Creation and pilot test results of the dermatology-specific proxy instrument: the Infants and Toddlers Dermatology Quality of Life

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (12) ◽  
pp. 2288-2294 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. V. Chernyshov ◽  
M. J. Boffa ◽  
R. Corso ◽  
N. Pustišek ◽  
B. Marinovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pilot Test ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Infants And Toddlers

scholarly journals THIRTY-YEAR TRENDS IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ LIFESTYLE AND QUALITY OF LIFE

2019 ◽  
Vol 98 (5) ◽  
pp. 534-539
Author(s):  
Nadezhda Yu. Valkova ◽  
E. V. Komarovskaya
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Medical Institute ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
State Medical Institute ◽  
Regular Increase ◽  
Bodies Of Water

Material and methods. Questionnaire survey for the estimation of the Quality of life was done in 796 students. 419 students of Arkhangelsk State Medical Institute were tested in 1979-1984, including 205 males and 214 females with an average age of 22.2; 203 students of higher educational institutions of Severodvinsk in 1998-2005 including 85 males and 118 females with average age of 18.7; 173 students of M.V. Lomonosov Northern (Arctic) Federal University (Arkhangelsk and Severodvinsk) including 85 males and 88 females with average age of 19.5. Meaningfulness of differences in studied indices is calculated using Fisher’s exact test. Results. The decline in quality of life and lifestyle indices (dissatisfaction with living conditions, food quality, summer holidays) in 1998-2005 is shown in comparison to 1979-1984 period; in 2014-2015 they significantly increased. Nevertheless, no more than half of the respondents (45%-34%-53%) characterize their diet as adequate and regular. Increase in adherence to healthy lifestyle in modern students is noted: relatively large amount of them regularly takes exercises (10%-13%-39%), toughens up (8%-4%-9%), swim a lot in natural bodies of water (20%-15%-23%), never consume alcohol (12% -13% -35% of males 30%-5%-30% of females). However the proportion of smoking students has increased compared to the first stage of research (57%-70%-65% of males and 6%-75%-53% of females), and the proportion of those toughening themselves up regularly doesn’t exceed 9%. An increase in the number of students with no chronic diseases is shown. More students have complaints about precardialgia while complaints about gastrointestinal dysfunction and headaches became less frequent. Majority of the students are satisfied with their lives. Almost half of the respondents noted good mood as a predominant one.

scholarly journals Estimating the quality of life of hemodialysis patients and adequate clearance

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 291
Author(s):  
Evangelia Prevyzi ◽  
Georgios Argyriou ◽  
Thomai Kollia ◽  
Athanasia Nestor ◽  
Anastasia Kotanidou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Volume Of Distribution ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Statistical Criterion ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Greek Language ◽  
Dialysis Adequacy ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Social Adaptability

Introduction: Dialysis affects the quality of life of hemodialysis patients due on idrasis in physical activities, psychological factors, and social adaptability.  Predominant indicator for assessing the adequacy of dialysis, considered the Kt / V (clearance time/volume of distribution). According to international guidelines, the price which shows adequate dialysis is > 1.2. Aim: The aim of the present study was the association of quality of life of hemodialysis patients with adequate dialysis. Material and Methods: To evaluate the quality of life of hemodialysis patients used the questionnaire KDQOL-SF weighted in the Greek language and the Greek egkyropoiimeno population. Excluded from the study patients with a speaking disability, those who were comatose, aliens, and those undergoing dialysis 3 hours/ 2 times / week. For data processing, used the statistical package SPSS ver.17. Results: Based on the statistical analysis t-test results showed respect to the route of vascular access that patients with graft (31,6%)   had a higher clearance rate adequacy, as well as patients undergoing hemodialysis with high permeability (high-flux) filters (35,8%) and those undergoing dialysis with hemodiafiltration (35,8%).According to the statistical criterion pearson's r and multivariate analysis of linear regression, statistically significant difference was only between Kt / V and forefinger encouraging staff and p = 0,032 and p = 0,015 respectively.Conclusions: The conclusions drawn from this study showed that there was no correlation between quality of life and dialysis adequacy, but only with the index of encouraging staff.

