scholarly journals Differences Between Effectiveness Of Inmas Acupuncture And Local Points In Back And Shoulder Pain

2021 ◽  
pp. 58-64
Author(s):  
Purwanto Purwanto ◽  
Jatmiko Rinto Wahyu
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Shoulder Pain ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Pain Scale ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Quality Of Life Research

Background: Shoulder pain and low back pain usually arise because of overuse or excessive use. Acupuncture can relax back muscles, waist and shoulders through cutaneosomatic reflex; and increase the release of endorphins so that it can reduce inflammation in back, waist, and shoulders so that it can help relieve pain and restore the function of back, waist, and shoulders. This study aims to determine differences betwen effectiveness of INMAS and local points acupuncture on pain and quality of life in workers with back and shoulder pain. Methods: This study is  quantitative  quasi experimental design with control group with  pre and post test, conducted in July-September 2020 at Verta Medika Acupuncture, Klaten. The population was all patients with shoulder and back pain who underwent acupuncture therapy and the sample was determined by inclusion and exclusion criteria and divided into two groups using simple random sampling. Each group consisted of 15 patients. Data analysis focused on pain scale (NRS) and quality of life (WHO-QoL). Results: INMAS technique was better at reducing pain scale (ρ = 0.001), quality of physical health (ρ = 0.083), quality of psychological health (ρ = 0,000), quality of social (ρ = 0,000), and quality of environmental health (ρ = 0.045). Conclusion: INMAS technique is more effective than local points acupuncture for reducing pain levels and it improves the quality of life. Research using larger population and sample is needed to increase validity and reliability of the study.

scholarly journals Accident-related neurogenic fecal incontinence: a retrospective study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Liu ◽  
Ruiling Wei ◽  
Dewei Wu ◽  
Hulin Chen ◽  
Juan Dong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Fecal Incontinence ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Healthy Subjects ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Squeeze Pressure ◽  
Anorectal Motility ◽  
Neurogenic Fecal Incontinence

Abstract Abstract Background To evaluate the anorectal motility characteristics, the quality of life and psychological health of accident-related neurogenic fecal incontinence(ArNFI) patients. Methods A retrospective study was conducted on 26 patients with ArNFI visiting the gastrointestinal motility center of affiliated provincial hospital of Anhui medical university were collected as research objects from January 2016 to August 2019. The anorectal motility characteristics of these patients were recorded and analysed by high resolution manometry (HRM), 10 healthy subjects for the same period were recruited as the control group. The psychological characteristics of these patients and healthy subjects were compared by HAMA and HAMD scores,and their quality of life was investigated by SF36. Results Anal sphincter resting pressure in the ArNFI group was more lowwer than that of the control group (21.18± 4.68vs34.83± 14.13, P<0.05). Anorectal compliance in the ArNFI group was more lowwer than that of the control (1.41± 0.32vs4.03± 1.06, P<0.05). Maximal squeeze pressure were in the ArNFI group was also lowwer than that of the control(53.66±14.59 vs 143.95±19.82, P<0.05).HAMA ,HAMD scores of the ArNFI group in the ArNFI group were all higher than that of the control ( 21.29±2.06 vs 7.63±1.41 ;22.00±3.70 vs 8.75±1.91, respectively.all P<0.01). There were significant differences between SF36 scores of ArNFI group and the control group in the 8 dimensions of PF,RP,GH,VT,SF,RE and MH.(P<0.01) . Conclusion In patients with ArNFI,there were significantly reduced anorectal motility characteristics, increased HAMA.HAMD scores,and their life quality was obviously declined.

scholarly journals Quality of Life and Migraine Disability among Female Migraine Patients in a Tertiary Hospital in Malaysia

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Munvar Miya Shaik ◽  
Norul Badriah Hassan ◽  
Huay Lin Tan ◽  
Siew Hua Gan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
World Health ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Pain Scores ◽  
Health Organization

