scholarly journals Dark or Bright Half of the Moon: A Qualitative Study Exploring the Experience of Iranian Heart Failure Patients Regarding their Quality of Life

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 824-830 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahdi Moshki ◽  
Abdoljavad Khajavi ◽  
Haydeh Hashemizadeh ◽  
Farveh Vakilian ◽  
Shima Minaee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Functional Limitations ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Framework Analysis ◽  
Positive Effects

BACKGROUND: Heart failure (HF) is a major public health problem in different societies and has numerous impacts on quality of life (QOL). AIM: The present study was carried out with the aim to explore the experience of HF patients regarding the negative effects of the disease on their QOL. METHODS: In this qualitative exploratory study data collection was performed through face-to-face, semi-structured, in-depth interviews with 19 patients with HF, who were selected through purposive sampling method from April to September 2017. Data analysis was carried out based on the framework analysis method. RESULTS: The negative consequences of HF on QOL emerged in the form of 6 main themes including symptoms, disease complications, cognitive impairment, psychological distress, functional limitations and economic problems. Most of the participants (14 out of 19) assessed their QOL as well or very well. CONCLUSION: The majority of the patients in this study, despite the many negative impacts of HF, had a high QOL that could indicate their satisfaction and effective coping with HF by creating a positive outlook and the perceived positive effects of the disease.

scholarly journals β-blocker in Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction: A review

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-45
Author(s):  
Chandra Mani Adhikari
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Enzyme Inhibitor ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Blocker Therapy ◽  
Reduced Ejection Fraction ◽  
Β Blocker ◽  
Β Blockers

Heart failure, a major public health problem is associated with high mortality, poor quality of life, and frequent hospitalization. It is a complex syndrome characterized by neurohumoral activation. Activation of sympathetic nervous system plays an important role in its pathogenesis. Randomized trials have show that β-blockers reduce mortality, hospitalization and improves quality of life. One of the three β-blockers (i.e., bisoprolol, carvedilol, and sustained-release metoprolol succinate) is recommended for all patients with current or prior symptoms of Heart Failure, unless contraindicated, to reduce morbidity and mortality. β-blockers are underused in patients with heart failure. If a patient is considered suitable for β-blocker therapy, a careful initiation and gradual increases of β-blocker dose are crucial to avoid clinical deterioration. Initiating the Angiotensin Conventing Enzyme inhibitor first is traditional but studies have proven similar safety with a β-blocker-first strategy. Emerging evidence suggests that the order of initial ACEI or β-blocker therapy may not matter. Nepalese Heart Journal | Volume 10 | No.1 | November 2013| Pages 38-45 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njh.v10i1.9746

scholarly journals SQoF-WEAR Project. The Use of Wearable Devices to Identify the Impact of Stress on Workers’ Quality of Life

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Patricia Concheiro-Moscoso ◽  
Betania Groba ◽  
Sílvia Monteiro-Fonseca ◽  
Nereida Canosa ◽  
Cristina Queirós
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Wearable Devices ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
The University ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

(1) Background: Stress is a major public health problem due to its relevant health, social and economic repercussions. Moreover, stress can be associated with work; when stress increases over time, burnout can occur, an occupational phenomenon recognized by the WHO in 2019. There is interest in the use of wearable devices to monitor and control stressors and their influence on the condition of workers. This study aims to identify the level of job stress and its influence on the quality of life of workers. (2) Methods:This longitudinal study was carried out between the end of May and mid-July 2021. Three assessment tools along with a daily and a weekly questionnaire were computerized through the RedCap platform. The participants had to fill out the diary and weekly questionnaires and wear a Xiaomi Mi Band 5 during the project. (3) Results and discussion: Thirty-six workers from the University of Coruña and from the University of Porto participated in the project. This study promotes the awareness of workers regarding their work stress and the influence of this factor on their quality of life using physiological (e.g., activity, sleep, and heart rate) and psychological indicators (self-report questionnaires in different moments).

scholarly journals Quality of life of alcohol dependent patients attending a deaddiction centre in Kannur district

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 36
Author(s):  
R. Ratheesh ◽  
Bindu Mohandas ◽  
P. P. Venugopalan ◽  
A. K. Sarada ◽  
Suprej K. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Psychological Domain ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Alcohol Dependent

