Assessment of the association between quality of life in patients with atrial fibrillation and cardiovascular outcomes during the one-year follow-up

Background and Aims: Investigating the impact of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) on clinical status and health related quality of life in patients with claudication and critical limb ischaemia (CLI). Material and Methods: 61 patients and 64 limbs underwent a primary PTA (30 claudication and 34 CLI cases). Clinical status was graded according to Ahn and Rutherford and ankle/brachial index (ABI). Quality of life was assessed using the Nottingham Health Profile (NHP) preoperatively, one month and one year after the procedure. Triplex scan evaluation of the treated arterial segment was carried out postoperatively and one year after the procedure. Results: Claudication: 24/27 patients underwent one-year follow up, after which 20/24 had no claudication. In triplex evaluation 17 (63.0%) treated segments were open with 0–50% restenosis, 9 (33.3%) with 51–99% restenosis and one (3.7%) was occluded. CLI: 13/34 (38.2%) patients underwent one-year follow-up after which eight patients (61.5%) were asymptomatic and five (38.1%) had claudication. In triplex evaluation there was 0–50% restenosis in 6 (46.2%) segments treated with PTA and 51–99% restenosis in 7 (53.8%) segments. 21 (61.8%) patients did not conclude the one year follow up: 7 had died, 5 had undergone bypass surgery and 6 an amputation and 3 did not attend the follow-up up for unknown reasons. Quality of life: For CLI patients, improvement was observed in the domain of pain, which continued throughout the follow-up period. Among the claudicants, the domain of physical mobility was improved at one month's follow-up, but this effect disappeared during the following year and could not be seen at one the one- year follow-up. Conclusions: Technical success and one-year results in claudication are good, and the rate of complications is low. However, although PTA resulted in an immediate improvement in the quality of life, this effect was not seen in the long term. In critical limb ischemia there was a group of patients in whom PTA led to a significant benefit in terms of limb salvage and quality of life.

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O42 SURGICAL REPAIR OF DIASTASIS RECTI ABDOMINIS (DRA) PROVIDES LONG-TERM IMPROVEMENT OF ABDOMINAL CORE FUNCTION AND QUALITY OF LIFE: A THREE-YEAR FOLLOW-UP

British Journal of Surgery ◽

10.1093/bjs/znab396.041 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 108 (Supplement_8) ◽

Author(s):

Anders Olsson ◽

Olivia Kiwanuka ◽

Sofia Wilhelmsson ◽

Gabriel Sandblom ◽

Otto Stackelberg

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Surgical Repair ◽

Post Partum ◽

Diastasis Recti ◽

Sf 36 ◽

Core Function ◽

One Year ◽

The One

Abstract Aim Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA) is a condition affecting many post-partum women. The aim of this study was to evaluate long-term results of surgical repair of DRA in a cohort of post-partum women. Material and Methods Sixty post-partum women with DRA and training-resistant core dysfunctions were included. Surgical repair was performed with suture plication of the linea alba. Abdominal core function was evaluated with the Abdominal Trunk Function Protocol (ATFP) including a self-report questionnaire and seven functional tests. Urinary incontinence and Quality of Life was evaluated with the Urogenital Distress Inventory (UDI-6), the Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (IIQ-7) and the SF-36 questionnaire. Follow-up was performed at one year and three years’ post-operatively. Results Response rate at the three-year follow-up was 86.7 % for the DRI questionnaire; and 71.7% for ATFP, the UDI-6, IIQ-7, and SF-36 questionnaires. All DRI-parameters were improved (p < 0,05) after three-years of follow-up compared to preoperative values. The functional tests in the ATFP showed an improvement (p < 0.05) in core muscle strength and stability, persisting back and abdominal muscle strength compared to preoperative values as well as an improvement compared to the one-year follow-up values (p < 0.05). UDI-6 and IIQ-7 results were improved (p < 0.05) compared to preoperative values and showed consistent values compared to the one-year follow-up. Quality of life measured with SF-36 were improved compared to preoperative values and showed consistent values compared to the one-year follow-up (p < 0.05). Conclusions The functional improvement of surgical reconstruction of the DRA persisted for three years in this series of post-partum women with DRA.