Cochlear Implantation in the Elderly: Results and Quality-of-Life Assessment

2002 ◽  
Vol 111 (10) ◽  
pp. 890-895 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamid R. Djalilian ◽  
Sharon L. Smith ◽  
Timothy A. King ◽  
Samuel C. Levine
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Complication Rate ◽  
Cochlear Implantation ◽  
Chart Review ◽  
Retrospective Chart Review ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Test Results

To assess the efficacy, quality of life, and complication rate of cochlear implantation in patients over 60 years of age, we performed a retrospective chart review of 31 cochlear implant patients more than 60 years old at the time of surgery (mean, 70 years; range, 62 to 86 years). All patients had improvement in their audiological test results after operation. Twenty-eight patients (93%) are regular implant users at a median follow-up of 12 months. Major complications occurred in 2 patients (6%). We conclude that cochlear implantation in the elderly population has excellent results, with a complication rate similar to that in patients less than 60 years old, and yields an improved quality of life.

scholarly journals The Quality of Life of Seniors Hospitalized Due to Cardiovascular Diseases in Poland

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (10) ◽  
pp. 3721
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Sygit ◽  
Katarzyna Siedlecka-Pasierbiak ◽  
Marian Sygit ◽  
Elżbieta Cipora
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
World Population ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Education And Health ◽  
R Program ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Health Situation

Introduction: In the light of the increased ageing of the world population, social policy needs to be focused on actions aimed at improving the quality of life of older people. Objective: The main objective of this study was to assess the quality of life in a population of seniors hospitalized due to cardiovascular disease. Materials and methods: The study included 408 elderly patients hospitalized for cardiovascular diseases in the Poddębickie Centrum Zdrowia Hospital in Poddębice, Łódzkie voivodship, Poland. The study used two survey questionnaires: the author’s survey questionnaire and the standardized SF36v2 Questionnaire. Statistical analysis of the obtained test results was carried out in the R program, version 3.5.1. Results: Having analyzed the health status of the study group, it was found that the largest group of subjects (84.07%) were treated due to hypertension. Among the ailments that hindered daily functioning, the respondents indicated primarily poor eyesight (53.68%). Patients assessed their own health as ‘mediocre’ (average) (58.58%). The analysis of the study results from the SF36v2 Questionnaire showed that the highest quality of life was in the limited activity due to emotional problems (RE) dimension, social functioning (SF), and physical functioning (PF); the weakest scores were observed in vitality (VT), general health perception (GH), and health transition (HT) dimensions. Conclusions: The significant demographic, social and socio-medical factors that determined respondents’ quality of life were: age, gender, marital status, education and health situation. The analysis of quality of life according to the SF36v2 Questionnaire showed that the study group functioned better in the mental dimension (MCS—mental component summary, overall mental health) than in the physical one (PCS—physical component summary, total physical health).

scholarly journals Self-Efficacy dan Kualitas Hidup Pasien Diabetes Melitus Tipe 2

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 146
Author(s):  
Nur Wahyuni Munir ◽  
Nur Faidah Munir ◽  
Syahrul Syahrul
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
P Value ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Diabetes Melitus