Background. Disability caused by migraine may be one of the main causes of burden contributing to poor quality of life (QOL) among migraine patients. Thus, this study aimed to measure QOL among migraine sufferers in comparison with healthy controls.Methods. Female diagnosed migraine patients (n= 100) and healthy controls (n=100) completed the Malay version of the World Health Organization QOL Brief (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire. Only migraine patients completed the Malay version of the Migraine Disability Assessment questionnaire.Results. Females with migraines had significantly lower total WHOQOL-BREF scores (84.3) than did healthy controls (91.9,P<0.001). Similarly, physical health (23.4 versus 27.7,P<0.001) and psychological health scores (21.7 versus 23.2,P< 0.001) were significantly lower than those for healthy controls. Seventy-three percent of patients experienced severe disability, with significantly higher number of days with headaches (13.8 days/3 months,P< 0.001) and pain scores (7.4,P< 0.013). Furthermore, migraine patients with lower total QOL scores had 1.2 times higher odds of having disability than patients with higher total QOL scores.Conclusions. The present study showed that migraine sufferers experienced significantly lower QOL than the control group from a similar population. Disability was severe and frequent and was associated with lower QOL among the migraine patients.

scholarly journals Effect of unicornuate uterus on women's reproductive health

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Normal Karyotype ◽  
Pain Scale ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Visual Analogue Pain Scale ◽  
Visual Analogue Pain ◽  
Unicornuate Uterus

Objectives. The effect of the unicornuate uterus on the reproductive health and quality of life of woman has been analyzed. Materials and methods. The study included 26 patients with unicornuate uterus aged 25 to 42 years and 20 women without gynecological pathology. Diagnosis of uterine abnomalies was based on patient complaints, medical history and life history, as well as clinical and laboratory and instrumental examinations. The severity of dysmenorrhea was determined using a visual analogue pain scale, women's quality of life was assessed using a short SF-12 health questionnaire. Results. The average age of the surveyed women was 30.2 ± 3.9 years. All patients with unicornuete uterus by subclasses were distributed as follows: subclass U4a (unicornuate uterus with rudimentary cavity) – 69.2% of patients, subclass U4b (unicornuate uterus without rudimentary cavity in the contralateral horn or with its aplasia) – 30.8%. In all patients was confirmed normal karyotype – 46XX. The combination of a unicornuate uterus with a defect of the urinary system (aplasia, doubling, or kidney dystopia) occurred in 23.1% of women. It has been found that in women with unicornuate uterus, clinical symptoms in 76.9% of cases are accompanied by dysmenorrhea. The unicornuate uterus in 69.2% of cases causes negative reproductive outcomes, among which 26.9% – early spontaneous abortions, 11.5% – ectopic pregnancy. In 46.2% of cases the unicornuate uterus is combined with other gynecological pathology, whereby the incidence of concomitant gynecologic pathology is significantly more frequent in U4a patients than in the U4b subclass (˂0.01). The severity of dysmenorrhea in the main group was 5.8 ± 1.8 points (the difference was significant compared with the control group, p = 0.0032). Conclusions. Due to the low physical subunit, the unicornuate uterus significantly impairs the quality of life of women, which was significantly lower in the group of patients with unicornuate uterus compared to the control group (total SF-12 score: 85.4 ± 11.2 vs. 95.8 ± 12.1; p = 0.002).

scholarly journals A Randomized Comparative Study between High-Intensity and Low-Level Laser Therapy in the Treatment of Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Walid Kamal Abdelbasset ◽  
Gopal Nambi ◽  
Saud F. Alsubaie ◽  
Ahmed M. Abodonya ◽  
Ayman K. Saleh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Laser Therapy ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Low Level Laser Therapy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Level Laser

Objectives. Chronic nonspecific low back pain (chronic nsLBP) is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders leading to disabilities and physical inactivity. Laser therapy was used in chronic nsLBP treatment; however, no previous studies have assessed the impacts of high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) versus low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on chronic nsLBP. This study compared the effects of HILT versus LLLT on individuals suffering from chronic nsLBP. Methods. The study was a randomized control trial. Sixty individuals with chronic nsLBP were enrolled in this study between May and November 2019. All participants were clinically diagnosed with chronic nsLBP. They were assigned randomly into three groups, 20 in each group. The first group received a program of LLLT, the second group received a program of HILT, and the third did not receive laser therapy (control group). Pain severity, disability, lumbar mobility, and quality of life were assessed before and after 12-week intervention. Results. Both LLLT and HILT groups showed a significant improvement of the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), visual analogue scale (VAS), lumbar range of motion (ROM), and European Quality of Life (EuroQol) scores ( p > 0.05 ), while the control group did not show significant changes ( p > 0.05 ). Comparison among the three study groups postintervention showed significant differences in the outcome measures ( p > 0.05 ), while comparison between the LLLT and HILT groups showed nonsignificant differences ( p > 0.05 ). Conclusion. There are no different influences of LLLT versus HILT on chronic nsLBP patients. Both LLLT and HILT reduce pain and disability and improve lumbar mobility and quality of life in chronic nsLBP patients.

