Hippotherapy: A holistic approach to rehabilitation

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Natasha Lepore ◽  
Lawrence Yau
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Special Needs ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Therapeutic Riding ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Horse Riding

My name is Natasha Lepore and I am a 4th year student in the Honours Specialization in Medical Sciences program. I started volunteering at SARI Therapeutic Riding six years ago. I got involved with this organization because of my desire to make a difference in the community. SARI is a therapeutic horse riding centre whose mission is to improve the physical, social, and emotional well-being of children and youth with special needs. My experiences with SARI has complemented my understanding of various diseases and disabilities that I have learned about in university. However, SARI has also shown me the importance of approaching the treatment of certain diseases in a more holistic fashion. Specifically, my experiences at SARI have demonstrated that Hippotherapy is an effective approach to improving the quality of life of children with disabilities.

Therapeutic Affordances of Social Media and Associated Quality of Life Outcomes in Young Adults

2021 ◽  
pp. 089443932110329
Author(s):  
Paul Dodemaide ◽  
Mark Merolli ◽  
Nicole Hill ◽  
Lynette Joubert
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Perceived Quality Of Life ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
The Relationship

There is a growing body of literature exploring the general population’s use of social media for assistance in dealing with stigmatized health issues. This study presents novel research examining the relationship between social media use and young adults. It utilizes a therapeutic affordance (TA) framework. Quantitative results from this study are complemented by qualitative data. The relationships between distinct social media and their TA (a–b) are presented to highlight their potential to impact positively on social and emotional well-being outcomes. Evidence includes broad support for “connection,” “narration,” and “collaboration” TAs in this context and the relationship between the use of distinct social media and perceived quality of life (QOL) outcomes (a–c). TA provides an appropriate and valuable theoretical framework which is useful for the development of an evidence-base from the analysis of young adult’s social media usage. An analysis of the association between social media and their QOL outcomes is presented according to the TA relationship pathway (a–c–b). The adoption of a TA framework enables a nuanced analysis of significant associations between specific social media, TA, and improved QOL outcomes. This study demonstrates the significant association between social media and perceived QOL outcomes in young adults.

scholarly journals The level of quality of life of schoolchildren with disorders of the autic spectrum in comparison with typically developed peers

2021 ◽  
pp. 107-115
Author(s):  
O. Petrusenko ◽  
I. Bodnar
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Emotional Functioning ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Typical Development ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Spectrum Disorders

In connection with the increasing the number of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) who enrolls in educational institutions of Ukraine, the issue of individualization of physical education (PE) of children with ASD in the school process becomes important. There is little data on the quality of life of schoolchildren with autism spectrum disorders. It does not allow to draw individual trajectories of physical education of such children, to help them to improve their adaptability. Most of studies have been performed on males. Objective: to analyze the level of cognitive, physical, emotional, social functioning and functioning in school of girls of primary school age with autism spectrum disorders and compare them with typically developed peers. It was found that there were no differences between the rates of girls with ASD and girls with typical development in walking and running, feeling of pain and low energy levels, the frequency of school absences due to doctor visits and the frequency of forgetting things. However, the level of development of cognitive, social and emotional functioning of girls with ASD is significantly lower than the indicators with typical development by all criteria. To overcome the problems with cognitive, social and emotional functioning of girls with ASD, it is recommended to select appropriate means of PE. In oder to improve the cognitive processes (attention, memory) of girls with ASD, we recommend to increase the amount of means that promote the development of coordination in PE classes; to improve physical functioning - exercises for developing muscle strength and endurance. The game activity with normal girls will help to improve the social well-being of girls with ASD. We should use oriental martial arts and oriental gymnastics to improve the psycho-emotional state of girls with ASD.

scholarly journals Correlation between quality of life and adherence to treatment in hemodialysis patients

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahin Naderifar ◽  
Mansoureh Zagheri Tafreshi ◽  
Mahnaz Ilkhani ◽  
Magid Reza Akbarizadeh ◽  
Fereshteh Ghaljaei
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Sample Volume ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Adherence To Treatment ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
The Mean

Introduction: Institutionalizing adherence to treatment in hemodialysis patients is one of the important nursing goals for improving quality of life in these patients. Adherence to treatment approach in these patients can play a pivotal role in improving the health level and feeling of well-being. Objectives: This study aimed at determining the quality of life in hemodialysis patients presenting to hemodialysis centers affiliated to Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, on the basis of adherence to treatment. Patients and Methods: This is a correlational descriptive-analytic study. The study population consisted of hemodialysis patients in five hospitals affiliated to Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, in 2017. The data were collected during 8 months from October 2016 to May 2017 in Tehran. A sample volume of 200 patients was determined in this study. Demographic information questionnaire, KDQOL-SF, and ESRD-AQ were applied in data collection. Availability sampling method was used to select the samples on the basis of inclusion criteria. The data were analyzed with SPSS version 18 using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Our findings showed that 50% of the patients were male. Most of the respondents of the study (23%) were 51-60 years old. The results indicated that the mean score of quality of life of patients was 50.42±22.81. The mean total score of adherence to treatment was 901.13±85.30. Also, the correlation coefficient in this study revealed a significant correlation between total score of quality of life and adherence to treatment (r=0.218, P<0.01). Conclusion: Considering the significant correlation between adherence to treatment and life quality of patients, healthcare providers can promote the life quality of these patients via focusing on planning programs for emphasizing the role of education and interventions that improve adherence to treatment in these patients.

