Examining the Psychological Health Quality of Life of Older  People with Disability in Selected Districts in Ghana

Older people in Ghana suffer from a wide range of disabilities including visual, physical, and hearing with serious ramifications on their quality of life. Therefore, this paper examines the psychological health quality of life (PHQOL) of older people with disability in selected Districts in the Upper West Region of Ghana. Through a census survey, questionnaires were used to obtain data from 810 respondents.Independent-samples t-test and one-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) were used to examine their PHQOL. The results showed that mean scores in PHQOL were highest among those aged 60-69 and lowest for those aged 80 years and older with a significant difference [F (807) = 23.872 value, p = 0.000] in PHQOL of their ages. Those who were married had the highest PHQOL mean score compared with those who were separated / divorced and widowed with significant difference [F (807) = 42.690 value, p = 0.000] noticed in PHQOL across marital statuses. Also, those with physical disability had a higher mean score in PHQOL than those with visual disability. The study concludes that any geriatric policy interventions aimed at improving the PHQOL of older people with disability ought not to downplay their background characteristics as they underpin their PHQOL.

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Mental Health, Quality of Life and Medication Use Among Care Home Residents and Community Dwelling Older People

International Journal of Research in Nursing ◽

10.3844/ijrnsp.2019.10.23 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 10-23

Author(s):

Marie O�Neill ◽

Assumpta Ryan ◽

Paul Slater ◽

Finola Ferry ◽

Brendan Bunting

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Mental Health ◽

Older People ◽

Care Home ◽

Medication Use ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Health Quality ◽

Community Dwelling Older People ◽

Health Quality Of Life

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Effects of Yoga on Psychological Health, Quality of Life, and Physical Health of Patients with Cancer: A Meta-Analysis

Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine ◽

10.1155/2011/659876 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 2011 ◽

pp. 1-12 ◽

Cited By ~ 62

Author(s):

Kuan-Yin Lin ◽

Yu-Ting Hu ◽

King-Jen Chang ◽

Heui-Fen Lin ◽

Jau-Yih Tsauo

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Health ◽

Psychological Health ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Patients With Cancer ◽

Randomized Controlled ◽

Health Quality ◽

Health Quality Of Life

Yoga is one of the most widely used complementary and alternative medicine therapies to manage illness. This meta-analysis aimed to determine the effects of yoga on psychological health, quality of life, and physical health of patients with cancer. Studies were identified through a systematic search of seven electronic databases and were selected if they used a randomized controlled trial design to examine the effects of yoga in patients with cancer. The quality of each article was rated by two of the authors using the PEDro Scale. Ten articles were selected; their PEDro scores ranged from 4 to 7. The yoga groups compared to waitlist control groups or supportive therapy groups showed significantly greater improvements in psychological health: anxiety (P=.009), depression (P=.002), distress (P=.003), and stress (P=.006). However, due to the mixed and low to fair quality and small number of studies conducted, the findings are preliminary and limited and should be confirmed through higher-quality, randomized controlled trials.

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The Life Mission Theory VII. Theory of Existential (Antonovsky) Coherence: A Theory of Quality of Life, Health, and Ability for Use in Holistic Medicine

The Scientific World JOURNAL ◽

10.1100/tsw.2005.47 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 5 ◽

pp. 377-389 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Søren Ventegodt ◽

Trine Flensborg-Madsen ◽

Niels Jørgen Andersen ◽

Joav Merrick

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Human Life ◽

Meaning Of Life ◽

Holistic Medicine ◽

Wide Range ◽

Health Quality ◽

Health Quality Of Life ◽

Aaron Antonovsky ◽

Existential Perspective

A theoretical framework of existential coherence is presented, explaining how health, quality of life (QOL), and the ability to function were originally created and developed to rehabilitate human life from an existential perspective. The theory is inspired by the work of Aaron Antonovsky and explains our surprising recent empirical findings—that QOL, health, and ability primarily are determined by our consciousness. The theory is a matrix of nine key elements in five layers: (1) coherence; (2) purpose and talent; (3) consciousness, love, and physicality/sexuality; (4) light and joy; and (5) QOL/meaning of life. The layer above causes the layer below, with the layer of QOL again feeding the fundamental layer of coherence. The model holds the person responsible for his or her own degree of reality, happiness, and being present. The model implies that when a person takes responsibility in all nine “dimensions” of life, he or she can improve and develop health, the ability to function, all aspects of QOL, and the meaning of life. The theory of existential coherence integrates a wide range of QOL theories from Jung and Maslow to Frankl and Wilber. It is a nine-ray theory in accordance with Gurjieff's enneagram and the old Indian chakra system. It can be used in the holistic medical clinic and in existential coaching. Love is in the center of the model and rehabilitation of love in its broadest sense is, accordingly, the essence of holistic medicine. To know yourself, your purpose of life (life mission) and talents, and taking these into full use and becoming coherent with life inside and reality outside is what human life is essentially about. The new model has been developed to integrate the existing knowledge in the complex field of holistic medicine. Its strength is that it empowers the holistic physician to treat the patient with even severe diseases and can also be used for existential rehabilitation, holistic psychiatry, and sexology. Its major weakness is that it turns holistic medicine more into an art than into a science because the physician must master intent, which is a poorly understood dimension of existence.

