scholarly journals PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS ON THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (19) ◽  
pp. 105-112
Author(s):  
Maria Claudia Ionescu ◽  
Andreea Stan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Job Loss ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Disease Status ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychology Students ◽  
Protection Measures ◽  
Low Levels

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many lives and has a considerable social and economic impact. In response to this crisis, governments have implemented a series of protection measures: lockdown, social distancing, wearing a mask etc. Studies and statistics on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic indicate low levels of mental and physical well-being, depression, fear of uncertainty, increasing inequality due to job loss, increased stress due to financial matters, social isolation etc. The current study has two main objectives: to explore Psychology students’ perceptions on changes in their quality of life, by comparing two periods of time: before and during COVID-19 pandemic and to identify differences in students’ perceptions on changes in their quality of life, according to their COVID-19 disease status. We designed a questionnaire including different aspects of quality of life, based on WHO Quality of Life - Bref (WHOQOL- BREF) (2004). Results have indicated that the main changes are related to opportunities for leisure activities, ability to concentrate, ability to perform daily living activities, mobility, capacity for work, feeling safe, and having enough money.

scholarly journals Gaming Technology to Support Leisure Activities Among Older Adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 559-559
Author(s):  
Walter Boot
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Digital Divide ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Gaming Technology ◽  
Research And Education

Abstract There has been a great deal of research on technology to support older adults in their performance of Activities and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living. There has been substantially less research, however, on exploring technology solutions that support hobbies and leisure. This is unfortunate, as quality of life and well-being are determined by more than just one’s ability to manage everyday tasks. An overview will be presented of research the Center for Research and Education on Aging and Technology Enhancement (CREATE) has conducted over two decades with the goals of understanding and supporting older adults’ performance of technology-based leisure activities. Many of these studies have involved videogaming, where there exists a substantial age-related digital divide. CREATE has evaluated older adults’ attitudes and game experiences through survey and research studies and has even recorded longitudinal gameplay. How these findings can be applied to support technology-based leisure activities will be expanded upon. Part of a symposium sponsored by Technology and Aging Interest Group.

scholarly journals The Effects of Osteoarthritis on Quality of Life (QoL)

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 60-65
Author(s):  
Qaim Ali ◽  
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Maheen Aftab ◽  
Sara Arshad ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Knee Injury ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Functional Limitation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Keywords Osteoarthritis ◽  
Total Arthroplasty ◽  
Sf 36

Abstract: Objective: Functionality and quality of life in patients with osteoarthritis undergoing total arthroplasty of the knee. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted in Ziauddin hospital, Karachi from April 2018 until August 2018, making up 40 individuals who have osteoarthrosis of the knee with an indication for total arthroplasty and not being carriers of any other disease affecting the limbs lower. Two scales of evaluation were applied at two different times: pre and postoperative. Health status questionnaire (SF-36) and Knee injury and osteoarthritis outcome score (KOOS) was applied and answered in the preoperative period (on the day of surgery) and the sixth postoperative week. Results: Regarding the dimensions of activities of daily living and activities, sporting and leisure activities were not statistically significant. Our results go against the conclusions reported by Culliton [1], in a study of 13 patients submitted to TKA. The participants were evaluated before the arthroplasty and four weeks later and the results showed that there was a tendency for pain to decrease in that period. Conclusion: It can be concluded that there was a tendency to decrease pain in this period accompanied by an improvement in the quality of life. Taking into account the results obtained, and stressing the concept that quality of life is related to the state of health of the person and that pain and functional limitation caused by OA negatively influence the well-being and the performance of the activities of the person's daily life, it can be concluded that the TCA contributes to the improvement of the performance of the person. Keywords: Osteoarthritis, Joint, Arthroplasty, Articular cartilage, Osteoarthrosis, Knee injury, QoL.

“I Would Like to Have a Normal Brother but I’m Happy With the Brother That I Have”: A Pilot Study About Intellectual Disabilities and Family Quality of Life From the Perspective of Siblings

2021 ◽  
pp. 0192513X2110428
Author(s):  
Raquel A. Correia ◽  
Maria João Seabra-Santos
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Family Quality Of Life ◽  
Adult Sibling ◽  
The Disabled

The relationships between siblings are the most long-lasting in families. When one of the siblings is a person with intellectual disabilities (ID), this relationship assumes an even more important role since this brother/sister will most likely become the disabled individual’s main caregiver. This pilot study had two aims: to explore the experience as an adolescent or adult sibling of a person with ID and to understand the perceptions of these siblings about quality of life as a sibling and about family quality of life. In-depth interviews were conducted with six siblings. The results showed that the experience of a sibling is positive and the acceptance process is of extreme importance. The domains which, from the sibling perspective, contribute to family quality of life are as follows: Family relationships, Acceptance, Health, Influence of values, Financial well-being, Support from others, and Leisure activities. The implications of these findings for intervention are pointed out.

