scholarly journals ANÁLISE DOS BENEFÍCIOS DA DANÇA PARA A QUALIDADE DE VIDA DE IDOSOS MORADORES DE UMA INSTITUIÇÃO DE LONGA PERMANÊNCIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (Especial 5) ◽  
pp. 125-134
Author(s):  
Camila Rodrigues Costa ◽  
Ana Paula Leite de Souza ◽  
Matheus Augusto Mendes Amparo
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
General Health ◽  
Social Aspects ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Quality Of Life Questionnaire ◽  
Sf 36

The objective of this study was to analyze the influence of a dance program on the quality of life of elderly people living in a long-stay institution located in the interior of the State of São Paulo. This is an action research. Nine elderly, aged between 63 and 93 years, of both sexes, participated in the study. The Quality of Life Questionnaire - SF-36 was applied. Subsequently, the interventions were initiated, through the dance (zumba) from the rhythms: Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue, Reggaeton, twice a week. After two months of intervention, the questionnaire was reapplied. The data were analyzed from the parameters for quality of life classification in which zero corresponds to a poor rating and 100 to an excellent rating. There was an improvement in general health and social aspects. It is concluded that a dance program can contribute to the improvement in the quality of life of elderly people living in a long-term institution.

scholarly journals Why Does General QoL Tend to Worsen Over Time Following Septoplasty Even in the Absence of Worsening Nasal Symptoms?

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Cantone ◽  
Maurizio Iengo
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Surgical Procedures ◽  
General Health ◽  
Clinical Status ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Nasal Symptoms ◽  
Sf 36

Abstract Septoplasty is one of the most frequent surgical procedures performed by head and neck surgeons. Despite surgical correction, some patients are not satisfied with their postoperative outcomes. Only a few papers report data on the long-term quality of life of patients after septoplasty, and none over 36 months. This follow up study on 68 surgical procedures aims to evaluate the differences between short term and long-term quality of life after septoplasty using a disease specific quality of life questionnaire, the NOSE, and a general health status questionnaire, the SF-36. We found a statistically significant decrease of the total long-term SF-36 scores, but we did not find changes of the NOSE scores compared with the short-term scores. These results indicated that patients perceived a worsening of their quality of life after more than 36 months following septoplasty, even in the absence of specific nasal symptoms. We could speculate that the preoperative general health performance was erroneously attributed to specific nasal symptoms, probably incorrectly emphasized or that patients did not correctly remember the preoperative clinical status. This research pointed out the importance of patients’ selection and of a thorough evaluation of their preoperative expectations before surgical planning.

scholarly journals Effect of targeted physiotherapy on the quality of life of patients with epilepsy of unknown etiology – a pilot study

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elżbieta Szczygieł-Pilut ◽  
Elżbieta Mirek ◽  
Magdalena Filip ◽  
Daniel Pilut ◽  
Szymon Pasiut ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Unknown Etiology ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Quality Of Life Questionnaire ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Generalized Epilepsy ◽  
Patients With Epilepsy

Introduction: Epilepsy is one of the most common diseases of the central nervous system. According to the World Health Organization, it accounts for 1% of the global burden of disease worldwide. Pharmacotherapy remains the primary therapeutic tool in this disease. However, more and more emphasis is placed on approaching this group of patients in an interdisciplinary manner, taking their various needs into account: social, professional, economic or psychological. Attention is also paid to the positive impact of physical activity on the quality of life of patients with epilepsy. The patients with diagnosed epilepsy often complain of a feeling of instability not reflected in standard neurological examination. Early detection of postural control disorders is possible using an objective research tool which is the modified CTSIB test (Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction and Balance). Aim of the study: The aim of the study was to assess the influence of targeted physical therapy on the quality of life among patients with diagnosed epilepsy of unknown etiology using the SF-36 quality of life questionnaire. Materials and methods: The study included 11 professionally active adults with diagnosed generalized epilepsy of unknown etiology, treated at the Department or Outpatient Clinic of Neurology at John Paul II Specialist Hospital in Kraków. Finally, out of the 11 recruited patients (5 women and 6 men), 1 patient was excluded from the study due to a history of craniocerebral trauma. Patients were examined 3 times every month using EEG and the SF-36 quality of life questionnaire. Additionally, between the 2nd and the 3rd month of the pilot study, the study group underwent physical therapy focused on balance disorders using the Biodex SD stabilometric platform. Results: Overall, the quality of life index measured using the SF-36 quality of life questionnaire in the study group improved after the completion of targeted physical therapy. Conclusions: 1. Generalized epilepsy of unknown etiology results in a significant deterioration in the quality of life of patients, which may also be accompanied by disorders of postural control. 2 A targeted program of physiotherapy in the treatment of patients with generalized epilepsy of unknown etiology may has a positive effect on their quality of life. null