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Gambaran Kualitas Hidup Penderita Kanker Serviks Setelah Pengobatan di Rumah Sakit Islam Faisal Makassar Tahun 2016

Jurnal Midwifery ◽

10.24252/jmw.v1i1.7534 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Besse Ainul Mardiyah Kadir ◽

Rini Fitriani

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Cervical Cancer ◽

Cancer Patient ◽

Physical Health ◽

Social Relations ◽

Psychological Health ◽

Cervical Cancer Patient ◽

Health Quality ◽

Health Quality Of Life

Pendahuluan penelitian gambaran kualitas hidup penderita kanker serviks setelah pengobatan di Rumah Sakit Islam Faisal Makassar bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran kualitas hidup penderita kanker serviks setelah pengobatan dari aspek kesehatan fisik, psikologis, sosial, dan lingkungan.Metode penelitian ini merupakan survay deskriptif, untuk mengetahui gambaran kualitas hidup penderita kanker serviks setelah pengobatan di Rumah Sakit Islam Faisal Makassar dengan jumlah sampel 42 orang yang dilaksanakan pada bulan Oktober – Desember 2016.Hasil penelitian gambaran kualitas hidup penderita kanker serviks setelah pengobatan dari segi kesehatan fisik kualitas hidup cukup sebanyak15 responden (35,7%) dan responden yang memiliki kualitas hidup kurang sebanyak 27 responden (64,3%), dari segi kesehatan psikologis kualitas hidup cukup sebanyak 29 responden (69%) dan kualitas hidup kurang sebanyak 13 responden (31%), dari segi hubungan sosial kualitas hidup baik sebanyak 18 responden (42,8%), kualitas hidup cukup sebanyak 23 responden (54,8%), dari segi lingkungan kualitas hidup cukup sebanyak 3 responden (7,1%) dan kualitas hidup kurang sebanyak 39 responden (92,9%).Kesimpulan dari empat aspek terdapat kualitas hidup baik 18 responden (42,8%) dari segi hubungan sosial, kualitas hidup cukup 29 responden (69%) dari segi kesehatan psikologis, kualitas hidup kurang 39 responden (92,9%) dari segi kesehatan lingkungan, dan dari segi kesehatan fisik sebanyak 27 responden (64,3%) kualitas hidup kurang.ABSTRACTIntroduction research picture of quality of life of cervical cancer patient after treatment at Islamic Hospital Faisal Makassar aims to know picture quality of life of cervical cancer patient after treatment from aspect of physical health, psychological, social, and environment.Method this research is descriptive survey, to know the picture of quality of life of cervical cancer patient after treatment at Faisal Makassar Islamic Hospital with total sample 42 people conducted in October - December 2016.The results of the study of the quality of life of cervical cancer patients after treatment in terms of physical health quality of life is quite as much as 15 respondents (35.7%) and respondents who have quality of life less as much as 27 respondents (64.3%), in terms of psychological health quality of life is enough As many as 29 respondents (69%) and quality of life less 13 respondents (31%), in terms of social relations quality of life both as many as 18 respondents (42.8%), quality of life is quite as much as 23 respondents (54.8%), In terms of quality of life environment is quite as much as 3 respondents (7.1%) and quality of life is less as much as 39 respondents (92.9%). From the four aspects, there is a good quality of life of 18 respondents (42.8%) in terms of social relations, quality of life is enough 29 respondents (69%) in terms of psychological health, quality of life is less 39 respondents (92.9%) in terms of environmental health, And in terms of physical health as much as 27 respondents (64.3%) poor quality of life.

