scholarly journals Burnout and quality of life among nurses working in selected mental health institutions in South West Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 1428-1439
Author(s):  
Morufat A Alabi ◽  
Adeyinka G Ishola ◽  
Adenike C Onibokun ◽  
Victor O Lasebikan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Role Conflict ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Total Quality ◽  
Urban City

Background: Burnout remains a huge public health problem among nurses. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study assessed 259 nurses from two Neuropsychiatric hospitals in Nigeria. Data was collected using a sociodemographic/ job related questionnaire, the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), and the Short-Form health survey (SF-12). The associations between sociodemographic characteristic and burnout was anaysed using Chi square test, between burnout and quality of life using Spearman correlation statistics. Predictors of burnout were determined using binary regression analysis Results: Prevalence of emotional exhaustion (EE) was 44.4%, depersonalization (DEP) 31.7% and reduced personal ac- complishment was 98.8%. Predictors of EE were: poor funding from management, OR = 0.38 (95% CI 0.15-0.95) and role conflict, OR = 2.44 (95% CI 1.03-5.78), while the predictors of DEP, were age group, 31-40 years, OR = 0.37 (95% CI 0.18-0.77), male gender, OR = 2.55 (95% CI 1.40-4.65), role conflict, OR = 6.53 (95% CI 0.88-7.81) and working at more urban city, OR = 3.07 (95% CI 1.54-6.16). The mean total Quality of life (QOL) scores were significantly higher among respondents who had no EE and DEP p < 0.001. Conclusion: Burnout is high among mental health nurses and is associated with poor quality of life. Keywords: Nurses; burnout; quality of life; workplace; organizational factors; more-urban.

scholarly journals Mindfulness in Motion for People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Feasibility Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 225-231 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel M. Gilbertson ◽  
Maryanna D. Klatt
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire ◽  
Anxiety Depression

Background: Mindfulness in Motion is an 8-week mindfulness-based intervention that uses yoga movement, mindfulness meditation, and relaxing music. This study examined the feasibility of using Mindfulness in Motion in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and the effect of this program on stress, anxiety, depression, fatigue, and quality of life in people with MS. Methods: Twenty-two people with MS completed the 8-week mindfulness program as well as assessments 1 week before and after the intervention. Results: Pre/post comparison of four self-reported questionnaires—the Mental Health Inventory, 36-item Short Form Health Status Survey, Modified Fatigue Impact Scale, and Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire—showed significant improvement in physical functioning, vitality, and mental health. Specifically, improvements were seen in anxiety, depression, and positive affect; cognitive, psychosocial, and overall functioning regarding fatigue; and mindfulness in the areas of observing, acting with awareness, nonjudgment, and nonreactivity. Conclusions: Due to the uncertainty in disease progression associated with MS, and the multiplicity of mental and physical symptoms associated with it, programming that addresses anxiety, depression, and fatigue is a key area of future research in MS disease management. Mindfulness in Motion proved to be a feasible program yielding positive results, supporting the need for research to determine the extent to which the program can improve quality-of-life outcomes for people with MS.

scholarly journals How different domains of quality of life are associated with latent dimensions of mental health measured by GHQ-12

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Nouri ◽  
Awat Feizi ◽  
Hamidreza Roohafza ◽  
Masoumeh Sadeghi ◽  
Nizal Sarrafzadegan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Environmental Condition

