scholarly journals The quality of life effects of enhancing public transport subsidies for hospitality workers in Vancouver, British Columbia

2021 ◽  
pp. 53-67
Author(s):  
Peter V. Hall ◽  
Anthony Perl ◽  
Karen Sawatzky
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
British Columbia ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Hospitality Workers

scholarly journals The Quality of Life of Suburbanities: A Case Study of the Gdańsk Agglomeration

2010 ◽  
Vol 14 (14) ◽  
pp. 91-101
Author(s):  
Grzegorz Masik
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Public Spaces ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Made In

The Quality of Life of Suburbanities: A Case Study of the Gdańsk Agglomeration The article explains the meaning of the concept of ‘quality of life’, placing emphasis on its subjective dimension. As the concept is more and more discussed in the literature, the author intends to examine the satisfaction within public spaces for which local government is responsible. According to research made in Canada it is worth measuring not only satisfaction as such but also the importance of its constituent dynamics. Therefore, a survey made in the suburbs of the Gdańsk agglomeration asked respondents about their satisfaction with public transport, roads, environment, etc., including questions about the relative importance of such issues. The combination of satisfaction and importance provide the overall quality of life. At the end of the paper the author considers if there is a chance to improve the quality of life through a brief analysis of local governments expenditure.

scholarly journals Lack of accessibility in public transport and inadequacy of sidewalks: effects on the social participation of elderly persons with functional limitations

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Didone dos Santos ◽  
Marcela Fernandes Silva ◽  
Leonardo Antunes Velloza ◽  
José Eduardo Pompeu
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Participation ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Mobility Impairment

Abstract Objective: To analyze the association between the decline in the mobility of community dwelling elderly persons in São Paulo, Brazil and their capacity to use public transportation, and its impact on their quality of life and social participation. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted of 32 community dwelling elderly persons, of both genders (59% female), with an average age of 75.5 years (±9.2). The participants were evaluated by functional mobility, risk of falls, fear of falls and independence in activities of daily living. In addition, the perception of the elderly persons of their mobility on public transport and its impact on their social participation was evaluated. The elderly persons were divided into two groups: with mobility impairment and without mobility impairment. The groups were compared using the Fisher's Exact, Chi-Squared and Mann-Whitney tests, and the unpaired Student's t-test. An alpha level of 0.05 was adopted as a level of statistical significance. Result: Elderly persons with greater mobility impairment exhibited greater difficulty accessing public transport and a greater number of falls during their use of the same. Elderly persons who reported difficulty accessing public transport suffered greater impact on their social participation and quality of life. Conclusion: Elderly persons with greater mobility impairment had a greater number of complaints related to public transport. Additionally, they suffered a greater impact on their social participation, characterized by limitations in their capacity for independent movement around the city, limiting their social activities.

Personality Characteristics and Perceived Quality of Life Among Residents of a Remote British Columbia Company Town

1983 ◽  
Vol 2 (S1) ◽  
pp. 125-132
Author(s):  
Robert Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
British Columbia ◽  
Perceived Quality ◽  
Personality Characteristics ◽  
Company Town ◽  
Remote Communities ◽  
Perceived Quality Of Life ◽  
Urban Sample

Personality characteristics and the perceived quality of life of a resident sample in an isolated company town were compared with those of a largely urban sample. Although highly significant differences were found on many of the dependent measures, further investigation indicates that generalization to other remote communities should be undertaken with considerable caution.

scholarly journals Cost-Effectiveness of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea in British Columbia

2008 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 159-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
MCY Tan ◽  
NT Ayas ◽  
A Mulgrew ◽  
L Cortes ◽  
JM FitzGerald ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
British Columbia ◽  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
Quality Adjusted Life Year ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Cpap Therapy ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Quality Adjusted Life

BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea (OSAH) is a common disorder characterized by recurrent collapse of the upper airway during sleep. Patients experience a reduced quality of life and an increased risk of motor vehicle crashes (MVCs). Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), which is the first-line therapy for OSAH, improves sleepiness, vigilance and quality of life.OBJECTIVE: To assess the cost-effectiveness of CPAP therapy versus no treatment for OSAH patients who are drivers.METHODS: A Markov decision analytical model with a five-year time horizon was used. The study population consisted of male and female patients, between 30 and 59 years of age, who were newly diagnosed with moderate to severe OSAH. The model evaluated the cost-effectiveness of CPAP therapy in reducing rates of MVCs and improving quality of life. Utility values were obtained from previously published studies. Rates of MVCs under the CPAP and no CPAP scenarios were calculated from Insurance Corporation of British Columbia data and a systematic review of published studies. MVCs, equipment and physician costs were obtained from the British Columbia Medical Association, published cost-of-illness studies and the price lists of established vendors of CPAP equipment in British Columbia. Findings were examined from the perspectives of a third-party payer and society.RESULTS: From the third-party payer perspective, CPAP therapy was more effective but more costly than no CPAP (incremental cost-effectiveness ratio [ICER] of $3,626 per quality-adjusted life year). From the societal perspective, the ICER was similar ($2,979 per quality-adjusted life year). The ICER was most dependent on preference elicitation method used to obtain utility values, varying almost sixfold under alternative assumptions from the base-case analysis.CONCLUSION: After considering costs and impact on quality of life, as well as the risk of MVCs in individuals with OSAH, CPAP therapy for OSAH patients is a highly efficient use of health care resources. Provincial governments who do not provide funding for CPAP therapy should reconsider.