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Health quality of life and life satisfaction of older people

Zdravstvena zastita ◽

10.5937/zz1404018o ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 43 (6) ◽

pp. 18-27 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Marijola Obradović ◽

Bojan Mitrović ◽

Biljana Anđelski-Radičević

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Life Satisfaction ◽

Older People ◽

Health Quality ◽

Health Quality Of Life

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Population Study of Ovarian Cancer Risk Prediction for Targeted Screening and Prevention

Cancers ◽

10.3390/cancers12051241 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (5) ◽

pp. 1241 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Faiza Gaba ◽

Oleg Blyuss ◽

Xinting Liu ◽

Shivam Goyal ◽

Nishant Lahoti ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Genetic Testing ◽

Risk Stratification ◽

Psychological Health ◽

Decision Aid ◽

Population Based ◽

Telephone Helpline ◽

Health Quality ◽

Health Quality Of Life

Unselected population-based personalised ovarian cancer (OC) risk assessment combining genetic/epidemiology/hormonal data has not previously been undertaken. We aimed to perform a feasibility study of OC risk stratification of general population women using a personalised OC risk tool followed by risk management. Volunteers were recruited through London primary care networks. Inclusion criteria: women ≥18 years. Exclusion criteria: prior ovarian/tubal/peritoneal cancer, previous genetic testing for OC genes. Participants accessed an online/web-based decision aid along with optional telephone helpline use. Consenting individuals completed risk assessment and underwent genetic testing (BRCA1/BRCA2/RAD51C/RAD51D/BRIP1, OC susceptibility single-nucleotide polymorphisms). A validated OC risk prediction algorithm provided a personalised OC risk estimate using genetic/lifestyle/hormonal OC risk factors. Population genetic testing (PGT)/OC risk stratification uptake/acceptability, satisfaction, decision aid/telephone helpline use, psychological health and quality of life were assessed using validated/customised questionnaires over six months. Linear-mixed models/contrast tests analysed impact on study outcomes. Main outcomes: feasibility/acceptability, uptake, decision aid/telephone helpline use, satisfaction/regret, and impact on psychological health/quality of life. In total, 123 volunteers (mean age = 48.5 (SD = 15.4) years) used the decision aid, 105 (85%) consented. None fulfilled NHS genetic testing clinical criteria. OC risk stratification revealed 1/103 at ≥10% (high), 0/103 at ≥5%–<10% (intermediate), and 100/103 at <5% (low) lifetime OC risk. Decision aid satisfaction was 92.2%. The telephone helpline use rate was 13% and the questionnaire response rate at six months was 75%. Contrast tests indicated that overall depression (p = 0.30), anxiety (p = 0.10), quality-of-life (p = 0.99), and distress (p = 0.25) levels did not jointly change, while OC worry (p = 0.021) and general cancer risk perception (p = 0.015) decreased over six months. In total, 85.5–98.7% were satisfied with their decision. Findings suggest population-based personalised OC risk stratification is feasible and acceptable, has high satisfaction, reduces cancer worry/risk perception, and does not negatively impact psychological health/quality of life.

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The Influence of Antipsychotics on the Quality of Life of Patients with Schizophrenia in a Long-stay Psychiatric Facility

Serbian Journal of Experimental and Clinical Research ◽

10.2478/sjecr-2014-0012 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 15 (2) ◽

pp. 89-94

Author(s):

Aleksandra Petrovic Kitic ◽

Slobodan Jankovic

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Atypical Antipsychotics ◽

World Health ◽

Psychiatric Facility ◽

Related Factors ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Health Quality ◽

Health Quality Of Life ◽

Typical Antipsychotics

ABSTRACT Introduction: Many factors concomitantly influence the quality of life of patients with schizophrenia in a long-stay psychiatric facility. Th e appropriate selection of antipsychotics and the intensity of their adverse effects exert a significant influence on the quality of life of these patients. Th e aim of this study was to identify the influence of antipsychotic-related factors on the quality of life of patients with schizophrenia. Methods: Th e study included 102 beneficiaries at the Institute for Accommodation of Adults “Male Pčelice” in Kragujevac. Th e patients were interviewed on in one day using the questionnaire issued by the World Health Organization. The specified data were obtained from the health files of the beneficiaries. We performed a comparison between patients receiving only atypical antipsychotics, typical antipsychotics or a combination thereof. Results: Th e patients who were receiving only atypical antipsychotics demonstrated better physical health quality of life scores in comparison to those who received combined antipsychotics (77.14 vs. 68.57; U = 332.0; p = 0.02). A statistically significant difference in the mental health quality of life domain was observed between groups of patients receiving various antipsychotic treatments (31.96 vs. 55.27 vs. 49.46; c2 = 7.02; p = 0.03). Conclusion: Patients in a long-stay psychiatric facility who received atypical antipsychotics demonstrated a better quality of life in comparison to those who received typical antipsychotics, possibly due to the superior safety profile of atypical antipsychotics and a greater feeling of individual contentment.

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