Abstract Background and objectives A short form of the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) is a useful screening instrument for assessing mental health. Furthermore, Quality of life (QoL) is a critical treatment outcome in many clinical and health care research settings. This study aimed to reassess the dimensionality of GHQ-12 using Multidimensional Graded Response Model (MGRM) and evaluate how its extracted dimensions are associated with the QoL's domains. Methods Isfahan Cohort Study 2 (ICS2) is a population-based, ongoing prospective cohort study among adults aged 35 years and older who were free of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) at the beginning of the study in 2013. A total of 1316 participants, all living in urban and rural areas of Isfahan and Najafabad, Iran was completed the GHQ-12 and WHO QoL-brief version at baseline. Five competing MGRMs with different latent structures were specified for GHQ-12. Factor scores derived from the best fitted model were used to associate with various domains of QoL. Results: The Three-Dimensional model for GHQ-12 was the best-fitted model explaining the Social Function (SF), Self Confidence (SC), and Anxiety/Depression (A/D) as three correlated yet different latent dimensions of mental health. Our findings in full adjusted multivariate regression models showed that a one-SD increase in dimensions of SC and SF was associated with a 38- to 48%-SD and 27- to 38%-SD increase in the domains scores of QoL, respectively. Moreover, for each one‐SD increase in score of A/D dimension, the domains scores of QoL decreased by 29- to 40%-SD. The highest to the lowest standardized coefficients for all latent dimensions of mental health were respectively related to the psychological, physical health, social relationships, and environmental condition domains of QoL. Furthermore, SC, A/D, and SF dimensions of GHQ-12 showed the highest to the lowest degree of association with all domains of QoL. Conclusions Our findings confirm that the GHQ-12 as a multidimensional rather than unitary instrument measures distinct dimensions of mental health. Furthermore, all aspects of QoL changed when the intensity of latent dimensions of mental health increased. Moreover, the psychological domain of QoL is the most affected by all latent dimensions of mental health, followed by physical health, social relationships, and environmental condition domains. It seems that in an attempt to full recovery as assessed by improved QoL outcomes, treatment of clinical symptoms may not be sufficient. Identifying and differentiating the structures of mental health in each community as well as implementing intervention programs aimed at focusing on specific dimensions may help in the prevention of further deterioration of mental health and improved QoL in the community.

Quality of Life and Mental Health in Brazilian Women Treated for Invasive Carcinoma of the Cervix

2014 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 794-799
Author(s):  
Gabriela A. Caixeta ◽  
Emma E. C. Castro ◽  
Agnaldo L. Silva-Filho ◽  
Fernando M. Reis ◽  
José R. Cunha-Melo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Life Events ◽  
General Health ◽  
Invasive Carcinoma ◽  
Short Form ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Control Group ◽  
History Of

ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to compare the quality of life (QOL) and mental health (MH) of women surviving at least 2 years after treatment for invasive carcinoma of the cervix by radical hysterectomy (RH), chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy, or by surgery followed by adjuvant therapy (RH + chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy). The QOL/MH of a control group of women with no history of malignancy was also assessed for comparison with the treated groups.MethodsThe levels of QOL and MH were assessed in 114 Brazilian women (57 patients with an average of 4 years since treatment completion and 57 control subjects). The 36-item Medical Outcomes Study Short-Form Health Survey, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, the 12-item General Health Questionnaire, the Life Events Inventory, and a general survey for the assessment of sociodemographic data were applied to each participant of the study.ResultsNo differences were noted among the 3 treatment groups or between these and the control group concerning the levels of QOL (either physical or MH aspects), anxiety, general health, or life events. However, lower levels of anxiety were detected in cancer survivors when compared with the control group (P = 0.035).ConclusionsAfter at least 2 years, the QOL and the MH of Brazilian women treated for invasive carcinoma of the cervix were similar to those of women without malignancy and were not affected by the modality of treatment.

scholarly journals Quality of Life of Informal Caregivers behind the Scene of the COVID-19 Epidemic in Serbia

