scholarly journals Selected aspects of quality of life and household cost of care among patients with genital warts attending selected STD clinics in the Western Province of Sri Lanka

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (0) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
D. P. K. Weerasinghe ◽  
L. I. Rajapaksa
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Genital Warts ◽  
Cost Of Care ◽  
Western Province ◽  
Household Cost

In India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, Quality of Life Weighs Heavily

1986 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. N. Siva Subramanian
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sri Lanka

scholarly journals Factors associated with quality of life among cancer patients in Sri Lanka

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (7) ◽  
pp. 2705 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dilka Rukshani ◽  
Pabasara Kahandawala ◽  
Kasun Jayawardana ◽  
Dilan Karunarathne ◽  
Lahiru S. Galgamuwa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Modern Method ◽  
Value Systems ◽  
Continuous Family ◽  
Incurable Disease ◽  
Education Status

Background: Quality of life (QOL) is individuals’ perception of their position in life in the context of the culture and value systems in which they live and in relation to their goals, expectations, standards and concerns. It is an effective modern method of early identification of chronic incurable disease patients. This study was designed to determine the level and the possible contributory factors of quality of life in heterogeneous groups of cancer patients in Sri Lanka.Methods: This study was conducted at National Cancer Institute of Sri Lanka. WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire was used to assess QOL of cancer patients. Multivariate linear regression model was used to evaluate the associations of demographic variables, clinical characteristics, and social support status with the quality of life measures.Results: 167 of cancer patients were participated. The mean overall QOL score was 53.07±SD 12.68. Higher QOL was associated with patients who were married, higher educated, employed, had good family support and longer duration of illness. Significantly lower QOL was found in those who involved on radiotherapy treatments and feeling alone. Marital status, education status, comorbidity, family support and feeling alone were identified as predictors for QOL among the study group.Conclusions: The overall QOL score was considerably low in our study. Continuous family support and good education may significantly improve the QOL of cancer patients. Psychosocial and awareness programs to the family members and neighbours should be implemented to enhance the quality of life of cancer patients. 

Health-related Quality of Life among Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDu) of an agricultural Community in Kebithigollawa, Sri Lanka

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nishantha Kumarasinghe
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Unknown Etiology ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Early Assessment ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Background: The significant increase in the burden of chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) of Sri Lanka has led to evaluate the factors related to physical, social and mental aspects of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in CKDu patients. Methods: The quality of life of 84 CKDu patients (stages 1-5) were assessed by means of the Kidney Disease Quality of Life Short-Form survey (KDQOL™-36) Version 1.3 along with biomarkers and patient demographics. The estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) was calculated using the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) formula. Results: KDQOL™-36 scores impaired substantially across all stages of CKDu and comparatively lower scores were present in later stages of the disease than the initial stages. The mental composite summary (MCS) scores were more impaired when compared to physical composite summary (PCS) scores during the early stage of the disease. Poor KDQOL™-36 scores were present in males than in females with a significant difference in MCS and social support scales. Biochemical parameters showed a significant correlation with the majority of KDQOL™-36 dimensions while urine albumin to creatinine ratio did not. Conclusion: CKDu patients in any stage of the disease despite their age and gender have a significant physical and mental health burden. Thereby, early assessment of health-related quality of life will help to identify high-risk patients, and modifying these factors may provide a better active and healthy lifestyle.

scholarly journals Quality of Life and Symptom Burden among Chronic Kidney Disease of Uncertain Etiology (CKDu) Patients in Girandurukotte, Sri Lanka

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (11) ◽  
pp. 4041 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hansani Madushika Abeywickrama ◽  
Swarna Wimalasiri ◽  
Yu Koyama ◽  
Mieko Uchiyama ◽  
Utako Shimizu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Symptom Burden ◽  
Symptom Index ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Uncertain Etiology

Symptom burden and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) are important predictors of how a disease affects patients’ lives, especially for endemic health problems such as chronic kidney disease of uncertain etiology (CKDu). Our study describes symptom burden, HRQOL, and associated demographic and clinical variables in CKDu patients in the Girandurukotte area, Sri Lanka. A cross-sectional study included 120 CKDu patients attending the renal clinic in the endemic area. The instruments applied were the Kidney Disease Quality of Life—Short Form (KDQOL-SFTM) version 1.3 and CKD Symptom Index—Sri Lanka. Socio-demographic, disease-related, and anthropometric variables were also investigated. The mean age of patients was 61.87 (SD 11.31), while 69.2% were male. The mean glomerular filtration rate was 28.17 (SD 14.03) mL/min/1.73 min2, and 70.8% were anemic. Bone/joint pain was the most experienced symptom while the median number of symptoms reported by patients was 5 (IQR 3–7). The mean symptom burden, physical component summary, mental component summary, and kidney-disease-specific component scores were 12.71 (SD 10.45), 68.63 (SD 19.58), 78.53 (SD 18.78), and 81.57 (SD 5.86), respectively. Age was found to be a significant predictor of HRQOL, while hemoglobin level and being a farmer were significant predictors of symptom burden. Our data indicate that CKDu patients in all stages experience at least one symptom affecting all aspects of HRQOL.