Clinical Frailty Scale: translation and cultural adaptation into the Brazilian Portuguese language

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
M.K. Rodrigues ◽  
I. Nunes Rodrigues ◽  
D.J. Vasconcelos Gomes da Silva ◽  
J.M. de S. Pinto ◽  
M.F. Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Brazilian Portuguese ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Clinical Frailty Scale ◽  
Quality Of Life Questionnaire ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Senior Patients ◽  
Translation And Cultural Adaptation

Background: Frailty is a biological syndrome that causes adverse events in the health of older adults. However, the Clinical Frailty Scale has not yet been culturally adapted and validated into Brazilian Portuguese language. Objectives: Our aim was to translate, reproduce and validate the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) for the Brazilian Portuguese language. Design: An observational cross-sectional study with senior patients was conducted between Jan 2018 and Nov 2018. Setting and Participants: Volunteers aged >60 and living in Brazil. The translation and cultural adaptation of the CFS into the Portuguese language, the principles and good practices were followed. Measurements: To conduct the validation and determine the reproducibility of an inter-observer evaluation, the patients answered the scale questions in Portuguese on two occasions, delivered by two separate examiners and separated by a 10-minute interval, on their first visit; the 36-item Short Form Survey quality-of-life questionnaire (SF-36) was also applied. Seven days later, a second visit was undertaken to perform an intra-observer reproducibility assessment. Results: A total of 66 older individuals were enrolled (72 ± 8 years), the majority of which did not present frailty (63.6%) and reported a low physical limitation level in the SF-36. The CFS showed a significant correlation with the SF-36 quality-of-life questionnaire (r= −0.663; p<0.0001) and no statistical difference was observed between intra-rater (p=0.641) and inter-rater (p=0.350) applications, demonstrating the reproducibility and applicability of the instrument. The standard error estimate (SEE) was evaluated and there were no differences between the CFS and the SF-36 (SEE= 1.13 points). Conclusion: The Brazilian Portuguese language version of the CFS is a valid, reproducible and reliable instrument for evaluating the impact of frailty on the lives of senior patients.

scholarly journals Validation of a specific quality of life questionnaire for functional digestive disorders

Gut ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 527-533 ◽  
Author(s):  
O Chassany ◽  
P Marquis ◽  
B Scherrer ◽  
N W Read ◽  
T Finger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ◽  
Psychometric Validation ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Quality Of Life Questionnaire ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Digestive Disorders ◽  
Functional Digestive Disorders ◽  
Irritable Bowel

BACKGROUNDDyspepsia and irritable bowel syndrome are suitable conditions for assessment of quality of life. Their similarities justify the elaboration of a single specific questionnaire for the two conditions.AIMSTo examine the process leading to the validation of the psychometric properties of the functional digestive disorders quality of life questionnaire (FDDQL).METHODSInitially, the questionnaire was given to 154 patients, to assess its acceptability and reproducibility, analyse its content, and reduce the number of items. Its responsiveness was tested during two therapeutic trials which included 428 patients. The questionnaire has been translated into French, English, and German. The psychometric validation study was conducted in France, United Kingdom, and Germany by 187 practitioners. A total of 401 patients with dyspepsia or irritable bowel syndrome, defined by the Rome criteria, filled in the FDDQL and generic SF-36 questionnaires.RESULTSThe structure of the FDDQL scales was checked by factorial analysis. Its reliability was expressed by a Cronbach’s α coefficient of 0.94. Assessment of its discriminant validity showed that the more severe the functional digestive disorders, the more impaired the quality of life (p<0.05). Concurrent validity was supported by the correlation found between the FDDQL and SF-36 questionnaire scales. The final version of the questionnaire contains 43 items belonging to eight domains.CONCLUSIONSThe properties of the FDDQL questionnaire, available in French, English, and German, make it appropriate for use in clinical trials designed to evaluate its responsiveness to treatment among patients with dyspepsia and irritable bowel syndrome.

