Musculoskeletal Disorders and Quality of Life of Sugarcane Farmers in the Northeast of Thailand: A Cross-sectional Analytical Study

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the quality of life of people with intestinal stoma and its association with sociodemographic and clinical characteristics. Method: Cross-sectional and analytical study conducted with people with intestinal stoma. An instrument was used for sociodemographic and clinical characterization: COH-QOL-OQ, validated in Brazil. Results: The sample included 152 people with stomas. There were significant differences among all dimensions (p-value < 0.01) of quality of life. The dimension spiritual well-being had the highest mean, with 6.69 (±1.56), followed by the psychological well-being dimension, 5.00 (±1.94), social well-being, 4.63 (±1.83), and physical well-being, 4.54 (±1.77). Marital status, religion, type of stoma, and permanence had statistically significant associations with dimensions of quality of life (p-value < 0.05). Conclusion: The assessment of quality of life in people with intestinal stoma presented lower scores in the physical, social, and psychological dimensions. There was an association between better quality of life scores and people with definitive ileostomy, in a domestic partnership and practicing other religions.

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Impact of musculoskeletal disorders on quality of life of patients visiting tertiary care hospital.

Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association ◽

10.47391/jpma.328 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-11

Author(s):

Shah Khalid ◽

Sayed Zulfiqar Ali Shah ◽

Abid Ali Khalil ◽

Ihsan Ullah

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Health Status ◽

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Teaching Hospital ◽

Adhesive Capsulitis ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Quality Of Life Scale ◽

The Impact

Abstract Objective: To determine the impact of musculoskeletal disorders on quality of life of patients visiting Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar. Method and Material: A cross sectional survey conducted in Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar from September 2018 to March 2019 using a validated EQ-5D quality of life scale. The survey questionnaire was attended by 377 respondents having variety of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). EQ-5D can be effectively used for assessing the quality of life and health status using the VAS pain scale. Results: There were total 377 respondents. Mean age of the participants was 35.9 ± 12.5 years. Out of 377 participants, 204 (54.1%) were male, while 173 (45.9%) were female. Muscular weakness was the most commonly encountered problem (40.6%), followed by muscle stiffness (13.0%) and adhesive capsulitis (10.3%). The remaining respondents were having different kinds of MSDs. Patients with MSDs were having significantly moderately low score on EQ-5D. Conclusion: The finding of this study suggests that MSDs have negative impact on quality of life and health status of the sufferers. Individuals having any sort of MSDs should seek proper care in order to improve their quality of life, health status and work performance. Key words: Musculoskeletal Diseases, Health, Quality of Life, visual analog scales, Cross Sectional Studies. Continuou....

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Work Ability and Quality of Life in Patients with Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17093310 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (9) ◽

pp. 3310

Author(s):

Yi-Fang Chang ◽

Chang-Ming Yeh ◽

Shu-Ling Huang ◽

Chi-Chung Ho ◽

Ren-Hau Li ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Social Support ◽

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Work Ability ◽

Personal Characteristics ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Relationship

This study aimed to investigate level of work ability and quality of life (QOL) as well as the relationship between them among patients suffering from work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in Taiwan. A cross-sectional study design with continuous sampling and a questionnaire were used to obtain the research data. Controlling for personal characteristics, pain, psychological distress, and social support, multiple linear regressions were adopted to explore the relationship between work ability and overall QOL. Further analyses were also made to clarify the relationships between work ability and each domain of QOL. In total, 165 patients with WMSDs were recruited. Compared with general workers, the participants reported a lower level of work ability and overall QOL. Work ability was significantly associated with overall QOL when covariates were controlled. Among the four domains of QOL, work ability was significantly associated with both the physical and psychological domains. The conclusion was that work ability is a definite factor of QOL for patients with WMSDs; the essence of work ability may be beyond economic function or social support. Strategies to help workers with WMSDs enhance their work ability to fit their new or temporary jobs would be beneficial to their QOL.

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Factors associated with quality of life in elderly hospitalised patients undergoing post-acute rehabilitation: a cross-sectional analytical study in Switzerland

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2017-018600 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 7 (10) ◽

pp. e018600 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Marc-Antoine Bornet ◽

Eve Rubli Truchard ◽

Etienne Rochat ◽

Jérôme Pasquier ◽

Stéfanie Monod

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Analytical Study ◽

Cognitive Status ◽

Spiritual Needs ◽

Geriatric Rehabilitation ◽

Satisfaction With Care ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Perceived Quality Of Life