Finding a focus for quality of life with aphasia: Social and emotional health, and psychological well-being

Aphasiology ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 333-353 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madeline Cruice ◽  
Linda Worrall ◽  
Louise Hickson ◽  
Robert Murison
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Emotional Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Social And Emotional

scholarly journals Systematic review of the relationships between sleep duration and health indicators in school-aged children and youth

2016 ◽  
Vol 41 (6 (Suppl. 3)) ◽  
pp. S266-S282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean-Philippe Chaput ◽  
Casey E. Gray ◽  
Veronica J. Poitras ◽  
Valerie Carson ◽  
Reut Gruber ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Emotional Regulation ◽  
Health Indicators ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Healthy Children

The objective of this systematic review was to examine the relationships between objectively and subjectively measured sleep duration and various health indicators in children and youth aged 5–17 years. Online databases were searched in January 2015 with no date or study design limits. Included studies were peer-reviewed and met the a priori-determined population (apparently healthy children and youth aged 5–17 years), intervention/exposure/comparator (various sleep durations), and outcome (adiposity, emotional regulation, cognition/academic achievement, quality of life/well-being, harms/injuries, and cardiometabolic biomarkers) criteria. Because of high levels of heterogeneity across studies, narrative syntheses were employed. A total of 141 articles (110 unique samples), including 592 215 unique participants from 40 different countries, met inclusion criteria. Overall, longer sleep duration was associated with lower adiposity indicators, better emotional regulation, better academic achievement, and better quality of life/well-being. The evidence was mixed and/or limited for the association between sleep duration and cognition, harms/injuries, and cardiometabolic biomarkers. The quality of evidence ranged from very low to high across study designs and health indicators. In conclusion, we confirmed previous investigations showing that shorter sleep duration is associated with adverse physical and mental health outcomes. However, the available evidence relies heavily on cross-sectional studies using self-reported sleep. To better inform contemporary sleep recommendations, there is a need for sleep restriction/extension interventions that examine the changes in different outcome measures against various amounts of objectively measured sleep to have a better sense of dose–response relationships.

scholarly journals Randomized, double blind, placebo controlled clinical study to assess efficacy and safety of NRL/MW/201901 in subjects suffering from erectile dysfunction

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 2790-2801
Author(s):  
Omkar Kulkarni ◽  
Anuj Agarwal ◽  
Priya Khare ◽  
Gayatri Ganu
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Erectile Dysfunction ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Serum Testosterone ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Treated Group ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Resting Metabolism

Sex is an integral part of a well-being. Sexual satisfaction is the most important component of the quality of life. In management of ED overall sexual potential and quality of life needs to be taken care of as a holistic approach to management. The aim of the study was to clinically validate effect of NRL/MW/201901 a polyhedral Nutraceutical product in ED. The clinical efficacy of NRL/MW/201901 in patients suffering from erectile dysfunction was evaluated by assessing Quality of Erection Questionnaire and sexual encounter profile with Intra-vaginal ejaculation latency time, serum testosterone and anthropometric analysis etc. NRL/MW/201901 was effective in increasing erection function, orgasmic function, intercourse satisfaction, overall satisfaction and sexual desire. There is marked increase in number of sexual encounters in NRL/MW/201901 treated group. Serum levels of testosterone were increased after treatment of NRL/MW/201901 than in placebo group. It was evident from the anthropometric analysis of the subjects that there was significant increase in resting metabolism and % skeletal muscle content in NRL/MW/201901 treated group. There were no evident adverse events related to drug. Thus it could be concluded that NRL/MW/201901 is safe and effective in the treatment of mild to moderate erectile dysfunction.

scholarly journals A Study of the Correlation between Religious Attitudes and Quality Of Life in Students at Jahrom University of Medical Sciences in 2014

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Razieh Parniyan ◽  
Abdoreza Kazemiane ◽  
Marzieh Kargar Jahromi ◽  
Farzad Poorgholami
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Religious Beliefs ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Pearson’S Correlation ◽  
Religious Attitude ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Pearson's Correlation ◽  
Mental Well Being

