scholarly journals PREDICAMENTS OF PROSTHETISTS & ORTHOTISTS IN PAKISTAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 71 (Suppl-1) ◽  
pp. S229-34
Author(s):  
Faiza Ali ◽  
Nazia Mumtaz ◽  
Ghulam Saqulain
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Pearson Correlation Test ◽  
Medical University

Objective: To find out the level of anxiety, depression and stress and its association with quality of life ofProsthetists and Orthotists. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Rehabilitation departments and institutes including Pakistan Institute of Prosthetic and Orthotic Sciences, Peshawar; King Edward Medical University, Lahore; Dow Medical University, Karachi; Rawalpindi Medical College, Rawalpindi; and Prosthetists and Orthotists working in public and private sectors, over a period of 6 months from Jun 2018 to Nov 2018. Methodology: A sample of 250 Prosthetists and Orthotists of both genders, aged 20 to 60 years, were recruitedusing non probability purposive sampling. Those working in administrative posts and those who graduated after 2017 were excluded. Demographic sheet; Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21; and 36-Item Short Form Health Survey-36 were administered through e-mail for data collection. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS Version21. Pearson correlation test was used to analyze any association. Results: Results revealed prevalence of 139 (55.6%) for depression with predominance of moderate depression63 (45.32%), followed by mild 37 (26.62%), severe 24 (17.37%) and very severe depression 15 (10.79%); 154 (61.6%) for anxiety with predominance of severe level of anxiety 59 (38.31%), followed by moderate 48 (31.17%), mild 26 (16.88%), & severe anxiety 21 (13,64%); and 115 (46%) for stress with predominance of moderate stress 55 (47.82%), followed by mild 30 (26.10%), severe 20 (17.39%) and very severe stress 10 (8.69%). For quality of life SF-36 revealed a total mean score of 62.54 ± 16.72 and statistically..........

scholarly journals Exemplification of dental morbidity and morbidity by Lockers model among lawyers of Bhopal city

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 2640
Author(s):  
Juhi Lohiya ◽  
Vrinda Saxena ◽  
Swapnil Jain ◽  
Vijayta Sharva ◽  
Shweta Chaturvedi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Morbid Condition ◽  
Treatment Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pearson Correlation Test ◽  
Related Quality

Background: The representation of dental morbidity and mortality through the implication of Lockers model was scientifically designed. Main focus of the study to assess the oral health related quality of life among one of the most stressful and preoccupied professionals.Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among the 250 lawyers of Bhopal city to integrate oral health with quality of life integrated with oral health component. Morbid condition of dentition was assessed by WHO Dentition status and treatment needs 1997 Performa and its application on Leao and Shiham 5 scale questionnaire comparing it with quality of life. Data was collected; the relationship of DIDL scale was compared with each construct of Locker’s conceptual model on oral health. The collected data was tabulated using excel and analysis was done using SPSS 17.0 version. Pearson correlation test, ANOVA and post hoc were used to test the significance.Results: It was observed that 29.6% of lawyers had impaired quality of life due to morbid condition of dentition and mortality related issues. This shows high dissatisfaction on the part of lawyers related to the oral health. All the dimensions of DIDL scale show statically positive correlation with each other eating restriction and DMFT due to missing component and painful incidences were observed.Conclusions: Dental diseases or problems have definitive effects on individuals’ quality of life with different aspects of their oral health concerns. Such morbid condition has high impact on psychological discomfort.

scholarly journals Comparing the SF-36 and SF-12 in Psychometric Properties as Measuring Quality of Life among Adolescent in China: a Large Sample Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanwei Lin ◽  
Yulan Yu ◽  
Jiayong Zeng ◽  
Xudong Zhao ◽  
Chonghua Wan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Item Difficulty ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Load Factor ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sf 36

