Investigation of the Effects of Sports Injuries on the Quality of Life of Adolescent Athletes

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 3276-3280
Author(s):  
Şebnem Şarvan Cengiz ◽  
Büşra Yardimci ◽  
Aybüke Ulubaş
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Female Athletes ◽  
Sports Injuries ◽  
Winter Season ◽  
Sports Injury ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Adolescent Athletes ◽  
Purposeful Sampling ◽  
Athlete Injury

The aim of the study is to examine the effects of sports injuries experienced by adolescent athletes between the ages of 13 and 18 on their quality of life during training and competition. The universe of the study consists of licensed athletes between the ages of 13-18 who play sports at the Manisa Youth and Sports Provincial Directorate. In the study, purposeful sampling method was chosen, and the study sample consisted of 170 athletes (97 females, 73 males) with sports injuries and 90 athletes (49 females, 41 males) without sports injuries, totally 260 volunteers. The demographic information form developed by the researchers, the Adolescent Form of the Quality of Life for Children (PedsQL) developed by Varni et al. (1999), the Adolescent Form of the Age of 13-18, and the Causes of Injury in Sports Questionnaire prepared by Alkaabi (2015) were used as data collection methods. As a result, it was found that female athletes had more sports injuries in adolescent athletes than men. The number of athletes who suffered injuries in defense sports is higher than in other branches. As a result, it has been determined that sports injury negatively affects the quality of life. It was found as a result of the study data that they experienced more injuries in training than in competitions. Since the injury is mostly in the winter season and the athletes stated that they did not use protective equipment during the injury, the trainers should be informed, they should be thoughtful about taking the necessary precautions and precautions and should be offered the necessary supervision. Keywords: Adolescent athlete, injury, quality of life

Trauma and orthopaedic surgery

2019 ◽  
pp. 747-764
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Orthopaedic Surgery ◽  
Sports Injuries ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Degenerative Diseases ◽  
Past Medical History ◽  
Musculoskeletal Trauma

This chapter on trauma and orthopaedics covers musculoskeletal trauma, sports injuries, infections, tumours, and congenital and degenerative diseases. The chapter is well structured, describing conditions seen commonly in clinic, in the emergency department, and in theatre. It highlights important cases to see during medical school, both in emergency and elective theatres, as well as key investigations to observe. It reiterates consideration of past medical history and a holistic approach to the patient rather than dealing with only a focus on pain or joint problems. It reviews improvement of quality of life. It also discusses common conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, providing a table to clearly differentiate between the two. This chapter includes clear pictorial principles of orthopaedic management, and a clear system for describing X-rays systematically.

The Health Of Us Adolescent Athletes During Covid-19 Related School Closures And Sport Cancellations

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy A. McGuine ◽  
Kevin M Biese ◽  
Labina Petrovska ◽  
Scott J Hetzel ◽  
Claudia Reardon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Sport Participation ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Poverty Level ◽  
Adolescent Athletes ◽  
School Closures ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Context: In the spring of 2020, US schools closed to in-person teaching and sports were cancelled to control the transmission of COVID-19. It is critical to understand the mental and physical health of adolescent athletes during this time. Objective: Describe the health of athletes during COVID-19 related school closures and sport cancellations. Design: Cross sectional. Setting: A national sample recruited via social media. Patients or Other Participants: 13,002 US adolescent athletes (age=16.3+1.2 yrs., female=53.1%) completed an anonymous online survey. Main Outcome Measure(s): Demographic information included: sex, grade, sports played and zip code. Assessments included the: General Anxiety Disorder-7 Item (GAD-7) for anxiety, Patient Health Questionnaire-9 Item (PHQ-9) for depression, the Pediatric Functional Activity Brief Scale (PFABS) for physical activity, and the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory 4.0 (PedsQL) for quality of life. Mental health, physical activity and quality of life variables were compared between sex, grade, sports played and poverty level using means and 95%CI from the survey weighted ANOVA. Results: Females reported a higher prevalence of moderate to severe anxiety symptoms (females=43.7% vs. males=28.2%). The PFABS score (mean [95%CI] was highest (best) for grade 9 (14.5 [14.0,15.0]) and lowest for grade 11 (10.9 [10.5,11.3]. The prevalence of depression symptoms was highest in team sport (74.1%) and lowest for individual sport participants (64.9%). The total PedsQL score was lowest (worst) for athletes from counties with the highest poverty levels (high=74.5[73.7,75.3], middle=78.9[78.0,79.8], low=78.3 [77.4,79.1]). Conclusions: The health of US adolescents during the COVID-19 related school closures and sport cancellations varied to differing degrees depending on sex, grade level, type of sport participation and level of poverty. Health policy experts should consider these findings when creating and implementing policies to improve the health of adolescents in the US in the future.

scholarly journals Adherence to Gluten-Free Diet in Coeliac Paediatric Patients Assessed through a Questionnaire Positively Influences Growth and Quality of Life

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 3802
Author(s):  
Deianira Pedoto ◽  
Riccardo Troncone ◽  
Margherita Massitti ◽  
Luigi Greco ◽  
Renata Auricchio
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Average Length ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Gluten Free Diet ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Diet Adherence ◽  
School Career