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Long-term quality of life evaluation of patients with total hip arthroplasty

Hip International ◽

10.1177/112070000301300308 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 13 (3) ◽

pp. 167-176 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

K. Knahr ◽

R. Jagsch ◽

I. Kryspin-Exner

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽

Functional Capacity ◽

Hip Arthroplasty ◽

Harris Hip Score ◽

Total Hip ◽

One Year ◽

The One

The aim of the study was to evaluate the clinical and psychological situation of total hip arthroplasty (THA) patients before and one year and five years after surgery. Data of 101 patients were available for the one-year and of 69 patients for the five-year follow-up. Quality of Life (QoL) data were collected using the Nottingham Health Profile (NHP), functional capacity comprised patient's self-assessment (Functional Outcome Questionnaire Hannover, FFbH) and surgeon's assessment (Harris Hip Score, HHS). While all dimensions of QoL and functional capacity except social isolation showed significant improvement at the one-year follow-up, only pain scores showed further improvement at the five-year evaluation. Implantation of THA is accompanied by significant increases in QoL and functional capacity. Stabilised scores were found at the five-year evaluation while significant increases could be observed after one year.

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Quality of life in children with atopic dermatitis: A one-year prospective cohort study

Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology ◽

10.25259/ijdvl_529_19 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 0 ◽

pp. 1-5

Author(s):

Tatjana Gazibara ◽

Vesna Reljic ◽

Slavenka Jankovic ◽

Jelena Peric ◽

Milos Nikolic ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Atopic Dermatitis ◽

Life Quality ◽

Severe Atopic Dermatitis ◽

Related Quality ◽

Quality Of Life Index ◽

One Year ◽

The One

Background: Literature on the quality of life trends across time in children with atopic dermatitis are scarce. Aims: To assess factors associated with quality of life of children with atopic dermatitis after a one-year follow-up and to examine the factors contributing to greater improvement in the atopic dermatitis-related quality of life over one year. Methods: Our cohort consisted of 98 children who were treated for atopic dermatitis at the clinic of dermatovenereology. Data collection included atopic dermatitis scoring using the SCORing Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) index, Children’s Dermatology Life Quality Index (CDLQI) for children aged > four years and Infants’ Dermatitis Quality of Life Index (IDLQI) for children aged 0–4 years. Categorization of the impairment of quality of life score due to atopic dermatitis was as follows: mild (score from 0 to 6), moderate (score from 7 to 12) and severe (score from 13 to 30). The cohort was followed for one year after which a total of 80 children were reassessed. Results: Improvements of both CDLQI and IDLQI were observed in children whose impairment of quality of life due to atopic dermatitis after one year was ‘mild’. This was not observed in children whose atopic dermatitis caused either ‘moderate’ or ‘severe impairment’ of their quality of life. Adjusted analysis showed that lower initial SCORAD and greater improvement in SCORAD after the one-year follow-up were associated with a better quality of life at follow-up. Limitations: The size of our cohort was relatively small. Study participants were recruited from the largest urban and medical referral center in Serbia. Persons from suburban or rural regions may have had different perceptions of atopic dermatitis-related quality of life. Conclusion: Children with less severe atopic dermatitis were more likely to improve their atopic dermatitis-related quality of life. Lower SCORAD was associated with both better quality of life initially and greater improvement in quality of life after one year of follow-up.