Medicina ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (12) ◽  
pp. 647
Author(s):  
Natasa Todorovic ◽  
Milutin Vracevic ◽  
Nina Rajovic ◽  
Vedrana Pavlovic ◽  
Petar Madzarevic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Family Member ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Informal Caregivers ◽  
Care Recipient ◽  
Level Of Care ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background and objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented reliance on informal caregivers as one of the pillars of healthcare systems. The aim of this study was to assess the quality of life of informal caregivers during the COVID-19 epidemic in Serbia. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among informal caregivers during the COVID-19 epidemic in Serbia. Physical and mental quality of life was measured by the 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey. Additional data included sociodemographic characteristics, caregiver and care recipient characteristics, and COVID-19 related concerns. The qualitative component was performed using focus groups and individual in-depth interviews. Results: Out of 112 informal caregivers enrolled, most were female (80%), and the average age was 51.1 ± 12.3 years. The majority was delivering care to one person, who was a family member, on a daily basis (86.4%, 92%, and 91.1%, respectively). In multiple regression models, significant predictors of caregivers’ physical health were delivering care to a family member and a higher level of care complexity, while significant predictors of caregivers’ mental health were a higher level of care complexity and increased concerns about self-health and the health of the person being cared for due to the COVID-19 epidemic. Conclusions: Informal caregivers are experiencing negative physical and mental health outcomes during the COVID-19 epidemic in Serbia.

Development of the Sport Mental Health Continuum—Short Form (Sport MHC-SF)

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 593-608 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian J. Foster ◽  
Graig M. Chow
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Measurement Instrument ◽  
Collegiate Athletes ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Emotional Quality ◽  
Context Specific

Well-being research conducted in competitive athletics has been marred by the lack of a context-specific measurement instrument. The purpose of this study was to adapt the Mental Health Continuum – Short Form (MHC-SF) to create a sport-specific well-being instrument, the Sport Mental Health Continuum—Short Form (Sport MHC-SF), and test its initial psychometric properties. Participants were 287 collegiate athletes from a variety of sports. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) determined a three-factor structure of sport well-being, consisting of subjective, psychological, and social factors, as the model of best fit. Internal consistency reliabilities of the subscales exceeded .88. Moderate positive correlations were found between Sport MHC-SF subscales and quality of life indices, notably physical and emotional quality of life, demonstrating convergent validity. The Sport MHC-SF will facilitate empirical research by providing a more accurate and comprehensive measurement of well-being for an athletic population.

scholarly journals The impact of smoking cessation on patient quality of life

2009 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 436-441 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Penha Uchoa Sales ◽  
Maria Irenilza Oliveira ◽  
Isabela Melo Mattos ◽  
Cyntia Maria Sampaio Viana ◽  
Eanes Delgado Barros Pereira
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
The Impact

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate changes in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) after twelve months of smoking cessation. METHODS: This was a prospective study to evaluate the effectiveness of a smoking cessation program on the quality of life of 60 self-referred subjects, at a public hospital, during the period of August 2006 to December 2007. The program consisted of 2-h group sessions once a week during the first month and then every 15 days over six months, followed by monthly phone contacts for another six months. The treatment was based on behavior modification and the use of bupropion in combination with nicotinic replacement therapy. Abstinence was verified by exhaled CO measurements. Patient HRQoL was quantified using the Medical Outcomes Study 36-item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) questionnaire. Differences in quality of life scores between quitters and non-quitters at twelve months after the initial intervention were evaluated using analysis of covariance with baseline characteristics as covariates. RESULTS: Self-reported quality of life scores were significantly higher among the 40 quitters than among the 20 non-quitters. The following SF-36 domains were most affected: role-emotional (p = 0.008); general health (p = 0.006); vitality (p < 0.001); and mental health (p = 0.002). At twelve months after the smoking cessation intervention, the SF-36 mental component and physical component summary scores were higher among quitters than among non-quitters (p = 0.004 and p = 0.001, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: Our findings illustrate that smoking abstinence is related to better HRQoL, especially in aspects of mental health.

scholarly journals Stigma and quality of life for patients with facial dystonia: a cross-sectional study

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
MING YI ◽  
Jing LI ◽  
Gang LIU ◽  
Weixi ZHANG ◽  
Ying WANG ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Hamilton Depression Scale ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Facial Dystonia

