scholarly journals PSYCHOEMOTIC FEATURES, STATUS OF COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS AND ASSESSMENT OF BRONCHIAL ASTHMA PATIENTS’ QUALITY OF LIFE

2019 ◽  
Vol 72 (4) ◽  
pp. 657-663
Author(s):  
Valentyna I. Velichko ◽  
Yana I. Bazhora ◽  
Galyna O. Danilchuk ◽  
Larysa I. Kolotvina
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Bronchial Asthma ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Cognitive Impairments ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
Main Group ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Asthma Patients

Introduction: The worldwide pandemic of bronchial asthma (BA) is creating severe challenges for health care specialists. Asthma patients feature a number of psycho-emotional and cognitive impairments, mark the reduction of quality of life which limits response to therapy. The aim: to investigate psycho-emotional features, state of cognitive function and assess bronchial asthma patients quality of life. Materials and methods: 142 patients (61 men and 81 women) with bronchial asthma aged 19 - 57 y.o. were examined. The main group consisted of 78 patients with an uncontrolled course of asthma (UCBA). 64 patients with controlled asthma (CBA) were included in the comparison group. The subjective assessments of quality of life by questionnaire SF-36, assessment of asthma-dependent quality of life (AQLQ) was made. The patients’ emotional and psychological profile was assessed using the following tests and scales: MMSE, Montreal Scale for Assessing Cognitive Function, Hospital Alert and Depression (HADS) scale with a qualitative and quantitative assessment of the results. Results: According to the results obtained, the averaged profiles of the patients’ quality of life demonstrated the negative effects of asthma, especially its uncontrolled form. There were statistically significant differences in the quality of life in patients with UCBA according to the five criteria of the MOS SF-36 questionnaire as compared to the CBA group ( physical functioning, role-playing, caused by physical condition, general health, social functioning, viability). A comparison of the specific quality of life with the help of the AQLQ questionnaire revealed a significant negative effect of the uncontrolled course of the illness on the patients’ quality of life. The correlation analysis of the relationship between the course of asthma and the parameters of a specific life qality showed a close correlation between the level of asthma control and the overall evaluation of specific quality of life (r = 0 , 62; p < 0.001). The results of neuropsychological examinations in UCBA patients showed the presence of light predemention cognitive impairments. Manifestations of anxiety-depressive disorders were found in 44 (56.41%) patients in the main group, while in the comparison group, the symptoms of anxiety and depression were observed in 14 (21.88%) cases. Patients with UCBA noted a higher level of anxiety (11.5 ± 1.2 versus 6.9 ± 1.4, p <0.05), depression (8.3 ± 2.3 versus 5.6 ± 3.9) on the HADS scale compared with patients with CBA Conclusion: The psycho-emotional features revealed in UCBA patients can determine the prognosis of the disease and justify the expediency of additional diagnostic and therapeutic psychotherapeutic measures.

