Comparative analysis of quality of life of koreans using the korean Health-Related quality of life scale (KQOLS) and korean version of the short form 36 health survey (SF-36)

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 1005
Author(s):  
Yong-Ju Kim ◽  
Jeong-Yeon Kim
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals The Effect of Aromatherapy with Lavender Oil on the Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Fibromyalgia

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Gulsah Yasa Ozturk ◽  
Ibrahim Bashan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Volatile Compounds ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Lavender Oil ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of lavender oil, which has been used in complementary medicine as an aromatherapeutic, on the health-related quality of life in patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia and to determine the main volatile compounds of lavender oil with healing effects. Forty-two patients aged 18 years and over who were diagnosed with fibromyalgia according to the American College of Rheumatology 2010 diagnostic criteria and used lavender oil as an aromatherapeutic by applying it on the wrist or via inhalation for four weeks were included in this study. The Short-Form (SF)-36 Quality of Life Scale was administered to the patients at baseline and after four weeks of lavender oil treatment to determine whether there was any change in their quality of life. The averages and correlation levels between the scores were calculated with the paired-sample t-test taking p  < 0.05 as the statistical significance limit. In addition, the chromatographic analysis of lavender oil was performed with the combined headspace solid-phase microextraction and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry methods. When the quality of life scores were evaluated at baseline and after four weeks of lavender oil treatment, improvements were detected in all the subscales of SF-36 at the end of the study. It was found that all the subscale scores, except for general health, were statistically significantly higher compared to the baseline scores ( p  < 0.05). The major volatile compounds detected in lavender oil were linalool (29.33%) and linalyl acetate (27.69%). The remaining main compounds were terpinolene, cis-ocimene, eucalyptol, and lavandulol in the order of frequency, which is consistent with the literature. To our knowledge, this is the first study investigating the effect of lavender oil aromatherapy on patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia, and our results support that lavender oil aromatherapy significantly improves the quality of life in these patients. However, further comprehensive studies are needed to confirm our findings.

Factors Affecting Health-Related Quality of Life After the Arterial Switch Operation

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 344-351
Author(s):  
Julie Cleuziou ◽  
Anna-Katharina Huber ◽  
Martina Strbad ◽  
Masamichi Ono ◽  
Alfred Hager ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Arterial Switch Operation ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Switch Operation ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Cardiac Medication

Background: Long-term morbidity and mortality outcomes of the arterial switch operation (ASO) in patients with transposition of the great arteries and Taussig-Bing anomaly are excellent. With an increasing number of patients reaching adolescence and adulthood, more attention is directed toward quality of life. Our study aimed to determine the health-related quality of life (hrQoL) outcomes in patients after the ASO and identify factors influencing their hrQoL. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, hrQoL of patients after ASO was assessed with the German version of the Short Form-36 (SF-36) and the potential association of specified clinical factors was analyzed. Patients of at least 14 years of age who underwent ASO in our institution from 1983 were considered eligible. Results: Of the 355 questionnaires sent to eligible patients, 261 (73%) were available for analysis. Compared to the reference population, patients who had undergone ASO had a significantly higher score in all subscales of the SF-36 except for vitality ( P < .01). Patients with an implanted pacemaker ( P = .002), patients who required at least one reoperation ( P < .001), and patients currently taking cardiac medication ( P < .004) or oral anticoagulation ( P = .036) had lower physical component scores compared to patients without these factors. Conclusions: Patients’ self-assessed and self-reported hrQoL after ASO (using German version of the Short Form 36) is very good. In this population, hrQoL is influenced by reoperation, the need for a pacemaker, and current cardiac medication or anticoagulant use. The development of strategies designed to mitigate or minimize the requirements for, and/or impact of these factors may lead to better hrQoL in this patient population.

scholarly journals Structural Validity of a 14-Item Abridged Version of the Menopause Cervantes Health-Related-Quality-Of-Life Scale

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. A338 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Coronado ◽  
R. Sánchez-Borrego ◽  
S. Palacios ◽  
M.A. Ruiz ◽  
J. Rejas
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Structural Validity ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Life Scale ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Eccentric Cycling Training Improves Health-Related Quality of Life in Adolescents with Obesity

Obesity Facts ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 548-559
Author(s):  
Valérie Julian ◽  
David Thivel ◽  
Maud Miguet ◽  
Bruno Pereira ◽  
Céline Lambert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Functional Changes ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Cycling Training

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> While eccentric (ECC) training appears to be more efficient than concentric (CON) training at improving body composition in adolescent with obesity, its impact on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) has never been studied. <b><i>Objective:</i></b> The aim of this study is to compare the effects of 2 cycling training modalities, i.e., ECC vs. CON, in adolescents with obesity on HRQOL and health perception (HP). <b><i>Methods:</i></b> A total of 24 adolescents with obesity, aged 12–16 years, were randomized to either a 12-week ECC or a CON cycling training program performed at the same oxygen consumption (VO<sub>2</sub>). Anthropometric measurements, body composition, maximal incremental tests, HRQOL (Vécu et Santé Percue de l’Adolescent [VSP-A], Medical Outcome Study Short Form [SF-36]), and HP were assessed at before and after training. <b><i>Results and Conclusion:</i></b> Both CON and ECC cycling trainings promoted significant improvements in BMI, VO<sub>2peak</sub>, total fat mass, and fat-free mass, with better improvements in body composition parameters in the ECC group (<i>p</i> &#x3c; 0.05). The VSP-A total score increased after CON (<i>p</i> &#x3c; 0.01) and ECC (<i>p</i> &#x3c; 0.001) training, with better enhancement for the ECC group (<i>p</i> &#x3c; 0.05). The SF-36 physical score increased after both CON (<i>p</i> &#x3c; 0.01) and ECC (<i>p</i> &#x3c; 0.001) trainings. The global HP score increased only after ECC training (<i>p</i> &#x3c; 0.001). Except for the energy-vitality item, no significant correlation was found between changes in HRQOL and its subdomains and anthropometric, body composition, and functional parameters. Both ECC and CON cycling trainings are associated with positive changes in HRQOL and HP. However, ECC seems to induce greater improvements in HRQL and HP than CON cycling training, which is probably not due to the anthropometric, body composition, and functional changes.