scholarly journals QUALITY OF LIFE AND BURDEN OF CAREGIVERS OF ELDERLY PEOPLE

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andréa Fachini da Costa ◽  
Maria Carolina Barbosa Teixeira Lopes ◽  
Cássia Regina Vancini Campanharo ◽  
Ruth Ester Assayag Batista ◽  
Meiry Fernanda Pinto Okuno
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
General Health ◽  
Emergency Service ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Social Aspects ◽  
General Health Status ◽  
Zarit Burden Interview

ABSTRACT Objective: to assess caregivers’ quality of life and correlate it with elderly people’s quality of life, as well as assess the burden of caregivers of elderly people hospitalized in an Emergency Service and correlate it with their quality of life. Method: this is a cross-sectional and analytical study conducted with 250 caregivers of elderly patients admitted to the Emergency Service of Hospital São Paulo, Brazil, from December 2015 to January 2017. To assess caregivers’ quality of life, the generic Short-Form-36 questionnaire, item short-form health survey was used; burden was assessed using the Zarit Burden Interview. Results: the mean age was 48.36 years, with a predominance of females, most of whon were elderly people’s children. Caregivers showed mild to moderate burden, and in quality of life assessment, the most compromised domains were general health status, vitality, and social aspects. The Short-Form-36 dimensions that had a significant correlation with Zarit Burden Interview scores were physical aspect, general health status, vitality, social aspects, and emotional aspect. Conclusion: caregivers’ quality of live is associated with elderly people’s quality of life. Burden is related to the worsening quality of life of caregivers. It is necessary to identify the work demands and specific needs of caregivers of elderly people in order to develop care strategies involving this population.

scholarly journals Anterior Cruciate Ligament Quality of Life Questionnaire

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (11_suppl3) ◽  
pp. 2325967114S0014
Author(s):  
Gizem Irem Kinikli ◽  
Derya Celik ◽  
Ozgur Ahmet Atay ◽  
Inci Yuksel
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Anterior Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Effect Size ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Turkish Version ◽  
Quality Of Life Questionnaire ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Anterior Cruciate

Objectives: Despite a number of questionnaires in the area of ACL injuries there is a need for cross-cultural adaptation for patients with ACL reconstruction (ACL-R). To test the measurement properties of the Turkish version of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament Quality of Life Questionnaire (ACL-QOL). Methods: One-hundred nineteen patients with ACL-R completed internal consistency, agreement, construct validity, floor and ceiling effect analyses. Eighty out of 119 patients with ACL-R completed the Turkish adapted version of the ACL-QOL questionnaire twice for the test-retest reliability. A subgroup of thirty-nine patients undergoing physiotherapy were also asked to answer the ACL-QOL questionnaire, the Lysholm knee scale (LKS), Knee Outcome Survey – Activities of Daily Living Scale (KOS-ADLS) and the Short Form-36 (SF-36) at preoperative, 16th week and 2 years post-operatively to assess responsiveness. Results: The questionnaire had high internal consistency (Cronbach α=.95). The paired t-test showed no significant difference between the test-retest means. The intraclass correlation was excellent for reliability and agreement in five domains and overall score (ICC: 0.95, 0.95, 0.97, 0.95, 0.96, and 0.95; p<0.001). The standard error of measurement (SEM) and the minumum detectable change (MDC95) were found to be 3.14 points and 8.70 points, respectively. The questionnaire showed a fair correlation (r=0.23) with (LKS) and a poor correlation (r=0.14) with (KOS-ADLS); good and very good construct validity (r=0.51, r=0.62) with SF-36 physical component score and mental component score, respectively. We observed no ceiling and floor effects overall on the ACL-QOL questionnaire except the subdomain of “work-related concerns” (22.9%). The responsiveness demonstrated a dramatic effect size of 2.12 at the 16th week and large effect size of 0.97 at 2 years follow-up. Conclusion: The Turkish version of the ACL-QOL questionnaire is a reproducible and responsive instrument that can be used in clinical studies.

Relationships between the Quality of Life Questionnaire (QLQ) and the SF-36 among young adults burned as children

Burns ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 34 (8) ◽  
pp. 1163-1168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine P. Baker ◽  
Marta Rosenberg ◽  
Kurt A. Mossberg ◽  
Charles Holzer ◽  
Patricia Blakeney ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Quality Of Life Questionnaire ◽  
Sf 36
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