scholarly journals Health-related quality of life of COVID-19 survivors at 6 months after hospital discharge: a cohort study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
MeiXuan Lin ◽  
Liqun Huang ◽  
Danwen Zheng ◽  
Linjie Zhang ◽  
Bing Feng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Background: COVID-19 is a multi-systemic disease that is highly contagious and pathogenic. The long-term consequences of it are not yet clear, as is whether society and life can return to a healthy state. Long-term assessment of their health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is essential. This study aimed to investigate HRQoL and its risk factors in COVID-19 survivors at a follow-up of 6-month. Methods: A multicenter cross-sectional survey was conducted among 192 COVID-19 patients with confirmed age ≥ 18 years who were discharged from various hospitals in Wuhan from January to April 2020. The demographic characteristics, clinical characteristics, and laboratory results of the study subjects were obtained from the hospital's medical records. Survivors' HRQoL was assessed using the Short Form 36 (SF-36), cognition was assessed using the ascertain dementia eight-item informant questionnaire (AD8), and survivors' pulmonary function were examined. All participants in this study completed the survey and testing at Hubei Provincial Hospital of Chinese and Western Medicine. SF-36 scores were compared with the Chinese norm, and logistic regression and multivariate analysis were used to investigate the factors affecting HRQoL in COVID-19 survivors. Results: SF-36 showed significant differences in HRQoL between COVID-19 survivors and the general Chinese population ( P< 0.05).Multiple linear regression demonstrated that age was negatively correlated with physical functioning (PF), role-physical limitation (RP) and social functioning (SF) ( P <0.05). Bodily pain (BP), vitality (VT), SF and role-emotional limitation (RE) were negatively correlated with females ( P <0.05). Length from discharge to follow‐up was positively correlated with PF and RP ( P <0.05). Abnormal cognitive function was negatively correlated with PF, RP, general health (GH), VT, SF, RE and mental health (MH) ( P <0.05). Abnormal Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity (DLCO%<80%) was significantly negatively correlated with PF and SF ( P <0.05).In addition, there was a significant negative correlation between Coronary heart disease and RP, GH, VT and RE ( P <0.05).Logistic regression analysis demonstrated that age(OR 1.032) and AD8 scores (OR 1.203)were risk factors associated with a low physical component summary (PCS) score. Length from discharge to follow‐up (OR 0.971) was the protective factor for PCS score. Abnormal cognitive function (OR 1.543) was a significant determinant associated with a mental component summary (MCS)<50 in COVID-19 patients. Conclusions: The HRQoL of COVID-19 survivors remains to be improved at six-month follow-up. Future studies should track HRQoL in older adults, women, patients with abnormal DLCO, and abnormal cognitive function for a long time and provide them with rehabilitation advice and guidance.

scholarly journals Dynamics of quality of life in patients with morbid obesity after biliopancreatic diversion and sleeve gastrectomy

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 548-552
Author(s):  
O.V. Perekhrestenko
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Bariatric Surgery ◽  
Morbid Obesity ◽  
Sleeve Gastrectomy ◽  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Biliopancreatic Diversion ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Main Group ◽  
The Impact

The rapid progress of obesity surgery dictates the necessity to study the quality of life of patients after bariatric procedures. The aim of the study is to assess the dynamics of quality of life of patients with morbid obesity after biliopancreatic diversion in the modification of Hess-Marceau and the sleeve gastrectomy in order to improve the results of surgical treatment of the specified category of patients. The results of surgical treatment of 205 patients with morbid obesity who performed sleeve gastrectomy (main group — 105 patients) or biliopancreatic diversion by Hess-Marceau (comparison group — 100 patients) were analyzed. The study of the dynamics of quality of life of patients was performed in according the Moorehead-Ardelt II method. Statistical data processing was performed using the methods of variational and descriptive statistic using Statistica 6.0 statistical analysis package. Installed that biliopancreatic diversion by Hess-Marceau and sleeve gastrectomy allowed to significantly improve the quality of life of patients with an increase of the quality of life index with -1.5±0.7 in the comparison group and -1.6±0,6 in the main group up to 1.8±0.3 and 2.0±0.4 respectively (p<0.05 compared to pre-operative data) 60 months after surgery. A more pronounced positive dynamics of quality of life in patients of the main group in the time interval of 12–24 months after the operation was achieved due to the absence of severe late metabolic complications and undesirable side effects of biliopancreatic diversion and laparoscopic access for sleeve gastrectomy in 54.3% of patients. Thus, the quality of life of patients with morbid obesity before performing bariatric surgery is critically low and significantly improved after biliopancreatic diversion by Hess-Marceau as well as sleeve gastrectomy. The impact of bariatric surgery on the duration and quality of life of patients requires further multicenter randomized trials.

scholarly journals Clinical Observation on the Effect of Systematic Nursing Intervention on Cognitive Function, Life Activity Ability, and Quality of Life of Senile Dementia Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Yuan Zheng ◽  
Xiaoyan Xu ◽  
Birong Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Senile Dementia ◽  
Nursing Intervention ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Observation Group ◽  
Nursing Satisfaction ◽  
Dementia Patients ◽  
Sf 36

