Alcohol Abuse and Quality of Life in the USSR

2019 ◽  
pp. 55-65
Author(s):  
Vladimir G. Treml
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Alcohol Abuse

scholarly journals Alcohol Abuse as a Militating Factor against Quality of Life for Migrants’ Youth Population in Selected Provinces of South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 1196-1201
Author(s):  
F.K. Matlakala ◽  
◽  
J.C. Makhubele ◽  
D.T. Masilo ◽  
M.M. Kwakwa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Alcohol Abuse ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Alcohol Outlets ◽  
Job Opportunities ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Youth Population

Migrants’ youth are seen as one of the vulnerable populations in South Africa. This is largely due to the fact that they are seen as people who come to take job opportunities of the youth in the host country. In order to cope with their fear and stress, migrants indulge in binge consumption of alcohol. It is in light of that that in this paper researchers aimed to accentuate alcohol abuse as a militating factor against the quality of life for migrants’ youth population in selected provinces of South Africa. The study adopted qualitative approach and case study design to highlight how alcohol is seen as a militating factor against quality of life. The study population was drawn from three provinces in South Africa using convenient sampling technique to sample three participants. Moreover, the data was collected telephonically in three selected provinces and analysed thematically. The findings indicate that due to the accessibility, availability, affordability and stress migrants’ youth indulge in binge consumption. Thus, researchers recommend that policymakers should make guidelines that will restrict mushrooming of alcohol outlets – be regulation to prohibit overcrowding of outlets in selected provinces of South Africa.

HNC patient’s alcohol abuse and caregiver’s quality of life: What’s wrong?

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e17038-e17038
Author(s):  
Mario Airoldi ◽  
Luca Raimondo ◽  
Claudia Bartoli ◽  
Paolo Leombruni ◽  
Massimiliano Garzaro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Alcohol Abuse

The Importance of Quality of Life in Patients with Alcohol Abuse and Dependence

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chio Ugochukwu ◽  
Kara Simone Bagot ◽  
Sibylle Delaloye ◽  
Sarah Pi ◽  
Linda Vien ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Alcohol Abuse ◽  
Alcohol Abuse And Dependence

scholarly journals ASSOCIATION OF TOBACCO DEPENDENCE, ALCOHOLISM AND ANABOLIC STEROIDS WITH MENISCOLIGAMENTOUS INJURIES

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 236-239
Author(s):  
Diego Costa Astur ◽  
Igor Neves Sbampato ◽  
Gustavo Gonçalves Arliani ◽  
Carlos Eduardo da Silveira Franciozi ◽  
Pedro Debieux ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Alcohol Abuse ◽  
Anabolic Steroids ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Meniscal Injury ◽  
Anabolic Agents ◽  
Associated Lesions ◽  
Sf 36

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine a relationship between smoking, alcohol abuse and anabolic steroids and meniscoligamentous injuries. Methods: A total of 239 patients underwent surgical treatment of isolated anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) lesion, ACL associated with meniscal injury and isolated meniscal injury, and were inquired by a single team of surgeons about their habits: smoking, alcoholism and use of artificial anabolic agents. In addition, quality of life was assessed using the SF-36 questionnaire. Results: It was not possible to establish a direct relationship between habits and meniscal and ligamentous injuries, despite the finding that patients with ACL-associated lesions were more frequently smokers, and that patients with isolated meniscal injuries used more artificial anabolic agents. Regarding quality of life, there were no statistical differences in the habits between the groups; however, except for smokers with isolated meniscal injury, all patients who did not have the habits analyzed presented a better score in the SF-36 questionnaire. Conclusion: There were no significant findings correlating smoking, alcohol abuse and artificial anabolic agents with the presence of injuries. In addition, six months after the surgical treatment, there was no difference in the quality of life between the groups evaluated. Level of Evidence III, Prospective case series.

scholarly journals Measures of Effectiveness, Efficiency, and Quality of Telemedicine in the Management of Alcohol Abuse, Addiction, and Rehabilitation: Systematic Review (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clemens Scott Kruse ◽  
Kimberly Lee ◽  
Jeress B Watson ◽  
Lorraine G Lobo ◽  
Ashton G Stoppelmoor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Alcohol Abuse ◽  
The United States ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Measures Of Effectiveness

