scholarly journals Importance of Considering Malnutrition and Sarcopenia in Order to Improve the QOL of Elderly Hemodialysis Patients in Japan in the Era of 100-Year Life

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 2377
Author(s):  
Masaaki Inaba ◽  
Senji Okuno ◽  
Yoshiteru Ohno
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Elderly Subjects ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Aging Society ◽  
Elderly Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Satisfactory Quality

In the current aging society of Japan, malnutrition and resultant sarcopenia have been widely identified as important symptomatic indicators of ill health and can cause impairments of longevity and quality of life in older individuals. Elderly individuals are recommended to have sufficient calorie and protein intake so as to enjoy a satisfactory quality of life, including maintaining activities of daily living in order to avoid emaciation and sarcopenia. The prevalence of emaciation and sarcopenia in elderly hemodialysis (HD) patients in Japan is higher than in non-HD elderly subjects due to the presence of malnutrition and sarcopenia associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Furthermore, comorbidities, such as diabetes and osteoporosis, induce malnutrition and sarcopenia in HD patients. This review presents findings regarding the mechanisms of the development of these early symptomatic conditions and their significance for impaired QOL and increased mortality in elderly HD patients.

Further evidence for age-related deficits in human postural function

1999 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 261-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna J. Matheson ◽  
Cynthia L. Darlington ◽  
Paul F. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Dizziness Handicap Inventory ◽  
Strong Negative Correlation ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Balance Confidence ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Tremendous Impact ◽  
Confidence Scale

Vestibular dysfunction can have a tremendous impact on an individual’s quality of life. The purpose of this paper is to determine if the level of handicap reported by individuals on the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI), an inventory developed for use with individuals with complaints of dizziness symptoms, will be consistent with that reported on the Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC), a tool developed for use with elderly individuals that attempts to assess a person’s confidence level in performing activities of daily living (ADL’s). A sample of convenience was used consisting of 71 subjects (15 males and 56 females) from a local Balance and Vestibular Clinic. The subjects ranged in age from 26 to 88 years of age. Both the DHI and the ABC were administered as part of an initial physical therapy evaluation to new patients at the clinic. A moderately strong negative correlation was found between the scores of the two inventories ( r s = − 0.6350). The results suggest that the ABC is a valid tool for use with individuals with complaints of dizziness.

The activities-specific balance confidence scale and the dizziness handicap inventory: a comparison

1999 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 253-259
Author(s):  
S.L. Whitney ◽  
M.T. Hudak ◽  
G.F. Marchetti
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Dizziness Handicap Inventory ◽  
Strong Negative Correlation ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Balance Confidence ◽  
Tremendous Impact ◽  
Confidence Scale

Vestibular dysfunction can have a tremendous impact on an individual’s quality of life. The purpose of this paper is to determine if the level of handicap reported by individuals on the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI), an inventory developed for use with individuals with complaints of dizziness symptoms, will be consistent with that reported on the Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC), a tool developed for use with elderly individuals that attempts to assess a person’s confidence level in performing activities of daily living (ADL’s). A sample of convenience was used consisting of 71 subjects (15 males and 56 females) from a local Balance and Vestibular Clinic. The subjects ranged in age from 26 to 88 years of age. Both the DHI and the ABC were administered as part of an initial physical therapy evaluation to new patients at the clinic. A moderately strong negative correlation was found between the scores of the two inventories ( r s = − 0.6350). The results suggest that the ABC is a valid tool for use with individuals with complaints of dizziness.

scholarly journals Disability in instrumental activities of daily living in hemodialysis patients: Influence on quality of life related to health

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
pp. 531-538
Author(s):  
María Dolores Arenas Jiménez ◽  
Mónica Navarro García ◽  
Encarnación Serrano Reina ◽  
Fernando Álvarez-Ude
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Instrumental Activities

scholarly journals Quality of life in Parkinson’s disease patients: progression markers of mild to moderate stages