scholarly journals The newly revised interview for deteriorations in daily living activities in dementia (R-IDDD2): distinguishing initiative from performance at assessment

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 497-507 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clarissa M. Giebel ◽  
David Challis ◽  
Daniela Montaldi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Medication Management ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Everyday Functioning ◽  
Repair Work ◽  
Daily Living Activities ◽  
Mild Dementia ◽  
And Performance

ABSTRACTBackground:Minimal evidence exists on the detailed deficits in complex instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) in mild dementia. The aim of this study was twofold, to validate a revised questionnaire focusing measuring the initiative and performance of IADLs in mild dementia and to explore the relationship between individual IADLs and patient and carer well-being.Methods:A total of 183 carers of people with mild dementia completed a further modified Revised Interview for Deterioration in Daily Living Activities 2 (R-IDDD2), which comprised new activities such as computer use, as well as sub-activities on the performance scale. Carers also completed questionnaires assessing patient quality of life (QoL-AD), carer quality of life (AC-QoL), and burden (GHQ-12).Results:Persons with dementia were significantly poorer initiating than performing cleaning, doing repair work, and preparing a hot or cold meal, whereas being poorer at performing dressing and following current affairs. Using the computer, preparing a hot meal, finance, and medication management were most impaired, whereas more basic activities of dressing, washing oneself, brushing hair or teeth, and preparing a hot drink were most preserved. Poor initiative and performance on nearly all activities were significantly related to reduced carer and patient well-being.Conclusions:The R-IDDD2 offers a platform to comprehensively assess everyday functioning. Deteriorations in initiative and performance need to be targeted separately in interventions, as the former requires effective triggering and the latter structured training and support. Most activities were significantly associated with well-being, particularly patient quality of life so that improving any activity should improve well-being.

scholarly journals The Influence of Self-Perception on Manipulative Dexterity in Adults with Multiple Sclerosis

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Rosa M. Martínez-Piédrola ◽  
Cristina García-Bravo ◽  
Elisabet Huertas-Hoyas ◽  
Patricia Sánchez-Herrera Baeza ◽  
Jorge Pérez-Corrales ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceived Quality Of Life

Background. Multiple sclerosis is a disorder which causes a loss of functionality, affecting the person’s ability to perform activities of daily living, such as interpersonal interactions and relationship, dressing, self-care, or bathing, as well as having a negative impact on work and leisure activities. Aims. This study examined the relationship (correlational or associations/predictive) between self-perceived quality of life and performance of manipulative dexterity. Also, this study sought to measure predictors of dexterity. Study Design. A cross-sectional study from two associations of MS within the Community of Madrid, Spain. Methods and Procedures. A final sample of 30 people with multiple sclerosis. The outcome measures used were the ABILHAND questionnaire, the Purdue Pegboard Test, the Nine Hole Peg Test, and the Box and Block Test. Results. No significant correlations were found between dexterity and self-perception tests; however, correlations were found between perceived dexterity and quality of life ( p < 0.001 ). Scores for the ABILHAND questionnaire, which measures the perception of skills in daily living, predicted up to 60% of the variance in the dexterity tests. Conclusions. The results of this study suggest that interventions for improving the manipulative dexterity of people with multiple sclerosis should address the person’s perception of improving their manipulative dexterity and the perceived of quality of life, as both factors may influence manipulative dexterity.

scholarly journals Sleep, Lifestyle, and Socioeconomic Markers of Mental Aging and Well-Being: Lessons From England, China, and Japan

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 120-120
Author(s):  
Andrew Steptoe
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Rural China ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Substantial Impact ◽  
Chinese Older Adults ◽  
China And Japan ◽  
Cross Country

Abstract Healthy ageing has become a popular topic worldwide. We investigated the role of sleep, leisure activities, and socioeconomic inequalities in relation to cognitive decline, wellbeing, and quality of life in data from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA), Chinese Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), and Japanese Study of Aging and Retirement (JSTAR), national representative samples of England, China and Japan, respectively. We found an inverted U-shaped association between sleep quality and memory in English adults and a positive dose-response association in Chinese older adults (Brocklebank). In another examination, we found that younger English individuals playing games had lower quality-of-life than older participants who game, and this association is more pronounced for widowed individuals than others (Almeida-Meza). Cognitive impairment and dementia represent significant challenges worldwide. In a cross-country investigation, we found that the prevalence of MCI was twice as great in England compared with Japan, but that the two nations differ slightly across socioeconomic correlates (Gireesh). In another cross-country comparison between England and China, we found that the rate of memory change appeared socioeconomically patterned, primarily by education and area-based characteristics (urban vs. rural), with a more substantial impact on rural China inequalities compared to England (Cadar). Our results indicate more robust educational and geographical disparities in China and increased occupational impact among English and Japanese participants. Our findings highlight the imperative need for policy interventions and tailored strategies to protect those particularly disadvantaged in England and China.

