Psychoeducation Group on Improving Quality of Life of Mild Cognitive Impaired Elderly

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 303-310 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Kim-wan Young ◽  
Petrus Yat-nam Ng ◽  
Daphne Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Treatment Group ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
T Test ◽  
World Health ◽  
Control Group ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Life Measure ◽  
Health Organization

Purpose: This research study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a psychoeducation group, which is founded on an Eastern approach to health care, in improving the quality of life of Chinese people with mild cognitive impairment (PwMCI). Method: In a randomized controlled trial (RCT), 40 Chinese PwMCI were randomly assigned to either a 10-session psychoeducation group or the control group. Results: A paired sample t test indicated that the treatment group ( n = 18) showed significant improvement in their World Health Organization Quality of Life Measure (WHOQOL) score, while the control group ( n = 22) did not. Moreover, an independent t test showed that the treatment group was more effective than the control group to improve their WHOQOL score. A reduction in the depressive symptoms was related to the improvement in WHOQOL score. Conclusions: This RCT provides evidence to support the feasibility and effectiveness of psychoeducation groups for improving the overall quality of life of PwMCI.

scholarly journals Quality of life in patients with narcolepsy: a WHOQOL-bref study

2008 ◽  
Vol 66 (2a) ◽  
pp. 163-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heloísa Rovere ◽  
Sueli Rossini ◽  
Rubens Reimão
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Patient Group ◽  
World Health ◽  
Control Group ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Severe Impairment ◽  
Perception Of Quality ◽  
Social Domains ◽  
Health Organization

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the perception of Quality of Life (QL) in Brazilian patients with narcolepsy. METHOD: 40 adult patients aged between 20 and 72 years (mean=41.55; SD=14.50); (28 F; 12M), with the diagnosis of chronic narcolepsy were followed up at the outpatient clinic (Patient Group). The Control Group was composed of 40 adults. The instrument utilized was the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF). RESULTS: The two groups were homogeneous and no difference was found with regards to age, sex, and demographic characteristics. The perception of QL in physical, psychological and social domains showed lower scores in those patients with narcolepsy than in the control group (p<0.05). Concerning physical domain, all the aspects evaluated were significantly impaired, in patient group, including sleep satisfaction (p<0.001); energy for daily activities (p=0.039); capacity to perform activities (p=0.001); and capacity to work (p=0.001). CONCLUSION: The perception of QL showed severe impairment in patients with narcolepsy for physical, psychological and social domains.

Re: Caron et al., 2021, sociocultural context and autistics quality of life: A comparison between Quebec and France

Autism ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 136236132110518
Author(s):  
Jacqui Rodgers
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
World Health ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Life Measure ◽  
The World ◽  
Organization Quality ◽  
Autistic Adults ◽  
Health Organization

The purpose of this letter to the editors is to highlight to the readership of Autism the recommended use of the Autism Quality of Life measure (ASQoL) for research with autistic adults. The ASQoL was developed for use alongside the World Health Organization Quality of Life – Bref (WHOQOL-Bref) and the World Health Organization disabilities module. The letter raises some concerns about the use of the ASQoL as a standalone measure in a recent study by Caron et al. published in Autism. Lay abstract This letter to the editors discusses the use of the ASQoL for research with autistic adults. The autism quality of life measure was developed for use alongside two existing measures of quality of life developed by the World Health Organization. It was not developed as a questionnaire to be used in its own. The letter raises some concerns about the use of the autism quality of life measure as a standalone measure in a recent study by Caron et al., published in Autism.

scholarly journals A Pilot Study of the Effect of Otago Exercise Program on Fall Risk and Quality of Life of Older Women

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Muammar Irsyad Kadir ◽  
Nur Hardiyanty ◽  
Fadhia Adliah
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older People ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
T Test ◽  
World Health ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Risk Of Falling ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
And Control

Objective: This study aims to determine the effect of the Otago Exercise Program on the risk of falling and the quality of life of older people. Methods: The method used was experimental research with pretest-posttest design and control group design, involving 16 participants. Before and after treatment, respondents measured the risk of falling using a Timed-Up-and-Go test (TUGT) and quality of life using the World Health Organization Quality of Life BREF (WHOQL-BREF). Furthermore, the obtained data were analyzed using the paired T-test and independent T-test. Results: The results showed a significant effect on the risk of fall and the quality of life of the older people in the treatment group. In addition, there were significant different influences on the value of falling risk and quality of life (physical and environmental) between the treatment and control groups. Conclusion: The Otago exercise program had a significant effect on reducing the risk of falls and improving the quality of life of older people.

scholarly journals Counseling in Primary Care Improves Depression and Quality of Life

2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 152-157 ◽  
Author(s):  
MG Carta ◽  
D Petretto ◽  
S Adamo ◽  
KM Bhat ◽  
ME Lecca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
World Health ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Experimental Sample ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Treatment As Usual ◽  
Experimental Group