Objective. To explore the influence of systematic nursing intervention on the life ability and quality of senile dementia patients. Methods. Total of 82 senile dementia patients who were admitted to our hospital from January 2018 to January 2020 were divided into two groups according to the random number table, and the nursing intervention was analyzed. 41 patients in the control group were given routine nursing care, and 41 patients in the observation group were given systematic nursing intervention. Patients were assessed cognitively using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale (MoCA). The Barthel index and SF-36 were used to evaluate the patients’ daily activity function and quality of life. A Symptom Checklist-90-Revised (SCL-90-R) was used to assess mental distress. The Social-Adaptive Function Rating Scale (SAFE) and Social Skills Inventory (SSC) were used to evaluate the patients’ social interaction ability before and after nursing intervention. Nursing satisfaction was distributed to patients in the form of a self-prepared nursing satisfaction questionnaire for scoring. Results. After the nursing intervention, the MoCA scores of patients in the two groups were higher than those before the nursing intervention, and the scores in the observation group were higher than those in the control group P < 0.05 . After the nursing intervention, the Barthel index scores of patients in the two groups were higher than those before the nursing intervention, and the scores in the observation group were higher than those in the control group P < 0.05 . After the nursing intervention, the SF-36 scores of patients in the two groups were higher than those before the nursing intervention, and the scores in the observation group were higher than those in the control group P < 0.05 . After nursing intervention, the SCL-90-R scores of patients in the two groups were lower than those before nursing intervention, and the scores in the observation group were lower than those in the control group P < 0.05 . After the nursing intervention, the SAFE scores of patients in the two groups were lower than those before the nursing intervention, and the safe scores of the observation group were lower than those of the control group P < 0.05 . After the nursing intervention, the SSC scores of patients in the two groups were lower than those before the nursing intervention, and the scores in the observation group were lower than those in the control group P < 0.05 . After nursing intervention, the total satisfaction degree of the control group (80.49%) was lower than that of the observation group (97.56%) P < 0.05 . Conclusion. The implementation of systematic nursing intervention is conducive to improve the cognitive function, activity of life, and quality of life of senile dementia patients who have a positive effect, and nursing satisfaction is higher.

scholarly journals Comparative characteristics of the quality of life of asthma patients with different types of airway hyperresponsiveness to physical stimules

2021 ◽  
pp. 55-61
Author(s):  
N. L. Perelman
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Airway Hyperresponsiveness ◽  
Group 4 ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Asthma Patients ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Group 1

Aim. To compare the nature and degree of influence of different types of airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) on the general and specific quality of life (QoL) of patients with asthma and control over the disease.Materials and methods. 234 patients with mild-to-moderate asthma, aged from 18 to 60 years old, were interviewed and examined. Depending on the presence of one or another type of AHR, 4 groups were formed: group 1 included 60 patients with cold AHR, group 2 – 75 patients with hypoosmotic AHR, group 3 – 35 patients with hyperosmotic AHR, group 4 – 64 patients with exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB). QoL and the state of the emotional sphere were assessed using the SF-36, AQLQ, HADS questionnaires. The level of asthma control was determined using the ACT questionnaire. Lung function was assessed by spirometry.Results. When comparing QoL between groups, statistical differences were obtained for most of the SF-36 scales, with the exception of the domains “Role Physical” (RP) and “Bodily Pain” (BP), and their presence and significance varied depending on the types of AHR being compared. The lowest QoL indices were found in group 1 of patients with cold AHR according to the domains “Physical Activity” (PA), RP, BP, and “Role Emotional” (RE). The lowest indices for the domains “General Health” (GH), “Vitality” (V) and “Mental health” (MH) were found in the respondents of the 2nd group. Most of the highest QoL indicators in the compared groups were found in patients of group 4 with EIB in the domains PA, RP, V, RE, and MH. When carrying out a comparative analysis, the maximum number of significant differences was found between the groups with cold AHR and EIB. A comparative study of QoL using a special AQLQ questionnaire showed the lowest indices for the “Activity” and “Symptoms” domains in groups 1 and 2 of asthma patients. In addition, in group 1, the minimum QoL values were recorded for the “General QoL” domain (3.6±0.2 points), and in group 2, for the “Environment” domain (2.9±0.3 compared with 3.9±0.2 points in group 3, p<0.01).Conclusion. This study has demonstrated the multifaceted effect of AHR on health-related QoL, dependent on sensitivity to a particular physical stimulus and the season of maximum trigger action. The subjective assessment of psychosocial functioning is most differentiated according to the GH domain of the SF-36 questionnaire. The greatest negative impact on the QoL indices is exerted by the cold and hypoosmotic AHR, the least – by the EIB. The assessment of QoL allows to get a full picture of the perception of the patient's health level at the moment and in the given conditions.