Comprehensive Assessment of the Elderly Cancer Patient: The Feasibility of Self-Report Methodology

2002 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 770-775 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sally S. Ingram ◽  
Pearl H. Seo ◽  
Robert E. Martell ◽  
Elizabeth C. Clipp ◽  
Martha E. Doyle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Younger Patients

PURPOSE: Comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) has aided the medical community greatly in understanding the quality-of-life issues and functional needs of older patients. With its professional team assessment approach, however, CGA may be time consuming and costly. The goal of the present study was to assess the ability of cancer patients to complete a self-administered CGA and then to characterize cancer patients across multiple domains and age groups. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Two hundred sixty-six male outpatient oncology patients at the Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center were asked to fill out a survey assessing 10 domains (demographics, comorbid conditions, activities of daily living, functional status, pain, financial well being, social support, emotional state, spiritual well-being, and quality of life). RESULTS: Seventy-six percent of the patients who received their surveys and kept their appointments returned the assessment tool. Older oncology patients had significantly less education (P < .0001), income (P = .05), frequent exercise (P = .01), and chance of being disease free (P = .003) than younger patients. Other findings in older patients were a higher rate of marriage (P = .02), more difficulty in taking medications (P = .05), and less cigarette (P = .03) and alcohol (P = .03) use. Members of all age cohorts reported a sense of social support, with younger patients deriving this more from family and friends than older patients, and older patients deriving social support more from membership in religious communities than younger patients. No differences were found across age groups for number and impact of comorbid illnesses, number of medications, basic and instrumental activities of daily living, pain, overall health rating, financial adequacy, anxiety, depression, and quality of life. CONCLUSION: CGA can be conducted in an outpatient cancer community using a self-report format. Despite the fact that this population varied demographically across age groups and is limited to veterans, this study demonstrated remarkable similarities between younger and older cancer patients in terms of functional status, health states, and quality of life.

Quality of life in poor prognosis patients with locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (LA-NSCLC) undergoing a phase II study of concurrent cetuximab and definitive thoracic radiotherapy followed by docetaxel and cetuximab.

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e17559-e17559
Author(s):  
Lora Thompson ◽  
Martine Extermann ◽  
Thomas J. Dilling ◽  
Jongphil Kim ◽  
Binglin Yue ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Locally Advanced ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Thoracic Radiotherapy ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Specific Symptoms

e17559 Background: A single institution prospective clinical trial was conducted to examine the safety and efficacy of concurrent cetuximab and definitive thoracic radiotherapy followed by docetaxel plus cetuximab. Quality of life (QOL) was assessed as a secondary endpoint. Survival and toxicity data are presented separately. Methods: Eligible pts with unresectable stage IIA or IIIB LA-NSCLC, who also had ECOG PS 2 OR weight loss ≥5% in 3 months OR age >70, completed QOL measures at baseline, after concurrent cetuximab/radiotherapy (recovery), and after docetaxol/cetuximab (consolidation). Scores were calculated for Activities of Daily Living (ADL), Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL), Fatigue Symptom Inventory (FSI) worst fatigue, FSI fatigue interference, and Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy – Lung Trial Outcome Index (FACT-L TOI). FACT-L TOI assessed physical (e.g., nausea) and functional (e.g., difficulty sleeping) well-being as well as lung cancer specific symptoms (e.g., shortness of breath, cough). Descriptive and t-test results are presented. Results: Pts (N = 27) were primarily male (67%) and non-Hispanic Caucasian (96%) with mean age of 73 years. High attrition between recovery (N = 22) and consolidation (N = 10) occurred. Compared to baseline, pts reported higher levels of worst fatigue (p < .03) and fatigue interference (p = .01) at recovery. There was a decline in IADLs (p = .01) but no significant difference in ADLs or FACT-L TOI. Further examination of FACT subscales revealed declines in physical (p < .0001) and functional (p = .02) well-being but improvement in lung cancer specific symptoms (p < .0001). A similar pattern is found for comparisons between baseline and consolidation (ps < .05). There were no significant differences between recovery and consolidation. Conclusions: Although pts experienced declines in QOL across most domains after concurrent cetuximab and radiotherapy, there was improvement in lung cancer specific symptoms. Pts were also able to maintain their ability to perform ADLs. High attrition after recovery is a notable limitation.

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