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37 Sustained quality of life improvement at one year follow-up in patients with ischemic heart failure listed for heart transplantation submitted to endocardial injection of bone marrow cells

European Journal of Heart Failure Supplements ◽

10.1016/s1567-4215(04)90018-5 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 6-7

Author(s):

H DOHMANN

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Heart Failure ◽

Bone Marrow ◽

Heart Transplantation ◽

Bone Marrow Cells ◽

Ischemic Heart Failure ◽

Life Improvement ◽

One Year

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Religious and spiritual beliefs predict lifestyles changes and quality of life in cardiac patients after an acute coronary event: One year follow-up study

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e524352011-033 ◽

2006 ◽

Author(s):

P. Falger ◽

E. Sebregts ◽

F. Bar

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Coronary Event ◽

Cardiac Patients ◽

Acute Coronary Event ◽

Spiritual Beliefs ◽

Follow Up Study ◽

One Year

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Fear of Falling, Recurrence of Falls, and Quality of Life in Patients with a Low Energy Fracture—Part II of an Observational Study

Medicina ◽

10.3390/medicina57060584 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 57 (6) ◽

pp. 584

Author(s):

Puck C. R. van der Vet ◽

Jip Q. Kusen ◽

Manuela Rohner-Spengler ◽

Björn-Christian Link ◽

Roderick M. Houwert ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Fall Risk ◽

Fear Of Falling ◽

Low Energy ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Activity Restriction ◽

One Year ◽

Falls In Elderly

Background and objective: Falls in elderly cause injury, mortality, and loss of independence, making Fear of Falling (FoF) a common health problem. FoF relates to activity restriction and increased fall risk. A voluntary intervention including fall risk assessment and prevention strategies was implemented to reduce falls in elderly patients with low energy fractures (LEF). The primary purpose of this study was to evaluate FoF and the number of subsequent falls in trauma patients one year after a LEF. The secondary aim was to examine how FoF affects patients’ lives in terms of Quality of Life (QoL), mobility, and activity levels. Finally, participation in the voluntary fall prevention program (FPP) was evaluated. Materials and Methods: Observational cohort study in one Swiss trauma center. LEF patients, treated between 2012 and 2015, were analyzed one year after injury. Primary outcomes were Falls-Efficacy Score-International (FES-I) and number of subsequent falls. Secondary outcomes were EuroQoL-5-Dimensions-3-Levels (EQ5D-3L), mobility, activity levels, and participation in the FPP. Subgroup analysis was performed for different age categories. Results: 411 patients were included for analysis. Mean age was 72 ± 9.3, mean FES-I was 21.1 ± 7.7. Forty percent experienced FoF. A significant negative correlation between FoF and QoL (R = 0.64; p < 0.001) was found. High FoF correlated with lower activity levels (R= −0.288; p < 0.001). Six percent visited the FPP. Conclusions: At follow-up, 40% suffered from FoF which seems to negatively affect patients’ QoL. Nevertheless, participation in the FPP was low. Simply informing patients about their susceptibility to falls and recommending participation in FPPs seems insufficient to motivate and recruit patients into FPPs. We suggest implementing repeated fall risk- and FoF screenings as standard procedures in the follow-up of LEF, especially in patients aged over 75 years.

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Impact of atrial fibrillation pattern on outcomes after left atrial appendage closure: lessons from the prospective LAARGE registry

Clinical Research in Cardiology ◽

10.1007/s00392-021-01874-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Shinwan Kany ◽

Johannes Brachmann ◽

Thorsten Lewalter ◽

Ibrahim Akin ◽

Horst Sievert ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Atrial Fibrillation ◽