ObjectivesWe investigated whether biopsychosocial and spiritual factors and satisfaction with care were associated with patients’ perceived quality of life.DesignThis was a cross-sectional analytical study.SettingData were collected from inpatients at a postacute geriatric rehabilitation centre in a university hospital in Switzerland.ParticipantsParticipants aged 65 years and over were consecutively recruited from October 2014 to January 2016. Exclusion criteria included significant cognitive disorder and terminal illness. Of 227 eligible participants, complete data were collected from 167.Main outcome measuresPerceived quality of life was measured using WHO Quality of Life Questionnaire—version for older people. Predictive factors were age, sex, functional status at admission, comorbidities, cognitive status, depressive symptoms, living conditions and satisfaction with care. A secondary focus was the association between spiritual needs and quality of life.ResultsPatients undergoing geriatric rehabilitation experienced a good quality of life. Greater quality of life was significantly associated with higher functional status (rs=0.204, p=0.011), better cognitive status (rs=0.175, p=0.029) and greater satisfaction with care (rs=0.264, p=0.003). Poorer quality of life was significantly associated with comorbidities (rs=−.226, p=0.033), greater depressive symptoms (rs=−.379, p<0.001) and unmet spiritual needs (rs=−.211, p=0.049). Multivariate linear regression indicated that depressive symptoms (β=−0.961; 95% CIs −1.449 to 0.472; p<0.001) significantly predicted quality of life.ConclusionsPatient perceptions of quality of life were significantly associated with depression. More research is needed to assess whether considering quality of life could improve care plan creation.

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Quality of Life and its Associated Factors among Patients Undergoing Dialysis in a Tertiary Care Hospital, Puducherry, South India - A Cross-Sectional Analytical Study

Journal of Urology and Renal Diseases ◽

10.29011/2575-7903.001189 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 05 (05) ◽

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Analytical Study ◽

South India ◽

Tertiary Care Hospital ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Cross Sectional

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Musculoskeletal Disorders in Portuguese Welders: Effects on Bodily Pain and Health-Related Quality of Life

Frontiers in Public Health ◽

10.3389/fpubh.2021.660451 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 ◽

Author(s):

Lilian Lourenço ◽

Sílvia Luís

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Statistical Power ◽

Bodily Pain ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Snowball Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders in welders may influence their health-related quality of life. However, few studies have addressed this issue and their results were inconclusive. This study investigates whether there are musculoskeletal disorders with a higher incidence in welders compared to non-welders, and whether these disorders lead to an increase in bodily pain which in turn decreases their health-related quality of life.Methods:A priori analyses of statistical power were conducted to determine the sample size needed to find medium to large statistical effects, for a 0.05 alpha, and critical sampling, combined with snowball sampling, was carried out. The study was cross-sectional, and participants were asked to respond to a survey using validated instruments (Nwelders = 40, Nnon−welders = 42).Results: As expected, a higher incidence of symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders in the cervical, dorsal, lumbar, and wrists and hands was found in welders in comparison to non-welders. Furthermore, the presence of musculoskeletal disorders, particularly in the lumbar area, was related to an increased bodily pain and decreased health-related quality of life.Conclusion: Welders are exposed to a higher incidence of musculoskeletal disorders that decrease their quality of life. It is essential to increase the awareness of welders, organizations, and regulatory institutions toward this issue in order to motivate the development and implementation of prevention strategies. The need for primary and secondary prevention-type strategies, which have already proven their effectiveness in the context of welding, is highlighted.

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Psycho social risks noted by oncology workers related to their quality of life

Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/0034-7167-2017-0833 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 72 (4) ◽

pp. 854-860

Author(s):

Flérida Rivera Rojas ◽

Paula Ceballos Vásquez ◽

Vivian Vílchez Barboza ◽

Ana Laura Solano López ◽

María Olga Quintana Zavala

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Analytical Study ◽

Health Workers ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Psychosocial Risks ◽

Social Risks ◽

Palliative Care Units ◽

Psychological Demands

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the relation between occupational psychosocial risks and quality of life related to health, felt by workers who work in oncology and palliative care units in a region of Chile. Method: Cross-sectional analytical study of quantitative approach, in which 110 health workers participated. Research met the ethical requirements of E. Emanuel. Results: Participants perceive greater exposure to psychosocial risks in the dimension of psychological demands and double presence. On the other hand, they see better results in the physical health component (��: 76.72; SD 9.75) versus the mental health component (��: 71.13; SD 6.38). In addition, there are relations with statistical significance, between psychosocial risks and quality of life related to Health (p≤0.05). Conclusions: This study shows that there the perception of psychosocial risks and quality of life are related, when considering the health of workers.

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Quality of Life in Mothers of Children with Microcephaly in the Northeast of Brazil

10.1101/663245 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Caren Cristina Freitas Fernandes ◽

Caíque Jordan Nunes Ribeiro ◽

Anne Caroline Santos Melo de Araújo Cândido ◽

Mariangela da Silva Nunes ◽

Daniele Vieira Dantas ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Analytical Study ◽

Financial Resources ◽

Life Domains ◽

Housing Conditions ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Reference Service ◽