Abstract Objective: By comparing psychometric properties of the SF-36 and the SF-12, supplied evidence for the election of instruments of the quality of life (QOL) and decision-making processes to promote the Quality of Life of adolescent. Methods: Stratified cluster random sampling was adopted. The Short-Form 36 (SF-36) was used to assess QOL. Pearson Correlation Coefficient was used to show correlation. Cronbach’s Alpha and Construct Reliability (CR) were used to evaluate reliability of SF-36 and the Short-Form 12 (SF-12), Criterion Validity and Average Variance Extracted (AVE, Convergence Validity) for validity. Confirmatory factor analysis was used to calculate load factor for each item, then obtained CR and AVE. The Semejima grade response model (Logistic two-parameter module) in the item response theory was used to estimate the Item Discrimination, Item Difficulty and Item Average Information of each item. Results: 19,428 samples were included in the study. The mean age was 14.78 years (SD=1.77). High correlations between corresponding domains and components of both scales were found. Reliability of sf-36 each domain was better than that corresponding domain of sf-12. Domains of PF, RP, BP, and GH in SF-36 had good construct reliability (CR,>0.6). The Criterion Validities of SF-36 were little higher in some corresponding dimensions except PCS. Convergence validities of SF-12 were higher than SF-36 in PF, RP, BP and PCS. The items of BP, SF, RP and VT in SF-12 had acceptable discriminations of items and higher than in SF-36. The items Average Amounts of Information of BP, VT, SF, RE and MH in SF-36 and SF-12 were poor. Conclusion: Two components (PCS and MCS) measurements of SF-12 appeared to perform at least as well as the SF-36 in cross-sectional settings in adolescence. Some domains, for instance SF and BP, were suitable for adolescents or not need study further.

scholarly journals Relationship Between Finnish Diabetic Risk Score (FINDRISC) with Health-Related Quality of Life in Yogyakarta

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-77
Author(s):  
Ninda Sari Wahyuningtyas ◽  
Dyah Aryani Perwitasari ◽  
Satibi Satibi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Score ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Utility Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Pearson Correlation Test ◽  
Related Quality

The number of people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Indonesia increases every year. Control of the development of T2DM can be done by screening using Finnish Diabetic Risk Score (FINDRISC)-Indonesian. FINDRISC is a valid tool for estimating the risk of T2DM within the next 10 years. This condition can have a major impact on the estimated life span and quality of life in the future. The purpose of this research is to determine the relationship between FINDRISC-Indonesian and respondent characteristics with HRQoL from EuroQol-5 Dimension-5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) in Yogyakarta. We conducted a cross-sectional study consisting of 125 respondents who met the inclusion criteria. The risk of developing T2DM was assessed using a validated and widely used FINDRISC (range 0-26 points), and quality of life was measured by the EQ-5D-5L instrument. Overall data were analyzed using the Pearson correlation test and Independent t-test. The results showed the domain of pain was the domain that reported most respondents' most problems (28.8%). The respondent's utility value was 0.958 ± 0.69, and the VAS value was 79.4 ± 0.7. There was a significant difference in utility value based on age characteristics (p = 0.013). There is a relationship between age and utility value (p = 0.006) and FINDRISC score with utility value (p = 0.003). This study's conclusion was high FINDRISC affects the quality of life, and older age has a low quality of life.

scholarly journals Quality of life in multiple sclerosis: The differential impact of motor and cognitive fatigue

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 205521732199604
Author(s):  
Sabina David Ruban ◽  
Claudia Christina Hilt ◽  
Thor Petersen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Cognitive Fatigue ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Impact Scale ◽  
Assessment And Treatment