<p><strong>Background and Objective: </strong>General health is not simply determined by whether or not an individual is sick, but is dependent on physical, mental and social factors too. One such important factor is an individual’s religious inclination. The present study aims to explore the correlation between religious beliefs and quality of life in the students at Jahrom University of Medical Sciences.<strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This is a descriptive, cross-sectional study conducted in 2014. The sample consisted of 273 students who were randomly selected.<strong> </strong>Data were collected using Religious Attitude Questionnaire and a quality of life scale. The collected data were analyzed using Pearson’s correlation coefficient and SPSS v. 23.<strong></strong></p><p><strong>Result: </strong>The students’ average age was 21.36±2.15. The means of their quality of life scores and religious attitude scores were 87.23 and 146.31 respectively. The results of Pearson’s correlation test showed that there was a significant relationship between quality of life and its subscales on one hand and religious attitude and its indexes on the other; in other words, the students’ mental well-being was found to correlate with their religious beliefs.</p><p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Since religious beliefs affect college students’ mental well-being and quality of life, it is suggested that through organized education, students’ religious awareness be raised.</p>

scholarly journals Family Quality of Life and Partnership for Families of Students With Deaf-Blindness

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen Kyzar ◽  
Sara Brady ◽  
Jean Ann Summers ◽  
Ann Turnbull
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Family Interaction ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Family Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Emotional ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
The Relationship

Family–professional partnerships are a key support for families of children with disabilities, but little is known about families of children with deaf-blindness. This study examined (a) the factor structures of the Beach Center on Disability Family–Professional Partnership and Family Quality of Life (FQOL) Scales utilizing a national sample of families of children and youth with deaf-blindness (age birth to 22 years), and (b) the relationship between family–professional partnership and FQOL at the subdomain levels. Results suggested a two-factor solution for family–professional partnership (Enhancing Connection and Enhancing Capacity) and a three-factor solution for FQOL (Family Interaction/Parenting Well-being, Social/Emotional Well-being, Physical/Material Well-being). Enhancing Capacity Partnership moderated the relationship between Enhancing Connection Partnership and Family Interaction/Parenting Well-being FQOL. The significance of these findings in light of the existing family–professional partnership literature is discussed, and implications for research and practice are offered.

scholarly journals What contributes the most to the breast cancer patients’ quality of life during the therapy - clinical factors, functional and affective state or social support?

2021 ◽  
pp. 24-24
Author(s):  
Ivana Novakov ◽  
Svetlana Popovic-Petrovic ◽  
Sonja Ilincic-Zlatar ◽  
Milanka Tatic ◽  
Mirjana Sevo
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Affective State ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients

Background/Aim. As significant advances in cancer treatment have occurred over the decades, the crucial questions in oncology nowadays are not related only to the treatment of illness, but also to the quality of life (QOL) of patients. The goal of our study was to explore which set of determinants (clinical, functional, affective, or social) has the greatest impact on explaining QOL in women who live with diagnosis of breast cancer in Serbia. Methods. The research was conducted on 64 women (Mage=58.36, SD=11.30) while undergoing radiation therapy at Oncology institute of Vojvodina. QOL-BC was used as a measure of physical, psychological, social, spiritual and general well-being, UEFI was applied for the assessment of the upper extremity function, DASS-21 was used for measuring symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress, MOS-SSS served as a measure of social support, while demographic and clinical data were also collected. Results. ANOVA with repeated measures, F(2.03, 127.80 )=20.24, p<.001, showed that in our sample, physical QOL was significantly better from all other domains, while social QOL was significantly lower from both physical and psychological aspect. A hierarchical regression analysis, F(8, 55)=7.16, p<.001, R2=.51, showed that patients who received adjuvant chemotherapy, who experienced high levels of stress and poor social support, tend to have diminished general QOL. Intoduction of affective-related variables, ?R2=.16, p(?F)<.01, and social support, ?R2=.05, p(?F)<.05, led to a significant increase in proportion of explained variance over and above clinical and functional variables. Conclusion. Our results indicate that psychological and social resources are more important in predicting QOL, compared to clinical and funcitonal factors. At the same time, social, psychological and spiritual well-being of patients is significantly worse compared to physical QOL, meaning that there is still much left to be done regarding the progress from a purely somatic to a holistic approach in treatment of breast cancer.

scholarly journals Acne: Advocating for holistic support

2021 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aryan Riahi ◽  
David Jung
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Complex Interplay ◽  
Health Practitioners ◽  
Critical Patients ◽  
Suboptimal Health

As health practitioners, having a holistic approach to patients is critical. Patients are a complex interplay of physical, emotional, and social well-being. Limiting treatments to only some of these domains will inevitably yield suboptimal health and reduced quality of life. Thus, it is imperative that we advocate for acne-prone individuals so that they can receive the well-rounded care they deserve.

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