scholarly journals Effects of circuit resistance training on the quality of life and disability of women with low back pain

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 17-28
Author(s):  
Hanna Krześniak ◽  
Aleksandra Truszczyńska-Baszak
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Circuit Resistance Training ◽  
Circuit Resistance

Abstract Introduction: Back pain is a serious social problem which frequently affects women. So far, the effectiveness and safety of physical activities recommended to them have not been confirmed scientifically. The aim of the work was to determine the influence of circuit resistance training on the quality of life and disability of women with back pain. Materials and methods: The study included 25 women (mean age 52.81 ± 13.83 years) with back pain in the course of degenerative changes in the lumbar spine. Circuit resistance training was done on the machines with hydraulic resistance. Prior to the training, each participant was diagnosed on the basis of the McKenzie functional assessment. The quality of life was evaluated with the use of SF-36 survey, while pain intensity was assessed with visual analogue scale (VAS). The level of disability was examined with Roland-Morris disability questionnaire (RMDQ). The examinations were repeated after a three-month period of training and compared with a control group including 31 women (mean age 43.43 ± 14.64 years) who did not take up any physical activity in this period. Results: In the research group, 73.68% of the subjects improved their quality of life assessed with SF-36 survey, mainly in the category of physical functioning (p=0.006). Moreover, their disability decreased significantly (p=0.01) and pain subsided (p=0.003) compared to the control group. Conclusions: Circuit resistance training decreased low back pain, reduced disability and improved the quality of life of the subjects. This type of training may be recommended to individuals with non-specific low back pain.

scholarly journals A PILOT TRAIL: EFFECTIVENESS OF BIBLIOTHERAPY ON QUALITY OF LIFE, PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS AND DEPRESSION AMONG PATIENT WITH CHRONIC LEG AND FOOT ULCER IN MANGALORE

2015 ◽  
Vol 05 (01) ◽  
pp. 009-013
Author(s):  
Kirupa P. ◽  
Preetham Rai B. ◽  
Srinivasa Bhat U.
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Foot Ulcer ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Work Capacity ◽  
Group Method ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Pair Group ◽  
Distress Scale

Abstract Introduction: Many clients living with chronic leg and foot ulcers experience diminished quality of life, pain, psychosocial maladjustment, limited work capacity, and physical disabilities. Bibliotherapy helps the individual to cope up with illness. Objectives: Assess the pretest level of psychological distress, quality of life and depression in both Interventional and control group. Evaluate the effectiveness of bibliotherapy on quality of life, psychological distress and depression Methods: Pilot study was conducted among the twenty patients with chronic leg and foot ulcer .Randomized clinical trial comparison with pair group method was used to evaluate the effectiveness of bibliotherapy .Data were assessed by using chronic wound impact schedule, Kessler's psychological distress scale and beck depression inventory were used to assess the quality of life, psychological distress and depression respectively. Simple random sampling by lottery method was used to collect the data. Results: Findings show that there is mean of the quality of life (56.3), distress (28.3) and depression (22.5) were falls on the moderate level among the patient suffering with chronic leg and foot ulcer. Two way analysis of variance proves that bibliotherapy highly significant in increasing quality of life (F= 20.3,P&lt;0.001) ,decreasing the psychological distress (F=25.2,P&lt;0.01) and decreasing depression (F=5.18 ,P&lt;0.05). Conclusion. Need based bibliotherapy is effective to meet the psychological aspects of chronic leg and foot ulcer

Coping Skills Training Intervention on the Quality of Life of Psychiatric Patient's Caregivers: A Randomized Controlled Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. s786-s786
Author(s):  
L. Fattah Moghaddam ◽  
F. Mollasalehi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Usual Care ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Coping Skills ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Coping Skills Training ◽  
Randomized Controlled