Background: Quality of life (QOL) is individuals' perceptions of their position in life. QOL of alcohol dependent patients is an area that has received relatively less attention compared to other alcohol related problems.Methods: A deaddiction centre based cross sectional study was done on 370 individuals using a predesigned questionnaire during the period of 2012-2013. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 17. Spearman’s rank correlation test was used to find association between the study variables.Results: The mean age of the study subjects was 38.08±8.46 years. The mean duration of drinking was 12.62±7.47 years. The overall score of the QOL and the perceived health in alcohol dependent patients was 3.19±0.89 and 3.01±0.98 respectively. The mean of the transformed scores of physical, psychological, social and environmental domains are 69.12±12.82, 57.84±12.81, 58.52±17.05, 68.62±10.23 respectively. Statistical analysis of age with physical, environmental and social domains showed a significant negative correlation; literacy status with QOL, perceived health, physical, psychological, social and environmental domains showed a significant positive correlation; socio economic status with QOL and psychological domain showed a significant positive correlation; duration of drinking with QOL, perceived health, physical and psychological domain showed a significant negative correlation.Conclusions: Harm from alcohol use is a major public health problem. Reducing the level of social and health harms from alcohol requires preparation and planning.

A Systematic Review of Exercise Interventions in Patients With Heart Failure

2008 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 156-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei-Kuei Tai ◽  
Janet C. Meininger ◽  
Lorraine Q. Frazier
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trials ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Peripheral Blood Flow ◽  
Exercise Interventions ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Randomized Controlled

The incidence of heart failure (HF) is increasing as the population ages. Pharmacotherapy is an important component of treatment and yields significant improvements in survival and quality of life. In recent decades, exercise has gradually become accepted as an intervention beneficial to patients with HF, but more information is needed to clarify the effects of exercise and optimize interventions. Therefore, a systematic review of randomized controlled trials published from 1966 to October 2006 was carried out via PubMed. About 69 trials were reviewed, which used as main outcome measures: (a) central hemodynamic parameters, (b) peripheral blood flow, (c) endothelial function, (d) activation of neurohormones and cytokine systems, (e) structure of and metabolism in skeletal muscles, and/or (f) quality of life. Study findings suggest that the favorable physiological responses to exercise might slow some of the pathophysiological progression of HF. However, most of the trials reviewed here were based on relatively small samples and selected participant groups, and the exercise programs varied widely. These limitations and inconsistencies need to be addressed through further studies. Furthermore, reliable strategies for maintaining the positive effects of exercise and extending them to patients' daily life and quality of life are scarce in these trials. These domains need further exploration through rationally designed, large-scale randomized controlled trials.

scholarly journals Peripheral vascular insufficiency impairs functional capacity in patients with heart failure

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-107
Author(s):  
Renato Murayama ◽  
Laura Dutra Carraro ◽  
Thalissa Galvanin ◽  
Nilo Mitsuru Izukawa ◽  
Iracema Umeda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Functional Limitations ◽  
Survival Rates ◽  
Step Test ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Peripheral Vascular ◽  
Peripheral Muscle ◽  
Vascular Insufficiency

INTRODUCTION: Heart failure (HF) is a complex syndrome in which effort limitation is associated with deterioration of peripheral musculature. Improving survival rates among these patients have led to the appearance of cases in which other pathologies are associated with HF, such as peripheral vascular insufficiency (PVI). The combination of these two pathologies is common, with significant repercussions for affected patients. OBJECTIVE: To compare functional limitations and quality of life between patients with HF in isolation or HF + PVI. METHOD: Twelve patients with HF+PVI were paired to 12 patients with HF in isolation. All had ejection fraction <40%. The following were conducted: 6 minute walk test (6MWT), chair test (CT), step test (ST), one repetition maximum test (1RM) and quality of life questionnaire. RESULTS: The results for the 6MWT (311±27 vs. 447±29), ST (49±3 vs. 81±10) and CT (17±1 vs. 21±1) were lower in the HF+PVI group than in the HF group (p<0.05). The HF+PVI group exhibited a reduction in the number of steps taken from the first to the second minute of the ST, in relation to the HF group. The HF group exhibited better HR recovery than the HF+PVI group (50±4 vs. 26±3; p<0.05). No differences were found in results for the Borg scale, the peripheral muscle strength test (1RM) or the questionnaires (p>0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The study participants who had mixed disease exhibited a greater degree of functional impairment than the group with HF, without reporting worsened quality of life.