Abstract Background Facial appearance and expressions influence social interaction. However, few studies have reported on the stigma associated with spasms from facial dystonia. This study investigated the stigma and quality of life for these patients. Methods This cross-sectional study included 90 patients with facial dystonia (hemifacial spasm [HFS], blepharospasm [BSP], and blepharospasm-oromandibular dystonia [BOD]; 30 patients per group) and 30 individuals without dystonia (control group) from October 2019 to November 2020. All participants underwent stigma, quality of life, and mental health evaluations using seven questions related to stigma, the 36-item Short Form Health Survey, the 14-item version of the Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA), and the 24-item version of the Hamilton Depression Scale. Results Nineteen patients (21.11%) felt stigmatized. Patients with BPS and HFS had more difficulty finding a job and were more susceptible to discrimination than healthy individuals. The role-physical and social function scores were significantly lower in the dystonia groups than in the control group. The vitality score of the BPS group and the mental health scores in the BPS and BOD groups were significantly less than those of the control group. The HAMA scores in the BPS and BOD groups were significantly higher than in the control group. Regression analysis demonstrated that the disease course influenced depression. Conclusion Enacted stigma from a negative public attitude may be the main factor triggering stigma in patients with facial dystonia, with detrimental effects on psychosocial outcomes, including social rights, quality of life, and mood.

scholarly journals Physical Health Versus Mental Health in Haemodialysis Patient: Assessment of Health-Related Quality of Life- A Single Centre Experience

2022 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 90-95
Author(s):  
Md Abdul Qader ◽  
AKM Abu Mottaleb ◽  
Naznin Akter Shetu ◽  
Raonokosh Salehin Khan ◽  
Tanjima Ahad Nisha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Single Centre ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Objectives: Assessment of health related quality of life (HRQOL) is an essential part of evaluation of end stage renal disease (ESRD) as we have conducted this study on haemodialysis patients to see the HRQOL and to asses and compare the parameters which influence physical and mental health. Materials and Methods: This was a single centre study on haemodialysis patients using Short Form 36 (SF-36) of Kidney Disease Quality of Life (KDQOL). All the eight domains of HRQOL were assessed individually as well as summary scores for mental health (MCS Mental composite summary) and physical health (PCS Physical composite summary) were also evaluated. The questionnaire was completed by patient themselves and the clinical data was extracted from the medical records with prior consent from the patient. Results and discussion: The study participants showed a female predominance of 66% with a lower PCS and MCS scores among female participants in comparison to their male counterparts. Overall summary scores showed a lower PCS (38.71±8.15) than MCS (42.79±11.6) which reflects better mental health than physical health in the study population. A multiple regression analysis showed, the presence of residual renal function (β= -0.421, p= 0.02), duration of dialysis (β= 0.405, p= 0.03) and haemoglobin less than 12g/dL (β= 0.379, p= 0.02) were significant predictors of MCS. Conclusion: HRQOL in haemodialysis patients are influenced by socio-demographic as well as clinical parameters. In our population, kidney disease affects physical health more than mental health and the reasons are multifactorial. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 21(1) 2022 Page : 90-95

scholarly journals Can Thyroidectomy Improve Quality of Life in Patients With Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis?

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A825-A826
Author(s):  
Summaya A Latif ◽  
Sarah E Robbins ◽  
Cameron MacDonald ◽  
Nadine Connor ◽  
Rebecca S Sippel
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Thyroid Hormone ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Symptom Burden ◽  
Symptom Improvement ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Persistent Symptoms