The combined application of transvaginal collagenase electrophoresis and pulsed magnetic therapy to improve the quality of life of patients with chronic salpingo-oophoritis

2021 ◽  
pp. 14-19
Author(s):  
Tamara Mikhailovna Medoeva ◽  
Madina Zaudinovna Dugieva ◽  
Vadim Viktorovich Portnov
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Main Group ◽  
Pelvic Pain Syndrome ◽  
Combined Application ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Magnetic Therapy ◽  
Group 1

Chronic salpingo-oophoritis (CSO) is one of the most common diseases among the entire gynecological pathology, the frequency of which reaches 65-68%. Despite the progress made in the treatment of CSO, there is a serious problem due to the steady growth and complications leading to infertility, ectopic pregnancy and the development of chronic pelvic pain syndrome, which significantly reduces the quality of life of patients. In this regard, the development of promising pharmaco-physiotherapeutic methods with pronounced analgesic, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and bacteriological effects to increase the therapeutic effectiveness and improve the quality of life of patients with salpingo-oophoritis is an important task of modern gynecology and physiotherapy. Objective: To study in a comparative aspect the effect of the combined use of transvaginal electrophoresis of the collagenase complex and pulsed magnetic therapy and their mono-effects on the quality of life of patients with chronic salpingo-oophoritis. Materials and research methods. The study included 77 patients aged 18 to 42 years (median age was 26,7±2,8 years) with a diagnosis of chronic salpingo-oophoritis of non-specific etiology. More than half of the patients (59,7%) were women under 25 years of age. All patients were divided into three groups that were comparable according to the main clinical and anamnestic data, somatic and obstetric-gynecological status: group 1 — the main group — included 28 patients who received a course of combined application of transvaginal electrophoresis of the collagenase complex and pulsed magnetic therapy; group 2 — comparison group 1 — included 25 patients who received acourse of transvaginal electrophoresis of the collagenase complex; group 3 — comparison group 2 — included 24 patients who received a course of pulsed magnetic therapy. The quality of life was assessed by the indicators of the Quality of Life Index (QOL), which takes into account the three most important and informative aspects of patients’ lives: physical condition and its dynamics, mental (psychological) health and daily functioning. The results of the study. Based on the obtained results, it was proved that the most pronounced results were achieved in patients of the main group who received a course of transvaginal electrophoresis of the collagenase complex in combination with pulsed magnetic therapy, where the quality of life improved by 89,3% according to the QOL index, compared to the monotherapy with transvaginal electrophoresis and pulsed magnetic therapy — 75,7% and 73,1%, respectively.

scholarly journals Preoperative use of the modified radiofrequency neuroablation of the genicular and cutaneous nerves of the knee joint for alleviating postoperative pain after arthroplasty