scholarly journals What’s new for the clinician – summaries of recently published papers (September 2021)

2021 ◽  
Vol 76 (08) ◽  
pp. 492-495
Author(s):  
Veerasamy Yengopal
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Early Childhood Caries ◽  
Primary Teeth ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
The World ◽  
Untreated Caries

It is estimated that 621 million children throughout the world have untreated caries on primary teeth. 1 Early childhood caries (ECC), which affects preschool children, progresses rapidly and is associated with pain, difficulty chewing, weight loss, difficulty sleeping, altered behaviour, and a poorer quality of life for affected children and theirfamilies. Children with dental caries have greater treatmentneed, which is expensive and not readily accessible in most developing countries. In South Africa, ECC is a major public health problem with caries rates among children as high as 70% in some provinces.

scholarly journals Quality of life and handgrip strength of HIV patients diagnosed with neurotoxoplasmosis

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luiz Fernando Gouvêa-e-Silva ◽  
Cíntia Naira Souza de Lima ◽  
Kerolen Tayla Lima Fernandes ◽  
Silvania Yukiko Lins Takanashi ◽  
Marília Brasil Xavier
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Left Hand ◽  
Aids Epidemic ◽  
The Right

Abstract HIV / AIDS epidemic continues to be a major public health problem, and when there is poor adherence to treatment, patients become susceptible to other infections such as toxoplasmosis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the handgrip strength and quality of life of HIV infected patients diagnosed with neurotoxoplasmosis. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 40 HIV-infected patients, with and without diagnosis of neuroxoplasmosis.Sociodemographic and clinical profile information was collected, and handgrip strength and quality of life were evaluated. Almost all patients of both groups used antiretroviral therapy. In the handgrip strength evaluation, no statistical difference was observed for the right and left hand between groups with and without neurotoxoplasmosis (p> 0.05). However, the classifica-1 Federal University of Pará. Gradution of inadequate handgrip strength in the neurotoxoplasmosis group was significantly higher.ate Program in Tropical Diseases. In the quality of life domain, it was observed that financial concern had lower scores in the Belém, PA. Brazil. group with neurotoxoplasmosis (p = 0.0379). It was observed that neurotoxoplasmosis showedno association with epidemiological, clinical, handgrip strength and quality of life variables.2 State University of Pará. Center However, patients with neurotoxoplasmosis showed a trend towards lower muscle strength.

Posttraumatic stress disorder and psycho-social impairment following snakebite in Northeastern Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 009121742091340 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zaharaddeen G Habib ◽  
Auwalu S Salihu ◽  
Muhammad Hamza ◽  
Ahmad M Yakasai ◽  
Garba Iliyasu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Social Impairment ◽  
Psychological Morbidity ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Management Interventions

Background Snakebite is a major public health problem among impoverished rural populations causing considerable morbidity and mortality in West Africa. Despite the huge burden of snakebite in this region, psycho-social impairment following snakebite has not been evaluated. In this study, we assessed for features of posttraumatic stress disorder and psycho-social impairment among rural snakebite victims in Northeastern Nigeria. Methods Individuals with previous snakebite managed in our facility, defined as exposed to snakebite, and their matched relatives not exposed to snakebite were invited to participate in the study following community mobilization. A retrospective cohort study was conducted evaluating the presence of psycho-social functioning, posttraumatic stress disorder, quality of life, social disability, cognitive impairment, and psychological morbidity using standard tools administered by the investigators, trained nurses, and community health workers. Results The prevalence of features of posttraumatic stress disorder among those exposed to snakebite compared to those not exposed to snakebite was 43% and 28%, respectively (risk ratio = 1.53; 95% confidence interval: 1.04–2.24; p = 0.024). Subjects exposed to snakebite had significantly poorer quality of life score in the psychological and social domains (p < 0.05). Other psycho-social complications associated with snakebite were impaired family/school functioning and psychological morbidity. No difference in cognitive functioning was observed between the two groups. Conclusions Snakebite is complicated by features of posttraumatic stress disorder, poor quality of life, and psycho-social impairments in northeastern Nigeria. Detection, monitoring, and appropriate management interventions should be provided and made more accessible to snakebite victims to ameliorate mental and psychological impairment.

