Quality of Life in Physical and Psychological Health and Social Environment at Posthospitalization Period in Patients with Stroke

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (10) ◽  
pp. 2482-2487 ◽  
Author(s):  
Narumi Karube ◽  
Aya Sasaki ◽  
Fumika Hondoh ◽  
Chiyo Odagiri ◽  
Joji Hagii ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Environment ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health

Quality of Life in Employee with Workaholism

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ozlem Koseoglu Ornek ◽  
Nurcan Kolac
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Labour Force ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health ◽  
Occupational Healthcare

Workaholism has been a growing issue among the labour force worldwide. However, there is no consensus between scholars about its definition yet. It might be described as “being overly concerned about work, driven by a strong and uncontrollable desire to work, and spending so much energy and effort on work that it impairs private relationships, personal hobbies/activities, and/or health”. Generally, people with specific personality traits may have an increased chance of developing workaholism. In addition, there are other factors, such as sociocultural characteristics, relationships with colleagues and significant others, and organizational culture might also play an important influence on developing workaholism. It causes many physical and psychological health problems, such as high blood pressure, anxiety, depression, and family and lifestyle dissatisfaction, and a reduction in job satisfaction, presenteeism, and motivation. Putting all of this together, it is clear that workaholism has a negative influence on employees’ quality of life and overall well-being. Therefore, this study aimed at examining a variety of approaches to define “workaholism” in related literature, defining its etiology, related factors, outcomes, prevention, and treatment. The PubMed/Medline database was also used for related studies that were published in English. “Workaholism”, “obsessive–compulsive behavior”, and “quality of health” were used as keywords. It is crucial to take action to prevent people from becoming workaholics. Early diagnoses of workaholism, using predictive factors by occupational healthcare professionals in the workplace, would help decrease its impact on workers’ health, and an effective treatment of workaholism should be applied.

scholarly journals Psychological Distress and Quality of Life among Hospital Staff in India during COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 55-60
Author(s):  
Lokesh Kumar Ranjan ◽  
Pramod R Gupta ◽  
Nilesh Maruti Gujar ◽  
Shefali Baraik
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Hospital Staff ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Online Study ◽  
Treatment Services ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health ◽  
Quality In Healthcare

Background: Hospital staff has been constant and at the forefront to provide treatment services to the patient with risk of COVID-19 infection. The fear and uncertainty forced by the COVID-19 pandemic have become a risk for physical and psychological health among health care professionals.Aim: To explore the stress, anxiety, depression, and quality of life among hospital staff working in general and mental health hospitals during the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.Methods: The present survey was an online study among hospital staff in India. We received a total of 373 responses by the stipulated time from hospital staff - participants with written consent diverted for further study. Socio-demographic datasheet, quality of life (QOL- BREF), depression, anxiety, and stress scale (DASS-21) were included in the Google form.Results: The results showed 2.4% of depression, 6.3% of anxiety, and 5.9% of stress among hospital staff. Nursing staff, physicians, and lab technicians had higher stress, anxiety, and depression. The result also revealed 4.3% physical, 16.6% psychological, 65.4% social, and 21.7% environmental health had a poor level of QOL in hospital staff.Conclusion: Healthcare workers are stressed, anxious, and depressive while working in the COVID-19 pandemic situation. To sustain and develop quality in healthcare services, physical and psychological wellness programs can enhance mental health and quality of life among hospital staff.

scholarly journals RETENTION IN MAXILLOFACIAL PROSTHESIS: A LITERATURE REVIEW

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 879-887
Author(s):  
Saranya YS ◽  
◽  
Suja Joseph ◽  
Aby Mathew T ◽  
Annie Susan Thomas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Maxillofacial Region ◽  
Maxillofacial Prosthesis ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health ◽  
The Aesthetic ◽  
Shape And Size

Defects in the maxillofacial region can be congenital or acquired, and may negatively affect their physical and psychological health, hence such defects require rehabilitation to improve the quality of life. Maxillofacial prosthesis helps in substituting these missing body parts. The mode of retention is always challenging. Apart from the various modes of retention available, a thorough treatment planning can give a better quality of maxillofacial prostheses. The type of retentive to be given depends on several factors such as the shape and size of the defect, the systemic conditions and the age of the patient. Using ideal retentive aids along with the aesthetic, functional and economic factors helps in achieving successful outcomes.