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 266-273
Author(s):  
M. L. Golovakha ◽  
Ye. O. Bilykh ◽  
I. V. Shyshka ◽  
I. M. Zabielin ◽  
V. I. Pertsov
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Knee Joint ◽  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Postoperative Period ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Paindetect Questionnaire ◽  
Result Analysis

The aim of the study. To improve the effectiveness of pain syndrome management in the postoperative period in patients after knee arthroplasty with radiofrequency neuroablation (RFNA). Materials and methods. A prospective, open, randomized study on the treatment result analysis of 93 patients with knee joint osteoarthritis of the III–IV stage was conducted. Patients were divided into two groups: the study group (n = 44) and the comparison group (n = 49). The study group patients underwent arthroplasty of one knee and RFNA of the genicular and cutaneous nerves in the preoperative period. The comparison group patients underwent only knee arthroplasty. Assessment of pain intensity, functional status and quality of life of patients was performed using the VAS, WOMAC, KOOS questionnaires before treatment, 1.5, 3 and 6 months after surgery, taking into account the overall quality of life according to the SF-36 questionnaire and the possibility of developing neuropathic pain component according to the PainDetect questionnaire. Results. The result analysis obtained with the VAS showed pain reduction in both groups in 6 months after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), in the study group – 2 (2; 2) points, in the comparison group – 3 (2; 3) points. The results assessed with the WOMAC questionnaire showed greater improvement in treatment outcomes among patients who underwent knee arthroplasty in combination with RFNA – 32 (28; 34) points after 6 months. In the comparison group, there was also an improvement in functional status on examination in 1.5 months after surgery, but with less effective reduction of pain and physical recovery, which was seen on the examination in 6 months – 33.0 (28.5; 37.0) points. The analysis using the KOOS questionnaire showed a positive increase in postoperative indicators in both groups of patients, and it was 41.88 (37.20; 44.79) points in the comparison group and 47.67 (40.63; 50.51) points in the study group during a 6-month follow-up after arthroplasty. The SF-36 result analysis in 6 months after surgical treatment showed nearly identical restore of the psychological component of health in both patient groups – 56.63 (55.83; 59.03) points in the comparison group and 58.96 (54.24, 60.35) points – in the study group. The study group demonstrated better restoration of the physical component of health. The neuropathic component of pain was not detected among the examined groups of patients using the PainDetect questionnaire. Conclusions. RFNA of the genicular nerves and additional ablation of cutaneous nerves reduces the intensity of pain in the postoperative period after knee replacement and allows patients more quickly and easier restore functional activity and improve quality of life.

scholarly journals Bronchial asthma control, quality of life, and psychiatric disorders vicious cycle: Asyut society point of view

2022 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Samiaa Hamdy Sadek ◽  
Maha Mohamed El-kholy ◽  
Fareda Ahmed Mohammed ◽  
Reham Mohammed El-Morshedy
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychiatric Disorders ◽  
Asthma Control ◽  
Bronchial Asthma ◽  
Hospital Admissions ◽  
Symptom Control ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Asthma Patients ◽  
Healthy Control

Abstract Background Poorly controlled bronchial asthma limits patients’ quality of life (QOL), the condition which may potentiate the development of psychiatric disorders. The aim of this study was the assessment of anxiety and depression in bronchial asthma patients, and their interrelation with both level of asthma control and quality of life in our society. Results This study included 102 bronchial asthma patients, and 50 healthy control individuals. Patients had poorer QOL, and higher anxiety and depression scores compared to healthy control, moreover these scores were higher in uncontrolled asthma patients compared to controlled group. Poor QOL, frequent hospital admissions, and poor asthma control were the predictors for psychiatric disorders. Conclusion Depression and anxiety are frequently encountered in patients with bronchial asthma in our society; poor symptom control, poor QOL, and frequent hospital admissions are the main predictors for these psychiatric disorders.

scholarly journals Similar Profile and Magnitude of Cognitive Impairments in Focal and Generalized Epilepsy: A Pilot Study