Assessment of adherence to gluten-free diet (GFD) represents the cornerstone in the management of coeliac disease. The primary aim of this study was to assess diet adherence through a questionnaire adapted to children. The secondary aim was to identify influencing factors and outcomes related to diet adherence. In this study, data about diagnosis, education, quality of life (QoL) and anti-transglutaminase (anti-TG2) titers of 160 coeliac children were collected. For the assessment of diet adherence, all participants completed the questionnaire modified from Leffler et al. (2009), while a random sample of 37 also underwent an extensive dietary interview. According to the questionnaire, diet adherence was excellent in 95 (59.4%), fair in 46 (28.8%) and low in 19 (11.9%) patients. Children diagnosed with biopsy showed better adherence than those with a biopsy-sparing approach (p = 0.036). Adherence to GFD tended to worsen during the follow up, with the average length of follow up being associated with lower scores of diet adherence (p = 0.009). Moreover, adherence to GFD decreased throughout school career, dropping from elementary until high school (p = 0.037). A positive correlation was observed between adherence to GFD and growth percentiles, which increased when higher scores of adherence were achieved. Diet adherence positively correlated with QoL (p = 0.001). In conclusion, the questionnaire displayed good sensitivity in detecting problems in diet adherence, being useful as a screening tool. Better comprehension of influencing factors and outcomes may allow the development of new strategies to improve diet adherence.

scholarly journals Dark or Bright Half of the Moon: A Qualitative Study Exploring the Experience of Iranian Heart Failure Patients Regarding their Quality of Life

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 824-830 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahdi Moshki ◽  
Abdoljavad Khajavi ◽  
Haydeh Hashemizadeh ◽  
Farveh Vakilian ◽  
Shima Minaee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Functional Limitations ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Framework Analysis ◽  
Positive Effects

BACKGROUND: Heart failure (HF) is a major public health problem in different societies and has numerous impacts on quality of life (QOL). AIM: The present study was carried out with the aim to explore the experience of HF patients regarding the negative effects of the disease on their QOL. METHODS: In this qualitative exploratory study data collection was performed through face-to-face, semi-structured, in-depth interviews with 19 patients with HF, who were selected through purposive sampling method from April to September 2017. Data analysis was carried out based on the framework analysis method. RESULTS: The negative consequences of HF on QOL emerged in the form of 6 main themes including symptoms, disease complications, cognitive impairment, psychological distress, functional limitations and economic problems. Most of the participants (14 out of 19) assessed their QOL as well or very well. CONCLUSION: The majority of the patients in this study, despite the many negative impacts of HF, had a high QOL that could indicate their satisfaction and effective coping with HF by creating a positive outlook and the perceived positive effects of the disease.

Sleep Bruxism and Anxiety Impacts in Quality of Life Related to Oral Health of Brazilian Children and their Families

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 179-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nashalie Andrade de Alencar ◽  
Cecília Sued Leão ◽  
Anna Thereza Thomé Leão ◽  
Ronir Raggio Luiz ◽  
Andréa Fonseca-Gonçalves ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
Sleep Bruxism ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Socioeconomic Characteristics ◽  
The Impact

Objective: This study aimed to assess the impact of parent reported sleep bruxism, trait anxiety and sociodemographic/socioeconomic features on quality of life related to oral health (OHRQoL) of children and their families. Study Design: Healthy children aged 3–7 years, with (n=34) and without (n=32) bruxism were select for this study. Data was collected by applying the following instruments: The Early Childhood Oral Health Scale (B-ECOHIS) and Trait-anxiety Scale (TAS). The sociodemographic/socioeconomic characteristics were obtained by interviews with parents. Multiple logistic regression tests were performed to observe the influence of sociodemographic/socioeconomic characteristics, bruxism and trait-anxiety on the children's OHRQoL. Results: No association between sleep bruxism and all evaluated sociodemographic/socioeconomic conditions, with exception of being the only child (p=0.029), were observed. Mean B-ECOHIS and TAS scores were different (p<0.05) between children with (3.41 ± 4.87; 45.09 ± 15.46, respectively) and without (0.63 ± 1.28; 29.53 ± 11.82, respectively) bruxism. Although an association between bruxism and OHRQoL (p=0.015) was observed, it was dropped (p=0.336; OR=1.77) in the logistic regression model. Trait anxiety was the variable responsible for the impact on the OHRQoL of children (p=0.012; OR=1.05). Conclusion: Our results indicated anxiety as the main factor that interfered in the OHRQoL of children with sleep bruxism

scholarly journals Women’s Quality of Life at 6 Weeks Postpartum: Influence of the Discomfort Present in the Puerperium