Introduction: Self-efficacy in the self-management of DM patients, consisting of diet, physical activity, glycemic control, medication, and foot care. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of self-efficacy with the quality of life of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in the Internal Polyclinic Room of the Makassar City Regional General Hospital. Methods: This research used analytic survey with cross sectional design. The study was conducted in the Internal Polyclinic Room of the Makassar City General Hospital in 40 DM patients with accidental sampling technique. The research instruments on the variable self-efficacy used a questionnaire consisting of 15 questions and the variable of quality of life used the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire consisting of 26 questions. Data analysis used Fisher's Exact Test. Results: A total of 6 respondents had good self-efficacy and 66.7% had a good quality of life. As for the 34 respondents with poor self-efficacy, there were 88.2% who had poor quality of life. The test results showed that there was a significant relationship between self-efficacy and the quality of life of patients with type 2 DM in the internal polyclinic of Makassar City Regional General Hospital (p-value = 0.01). Conclusion: The better the respondent's self-efficacy, the better the quality of life, and vice versa. Nurses can begin the nursing process by assessing the patient's level of self-efficacy, then proceed with providing education related to DM self-management as an intervention that can be integrated into nursing services. Keywords: self-efficacy; quality of life; diabetes mellitus ABSTRAK Pendahuluan: Self-efficacy pada manajemen diri pasien DM, terdiri dari diet, aktifitas fisik, kontrol glikemik, pengobatan, dan perawatan kaki. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan self-efficacy dengan kualitas hidup pasien diabetes melitus tipe 2 di Ruang Poliklinik Interna Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Kota Makassar. Metode: Jenis penelitian ini adalah survei analitik dengan desain cross sectional. Penelitian dilakukan di Ruang Poliklinik Interna Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Kota Makassar pada 40 pasien DM dengan teknik accidental sampling. Instrumen pengumpulan data pada variabel self-efficacy menggunakan kuesioner yang terdiri dari 15 pertanyaan dan variabel kualitas hidup menggunakan kuesioner WHOQOL-BREF yang terdiri dari 26 pertanyaan. Analisis data menggunakan Fisher Exact Test. Hasil: Sebanyak 6 responden memiliki self-efficacy yang baik dan 66,7% memiliki kualitas hidup yang baik. Adapun dari 34 responden dengan self-efficacy yang buruk, terdapat 88,2% yang memiliki kualitas hidup kurang. Hasil uji menunjukkan ada hubungan yang signifikan antara self-efficacy dengan kualitas hidup pasien DM tipe 2 di ruangan poliklinik interna Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Kota Makassar (p-value = 0,01). Kesimpulan: Semakin baik self-efficacy responden, maka kualitas hidupnya juga semakin baik, demikian pula sebaliknya. Perawat dapat memulai proses keperawatan dengan mengkaji tingkat self-efficacy pasien, kemudian dilanjutkan dengan memberikan edukasi terkait manajemen diri DM sebagai sebuah intervensi yang dapat diintegrasikan ke dalam pelayanan keperawatan. Kata kunci: self-efficacy; kualitas hidup; diabetes melitus

scholarly journals The Rheumatoid Arthritis Quality of Life (RAQoL) for Indonesia: Translation and Pilot Test

INSIST ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Khoirunnisa S.M. ◽  
Perwitasari D.A
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Healthy Subjects ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Pilot Test ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Language Version ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Uk

Abstract— The primary objective of this research were to produce and evaluate the official Indonesian language version of the Rheumatoid Arthritis Quality of Life instrument (RAQoL). The UK RAQoL was translated into Indonesian by a forward-backward translation. A separate lay panel was conducted to consider the appropriateness and comprehensibility of the items in Indonesian. The translated version of the RAQoL was pilot tested to determine whether the questionnaire RAQoL could be well understood and well accepted. Pilot test was conducted by interviews with 20 subjects, which 10 healthy Indonesia people and 10 rheumatoid arthritis patients who were recruited from X hospital in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.  Items on the two response format questionnaire used in pilot study were scored one for a ‘yes’ response and zero for a ‘no’ response. The individual total item scores with a high score indicating poor QoL. Few difficulties arose in the translation process and the new language version was well received by the lay panel and field-test participants. Statistical analysis was conducted to determine the difference of completion time between healthy subjects and RA patients, and the total score of the questionnaire answers between healthy subjects and patients. The average total score of responses to questionnaire on the healthy subject and patients by T test was significantly different (p < 0.05). The official Indonesian RAQoL was well received by RA patients. The psychometric quality of the translated questionnaire means that it is suitable for validity and reliability of the questionnaire towards patients with RA.Keywords—Rheumatoid Arthritis, questionnaire, RAQoL, translation, pilot test

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