BACKGROUND More than 18 million Americans are currently suffering from alcohol use disorder (AUD): a compulsive behavior of alcohol use as a result of a chronic, relapsing brain disease. With alcohol-related injuries being one of the leading causes of preventable deaths, there is a dire need to find ways to assist those suffering from alcohol dependence. There still exists a gap in knowledge as to the potential of telemedicine in improving health outcomes for those patients suffering from AUD. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the measures of effectiveness, efficiency, and quality that result from the utilization of telemedicine in the management of alcohol abuse, addiction, and rehabilitation. METHODS This review was conducted utilizing the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. The articles used in this analysis were gathered using keywords inclusive of both <i>telemedicine</i> and <i>alcohol abuse</i>, which were then searched in the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Cochrane, and MEDLINE (PubMed) databases. A total of 22 articles were chosen for analysis. RESULTS The results indicated that telemedicine reduced alcohol consumption. Other common outcomes included reduced depression (4/35, 11%), increased patient satisfaction (3/35, 9%), increase in accessibility (3/35, 9%), increased quality of life (2/35, 6%), and decreased cost (1/35, 3%). Interventions included mobile health (11/22, 50%), electronic health (6/22, 27%), telephone (3/33, 14%), and 2-way video (2/22, 9%). Studies were conducted in 3 regions: the United States (13/22, 59%), the European Union (8/22, 36%), and Australia (1/22, 5%). CONCLUSIONS Telemedicine was found to be an effective tool in reducing alcohol consumption and increasing patients’ accessibility to health care services or health providers. The group of articles for analysis suggested that telemedicine may be effective in reducing health care costs and improving the patient’s quality of life. Although telemedicine shows promise as an effective way to manage alcohol-related disorders, it should be further investigated before implementation.

scholarly journals Measures of Effectiveness, Efficiency, and Quality of Telemedicine in the Management of Alcohol Abuse, Addiction, and Rehabilitation: Systematic Review

10.2196/13252 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. e13252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clemens Scott Kruse ◽  
Kimberly Lee ◽  
Jeress B Watson ◽  
Lorraine G Lobo ◽  
Ashton G Stoppelmoor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Alcohol Abuse ◽  
The United States ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Measures Of Effectiveness

Background More than 18 million Americans are currently suffering from alcohol use disorder (AUD): a compulsive behavior of alcohol use as a result of a chronic, relapsing brain disease. With alcohol-related injuries being one of the leading causes of preventable deaths, there is a dire need to find ways to assist those suffering from alcohol dependence. There still exists a gap in knowledge as to the potential of telemedicine in improving health outcomes for those patients suffering from AUD. Objective The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the measures of effectiveness, efficiency, and quality that result from the utilization of telemedicine in the management of alcohol abuse, addiction, and rehabilitation. Methods This review was conducted utilizing the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. The articles used in this analysis were gathered using keywords inclusive of both telemedicine and alcohol abuse, which were then searched in the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Cochrane, and MEDLINE (PubMed) databases. A total of 22 articles were chosen for analysis. Results The results indicated that telemedicine reduced alcohol consumption. Other common outcomes included reduced depression (4/35, 11%), increased patient satisfaction (3/35, 9%), increase in accessibility (3/35, 9%), increased quality of life (2/35, 6%), and decreased cost (1/35, 3%). Interventions included mobile health (11/22, 50%), electronic health (6/22, 27%), telephone (3/33, 14%), and 2-way video (2/22, 9%). Studies were conducted in 3 regions: the United States (13/22, 59%), the European Union (8/22, 36%), and Australia (1/22, 5%). Conclusions Telemedicine was found to be an effective tool in reducing alcohol consumption and increasing patients’ accessibility to health care services or health providers. The group of articles for analysis suggested that telemedicine may be effective in reducing health care costs and improving the patient’s quality of life. Although telemedicine shows promise as an effective way to manage alcohol-related disorders, it should be further investigated before implementation.

Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction in Older Patients with a History of Alcohol Abuse

2007 ◽  
Vol 106 (3) ◽  
pp. 423-430 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith A. Hudetz ◽  
Zafar Iqbal ◽  
Sweeta D. Gandhi ◽  
Kathleen M. Patterson ◽  
Trevor F. Hyde ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Alcohol Abuse ◽  
Executive Functions ◽  
Cognitive Dysfunction ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction ◽  
Noncardiac Surgery ◽  
History Of

Background Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) affects a significant number of patients and may have serious consequences for quality of life. Although POCD is most frequent after cardiac surgery, the prevalence of POCD after noncardiac surgery in older patients is also significant. The risk factors for POCD after noncardiac surgery include advanced age and preexisting cognitive impairment. Self-reported alcohol abuse is a risk factor for postoperative delirium, but its significance for long-term POCD has not been investigated. The goal of this study was to determine whether neurocognitive function is impaired after noncardiac surgery during general anesthesia in older patients with a history of alcohol abuse. Methods Subjects aged 55 yr and older with self-reported alcohol abuse (n = 28) and age-, sex-, education-matched nonalcoholic controls (n = 28) were tested using a neurocognitive battery before and 2 weeks after elective surgery (n = 28) or a corresponding time interval without surgery (n = 28). Verbal memory, visuospatial memory, and executive functions were assessed. A neurologic examination was performed to exclude subjects with potential cerebrovascular damage. Results Significant three-way interactions (analysis of variance) for Visual Immediate Recall, Visual Delayed Recall, Semantic Fluency, Phonemic Fluency, and the Color-Word Stroop Test implied that cognitive performance in the alcoholic group decreased after surgery more than it did in the other three groups. Conclusions The results suggest that a history of alcohol abuse in older patients presents a risk for postoperative cognitive impairment in the domains of visuospatial abilities and executive functions that may have important implications for quality of life and health risks.

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