2017 ◽  
Vol 75 (8) ◽  
pp. 497-502 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raissa Carla Moreira ◽  
Marise Bueno Zonta ◽  
Ana Paula Serra de Araújo ◽  
Vera Lúcia Israel ◽  
Hélio A. G. Teive
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Daily Living Activities ◽  
Disease Rating ◽  
Progression Markers

ABSTRACT Objective To investigate which factors are associated with the quality of life decline in Parkinson’s disease patients from mild to moderate stages. Methods The Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale and Parkinson’s Disease Questionnaire-39 were used to evaluate clinical/functional data and the quality of life. Results The markers of clinical/functional worsening were drooling (p < 0.004), need for assistance with hygiene (p = 0.02), greater freezing frequency (p = 0.042), bradykinesia (p = 0.031), greater intensity of the resting tremor (p = 0.035) and “pill rolling” (p = 0.001). The decline in quality of life was related to stigma (p = 0.043), greater impairment in cognition (p = 0.002), mobility (p = 0.013) and for daily living activities (p = 0.05), and was considered more significant in men, married, older individuals, and those with a longer time of disease. Conclusions The quality of life worsening markers at the moderate stage were related to stigma, worsening of cognition, and to greater impairment in mobility and daily living activities.

scholarly journals Sleep quality, depression, and quality of life in elderly hemodialysis patients

2012 ◽  
pp. 135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kultigin Turkmen ◽  
Erdur ◽  
Faruk Turgut ◽  
Lutfullah Altintepe ◽  
Halil Zeki Tonbul ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Elderly Hemodialysis Patients

scholarly journals Psychosocial quality of life of elderly hemodialysis patients using visual analog scale: Comparison with healthy elderly in Japan

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 116-120
Author(s):  
Hiroshi Kanamori ◽  
Motoko Yanagita ◽  
Kojiro Nagai ◽  
Takeshi Matsubara ◽  
Hajime Takechi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Healthy Elderly ◽  
Elderly Hemodialysis Patients

scholarly journals The association of health-related factors with quality of life among the elderly population in the Jaffna district of Sri Lanka

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sathees Santhalingam ◽  
Sivayogan Sivagurunathan ◽  
Shamini Prathapan ◽  
Sivapalan Kanagasabai ◽  
Luxmi Kamalarupan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Background The proportion of elderly individuals is increasing globally. They should be well cared for to enable them to enjoy their full lifespans. Good health is a vital component of one’s overall quality of life. Our study aimed to assess the association of health-related factors with quality of life among elderly individuals in the Jaffna District of Sri Lanka. Methods We conducted a community-based, cross-sectional study among 813 elderly individuals in the Jaffna district of Sri Lanka. Sociodemographic factors and the patterns of health conditions were recorded through an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Quality of life was measured through the World Health Organisation Quality of Life-Bref (WHOQOL-Bref) questionnaire. Results There were slightly more male respondents (53.5%) than females in the study. The median age of the participants was 70 (11) years. Approximately one-third of them had at least one chronic health condition. Musculoskeletal complaints were found to be the most common health condition, followed by diabetes, hypertension, vision problems, and asthma. Among the respondents, 20.1% were attending regular follow-up visits in a clinic, and 24% of them were meeting a doctor at least monthly. Among them, 6.8% had at least one limitation in their activities of daily living. However, the majority (58.6%) reported that they were satisfied with their health status. The following factors were found to be significantly associated with worse quality of life: the presence of health conditions, the presence of musculoskeletal conditions, hearing impairment, vision impairment, bronchial asthma, limitations in activities of daily living, and the use of addictive substances. Satisfaction with health, regular follow-up visits in a clinic, meeting a doctor at least monthly, and having diabetes were significantly associated with better quality of life. Conclusion Minimising the limitations of daily living, abstaining from using addictive substances, preventing diseases, and improving access to health services may enhance the quality of life of elderly individuals. Furthermore, these factors should be considered by policy makers seeking to improve the quality of life of elderly individuals.

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