scholarly journals Effects of “the Selected Smartphone Social-Messaging Applications” Training on Iranian Elderly’s Quality of Life: Results of a Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (07) ◽  
pp. 154
Author(s):  
Seyed Ebrahim Hosseini ◽  
Stuart Charters ◽  
Patricia Anthony ◽  
Abdulsalam Alhazmi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Educational Training ◽  
Local Public Health ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Open Coding ◽  
And Control ◽  
Social Messaging

This qualitative study aimed to investigate the effects of using smartphone’s communication apps on Quality of Life (QoL) of elderly people living in Shiraz-Iran. The population of the study was all the senior residents registered with local public health centers located in Shiraz, Fars, Iran in 2018-2019. Overall, 20 participants volunteered to join the study, from the intervention and control groups (10 in each). Data were collected via semi-structured face to face interviews and analyzed using open-coding. The findings of this study and the educational training are intended to help families, practitioners in the aging field to pay more attention to teaching modern communication technology in order to promote healthier elderly and community.

scholarly journals Effect of Health Education via Mobile Application in Promoting Quality of Life Among Asthmatic Schoolchildren in Urban Malaysia During the COVID-19 Era: A Quasi-Experimental Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulaziz Mansoor Al Raimi ◽  
Mei Chan Chong ◽  
Li Yoong Tang ◽  
Yan Piaw Chua ◽  
Latifa Yahya Al Ajeel
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Abstract BACKGROUND: Bronchial asthma among children is a common chronic disease which may have impact on quality of life. Health education is one of the strategy to improve knowledge and quality of life.OBJECTIVE: The study aims to assess the effect of health education via mobile application (app) in promoting quality of life among schoolchildren with asthma in urban Malaysia during the COVID-19 era. METHODS: A quasi-experimental, pre- and post-intervention design was used in this study involving a total of 214 students, randomly assigned into two groups (intervention group and control group). The control group received face-to-face health education while the experimental group received health education via a mobile application.RESULTS: The findings showed that the total score of quality of life (QoL) has improved from a mean total score at pre-intervention (5.31±1.27) to post-intervention (5.66±1.28) for the control group, compared with the experimental group with a mean total score of QoL at pre-intervention (5.01±1.36) and post-intervention (5.85±1.29). A comparison between the experimental and control groups using an independent t-test showed statistically significant differences in their mean QoL scores. The effect of health education via mobile application showed a statistically significant improvement in the mean QoL score from pre- to post-intervention [F (1,288) = 57.46, p = <0.01].CONCLUSION: The use of mobile technology in health education improved QoL as compared to the traditional methods of face-to-face lecture and/or handbooks among schoolchildren with asthma. Thus, educational modules using mobile applications do improve QoL.

scholarly journals Effect of Health Education Via Mobile Application in Promoting Quality of Life Among Asthmatic Schoolchildren in Urban Malaysia: A Quasi-Experimental Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulaziz Mansoor Al Raimi ◽  
Mei Chan Chong ◽  
Li Yoong Tang ◽  
Yan Piaw Chua ◽  
Latifa Yahya Al Ajeel
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Abstract BACKGROUND: Bronchial asthma among children is a common chronic disease which may have impact on quality of life. Health education is one of the strategy to improve knowledge and quality of life.OBJECTIVE: The study aims to assess the effect of health education via mobile application (app) in promoting quality of life among schoolchildren with asthma in urban Malaysia.METHODS: A quasi-experimental, pre- and post-intervention design was used in this study during the period September 2016 until April 2017 involving a total of 214 students, randomly assigned into two groups (intervention group and control group). The control group received face-to-face health education while the experimental group received health education via a mobile application.RESULTS: The findings showed that the total score of quality of life (QoL) has improved from a mean total score at pre-intervention (5.31±1.27) to post-intervention (5.66±1.28) for the control group, compared with the experimental group with a mean total score of QoL at pre-intervention (5.01±1.36) and post-intervention (5.85±1.29). A comparison between the experimental and control groups using an independent t-test showed statistically significant differences in their mean QoL scores. The effect of health education via mobile application showed a statistically significant improvement in the mean QoL score from pre- to post-intervention [F (1,288) = 57.46, p = <0.01].CONCLUSION: The use of mobile technology in health education improved QoL as compared to the traditional methods of face-to-face lecture and/or handbooks among schoolchildren with asthma. Thus, educational modules using mobile applications do improve QoL.

scholarly journals Determinan Quality of life Pada Pasien TB Paru di Kota Surabaya

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eppy Setiyowati ◽  
Umi Hanik ◽  
Diba Adiba ◽  
Elok Mazida Mazida ◽  
Ratna Sri Wahyuni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Population Sample ◽  
Meaning Of Life ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
And Control

Tuberkulosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which can attack various organs, especially the lungs. The infectius disease untreated or treatment is not complete can causing complications dangerous until death. TB estimated to have existed in the world since 5000 BC, but advances in the discovery and control of new TB disease occurred in 2 of the last century. This study aimed determinant of quality of life in patients with pulmonary TB in Surabaya Type a descriptive research with survey approach on three large health centers with a total population sample of 150 respondents. The variable determinant of quality of life includes the respondents perception of the disease, health care search is done, the meaning of life for the respondents, satisfaction with family and health care. Data were collected through questionnaires, through purpusive sampling techniques, then performed the frequency distribution and crostabulasi. The results showed that the respondents' perceptions of the disease is mostly 78.4% said the illness as a result of the process of transmission of TB bacteria mycobaterium, the search for health services 95.7% went to the clinic, the meaning of life for themselves 78.6% said there was no hope for healed, satisfaction with family 67.5% are satisfied with the spirit given by family members and satisfaction of health workers say 85.3% are satisfied with the services provided by a health worker. The conclusion shows that detrminan quality of life in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis have searched for health services to the health service, satisfied with the health workers, but there is no hope of life to recover. Suggestions for further research to dig deeper into the life expectancy of the respondents

Cushing's disease and its impact on quality of life as seen through patients' eyes: a narrative qualitative study

2020 ◽  
pp. 141-157
Author(s):  
Guendalina Graffigna ◽  
Caterina Bosio ◽  
Isabella Cecchini
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Clinical Success ◽  
Cushing Disease ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Met Needs ◽  
And Coping

Cushing disease (CD) is a rare and highly debilitating pathology. Its impact on quality of life is significant and the disease puts serious limitations on patients' daily lives. While clinical success in the treatment of CD is measured in terms of hypercortisolism remission, it is important to remember that this should coincide with an improvement in patients' psy-chological resilience and quality of life. The present qualitative study aims to reconstruct the psychological journey the patients embark on in living with the disease and its treatment. This study was designed according to the qualitative method of Narrative Inquiry. The pa-tients enrolled were required to keep a one-week diary on living and coping with the dis-ease. The diaries were designed to elicit the free expression of patients. After filling in their diaries for a week, patients were then interviewed face-to-face in order to deeply investigate insights emerged from the diaries' stories. The study involved 12 CD patients. This study gives emotional images of how patients react and try to give meaning to their CD diagnosis and their disease. Particularly, according to patients' narratives, the several physical symp-toms of CD have a tremendously negative impact on patients' self-image and contribute to psychologically deteriorate their self-esteem and confidence. This study not only confirm previous research regarding the deep impact of CD symptoms on everyday life of patients, but they also open interesting perspectives on the psychological representations of patients regarding their symptoms and on their un met needs.

scholarly journals Effect of Health Education via Mobile Application in Promoting Quality of Life Among Asthmatic Schoolchildren in Urban Malaysia: A Quasi-Experimental Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulaziz Mansoor Al Raimi ◽  
Mei Chan Chong ◽  
Li Yoong Tang ◽  
Yan Piaw Chua ◽  
Latifa Yahya Al Ajeel
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

Abstract BACKGROUND: Bronchial asthma among children is a common chronic disease which may have impact on quality of life. Health education is one of the strategy to improve knowledge and quality of life.OBJECTIVE: The study aims to assess the effect of health education via mobile application (app) in promoting quality of life among schoolchildren with asthma in urban Malaysia.METHODS: A quasi-experimental, pre- and post-intervention design was used in this study during the period September 2016 until April 2017 involving a total of 214 students, randomly assigned into two groups (intervention group and control group). The control group received face-to-face health education while the experimental group received health education via a mobile application.RESULTS: The findings showed that the total score of quality of life (QoL) has improved from a mean total score at pre-intervention (5.31±1.27) to post-intervention (5.66±1.28) for the control group, compared with the experimental group with a mean total score of QoL at pre-intervention (5.01±1.36) and post-intervention (5.85±1.29). A comparison between the experimental and control groups using an independent t-test showed statistically significant differences in their mean QoL scores. The effect of health education via mobile application showed a statistically significant improvement in the mean QoL score from pre- to post-intervention [F (1,288) = 57.46, p = <0.01].CONCLUSION: The use of mobile technology in health education improved QoL as compared to the traditional methods of face-to-face lecture and/or handbooks among schoolchildren with asthma. Thus, educational modules using mobile applications do improve QoL.