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helena Gauffin ◽  
Anne-Marie Landtblom ◽  
Patrick Vigren ◽  
Andreas Frick ◽  
Maria Engström ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Focal Epilepsy ◽  
Cognitive Impairments ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Long Term Memory ◽  
Term Memory ◽  
Generalized Epilepsy

Introduction: Cognitive impairments in epilepsy are not well-understood. In addition, long-term emotional, interpersonal, and social consequences of the underlying disturbances are important to evaluate.Purpose: To compare cognitive function including language in young adults with focal or generalized epilepsy. In addition, quality of life and self-esteem were investigated.Patients and Methods: Young adults with no primary intellectual disability, 17 with focal epilepsy and 11 with generalized epilepsy participated and were compared to 28 healthy controls. Groups were matched on age (mean = 26 years), sex, and education. Participants were administered a battery of neuropsychological tasks and carried out self-ratings of quality of life, self-esteem, and psychological problems.Results: Similar impairments regarding cognitive function were noted in focal and generalized epilepsy. The cognitive domains tested were episodic long-term memory, executive functions, attention, working memory, visuospatial functions, and language. Both epilepsy groups had lower results compared to controls (effect sizes 0.24–1.07). The total number of convulsive seizures was predictive of episodic long-term memory function. Participants with focal epilepsy reported lower quality of life than participants with generalized epilepsy. Lowered self-esteem values were seen in both epilepsy groups and particularly in those with focal epilepsy. Along with measures of cognitive speed and depression, the total number of seizures explained more than 50% of variation in quality of life.Conclusion: Interestingly, similarities rather than differences characterized the widespread cognitive deficits that were seen in focal and generalized epilepsy, ranging from mild to moderate. These similarities were modified by quality of life and self-esteem. This study confirms the notion that epilepsy is a network disorder.

scholarly journals Evaluation of effectiveness of complex treatment of chronic generalized periodontitis using original splinting design

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 (6) ◽  
pp. 83-93
Author(s):  
N. B. Astashina ◽  
E. P. Rogozhnikova ◽  
A. S. Arutyunov ◽  
N. N. Malginov ◽  
S. V. Kazakov
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Young Patients ◽  
Pathological Process ◽  
Main Group ◽  
Complex Treatment ◽  
Periodontal Tissues

Relevance. The relevance of the study is dictated by the high prevalence of periodontal disease among young people and by the need to search for new approaches to periodontitis treatment in order to increase the effectiveness of treatment at early stages of pathological process. Objective. To evaluate the effectiveness of complex treatment of chronic generalized periodontitis (CGP) of mild severity using a removable splinting construction made according to the author's technique. Materials and methods. At the orthopedic stage of the complex treatment of mild CGP, splinting constructions were used for 47 young patients: in the main group (n = 16) the authors treatment and preventive splint, in the first comparison group (n = 15) a removable metal splint, in the second comparison group (n = 16) a fixed adhesive fiber splint. Periodontal hemodynamics was assessed using ultrasound Doppler analysis 1, 6 and 12 months after the therapeutic measures and tooth immobilization. To identify the possible negative impact of the treatment on the quality of life (QOL) in patients with splint constructions, we used the OHIP-14-Ru questionnaire; the follow-up period was 1.3, 6, and 12 months. Results. Dental immobilization contributed to the improvement of blood flow in the periodontal tissues in the short and long term follow-up, so after 12 months: Vam in the main group increased by 39,8 % and amounted to 0,397 0,004 cm / s, in patients of the comparison groups Vam was 0,329 0,006 cm / s and 0,335 0,003 cm / s, respectively, that is 15,4 % and 18,4 % higher compared with the figures before treatment. The quality of life index for patients using splinting constructions made according to the author's technique, by the OHIP-14-Ru questionnaire was assessed as good 1 year after (3.46 0.59). Conclusions. The use of the proposed original orthopedic design in a complex plan for mild periodontitis treatment helps to improve regional blood circulation and stabilize the pathological process.

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