scholarly journals Assessment of quality of life in alcohol dependents taking treatment in government de-addiction centre, Chennai

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (7) ◽  
pp. 2755
Author(s):  
Selvaraj R. ◽  
Duraimurugan M.
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Lower Class ◽  
Major Portion ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Study Population ◽  
The Mean ◽  
High Level ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Background: Heavy alcohol drinking is a major public health problem in most of the developing countries. Each year about 3.3 million deaths is caused by alcohol consumption and this is the main causal factor for about 200 various diseases that contributes about 5.9% deaths. Quality of life (QoL) is affected in alcohol dependents significantly. This study was conducted to determine the QoL of alcohol dependent patients in government de-addiction centre and to study the factors associated with the QoL of alcohol dependents.Methods: Across sectional study done using validated semi structured questionnaire contains sociodemographic details, SADD and WHO QoL-BREF-26 questionnaire.Results: Almost half of the participants (46.7%) were less than 30 years old. The major portion of the participants (70%) belonged to the lower class. Almost half of them (46.6%) were either unmarried or separated. Major portion of the participants of the study population are having medium (46.67%) and high level (40%) of dependence. Around 83.3%of the participants were affected by any one of the psychiatric co-morbidities. Around 2/3rd of participants (66.7%) are started to work before the legal age to work. Half of the alcohol dependents (53.33%) having family members with harmful alcohol intake behaviour. The mean baseline score of QoL of study subjects were compared to the mean scores of the healthy individuals.Conclusions: The QoL is the most valuable tool for the interventional management and designing the management programme. Around 80% of the study population are literate and 90% of the study population having good intention towards recovery.

scholarly journals 4527 Assessing Quality of Life, Depression, and Symptomatology in Puerto Rican Hispanic Patients Hospitalized with Heart Failure

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (s1) ◽  
pp. 75-76
Author(s):  
Ariel Gonzalez-Cordero
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Puerto Rican ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Quality Of Life Assessment

OBJECTIVES/GOALS: Heart failure is a public health problem. Currently, heart failure affects 2-5 % of adults within the age of 65-75 years. (Mosterd & Hoes, 2007)Moreover, rates of hospitalization and rehospitalization among patients with heart failure are high and are associated with poor quality of life(Dunlay et al., 2011)Unsurprisingly, studies have found that poor quality of life is linked to decreased physical activity and increased symptomatology, a perception that can quickly change depending on the patient’s mood. Factors such as age, cultural background, socioeconomical status, ethnicity, and gender are highly correlated with quality of life but have not been studied thoroughly. Quality of life assessment in Puerto Rican Hispanics living with heart failure is non-existent. Objective:•To determine gender-specific differences in quality of life for patients hospitalized due to heart failure in Puerto Rico.•To correlate heart failure symptoms, presence of depression and level of perceived quality of life in Puerto Rican patients hospitalized due to heart failure METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: We will recruit patients admitted with heart failure (n = 300) to the Cardiovascular Hospital of Puerto Rico and The Caribbean between 2019-2021. In the first aim, we will implement the Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire to assess the quality of life of Puerto Rican Hispanics diagnosed that life with heart failure and the short form-36 (SF-36) for a generic quality of life assessment. For the second aim, we will provide two instruments: The Geriatrics DepressionScale QuestionnaireShort Form (GDS-SF)and the Memorial Symptom Assessment ScaleShort Form (MSAS-SF) to assess the presence and severity of depression and multiple general symptoms RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: We expect that women living with heart failure will have worse quality of life and higher NYHA scale and NT-pro-BNP. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACT: This contribution is significant because it can clarify the specific risk factors in the Puerto Rican community that are associated with lower quality of life among patients suffering from heart failure. This, in term, can allow physicians to identify which population of HF patients is at risk,and have strategies to improve quality of life

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