Background Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease leading to reduced quality of life. Objectives To investigate whether motor and cognitive fatigue impact differently on aspects of quality of life among patients with multiple sclerosis, independently from bodily disability. Methods 79 patients with multiple sclerosis from Aalborg University Hospital, Denmark were included in an observational, cross-sectional study. Each subject completed two separate questionnaires regarding fatigue (Fatigue Scale for Motor and Cognitive Functions and Modified Fatigue Impact Scale) and one regarding quality of life (Short Form 36). Disability was measured with the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS)-scores obtained from patient records. Results All fatigue scores were significantly correlated to all areas of quality of life (p < 0,05). This remained significant after adjustment for age, disease duration and EDSS-score. When looking at each type of fatigue separately, cognitive fatigue correlated mainly with mental health aspects of quality of life and motor fatigue with physical health areas of quality of life. Conclusion Increased motor and cognitive fatigue lead to a differential reduction in physical and mental quality of life, independently of bodily disability. This underlines the importance of proper assessment and treatment of fatigue among patients with multiple sclerosis.

scholarly journals Predictors of quality of life among patients on dialysis in southern Brazil

2008 ◽  
Vol 126 (5) ◽  
pp. 252-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maristela Bohlke ◽  
Diego Leite Nunes ◽  
Stela Scaglioni Marini ◽  
Cleison Kitamura ◽  
Marcia Andrade ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Peritoneal Dialysis ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Outcome Measurement ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Southern Brazil ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Dialysis Facilities

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Quality of life (QoL) is considered important as an outcome measurement, especially for long-term diseases such as chronic renal failure. The present study searched for predictors of QoL in a sample of patients undergoing dialysis in southern Brazil. DESIGN AND SETTING: This was a cross-sectional study developed in three southern Brazilian dialysis facilities. METHODS: Health-related QoL of patients on hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis was measured using the generic Short Form-36 (SF-36) health survey questionnaire. The results were correlated with sociodemographic, clinical and laboratory variables. The analysis was adjusted through multiple linear regression. RESULTS: A total of 140 patients were assessed: 94 on hemodialysis and 46 on peritoneal dialysis. The mean age was 54.2 ± 15.4 years, 48% were men and 76% were white. The predictors of higher (better) physical component summary in SF-36 were: younger age (β-0.16; 95% confidence interval, CI: -0.27 to -0.05), shorter time on dialysis (β-0.06; 95% CI: -0.09 to -0.02) and lower Khan comorbidity-age index (β 5.16; 95% CI: 1.7-8.6). The predictors of higher mental component summary were: being employed (β 8.4; 95% CI: 1.7-15.1), being married or having a marriage-like relationship (β 4.56; 95% CI: 0.9-8.2), being on peritoneal dialysis (β 4.9; 95% CI: 0.9-8.8) and not having high blood pressure (β 3.9; 95% CI: 0.3-7.6). CONCLUSIONS: Age, comorbidity and length of time on dialysis were the main predictors of physical QoL, whereas socioeconomic issues especially determined mental QoL.

scholarly journals Association between quality of life and prognosis of candidate patients for heart transplantation: a cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vanessa Silveira Faria ◽  
Ligia Neres Matos ◽  
Liana Amorim Correa Trotte ◽  
Helena Cramer Veiga Rey ◽  
Tereza Cristina Felippe Guimarães
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Heart Transplantation ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Prognostic Scores ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample

ABSTRACT Objective: to verify the association between the prognostic scores and the quality of life of candidates for heart transplantation. Method: a descriptive cross-sectional study with a convenience sample of 32 outpatients applying to heart transplantation. The prognosis was rated by the Heart Failure Survival Score (HFSS) and the Seattle Heart Failure Model (SHFM); and the quality of life by the Minnesota Living With Heart Failure Questionnaire (MLHFQ) and the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ). The Pearson correlation test was applied. Results: the correlations found between general quality of life scores and prognostic scores were (HFSS/MLHFQ r = 0.21), (SHFM/MLHFQ r = 0.09), (HFSS/KCCQ r = -0.02), (SHFM/KCCQ r = -0.20). Conclusion: the weak correlation between the prognostic and quality of life scores suggests a lack of association between the measures, i.e., worse prognosis does not mean worse quality of life and the same statement is true in the opposite direction.

scholarly journals Social support, functional outcome and quality of life among stroke survivors in an urban area