The effect of positive thinking training on the quality of life of parents of adolescent with thalassemia

2019 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adeleh Sadeghloo ◽  
Parna Shamsaee ◽  
Elham Hesari ◽  
Golbanhar Akhondzadeh ◽  
Hamid Hojjati
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Emotional Health ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
T Test ◽  
World Health ◽  
Positive Thinking ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Control ◽  
Paired T Test

Abstract Introduction Thalassemia, as the most common chronic hereditary blood disorder in humans, can impose many adverse effects on parents and their affected children. On the other hand, positive thinking is the method or the result of a positive focus on a constructive issue, so by teaching positive thinking, we can improve physical and social function, and promote emotional health and overall quality of life. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of positive thinking training on the quality of life of parents of adolescents with thalassemia. Methods This quasi-experimental study was performed on 52 parents of adolescents with thalassemia who attended Taleghani Hospital in Golestan province, Iran in 2017. Samples were randomly assigned into two groups of intervention and control. The positive thinking training (based on the theory of Martin Seligman) was carried out in the intervention group in 10 (45–60 min) sessions over a 5-week period. Data collection tools in this study were the World Health Organization (WHO) quality of life questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF) and a demographic information questionnaire. Data were analyzed by SPSS-16 software using independent t-test, the paired t-test and a covariance test. Results The results of paired t-test showed a significant difference in the score of quality of life in intervention group before and after the intervention (p < 0.001). However, this test did not show any significant difference in the control group (p = 0.11). The covariance test, after removing the pre-test score, showed a significant difference between the intervention and control groups in terms of the score of quality of life, so that 13% of the changes after the intervention were due to the intervention (p = 0.009, η = 0.13). Conclusion The positive thinking training increased the quality of life of parents of adolescents with thalassemia. Therefore, using this program can be an effective way of improving the quality of life of parents. Thus, positive thinking training is suggested to be used as an effective strategy for increasing the quality of life of parents with ill children.

scholarly journals Effect of Peer Mentoring on Quality of Life among CKD Patients: Randomized Controlled Trial

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Nasrollah Ghahramani ◽  
Vernon M. Chinchilli ◽  
Jennifer L. Kraschnewski ◽  
Eugene J. Lengerich ◽  
Christopher N. Sciamanna
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Computer Literacy ◽  
Peer Mentoring ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Online Mentoring ◽  
Peer Mentors ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Domain Scores

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> CKD is associated with decreased quality of life (QOL). Peer mentoring (PM) leads to improved QOL in various chronic diseases. The effectiveness of PM on QOL of patients with CKD has not been previously studied. We conducted a randomized clinical trial to test the effectiveness of face-to-face (FTF) and online mentoring by trained peers, compared with usual care, on CKD patients’ QOL. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> We randomized 155 patients in one of 3 groups: (1) FTF PM (<i>n</i> = 52), (2) online PM (<i>n</i> = 52), and (3) textbook only (<i>n</i> = 51). Peer mentors were patients with CKD, who received formal training through 16 h of instruction. Participants in all 3 groups received a copy of an informational textbook about CKD. Participants assigned to PM received either 6 months of FTF or online PM. The outcomes included time-related changes in domain scores of the Kidney Disease Quality of Life (KDQOL)-36 for each of the groups over the 18-month study period. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Compared with baseline, online PM led to improved scores in domains of the KDQOL-36 at 18 months: Effects of Kidney Disease (<i>p</i> = 0.01), Burden of Kidney Disease (<i>p</i> = 0.01), Symptoms and Problems of Kidney Disease (<i>p</i> = 0.006), SF-12 Physical Composite Summary (<i>p</i> = 0.001), and SF-12 Mental Composite Summary (<i>p</i> &#x3c; 0.001). There were no statistically significant changes from baseline in domain scores of KDQOL-36 within the FTF PM and textbook-only groups. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> Among patients with CKD, online PM led to increased scores in domains of the KDQOL-36 at 18 months. The study was limited to English-speaking subjects with computer literacy and internet access.

scholarly journals Impact of Pediatric COVID-19 on Family Health-Related Quality of Life: A Qualitative Study from Latvia

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 2333794X2110123
Author(s):  
Inese Stars ◽  
Liene Smane ◽  
Zanda Pucuka ◽  
Ieva Roge ◽  
Jana Pavare
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Support Network ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

Information on family health-related quality of life (FHRQoL) among families of children with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is limited. This qualitative study explores the impact of pediatric COVID-19 on FHRQoL from the parents’ perspective. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with parents (n = 20) whose children had tested positive for the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Inductive thematic analysis revealed the following 10 themes that represented parents’ perception of FHRQoL while taking care of a child with COVID-19: pediatric COVID-19 as a disease with many unknowns; emotional saturation; internal family relationships in the context of “a new experience”; routine household activities and daily regimen while family is in lockdown; plenty of free time; a wide social support network; social stigma associated with COVID-19; different options for work; savings and debts; challenges with family housing and transport availability. Our results show that parents experience multiple effects of pediatric COVID-19 with regard to FHRQoL.

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