EQ-5D-3L-Derived Health-Related Quality of Life Among Tuberculosis Patients in Sri Lanka

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (12) ◽  
pp. 2778-2786
Author(s):  
Shilanthi Seneviratne ◽  
Samitha Ginige ◽  
Sanjeewa Kularatna ◽  
Nalika Gunawardena
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Tuberculosis Patients ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Quality of Life and Cost of Care at the End of Life: The Role of Advance Directives

2015 ◽  
Vol 49 (5) ◽  
pp. 828-835 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa M. Garrido ◽  
Tracy A. Balboni ◽  
Paul K. Maciejewski ◽  
Yuhua Bao ◽  
Holly G. Prigerson
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Advance Directives ◽  
Cost Of Care

P026 TOP GOALS AND CONCERNS REPORTED BY INDIVIDUALS WITH INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE AT OUTPATIENT GASTROENTEROLOGY CLINIC VISITS

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S57-S57
Author(s):  
Chung Sang Tse ◽  
Samir Shah ◽  
Damara Crate ◽  
Ridhima Oberai ◽  
Caroline Hwang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Inflammatory Bowel Disease ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Bowel Disease ◽  
Clinical Course ◽  
Cost Of Care ◽  
Psychosocial Effects ◽  
Inflammatory Bowel ◽  
Clinic Visits

Abstract Background The goals of managing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) include eliminating disease symptoms, improving quality of life, and preventing disease progression/complications. In patients with chronic illnesses, their perception of the illness, emotional reactions, and concerns about the disease/treatment can influence self-management behaviors and their quality of life.[1] Studies of IBD patients’ self-reported disease concerns and subjective perceptions of quality of life are lacking. Here, we aim to understand IBD patients’ top concerns and goals using survey data collected within IBD Qorus, a nationwide Learning Health System for IBD with approximately 40 participating sites. Methods We conducted a qualitative content analysis on an open-ended question that was sent to IBD patients prior to their clinic visits with an IBD Qorus provider: “Currently, what is your number ONE concern or goal related to your IBD? This could be related to a specific symptom (e.g., diarrhea), worry for the future (e.g., need for surgery, cost of care) or how IBD might impact an upcoming life event (e.g., wedding, travel). Or you can report that you have no current concerns or goals.” Using the inductive approach, two independent researchers (who are not involved with direct clinical care of IBD Qorus patients) coded the responses into major and minor themes, which were then discussed with a third independent coder (an IBD Qorus provider). Each response received one or more codes (if multiple themes were mentioned). Results In the first 100 responses from a purposeful sample of six IBD Qorus sites (3 academic and 3 community sites in diverse rural and urban geographic locations), four domains of goals/concerns were identified: symptoms and goals for the symptoms (28/100), medication and their efficacy/side effects (28/100), IBD clinical course and management (29/100), and psychosocial effects of IBD (29/100) (Figure 1). The most common themes in each domain were: abdominal pain and fecal urgency (symptoms), biologics and side effects (medications), surgery and nutrition (IBD clinical course and management), and fear/worry and traveling (psychosocial effects) (Figure 1). Fives responses contained no concerns/goals and three were uncodeable. Conclusion IBD patients’ disease-related concerns and goals are broad and diverse, and our study suggests that they are evenly distributed between symptoms, medications, disease course, and psychosocial effects. Understanding patients’ perceptions about the disease and the types of information they desire can aid providers to create and achieve shared treatment goals. Reference

scholarly journals Assessing health related quality of life of school aged Saudi children in western province using the validated Arabic version of child health questionaire-parent form-50

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (11) ◽  
pp. 1134-1143
Author(s):  
Shatha Albokhari ◽  
Wallaa Garout ◽  
Maha Al-Ghamdi ◽  
Alyaa Garout ◽  
Sundus Noorsaeed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Child Health ◽  
Arabic Version ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Western Province ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Pre-event quality of life and its influence on the post-event quality of life among patients with ST elevation and non-ST elevation myocardial infarctions of a premier province of Sri Lanka

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
P. K. B. Mahesh ◽  
M. W. Gunathunga ◽  
Saroj Jayasinghe ◽  
S. M. Arnold ◽  
R. Haniffa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Myocardial Infarctions ◽  
St Elevation

Quality of life in filarial lymphoedema patients in Colombo, Sri Lanka

2010 ◽  
Vol 104 (3) ◽  
pp. 219-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
R.S. Wijesinghe ◽  
A.R. Wickremasinghe
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sri Lanka
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