health Related

ABSTRACTBackground: Antonovsky's salutogenic model of the “Sense of Coherence” (SOC) is an important resource in dealing with chronic diseases. The aim of this study was to investigate SOC as a psychological factor and its correlation with illness, subjective well-being, and health-related quality of life (QoL) in patients with Parkinson disease (PD) compared to patients with other chronic diseases.Methods: Fifty-one patients suffering from PD and 59 participants with other chronic non-neurological diseases took part in this study. The PD patients were assessed through medical routine examinations and all participants were asked to complete several questionnaires for psychological assessment. In order to compare controls with the PD group, t-tests, U-tests, and multivariate analysis were conducted. Multiple regression analysis was calculated to identify predictor variables.Results: Patients with PD were characterized by lower SOC and higher scores concerning depression compared to the control group (CG). Furthermore, the PD group showed fewer active coping strategies and lower scores concerning well-being. There were correlations between depression, coping, well-being and QoL, and SOC. The SOC had a particular predictive value with regards to the outcome “quality of life” and coping strategies.Conclusions: There are a number of differences regarding psychological characteristics of coping mechanisms in neurological and non-neurological patients. The SOC correlated with several psychological factors; however, there was no correlation with medical data. The SOC predicts scores pertaining coping mechanism and health-related QoL.

scholarly journals The effects of implementing a gratitude development program on the quality of life and happiness of upper elementary school students

2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-31
Author(s):  
Josipa Erdeši ◽  
Željka Mendek Ocelić ◽  
Gorka Vuletić
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Elementary School ◽  
Elementary School Students ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Control Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Experimental Group

The aim of this paper is to test the impact of the implementation of gratitude development program on the quality of life and happiness of sixth, seventh and eighth grade elementary school students. The total of 79 students of one elementary school from a rural part of Eastern Croatia participated in the research, divided into experimental (N = 39) and control (N = 40) groups. The gratitude development program was conducted once a day for a period of four weeks. The Personal Well-Being Index for School Children and the Subjective Happiness Scale were administered before and after the program. The results were processed by a two-way analysis of variance with repeated measurements on the first factor. There was a significant increase in the level of overall quality of life and specific quality of life domains in the experimental group in comparison to the control group. There were no significant changes in happiness level in the experimental group after the program. The findings contribute to a better understanding of the relationship of gratitude, the quality of life and the experience of happiness. Also, the results indicate the importance of using psychological interventions that can improve the quality of life of students in the educational context. The paper extensively discusses the usefulness of this research and its implications for future research.

The quality of life, meaning in life, positive orientation to life and gratitude of Catholic seminarians in Poland: A comparative analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 008467242098348
Author(s):  
Jacek Prusak ◽  
Krzysztof Kwapis ◽  
Barbara Pilecka ◽  
Agnieszka Chemperek ◽  
Agnieszka Krawczyk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Meaning In Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Life Meaning ◽  
Positive Orientation ◽  
Group Members ◽  
First Time

The aim of the article is to examine differences in the quality of life (the psychophysical, psychosocial, personal, and metaphysical spheres) as well as gratitude, meaning in life and positive orientation to life between diocesan and religious seminarians and secular students. The influence of religiosity on quality of life and subjective well-being is the subject of numerous studies, but seminarians (i.e. people preparing to be priests) have rarely been included in them. The present research was carried out for the first time with a group of diocesan and religious seminarians in Poland and secular students. The study involved 296 participants—98 diocesan seminarians, 96 religious seminarians and 102 secular students in the control group. Results showed significant differences in the quality of life. Religious and diocesan seminarians scored higher than the control group members in the psychophysical, personal, psychosocial and metaphysical spheres. In addition, in terms of gratitude, and the presence of meaning in life, religious and diocesan seminarians achieved higher scores than the control group but lower scores in searching for the meaning in life. There were no significant differences between diocesan and religious seminarians except that only diocesan seminarians obtained significantly higher scores on positive orientation to life than the control group. Overall, results support the idea that seminarians have higher quality of life and subjective well-being than secular students. Research implications are discussed.

scholarly journals Correlation between subjective well-being and quality of life in elderly

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 126-135
Author(s):  
Nataša Egeljić-Mihailović ◽  
Jelena Pavlović ◽  
Duška Jović ◽  
Darija Knežević
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Social Needs ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Financial Status ◽  
The Social ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Life Scale

Introduction. The aim of the study was to examine the correlation between subjective well-being and quality of life of the elderly in relation to their demographic characteristics, health, social and financial status. Methods. The study sample was comprised of 159 subjects of both sexes and of older age. The respondents underwent research in Banja Luka in the premises of the Association of Pensioners of the Republic of Srpska, senior citizens' clubs when coming to some of financial institutions to get help, to open bank accounts etc., as well as in the premises where pensioners gather to socialize and communicate. The survey questionnaire developed for the purpose of the paper and adapted to this population was used in the study. The survey questionnaire consisted of the following elements: sociodemographic data, self-assessment concerning the quality of life and Quality of Life Scale for the Elderly. Results. The study included a total of 159 subjects, 56.6% males and 43.4% females, of whom the majority were 65-75 years old (67.3%). The average health status (M = 2.17; SD = 0.68) was higher than the expected value, while the social status (M = 1.93; SD = 0.60) and the social needs (M = 1.91; SD = 0.72) were slightly lower compared to theoretical mean. Furthermore, the financial status had an average value (M = 2.08; SD = 0.59). The distribution of social needs was unsatisfactory. The obtained value of the Self-Perceived Quality of Life Scale was within the range of the theoretical mean values (M = 5.54, SD = 2.47), indicating that the distribution of the obtained quality of life values was symmetrical. Conclusion. Financial status significantly affects the quality of life of the elderly. The distribution of social needs is unsatisfactory. The level of education significantly affects the quality of life: highly educated respondents have a better health, social and financial status compared to the elderly with a lower level of education.

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