Introduction:To measure the effectiveness on Quality of Life of adjunctive cognitive behavioral counseling in the setting of General Practitioners (GPs) along with the treatment as usual (TAU;) for the treatment of depression.Methods:Six month-controlled trial of patients who were referred to randomly assigned GPs (four for experimental group of patients and ten for the control) was done. Experimental sample had 34 patients with DSM-IV diagnosis of Depression (Depressed Episode, Dysthymia, or Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood) receiving the TAU supplemented with counseling. Control group had 30 patients with diagnosis of Depression receiving only the TAU.Results:The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) score improved in both groups. Patients in the experimental group showed greater improvement compared to the control group at T2. The World Health Organization Quality OF Life Questionnaire (WHOQOL) score also improved in the experimental group but not in the control group. The improvement in the experimental group was statistically significant in terms of both BDI and WHOQOL scores.Conclusions:Adding counseling to TAU in general medical practice settings is more effective in controlling the symptoms of depression and improving the quality of life as measured over a period of six months, than TAU alone. These results while encouraging, also calls for a larger study involving a largersample size and a longer period of time.

scholarly journals Comprehensive Stroke Education Program (CSEP) on Knowledge and Quality of Life among Patients with Stroke and Burden among Caregivers

2019 ◽  
pp. 71-80
Author(s):  
Baminidevi Nagarajan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
World Health ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
And Control

Stroke is a global health problem. Rehabilitation is a major part of patient care. The statistics on Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) quoted by world health organization projects that nearly 15 million people suffer from stroke worldwide each year. Of these, 5 million die and another 5 million are permanently disabled. High blood pressure contributes to more than 12.7 million strokes worldwide. Study objectives were to determine the effectiveness of CSEP on knowledge and Quality of Life (QoL) among patients with stroke and to evaluate the effectiveness of CSEP on knowledge and burden among caregivers. This study was conducted at Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre (SRMC), Chennai-600 116. It is a 1675 bedded multi-specialty hospital. The pretest was conducted in neurology wards and the posttest was conducted at neurology OPD. Permission obtained from ethical committee. Randomized controlled trial research method was adopted. Sample size was 170 dyads (patient+caregiver) in those 85 dyads in each group were recruited by lottery method. Following pretest, CSEP was implemented to the study group dyads. Posttests were taken on 30th day, 90th day and 180th day at neurology OPD for both the groups. Comparison of mean scores of knowledge on stroke between the study and control group showed the level of knowledge found to be high among study group patients at p<0.001. The mean scores of ADL in the study group was statistically significant at p<0.05 level. The mean scores of Physical Component Summary (PCS) and Mental Component Summary (MCS) showed statistically significant at p<0.05. Overall mean scores of Stroke Specific Quality of Life (SSQOL) in the study group were found to be significant at p<0.01. Study group caregiver’s knowledge on stroke was statistically significant at p<0.01. The burden mean scores were higher among control group than the study group caregiver.

scholarly journals Perbedaan Quality of Life Lansia Hipertensi yang Mengikuti dan Tidak Mengikuti Senam Prolanis di Wilayah Benteng Kota Ambon

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-160
Author(s):  
Adita Ayu Ferdinansih Manuhutu ◽  
Berta Esti Ari Prasetya
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
T Test ◽  
World Health ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Health Organization

This study aims to determine differences in Quality of Life. This study was carried out on 70 people, namely elderly hypertension who followed prolanist gymnastic as many as 35 people and elderly hypertension who did not follow prolanist gymnastics as many as 35 people, using purposive sampling technique. Data collection was carried out using the World Health Organization Quality of Life (Whoqol) -Bref Scale. Data analysis method uses t-test analysis. The results of data analysis using the t-test yielded a t-count value of 4.665 with a significance of 0.000 (p <0.05) and a standard deviation of 9,595. There is a significant difference between the quality of life of elderly hypertension who follow prolanist gymnastics and elderly hypertension who do not follow prolanist gymnastics in Benteng Region, Ambon City.

scholarly journals USE SPIRITUALITY RELATED BELIEFS IN TREATMENT OF PSYCHIATRIC ILLNESSES

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rakesh Kumar Paswan ◽  
Brajesh Pushp ◽  
Siddharth Aswal ◽  
Yogesh Motwani
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Standard Treatment ◽  
World Health ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Psychiatric Illnesses ◽  
Organization Quality ◽  
Health Organization

Background: Spirituality is a theme of religion and philosophy, which are Humanities and work on empirical principals. Psychology and psychiatry are developed from philosophy but have scientific attitude. Patient care is a complex issue and needs conversion of both of these principles. Aim: We made an attempt to evaluate that use of spirituality principles in patient’s treatment is helpful or not. Material and methods: Total 510 patients were evaluated. Study group of 260 patients were given spiritual consideration in standard treatment and control group of 250 patients were only given standard treatment. World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL)-BREF raw score were compared using student t test. Results: We found that there was significantly more improvement in study group as compared to control group in terms of World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL)-BREF score. Conclusion: We arrived at the conclusion that spiritual consideration gives added improvement in treatment of psychiatric illnesses. We should not ignore spiritual beliefs of patients. Keywords: spirituality, beliefs, psychiatric illness, psychology

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