scholarly journals Health-related quality-of-life assessment in patients with low back pain using SF-36 questionnaire

Medicina ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 43 (8) ◽  
pp. 607 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kotryna Vereščiagina ◽  
Kazys Ambrozaitis ◽  
Bronius Špakauskas
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Bodily Pain ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Objective. For complete assessment of benefits of the surgical intervention, it is essential to provide evidence of the impact on patients in terms of health status and healthrelated quality of life. In the present study, the preoperative 36-item Short Form (SF-36) Health Survey scores were determined in patients before lumbar microdiscectomy due to better preoperative screening likewise in the control group – almost healthy population taken into account any habitual ailments experienced in an appropriate age. Patients and methods. In the present study, we investigated a cohort of 100 patients with disc herniation causing low back pain and another hundred of the control subjects, matched by age and gender. The short form 36 general health questionnaire (SF-36) was applied. Results. Estimation of the SF-36 scores showed that (1) all of the domain values were considerably lower in the preoperative patient group than in the second one (P<0.01); (2) the bodily pain scores were closely correlated to the social function scores (R=0.7, P<0.01), whereas the physical function was less related to the bodily pain (R=0.6, P<0.01). The weakest correlation was observed between bodily pain and mental health and general health (R=0.4, P<0.01). Conclusion. The present study showed that the generic instrument, SF-36 Health Survey, was optimized paraclinical method for patients predisposed to surgical treatment of the lumbar disc herniation disease likewise for normal population individuals, matched by age and sex, in the assessment of health-related quality of life.

scholarly journals Predictors of itch and pain in the 12 months following burn injury: results from the Burns Registry of Australia and New Zealand (BRANZ) Long-Term Outcomes Project

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lincoln M Tracy ◽  
Dale W Edgar ◽  
Rebecca Schrale ◽  
Heather Cleland ◽  
Belinda J Gabbe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Severe Pain ◽  
Burn Injury ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Bodily Pain ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Background Itch and pain are common complaints of patients with burn injuries. This study aimed to describe the prevalence and predictors of itch and moderate to severe pain in the first 12 months following a burn injury, and determine the association between itch, moderate to severe pain, work-related outcomes, and health-related quality of life following a burn injury. Methods Burn patients aged 18 years and older were recruited from five Australian specialist burn units. Patients completed the 36-item Short Form Health Survey Version 2 (SF-36 V2), the Sickness Impact Profile (SIP) work scale, and a specially developed questionnaire relating to itch at 1, 6, and 12 months post-injury. Moderate to severe pain was defined as a score less than 40 on the bodily pain domain of the SF-36 V2. Multivariate mixed-effects regression models were used to identify patient and burn injury predictors of itch and moderate to severe pain. Results Three hundred and twenty-eight patients were included. The prevalence of itch decreased from 50% at 1 month to 27% at 12 months. Similarly, the prevalence of moderate to severe pain decreased from 23% at 1 month to 13% at 12 months. Compared to patients aged 18-34, the adjusted odds of experiencing any itch were 59% (95% CI: 0.20, 0.82) and 55% (95% CI: 0.22, 0.91) lower for patients aged between 35 and 49 and ≥ 50 years, respectively. Compared to patients aged 18-34, the adjusted odds of experiencing moderate to severe pain were 3.12 (95% CI: 1.35, 7.20) and 3.42 (95% CI: 1.47, 7.93) times higher for patients aged 35-49 and ≥ 50 years, respectively. Conclusions Less than 15% of patients reported moderate or severe pain at 12 months, while approximately one-quarter of the patients reported itch at the same period. The presence of moderate to severe pain was associated with a greater negative impact on health-related quality of life and work outcomes compared to itch. Further research is needed to improve our ability to identify patients at higher risk of persistent itch and pain who would benefit from targeted review and intervention studies.

scholarly journals Improved Health-Related Quality of Life After Surgical Management of Severe Refractory Constipation-Dominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome

2015 ◽  
Vol 100 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Y. Lam ◽  
Biniam Kidane ◽  
Farouq Manji ◽  
Brian M. Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ◽  
Surgical Management ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Irritable Bowel

Abstract Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most common of the functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs). Despite its prevalence and health-care costs, there are few effective therapies for patients with severe symptoms. Our objective was to determine whether surgical management would improve health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in severe refractory constipation-dominant FGIDs. From 2003 to 2005, 6 patients underwent total colectomy with end ileostomy or primary anastomosis. They completed Short Form 36 (SF-36) and IBS-36 questionnaires preoperatively and postoperatively. HRQOL was compared with age- and sex-matched Canadian norms using Welch's unpaired t test. Preoperative SF-36 physical and mental health summary scores were significantly lower than Canadian norms (P &lt; 0.0001), while postoperative scores were not significantly different than Canadian norms (P = 0.50 and P = 0.57, respectively). After surgical management, HRQOL in patients with severe constipation-dominant IBS improved from drastically below that of Canadian norms to a comparable level. This finding questions the convention of avoiding operations in IBS patients and demonstrates that surgical management may be suitable for the appropriately screened patient.

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