scholarly journals Health and Quality of Life of Family and Professional Caregivers of Dependent Elderly: A Comparative Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-88
Author(s):  
Noelia Flores ◽  
Cristina Jenaro ◽  
Lourdes Moro ◽  
Raluca Tomşa
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
The Family ◽  
Social Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health ◽  
Work Family ◽  
Dependent Elderly

The work presented aims to analyze the similarities and differences in health and quality of life of family caregivers and professionals serving seniors in a position of dependency. Specifically, the results presented were obtained from the evaluation of 600 caregivers, of which 33.83% are family and 66.17% are professionals, to determine their burden or stress experienced, as well as their physical and psychological health and their overall, work, family and social quality of life. The results indicate that there are differences between the two groups of caregivers. The family caregivers have higher levels of overload and have poorer physical and psychological health as a result of their tasks. Professional caregivers experience greater satisfaction with life in general and in other factors such as work, family and social relationships. Finally, this justifies the need to implement interventions to improve the health of caregivers.

scholarly journals Comparative evaluation of the effect of different methods of surgical treatment of chronic pancreatitis on the quality of life of patients

2012 ◽  
Vol 93 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-38
Author(s):  
A A Karpachev ◽  
I P Parfenov ◽  
A Yu Khlynin ◽  
A L Yarosh ◽  
A V Soloshenko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Pancreatitis ◽  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Comparative Evaluation ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Surgical Interventions ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health

Aim. To conduct a comparative evaluation of the effectiveness of surgical treatment of chronic pancreatitis and define the quality of life of patients depending on the methods of surgical treatment. Methods. The study included 81 of the 165 patients with chronic pancreatitis, who underwent the following operations: endoscopic transmural interventions through the wall of the stomach and duodenum, endoscopic transpapillary surgery, percutaneous interventions for sanitation and drainage of the cystic cavity, laparotomic operations of internal drainage, resection interventions. The quality of life of patients was assessed using the general health questionnaire SF-36. Results. The lowest level of life quality was established in the group of patients after endoscopic transpapillary interventions. Statistically significant differences in the level of physical and psychological health were established when comparing patients after endoscopic transpapillary interventions and after endoscopic transmural surgical interventions, which were carried out through the wall of the stomach and duodenum; differences only in the level of physical health were noted when comparing with the group of resection interventions. Conclusion. The quality of life of patients with chronic pancreatitis depends on the type of surgical intervention, age and sex of the patients.

scholarly journals Estimation of quality of life in patients, suffering cardiomyopathy of ischemic genesis, depending on the method of treatment

2019 ◽  
Vol 86 (10) ◽  
pp. 28-32
Author(s):  
A. V. Gabriyelyan ◽  
S. V. Romanova
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Stem Cells ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Conservative Therapy ◽  
Myocardial Revascularization ◽  
Surgical Revascularization ◽  
Umbilical Blood ◽  
Blood Stem Cells ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health

Objective. To estimate the changes of the patients’ quality of life in those, suffering ischemic cardiomyopathy after surgical revascularization and transplantation of the stem cells, obtained from umbilical blood. Materials and methods. There was analysis conducted on changes in quality of life in 113 patients, suffering cardiomyopathy of ischemic genesis. In accordance to the therapeutic method applied, the patients were divided into four groups: first - 38 (33.6%) patients, in whom coronary shunting was conducted, the second - 35 (31.0%) patients, in whom coronary arteries stenting was done, the third - 20 (17.7%) patients, in whom surgical revascularization was added by transplantation of the umbilical blood stem cells; and the fourth - 20 (17.7%) patients, in whom conservative therapy only was administered. Results. Estimation of efficacy of the stem cells, obtained from umbilical blood, was conducted, in accordance to the points quantity reduction, using the data from The Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire (MLHFQ), by 50.0% in 12 mo of observation. This enhancement of therapeutic efficacy in aspect of the quality of life improvement after complex application of the myocardium revascularization and transplantation of the umbilical blood stem cells have constituted 75.0%, comparing with conservative therapy, 53.7% - comparing with coronary shunting and 48.6% -comparing with the coronary arteries stenting. There was proved the essential raising of probability for achievement of this effect, as well as a probable cumulative restoration of the chances - 4.85 [2.44 - 964]. In accordance to the SF-36 questionnaire answers data; trustworthily higher indices for the physical and psychological health components were obtained in patients, in whom myocardial revascularization were added by the umbilical blood stem cells. Conclusion. After transplantation of stem cells, obtained from umbilical blood, as the additive to the myocardial revascularization for treatment of ischemic cardiomyopathy, the signs of cardiac insufficiency have diminished, tolerance for any physical loading partly renewed, including solemn round of industry and a self-servicing, as well as the indices for the physical and psychological health improved.