scholarly journals Psycho-social attributes and quality of life: Overview and pilot study of commuters’ travel behaviour

2018 ◽  
Vol 181 ◽  
pp. 03002
Author(s):  
Taufik Tai ◽  
Rohana Ngah ◽  
Muhammad Zaly Shah
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Travel Behaviour ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Personal Norms ◽  
Metropolitan Cities

As metropolitan cities have improved and upgraded their public transport infrastructure to encourage higher public transport ridership, the next challenges understand factors that influence the individuals’ travel behaviour. Psycho-Social Attributes and Quality of Life are important elements to study the public transport ridership in metropolitan cities. This paper offers a short overview of the role of psycho-social and quality of life in understanding the travel behaviour of public transport in cities. The paper explores attributes such as social norms, personal norms, freedom, safety and comfort that have an impact on travel behaviour. Twenty-nine participants took part in the pilot study. Partial Least Square was used to analyze data. Results showed psycho-social attributes has strong direct relationship to travel behaviour while quality of life can be a good support for travel behaviour. Recommendation and suggestion are discussed.

ISSUES OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT DEVELOPMENT IN NOVOSIBIRSK AND WAYS OF THEIR SOLUTION

2020 ◽  
pp. 66-72
Author(s):  
E.B. Lerman ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urban Environment ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Large City ◽  
Passenger Transport ◽  
Healthy City ◽  
Economic Problems ◽  
Private Car ◽  
The City

This article discusses the organizational and economic problems of the functioning of public transport in the city of Novosibirsk using the example of the Municipal treasury enterprise ‘Passenger Motor Transport Enterprise No. 4’. The main objective of the study is to find ways to solve problems which arise at this enterprise and which are common for urban passenger transport in a large city. The article analyzes the results of the enterprise, as well as the transport situation in Novosibirsk. The growth of the private car fleet significantly worsened the state of the urban environment in most cities of Russia and created a number of difficult to solve problems. Based on the study of solutions to similar problems in other cities and countries, the conclusion is drawn about the need for the accelerated development of urban passenger transport in comparison with other modes of transport. The search for effective ways to influence the behavior of transport users will make it possible to create a ‘healthy city’ that forms the necessary safety and quality of life for citizens.

scholarly journals 109 Impact of Transport Mode on Psychosocial Wellbeing in Community-dwelling Adults Aged ≥50 years: Results from TILDA

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. iii17-iii65
Author(s):  
Orna Donoghue ◽  
Christine McGarrigle ◽  
Rose Anne Kenny
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Interaction Analysis ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Transport Mode ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Psychosocial Wellbeing ◽  
Independent Travel

Abstract Background Older adults with access to a car report increased social participation, better quality of life and better mental health. Existing research often compares the car to public transport, however we hypothesise that individuals who drive themselves or are driven by spouses have better outcomes compared to those driven by family or friends or taking public transport. This study examined how differences in transport mode affect psychosocial wellbeing in community-dwelling adults aged ≥50 years in Ireland. Methods Data were collected from 8092 adults during wave 1 of The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA), a nationally representative cohort study. Participants indicated their most frequent mode of transport: car, car (driven by partner/spouse), car (driven by family/friends/taxi), public transport. Regression analysis was used to examine associations between transport mode with depressive symptoms, quality of life and loneliness. Results 89.8% of adults travel most frequently by car with 72.2% driving themselves. Driving was independently associated with lower depressive symptoms (beta=-1.9, 95% CI: -2.59, -1.30, p<0.001) and loneliness (beta =-0.45, 95% CI: -0.70, -0.21, p<0.001) and better quality of life OR=4.11, 95% CI: 3.13, 5.08, p<0.001) compared to relying on lifts from family/friends/taxi. Being driven by a spouse/partner or taking public transport were also associated with more positive effects although to a lesser extent. Interaction analysis showed that men who regularly travelled by public transport had higher loneliness scores than women (beta=0.67, 95% CI: 0.16, 1.18, p<0.05). Conclusion Most adults aged ≥50 years in Ireland rely on the car for transport. Driving, being driven by a spouse/partner or taking public transport are associated with better psychosocial wellbeing compared to being driven by others, highlighting the importance or independent travel, whether by car or public transport. Opportunities to support this should be considered when planning the future transport needs of ageing populations.

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