scholarly journals Follow-up study of the treatment outcomes at a psychiatric trauma clinic for refugees

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cæcilie Buhmann ◽  
Erik Lykke Mortensen ◽  
Merete Nordentoft ◽  
Jasmina Ryberg ◽  
Morten Ekstrøm
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scales ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
P Value ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Level Of Functioning ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Treatment Changes

Purpose: To describe change in mental health after treatment with antidepressants and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy. Methods: Patients receiving treatment at the Psychiatric Trauma Clinic for Refugees in Copenhagen completed self-ratings of level of functioning, quality of life, and symptoms of PTSD, depression, and anxiety before and after treatment. Changes in mental state and predictors of change were evaluated in a sample that all received well-described and comparable treatment. Results: 85 patients with PTSD or depression were included in the analysis. Significant improvement and effect size were observed on all rating scales (p-value <0.01 and Cohen’s d 45-0.68). Correlation analysis showed no association between severity of symptoms at baseline and the observed change. Conclusion: Despite methodological limitations, the finding of a significant improvement on all rating scales is important considering that previous follow-up studies of comparable patient populations have not found significant change in the patients’ condition after treatment.

scholarly journals Quality of life in patients with breast cancer before and after diagnosis: an eighteen months follow-up study

BMC Cancer ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Montazeri ◽  
Mariam Vahdaninia ◽  
Iraj Harirchi ◽  
Mandana Ebrahimi ◽  
Fatemeh Khaleghi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
Before And After

scholarly journals P-BN25 Redo-Antireflux surgery long term quality of life retrospective study

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hesham Mohamed ◽  
Martin Kawabata ◽  
Cicely Culmer ◽  
Keerthanaa Veerapatherar ◽  
Sanjoy Basu
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Antireflux Surgery ◽  
P Value ◽  
Long Term Outcomes ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Related Quality

Abstract Background Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) can have a significant effect on patients quality of life, especially in sever cases. Laparoscopic Antireflux surgery is the most common approach which offers promising long-term outcomes. However, Failure of antireflux procedures are reported in 5% to 10% of the patients who might require a redo-antireflux surgery (Redo-ARS). This study aims to assess the long-term outcomes of Redo-Antireflux surgeries regarding symptoms control and patient satisfaction. Methods Retrospective study for patients who underwent Redo-ARS with a single consultant in the south of England. Follow up was done using The GORD Health-Related Quality-of-Life (GORD-HRQL) scale and patients reported their scores before and after the redo-surgery.   Exclusion criteria included follow up less than one year and failure of contacting the patient. Results All patients who underwent Redo-ARS between 2009-2019 were enlisted and 18 -out of the identified 22- were included in the study. Overall, There was a significant decrease in heartburn severity after the redo operation with a median reported severity of 4.5 preoperatively which decreased to 2 after the operation with a P value of 0.00062. This was observed in assessment of heartburn symptoms severity during sleep, laying flat, standing and after meals which all showed improvement after the operation with P values &lt;0.005. There was no statistically significant improvement of dysphagia, odynophagia or bloating. The median follow up was 5 years. Conclusions Redo laparoscopic antireflux operations are technically challenging, however, significant heartburn symptoms control is feasible. Further evaluation of types of surgeries and patient selection can guide decisions regarding further management and guidelines.

scholarly journals Cartilage Micrografts as a Novel Non-Invasive and Non-Arthroscopic Autograft Procedure for Knee Chondropathy: Three-Year Follow-Up Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 322
Author(s):  
Marco Marcarelli ◽  
Marcello Zappia ◽  
Lorenzo Rissolio ◽  
Chiara Baroni ◽  
Carlo Astarita ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxford Knee Score ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
Chondral Defects ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri

(1) Background: Focal chondral defects of the knee can significantly impair patient quality of life. Although different options are available, they are still not conclusive and have several limitations. The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of autologous cartilage micrografts in the treatment of knee chondropathy. (2) Methods: Eight patients affected by knee chondropathy were evaluated before and after 6 months and 3 years following autologous cartilage micrografts by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for cartilage measurement and clinical assessment. (3) Results: All patients recovered daily activities, reporting pain reduction without the need for analgesic therapy; Oxford Knee Score (OKS) was 28.4 ± 6 and 40.8 ± 6.2 and visual analogue scale (VAS) was 5.5 ± 1.6 and 1.8 ± 0.7 before and after 6 months following treatment, respectively. Both scores remained stable after 3 years. Lastly, a significant improvement of the cartilage thickness was observed using MRI after 3 years. (4) Conclusions: Autologous cartilage micrografts can promote the formation of new cartilage, and could be a valid approach for the treatment of knee chondropathy.

Affective symptoms and quality of life in patients with voiding or storage dysfunction: Results before and after sacral neuromodulation: A prospective follow-up study

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (5) ◽  
pp. 1801-1808 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ranjana Jairam ◽  
Jamie Drossaerts ◽  
Desiree Vrijens ◽  
Carsten Leue ◽  
Philip van Kerrebroeck ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sacral Neuromodulation ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
Affective Symptoms ◽  
Before And After

Cathartic Effect of Suicide Attempts Not Limited to Depression

Crisis ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yves Sarfati ◽  
Blandine Bouchaud ◽  
Marie-Christine Hardy-Baylé
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
World Health ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Short Term

Summary: The cathartic effect of suicide is traditionally defined as the existence of a rapid, significant, and spontaneous decrease in the depressive symptoms of suicide attempters after the act. This study was designed to investigate short-term variations, following a suicide attempt by self-poisoning, of a number of other variables identified as suicidal risk factors: hopelessness, impulsivity, personality traits, and quality of life. Patients hospitalized less than 24 hours after a deliberate (moderate) overdose were presented with the Montgomery-Asberg Depression and Impulsivity Rating Scales, Hopelessness scale, MMPI and World Health Organization's Quality of Life questionnaire (abbreviated versions). They were also asked to complete the same scales and questionnaires 8 days after discharge. The study involved 39 patients, the average interval between initial and follow-up assessment being 13.5 days. All the scores improved significantly, with the exception of quality of life and three out of the eight personality traits. This finding emphasizes the fact that improvement is not limited to depressive symptoms and enables us to identify the relative importance of each studied variable as a risk factor for attempted suicide. The limitations of the study are discussed as well as in particular the nongeneralizability of the sample and setting.

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