Abstract Introduction: Patients with Hashimoto’s often complain of persistent symptoms despite being on optimal medical therapy. Research suggests that thyroidectomy may have a role in improving this. We investigated the change in Quality of Life (QoL), symptom burden and mental health from baseline to 1 year after total thyroidectomy in patients with underlying thyroiditis. Methods: We conducted semi-structured interviews with 96 patients at baseline and 1 year to discuss their thyroid-related symptom burden. Patients utilized prompt cards to identify and rank the severity of their thyroid-related symptoms (3 being most bothersome and 0 being no effect at all). Individual symptom scores were added to calculate a Cumulative Symptom Score (CSS). Patients also completed the validated Short Form-12 (SF-12) questionnaire for mental and physical health (scored from 0-100; higher score attributing to better health) and ThyCa-QoL questionnaire (scored from 0-100; higher score attributing more complaints) at these 2 time-points. Results: Of the 96 patients with available CSS data, there were 37 patients in the Hashimoto’s group (97% had biopsy proven thyroiditis and 24% were on thyroid hormone at baseline) and 59 patients in the control group. At baseline, Hashimoto’s patients had a higher CSS than the control group (9.94 vs. 7.13, p=0.05). Overall, mean CSS, in both groups, declined from baseline to 1 year (7.74 to 6.08, p=0.04), and over half of the individual patients, had a decline in their CSS at 1 year (56% in Hashimoto’s and 54% in control). Although, the Hashimoto’s group started higher at their baseline, they also had a slightly larger decline in CSS at 1 year than the control patients (-2.2, p=0.11 vs. -1.2, p=0.19). On the SF-12, Hashimoto’s patients had a significant improvement in their mental health (+ 6.0 pts, CI 1.8-10.2, p value = 0.007) whereas the control patients did not (+2.4 pts, CI 0.3-5.2, p=0.08). On the ThyCa-QoL, Hashimoto’s patients had worse scores at baseline as compared to the control patients (20.8 vs 16.7, p=0.11) and there was a slight but clinically significant improvement from baseline to 1 year (decrease in mean of 1.18 pts, p=0.5). Analysis of the qualitative data showed that of the 10 patients who were on thyroid hormone pre-operatively, 9 described significant symptom improvement at 1 year, with fatigue being the major symptom that was reported as improved. Conclusion: Based on the data above, we see that patients with Hashimoto’s do have a higher symptom burden at baseline and thyroidectomy may play a role in symptom alleviation as well as improving mental health and QoL. Our data supports recent findings that thyroidectomy may play a role in alleviating thyroid related symptoms in this patient population and further investigation to better understand this phenomenon is warranted.

scholarly journals Quality of life among caregivers of thalassaemic children, attending at Thalassaemia control unit of a rural tertiary care hospital, in a sub-Himalayan district of West Bengal

2022 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 163-168
Author(s):  
Tushar Kanti Saha ◽  
Kallol Bhandari ◽  
Eashin Gazi ◽  
Arup Jyoti Rout ◽  
Samir Dasgupta
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Control Unit ◽  
Abnormal Development ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Cross Sectional

Thalassaemia is a disease of abnormal development of red blood cells which manifests as anaemia. This chronic disease may cause mental, social, financial burdens on the families, care givers and also on health care system.To assess the quality of life (QOL) of the caregivers of thalassaemic children and to identify the predictors of quality of their physical and mental health.Institution based descriptive cross-sectional study conducted in the Thalassaemia Control Unit (TCU) of North Bengal Medical College (NBMC) from December 2018 to April 2019. Total 136 caregivers of children (≤12 years) with thalassaemia were included by complete enumeration method. Physical and mental health of the caregivers were reported in Short Form-36 (SF-36) Health Survey. Collected data were entered into MS-Excel, analysed with the help of SPSS (Version 22).Mean age of caregivers was 34.3 (SD ± 1.4 years). Most of caregivers were female (89%) and had educational qualification up to Primary school (45.6%). Majority (70.6%) of the caregivers were the mothers of the children. Most of the study participants (60.3%) had favourable Physical health Component Summary (PCS) but 64.7% of the caregivers had unfavourable Mental health component Summary (MCS). Educational status was found to be the predictor for PCS but age and relationship with the child were the predictors for MCS.Counselling, psychotherapy, social support for family members or caregivers of the thalassaemic children and community involvement with their full participation should be emphasized to reduce stigma related to thalassaemia.

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