IntroductionThe caregivers of the psychic patients experience decreased quality of life (QOL).AimsThe aim of this study is the determination of the effect of coping skills training on improved quality of life of these caregivers compared to traditional treatments.MethodsThe samples consisted of 82 caregivers of psychiatric patients who were admitted in the educational hospital of Tehran for the first time from 2015 to 2016. The caregivers were randomly divided into two groups including Interventional group (n = 41) who received an educational booklet in addition to coping skills training, and control group (n = 41) who received usual care. A two-group randomized controlled trial was conducted, including WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire used to collect the data before and after 90 days.ResultsThe results demonstrated that there were significant changes in the quality of life of family after training (P = 0.05). But this change was not seen in the control group. The comparison of the two groups after intervention indicated, that the scores of the intervention group were higher than the control group in all dimensions. But these scores were significantly different in the psychological health and the environmental health.ConclusionsTo educate the coping skills interventions can have a positive effect on the quality of life of caregivers than usual care.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Relationship between Quality of Life and Occupational Accidents in South-East of Iran (Zahedan)

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fereydoon Laal ◽  
Mohammad Jafari Modrek ◽  
Davoud Balarak ◽  
Mahdi Mohammadi ◽  
Mahdieh Rakhshani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Occupational Accidents ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Control

<p>With the development of science and technology, occupational accidents, as one of the most important problems in the world, result in negative effects on physical and psychological health, and also the quality of life of workers. The aim of this study was to compare the quality of life among workers with and without accident. In a cross-sectional study, 93 workers were selected, 31 who experienced accident and 62 as control group. To gather the data, a researcher-made questionnaire for demographic characteristics and the quality of life questionnaire (SF-36) were used. Mann-Whitney and Chi-square tests were used for data analysis. The mean and standard deviation of age was 30.81±7.29 and 30.56±7.19 in workers with accident (case group) and control group, respectively. Homogeneity was ensured in terms of age and work experience and the two groups had no significant difference in this regard (p&gt;0.05). Most of the participants were high school graduates (67.7%). The majority of accidents (68.8%) had occurred in the manufacturing sections. The most common accident type was sprayed chemical substances (19.4%) and the less frequent was electrocution (3.2%). The mean total score for the quality of life was 37.61±14.29 and 74.92±12.95 in the case and control groups with a statistical significance difference (p&lt;0.001). The results of this study indicate that the incident could affect the quality of life of workers. Therefore, promoting the safety culture can help to reduce the occupational accidents.</p>

scholarly journals Efficacy of Silver Needle Therapy for The Treatment of Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Prospective, Single-Center, Randomized, Parallel-Controlled Clinical Trial

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuesong Hu ◽  
Shaoxing Dong ◽  
Bing Zhang ◽  
Xuan Wang ◽  
Yanwei Yin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Frequency Measurement ◽  
Autonomic Nerve ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract Background: Chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNSLBP) troubles approximately 30% of people worldwide. Silver needle therapy (SNT) is a treatment method to relieve soft tissue pain through heating. Therefore, this study aimed to observe the effects of SNT on CNSLBP.Methods: In this study, 100 patients were randomly divided into 2 groups: silver needle (SN) group and control group (n = 50). In the SN group, patients received SNT and physiotherapy, while patients received physiotherapy alone in the control group. At the 6-month follow-up, the numerical rating scale (NRS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), Short-Form 12 of quality of life (SF-12), the natural logarithms of low frequency measurement (InLF) and the natural logarithms of high frequency measurement (InHF) of heart rate variability (HRV) were recorded.Results: In both groups, NRS, ODI, SF-12 scores, and HRV at 2 weeks after treatment were improved and maintained for 6 months. Compared with the control group, more significant improvements were observed in the NRS and SF-12 scores at 1, 2, 3, and 6 months and in the ODI scores at 1 and 2 months in the SN group (P < 0.05). However, there was no significant difference between the groups in the ODI scores at 3 and 6 months. InLF and InHF in the SN group were higher than those in the control group at 3 and 6 months (P < 0.05).Conclusions: SNT relieved pain and improved quality of life and autonomic nerve activity, especially parasympathetic nerve, in patients with CNSLBP, without serious complications.Trial registration: This work has registered in the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (No. ChiCTR-OOC-17013237; Date: 2017.11.09).

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