Correlation Tests

ABSTRACTObjectiveTo evaluate the quality of life of mothers of children with microcephaly compared to the quality of life of mothers with children of the same age but with normal neuropsychomotor development (NPM).MethodThis study was a cross-sectional, comparative, analytical study held in a public reference service. Seventy-eight (78) mothers with children between birth and two years old, with and without changes in their NMP, were interviewed. The abbreviated Questionnaire for the Evaluation of Quality of Life (WHOQOL-bref) and a sociodemographic evaluation questionnaire, developed by the author, were used. The data were analyzed descriptively, evaluating the association between variables and correlation tests.ResultsMothers of children with microcephaly showed lower scores for various quality of life domains, however there was only a statistically significant difference for the environmental domain (48.40 for the group of mothers of children with microcephaly vs. 57.13 for the group of mothers with children with normal NPM, P<0.02). It should be noted that there were also significant negative correlations between the majority obstetric variables, maternal age and quality of life scores. There was no significant association between the child’s age and such scores.ConclusionChildren with neuropsychomotor variations have not influenced their mother’s quality of life, rather, the mother’s quality of life is affected predominantly by housing conditions and financial resources.NON-TECHNICAL AUTHOR SUMMARYThis study was a cross-sectional, comparative, analytical study held in a public reference service. Seventy-eight (78) mothers with children between birth and two years old, with and without changes in their NMP, were interviewed. The abbreviated Questionnaire for the Evaluation of Quality of Life (WHOQOL-bref) and a sociodemographic evaluation questionnaire, developed by the author, were used. The data were analyzed descriptively, evaluating the association between variables and correlation tests. Mothers of children with microcephaly showed lower scores for various quality of life domains, however there was only a statistically significant difference for the environmental domain (48.40 for the group of mothers of children with microcephaly vs. 57.13 for the group of mothers with children with normal NPM, P<0.02). It should be noted that there were also significant negative correlations between the majority obstetric variables, maternal age and quality of life scores. There was no significant association between the child’s age and such scores. Children with neuropsychomotor variations have not influenced their mother’s quality of life, rather, the mother’s quality of life is affected predominantly by housing conditions and financial resources.

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Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among dentists in Casablanca’s Dental Center

Integrative Journal of Medical Sciences ◽

10.15342/ijms.7.204 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 ◽

Author(s):

Yasmina Cheikh ◽

Oubbaih Aicha ◽

Baroud Zoubair ◽

Baroud Soufiane ◽

Kaoun Khadija ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Clinical Practice ◽

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Physical Activities ◽

University Hospital ◽

Academic Life ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The World

Introduction: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the most common occupational pathologies among dentists around the world but studies are quite limited. The present study was carried out to investigate the prevalence of MSDs among dentists in Casablanca, Morocco.Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study conducted among the medical staff (120 dentists) of casablanca’s Dental Center, part of the Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Morocco, over a period of 3 weeks from July 24, 2017 to August 11, 2017. The study was based on a self administrated questionnaire which comprises two parts : the first part included physical characteristics, academic life, clinical practice, ergonomics and work methods ; and second part consists of the “Standardized Nordic Questionnaire” (SNQ) or Nordic style questionnaire.Results: The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in our sample was 71.67%, predominately affecting the neck, the upper and the lower back.Conclusion: Prevalence of MSDs was high among moroccan dentists and the prevention of these disorders requires the adoption of a correct posture, good working habits, an ergonomic organization of the workspace, as well as the integration of regular physical activities in order for the dentist to maintain a good quality of life.

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The Association of COVID-19 Pandemic Stress With Health-Related Quality of Life in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Analytical Study

Frontiers in Public Health ◽

10.3389/fpubh.2021.600330 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 ◽

Author(s):

Manal Mohammed Hawash ◽

Amani Hamad Alhazmi ◽

Wagida Wafik ◽

Khursheed Muzammil ◽

Sakeena Mushfiq ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Saudi Arabia ◽

Analytical Study ◽

Moderate Level ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related

Background: There is a global disaster since WHO declared Covid-19 as a pandemic. With the increase in cases & mortality rate, various health issues viz., stress, mental disorders and altered health-related quality of life have been noted as a result of pandemic and lockdowns. This study aimed to assess the association of COVID-19 pandemic stress with health-related quality of life in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Methodology: It was a cross-sectional analytical study. Subjects included 878 citizens and residents of Saudi Arabia aged 18 years and above. Convenience, non-probability sampling technique was used. A web-based, self-administered, electronic questionnaire in Arabic language having three sections; Sociodemographic & clinical profile, Standard PSS-10, and Standard SF-12 was used as the study tool and distributed through various social media means. The study period was of 2 months. Data were analyzed using SPS version 25. Descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation coefficient, independent sample t-test and the one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were employed for suitable statistical analysis.Results: Almost two-thirds of the subjects were between the age of 18 to < 40 and majority (74.1%) being females. Majority (83.0%) reported as having no chronic diseases, and 69.5% had no contact history with COVID-19 cases. The mean of MCS & PCS was (32.34 ± 25.30) & (41.65 ± 11.82), respectively. Majority (67.6%) had a moderate level of COVID-19 stress. A significant negative relationship between total stress scores and HRQOL domains was observed.Conclusion: Majority subjects had a moderate level of stress related to COVID-19 lockdown. Stress during COVID-19 has a significant negative association with both physical and mental HRQOL in which MCS was significantly lower than PCS. It is recommended to evaluate the effectiveness of stress management program and follow a holistic approach.

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