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 253 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Martínez-Galiano ◽  
Antonio Hernández-Martínez ◽  
Julián Rodríguez-Almagro ◽  
Miguel Delgado-Rodríguez ◽  
Ana Rubio-Alvarez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Postnatal Period ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Mean Difference ◽  
Postpartum Woman ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Discomfort during the puerperium period is very frequent in the lives of women but the influence of this discomfort on the women’s quality of life has been little studied. The objective of this study is to establish the association between discomfort and frequent problems of women in the puerperium and their quality of life score. Methods: A cross-sectional study on postpartum Spanish women was performed. Women older than 18 years and who had had a live birth were included. Less than 1% of women refused to participate in the study. Data were collected on socio-demographic, obstetric and newborn variables, on maternal problems/ discomfort in the postnatal period and on parameters that are quality of life indicators. An ad hoc online questionnaire which included the SF-36 Health Survey was used. Crude mean difference (cMD) and adjusted mean difference (aMD) were calculated through multiple linear regression. Results: 2990 women participated in the study. The greater problems causing quality of life loss were depressive symptoms (aMD = −12.40, CI 95%: −10.79, −14.01), lactation problems (aMD = −4.30, CI 95%: −2.97, −5.63), problems for sexual intercourse after childbirth (aMD = −6.34, CI 95%: −5.07, −7.60) and urinary incontinence (aMD = −4.97, CI 95%: −6.30, −3.65), among others. These have been detected as risk factors that affect the quality of life of the postpartum woman. Conclusions: The discomfort and problems manifested in the 6 weeks after childbirth have an influence that deeply affects the quality of life of postpartum women.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Impact of Chronic Ankle Instability in Adolescent Athletes

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 232596711990096 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luke Donovan ◽  
Scott Hetzel ◽  
Craig R. Laufenberg ◽  
Timothy A. McGuine
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sport Participation ◽  
Ankle Instability ◽  
Chronic Ankle Instability ◽  
Ankle Injuries ◽  
Adolescent Athletes ◽  
Ankle Function

Background: The prevalence and impact of chronic ankle instability (CAI) in adolescent athletes are unknown. To better develop and justify prevention strategies of lateral ankle sprains and CAI, it is important to understand the origin and associated long-term impact of CAI within populations other than adults. Purpose/Hypothesis: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and impact of CAI on ankle function, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and physical activity in adolescent athletes. The hypothesis was that the presence of CAI will be commonly reported among adolescent athletes and that participants with CAI will have lower self-reported ankle function, HRQoL, and physical activity when compared with participants without CAI. Study Design: Cross-sectional study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: A cohort of 1002 healthy (able to fully participate) adolescent athletes (50.4% female; mean age, 15.6 ± 1.6 years) across 8 club sport facilities and high schools completed paper-and-pencil surveys to establish the presence of CAI (Identification of Functional Ankle Instability [IdFAI]) and estimate perceived ankle function (Foot and Ankle Ability Measure [FAAM]–Activities of Daily Living and FAAM-Sport), HRQoL (Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory 4.0 [PedsQL]), and physical activity (Hospital for Special Surgery Pediatric Functional Activity Brief Scale [HSS Pedi-FABS]). Results: The overall prevalence of CAI was 20.0%. Participants with unilateral CAI reported significantly lower ( P < .001) ankle function (FAAM-Sport: 87.0 ± 14.8) and HRQoL (total PedsQL: 89.8 ± 9.8) than participants who did not have CAI (FAAM-Sport: 97.7 ± 6.0; total PedsQL: 93.5 ± 9.1). Physical activity was not different between participants with and without CAI. Conclusion: The prevalence of CAI was high among adolescent athletes. The presence of CAI negatively affected ankle function and HRQoL in adolescent athletes. Given the high prevalence and negative impact of CAI in an adolescent population, strategies to prevent ankle injuries and maintain physical activity are needed to alleviate future long-term consequences associated with developing CAI. These strategies should be implemented as soon as sport participation begins, as it appears that the origin of CAI may occur before adulthood.

Predicting the Quality of Life in Patients with Gastrointestinal Cancers in Iranian Population

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Aliakbar Hajaghamohammadi ◽  
Somayeh Ahmadi Gooraji ◽  
Ali Zargar
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Gastric Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Gi Cancers ◽  
Eortc Qlq ◽  
Gastric Cancer Patients

BACKGROUND: Evaluation of the quality of life (QoL) of cancer patients gives valuable information regarding the burden of disease, type of treatment and its side effects in studies on chronic diseases. In this study an attempt is made to predict the QoL of patients with gastrointestinal (GI) cancer.METHODS: In a cross sectional prospective study, data of 107 patients with GI cancers 58 male & 49 female with a mean age of 60.7±10.5 referred to a hospital from April 2009 to June 2015 were collected by using two standard questionnaires of EORTC-QLQ C30 and EORTC-QLQ-GINET 21. Data analysis was done using multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) and correlation test in soft wares of STATA and SPSS.16.RESULTS: Total QoL score was 50.7±24.6 in patients with gastrointestinal cancer which is almost optimal. Symptoms level was more in gastric cancer patients and their major complaints were constipation and diarrhea.  QoL of patients with GI cancers were more affected by the educational level and type of cancer (P<0.05).A high correlation of QoL was related to social and emotional domains (P<0.05). Mean score of QoL was more in males with colorectal cancer, educated and retired patients (P<0.05).CONCLUSION: the social and emotional support to patients with esophageal cancer and to reduce the level of symptoms in patients with gastric cancer due to complications of their diseases or treatment should be of consideration to improve their QoL.

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