scholarly journals COVID-19 and Health-Related Quality of Life: A Community-Based Online Survey in Hong Kong

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 3228
Author(s):  
Edmond Pui Hang Choi ◽  
Bryant Pui Hung Hui ◽  
Eric Yuk Fai Wan ◽  
Jojo Yan Yan Kwok ◽  
Tiffany Hei Lam Tam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Adverse Impact ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health ◽  
The Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic itself and related public health measurements have had substantial impacts on individual social lives and psychological and mental health, all to the detriment of health-related quality of life (HRQoL). There have been extensive studies investigating the mental health of people in different populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, few studies have explored the impact of COVID-19 and its association with HRQoL. To fill this research gap and provide further empirical evidence, this study examined the impact of COVID-19 on Hong Kong people and evaluated its association with HRQoL. A total of 500 participants were randomly recruited to complete an online questionnaire on their concerns related to COVID-19. This entailed responding to the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF instrument. Data were collected between 24 April and 3 May 2020. Independent t-tests and multiple linear regressions were used to examine the association between the impact of COVID-19 and HRQoL. Overall, 69.6% of participants were worried about contracting COVID-19, and 41.4% frequently suspected themselves of being infected. Furthermore, 29.0% were concerned by the lack of disinfectants. All of these findings were associated with poorer HRQoL in the physical and psychological health, social relationships, and environment domains. On the other hand, 47.4% of participants were concerned that they may lose their job because of the pandemic, while 39.4% were bothered by the insufficient supply of surgical masks. These two factors were associated with poorer HRQoL in the physical and psychological health and environment domains. The adverse impact of COVID-19 on individuals is multifactorial, affecting all aspects of HRQoL. In addition to enhancing anti-epidemic efforts, it is equally important to implement public health and social welfare measures, thereby diminishing the adverse impact of COVID-19 on overall well-being.

Impact of indoor facilities management on the quality of life of the elderly in public housing

Facilities ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (9/10) ◽  
pp. 564-579 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei-yung Leung ◽  
Jingyu Yu ◽  
Hoyan Chow
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Public Housing ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Facilities Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health

Purpose The aging population is growing rapidly, causing significant increases in the demand for public housing. Normally, the elderly rely heavily on the facilities available in their living environment to maintain their quality of life (QoL). However, most public housing is not purposely designed for the elderly, and, thus, has inappropriate facilities, which often have a negative impact upon the physical and psychological health of residents. This paper aims to investigate the relationships between the indoor facilities management (FM) of public housing and the QoL of elderly persons. Design/methodology/approach Based on an extensive literature review, a questionnaire has been designed and distributed among elderly residents of different public housing buildings. To investigate the impact of indoor FM on the QoL of the senior residents in public housing, statistical analysis methods including reliability analysis and multiple regression modeling were adopted. Findings The study identified 12 indoor FM factors and six QoL domains (i.e. overall QoL, physical and psychological health, independence, social relationship and living environment). The results also reveal that space planning and bathroom influence most QoL domains, including overall QoL, physical/psychological health, independence and living environment of the elderly; electricity and noise mainly affect physical health and independence, while noise is negatively related to elderly QoL; and supporting facilities (including windows and doors, indoor decoration, non-slip floors and accessibility) have a positive impact on psychological health and social relationships. Practical implications Based on the current findings, several practical recommendations are made for the designers and facilities managers, including wide corridors for individuals with wheelchairs, the installation of single-lever-type mixers to provide a stable hot water supply and a window designed to get as much natural light as possible. Originality/value This paper provides a clear picture about elderly special requirements on indoor FM and their QoL. It can assist architects, engineers and facilities managers in public housing to understand elderly needs and improve FM during design and operation stages for enhancing QoL of elderly residents in public housing buildings.

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