Left Atrial Appendage ◽

Systemic Embolism ◽

Long Term Outcomes ◽

Increased Risk ◽

History Of ◽

One Year ◽

The One

Abstract Background Non-paroxysmal (NPAF) forms of atrial fibrillation (AF) have been reported to be associated with an increased risk for systemic embolism or death. Methods Comparison of procedural details and long-term outcomes in patients (pts) with paroxysmal AF (PAF) against controls with NPAF in the prospective, multicentre observational registry of patients undergoing LAAC (LAARGE). Results A total of 638 pts (PAF 274 pts, NPAF 364 pts) were enrolled. In both groups, a history of PVI was rare (4.0% vs 1.6%, p = 0.066). The total CHA2DS2-VASc score was lower in the PAF group (4.4 ± 1.5 vs 4.6 ± 1.5, p = 0.033), while HAS-BLED score (3.8 ± 1.1 vs 3.9 ± 1.1, p = 0.40) was comparable. The rate of successful implantation was equally high (97.4% vs 97.8%, p = 0.77). In the three-month echo follow-up, LA thrombi (2.1% vs 7.3%, p = 0.12) and peridevice leak > 5 mm (0.0% vs 7.1%, p = 0.53) were numerically higher in the NPAF group. Overall, in-hospital complications occurred in 15.0% of the PAF cohort and 10.7% of the NPAF cohort (p = 0.12). In the one-year follow-up, unadjusted mortality (8.4% vs 14.0%, p = 0.039) and combined outcome of death, stroke and systemic embolism (8.8% vs 15.1%, p = 0.022) were significantly higher in the NPAF cohort. After adjusting for CHA2DS2-VASc and previous bleeding, NPAF was associated with increased death/stroke/systemic embolism (HR 1.67, 95% CI 1.02–2.72, p = 0.041). Conclusion Atrial fibrillation type did not impair periprocedural safety or in-hospital MACE patients undergoing LAAC. However, after one year, NPAF was associated with higher mortality. Graphic abstract

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Task-oriented exercises improve disability of working patients with surgically-treated proximal humeral fractures. A randomized controlled trial with one-year follow-up

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

10.1186/s12891-021-04140-9 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Marco Monticone ◽

Igor Portoghese ◽

Daniele Cazzaniga ◽

Valentina Liquori ◽

Giuseppe Marongiu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Rehabilitation Program ◽

Group Differences ◽

Randomized Controlled ◽

Secondary Outcomes ◽

One Year ◽

Task Oriented

Abstract Background General physiotherapy is a common means of rehabilitation after surgery for proximal humeral fracture (PHF). Better-targeted exercises seem worthy of investigation and the aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of a rehabilitation program including task-oriented exercises in improving disability, pain, and quality of life in patients after a PHF. Methods By means of a randomized controlled trial with one-year follow-up, 70 working patients (mean age of 49 ± 11 years; 41 females), who were selected for open reduction and internal fixation with plates caused by PHF, were randomized to be included in an experimental (n = 35) or control group (n = 35). There was a permuted-block randomization plan, and a list of program codes was previously created; subsequently, an automatic assignment system was used to conceal the allocation. The first group underwent a supervised rehabilitation program of task-oriented exercises based on patients’ specific job activities, and occupational therapy. The second group underwent general physiotherapy, including supervised mobility, strengthening and stretching exercises. Both groups individually followed programs of 60-min session three times per week for 12 weeks in the outpatient setting. The Disability Arm Shoulder Hand questionnaire (DASH; scores range from 0 to 100; primary outcome), a Pain intensity Numerical Rating Scale (scores range 0 to 10; secondary outcomes), and the Short-Form Health Survey (scores range from 0 to 100; secondary outcomes) assessed the interventions. Participants were evaluated before surgery, before and after rehabilitation (primary endpoint), and at the one-year follow-up (secondary endpoint). A linear mixed model analysis for repeated measures was carried out for each outcome measure (p < 0.05). Results Time, group and time by group showed significant effects for all outcome measures in favour of the experimental group. The DASH and the DASH work achieved clinically important between-group differences of 16.0 points (95% confidence interval [C.I.] 7.3 to 24.7) and 19.7 (95% C.I. 9.0 to 30.5) at follow-up, respectively. The NRS achieved a between-group difference of 2.9 (95% C.I. 1.0 to 3.9) at follow-up. As for SF-36, there were between-group differences ranging from 17.9 to 37.0 at follow-up. Conclusions A rehabilitation program based on task-oriented exercises was useful in improving disability, pain, and quality of life in working patients after PHFs. Improvements lasted for at least 12 months. Trial registration On 16/12/2019, the trial was retrospectively registered in the ISRCTN registry with the ID number 17996552.

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