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nipaporn Butsing ◽  
Mathuros Tipayamongkholgul ◽  
Disya Ratanakorn ◽  
Nawarat Suwannapong ◽  
Kanitta Bundhamcharoen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Functional Outcome ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Linear Regression Method ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean

AbstractSophisticated medical technologies can prolong a stroke patient’s life but not always their quality of life (QoL) due to poor functional outcomes. Social support can theoretically assist a patient’s adaptation to life after stroke and improve their QoL, but existing findings are inconclusive. This inconclusiveness is especially found in large cities where family and social bonding can be scarce. We conducted a hospital-based, cross-sectional study among 358 stroke patients to identify the effects of social support and functional outcome on QoL and its domains. The study took place in Bangkok, Thailand between July and December 2016. Data were collected by personal interview using a structured questionnaire that included the Short-Form WHO Quality of Life Instrument (WHOQOL-BREF) and by review of medical records. A hierarchical linear regression method was used to analyze data. The mean age of stroke respondents was 66.0 years (SD 13.5 years), and half were male. The mean total QoL score for patients was 68.6 (SD 15.2). Hierarchical multiple regression analysis found emotional support significantly impacted QoL in every domain (ps < .05) when all included variables were controlled for. To improve the quality of life among stroke survivors, health personnel and family members should provide not only physical assistance but also psychological support.

scholarly journals Quality of life and stress in caregivers of drug-addicted people

2012 ◽  
Vol 25 (spe2) ◽  
pp. 7-12
Author(s):  
Samira Reschetti Marcon ◽  
Elizete Aparecida Rubira ◽  
Mariano Martinez Espinosa ◽  
Angélica Belasco ◽  
Dulce Aparecida Barbosa
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Psychosocial Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
Burden Scale ◽  
Emotional Aspects

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate quality of life and presence of stress in caregivers of drug-addicted people. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was carried out at four Psychosocial Care Centers in Mato Grosso. Demographic and quality of life data were collected for 109 caregivers using the Medical Outcomes Study 36 - Item Short-form, depression symptoms (Beck Depression Inventory) and stress of caregivers (Caregiver Burden Scale). RESULTS: Of 109 caregivers, 55.9% were mothers with a mean age of 47.66 years; 23.8% had depressive symptoms. The SF36 scores most compromised were emotional aspects, vitality, pain and mental health. Mean stress among caregivers was 2.24. A significant correlation in quality of life, depression and stress of caregivers was seen. CONCLUSION: Findings confirmed that quality of life is compromised and stress is high among caregivers, highlighting the need for providing emotional support.

scholarly journals Qualidade de vida e função sexual após o câncer cervical: estudo transversal

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 542
Author(s):  
Rafaella Araújo Correia ◽  
Lays Janaina Prazeres Marques ◽  
Solange Laurentino dos Santos ◽  
Cristine Vieira do Bonfim
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Human Subjects ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Clinic Hospital

Aim:  To  analyze  the  quality  of  life  and  sexual  function of  women undergoing treatment for cervical cancer. Methods: A cross-sectional study of hospital-based  census,  in  which  a  total  of  90  women  treated  for  cervical cancer  at  the  Clinic Hospital  of  Federal  University  of  Pernambuco  (UFPE)  in  2015  will  be  interviewed.  The following  instruments  will  be  used:  WHOQOL-BREF,  Female  Sexual  Function  Index (FSFI),  and  an  instrument  specifically  developed  for  this  research  to  characterize  the population to be studied. A descriptive analysis and measures of central tendencies and dispersion,  as  well  as  Pearson  correlation  and  Student  t-tests  will  be  conducted.  The project was approved by the Ethics Committee for Research Involving Human Subjects of the UFPE Health Sciences Center. Expected results: to identify most affected areas of quality  of  life  (QOL)  and  sexual  function  in  women  studied  and  the  most  harmful treatment forms.

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.

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