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For: Haraldstad K, Wahl A, Andenæs R, Andersen JR, Andersen MH, Beisland E, Borge CR, Engebretsen E, Eisemann M, Halvorsrud L, Hanssen TA, Haugstvedt A, Haugland T, Johansen VA, Larsen MH, Løvereide L, Løyland B, Kvarme LG, Moons P, Norekvål TM, Ribu L, Rohde GE, Urstad KH, Helseth S. A systematic review of quality of life research in medicine and health sciences. Qual Life Res 2019;28:2641-2650. [PMID: 31187410 PMCID: PMC6761255 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-019-02214-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 456] [Impact Index Per Article: 76.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]

For:	Haraldstad K, Wahl A, Andenæs R, Andersen JR, Andersen MH, Beisland E, Borge CR, Engebretsen E, Eisemann M, Halvorsrud L, Hanssen TA, Haugstvedt A, Haugland T, Johansen VA, Larsen MH, Løvereide L, Løyland B, Kvarme LG, Moons P, Norekvål TM, Ribu L, Rohde GE, Urstad KH, Helseth S. A systematic review of quality of life research in medicine and health sciences. Qual Life Res 2019;28:2641-2650. [PMID: 31187410 PMCID: PMC6761255 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-019-02214-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 456] [Impact Index Per Article: 76.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]

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Goli R, Faraji N, Maroofi H, Hassanpour A. Effect of spiritual care on the quality of life in patients who underwent intracranial hemorrhage surgery: a randomized controlled trial. Int J Surg 2024;110:167-175. [PMID: 37800558 PMCID: PMC10793776 DOI: 10.1097/js9.0000000000000813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]

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Yusufov M, Adeyemi O, Flannery M, Bouillon-Minois JB, Van Allen K, Cuthel AM, Goldfeld KS, Ouchi K, Grudzen CR. Psychometric Properties of the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General for Evaluating Quality of Life in Patients With Life-Limiting Illness in the Emergency Department. J Palliat Med 2024;27:63-74. [PMID: 37672598 PMCID: PMC11074445 DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2022.0270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023] Open

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Segall TL, Rodgers-Melnick SN, Surdam J, Srinivasan R, Dusek JA. Patient Experience and Attitudes Toward Electronic Intake and Patient-Reported Outcomes Within an Outpatient Whole Health Center. GLOBAL ADVANCES IN INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE AND HEALTH 2024;13:27536130241280181. [PMID: 39350961 PMCID: PMC11440562 DOI: 10.1177/27536130241280181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Revised: 06/17/2024] [Accepted: 08/15/2024] [Indexed: 10/04/2024]

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Background: The use of electronic intake forms within the electronic health record (EHR) is an emerging method for routinely collecting patient-reported outcomes (PRO). However, few studies have evaluated experiences/perspectives toward electronic forms among outpatients receiving care within Integrative Health and Medicine (IHM) clinics. The study purpose was to understand patients' perspectives of electronic intake and PRO forms in the outpatient IHM setting. Methods: Electronic intake (e.g., treatment expectations, medical history, chief complaints, prior experience with integrative modalities) and PRO forms (i.e., Patient Reported Outcome Measurement Information System [PROMIS]-29, Perceived Stress Scale 4, Oswestry Disability Index) were designed in collaboration with clinic leadership and the Information Technology team. Semi-structured interviews were used to gather perspectives of the functionality and acceptability of the forms among outpatients receiving care at the IHM center. Interviews were coded to describe themes regarding perceptions and suggestions for improvement. Results: Qualitative interviews were completed with 10 participants (median age 51 years, 70% female, 30% Black/African American). Participants considered electronic intake and PRO forms as relevant to their health concerns, valuable for conveying important health information to providers, and easy to navigate. Suggested changes to the intake form included adding relevant open-ended questions, save and print functions, and examples and definitions to prompt responses. Conclusion: Participants felt the electronic format was a feasible and acceptable method of collecting patient information and PROs. Future goals are to implement the revised forms in a common EHR to patients receiving care at multiple IHM clinics across the United States.

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Tang C, Huang R, Wang Y, Zhou W. Relationship of depression and loneliness with quality of life in rural widowed elderly women living alone. ZHONG NAN DA XUE XUE BAO. YI XUE BAN = JOURNAL OF CENTRAL SOUTH UNIVERSITY. MEDICAL SCIENCES 2023;48:1865-1873. [PMID: 38448380 PMCID: PMC10930747 DOI: 10.11817/j.issn.1672-7347.2023.230197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]

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Holmen H, Flølo T, Tørris C, Løyland B, Almendingen K, Bjørnnes AK, Albertini Früh E, Grov EK, Helseth S, Kvarme LG, Malambo R, Misvær N, Rasalingam A, Riiser K, Sandbekken IH, Schippert AC, Sparboe-Nilsen B, Sundar TKB, Sæterstrand T, Utne I, Valla L, Winger A, Torbjørnsen A. Unpacking the Public Health Triad of Social Inequality in Health, Health Literacy, and Quality of Life-A Scoping Review of Research Characteristics. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023;21:36. [PMID: 38248501 PMCID: PMC10815593 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph21010036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]

Affiliation(s)

Heidi Holmen Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, 0130 Oslo, Norway; (T.F.); (C.T.); (B.L.); (K.A.); (A.K.B.); (E.A.F.); (E.K.G.); (S.H.); (L.G.K.); (R.M.); (N.M.); (A.R.); (K.R.); (I.H.S.); (A.C.S.); (B.S.-N.); (T.K.B.S.); (T.S.); (I.U.); (L.V.); (A.W.); (A.T.) Intervention Centre, Oslo University Hospital, 4950 Oslo, Norway
Tone Flølo Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, 0130 Oslo, Norway; (T.F.); (C.T.); (B.L.); (K.A.); (A.K.B.); (E.A.F.); (E.K.G.); (S.H.); (L.G.K.); (R.M.); (N.M.); (A.R.); (K.R.); (I.H.S.); (A.C.S.); (B.S.-N.); (T.K.B.S.); (T.S.); (I.U.); (L.V.); (A.W.); (A.T.) Department of Surgery, Voss Hospital, Haukeland University Hospital, 5704 Voss, Norway
Christine Tørris Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, 0130 Oslo, Norway; (T.F.); (C.T.); (B.L.); (K.A.); (A.K.B.); (E.A.F.); (E.K.G.); (S.H.); (L.G.K.); (R.M.); (N.M.); (A.R.); (K.R.); (I.H.S.); (A.C.S.); (B.S.-N.); (T.K.B.S.); (T.S.); (I.U.); (L.V.); (A.W.); (A.T.)
Borghild Løyland Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, 0130 Oslo, Norway; (T.F.); (C.T.); (B.L.); (K.A.); (A.K.B.); (E.A.F.); (E.K.G.); (S.H.); (L.G.K.); (R.M.); (N.M.); (A.R.); (K.R.); (I.H.S.); (A.C.S.); (B.S.-N.); (T.K.B.S.); (T.S.); (I.U.); (L.V.); (A.W.); (A.T.)
Kari Almendingen Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, 0130 Oslo, Norway; (T.F.); (C.T.); (B.L.); (K.A.); (A.K.B.); (E.A.F.); (E.K.G.); (S.H.); (L.G.K.); (R.M.); (N.M.); (A.R.); (K.R.); (I.H.S.); (A.C.S.); (B.S.-N.); (T.K.B.S.); (T.S.); (I.U.); (L.V.); (A.W.); (A.T.)
Ann Kristin Bjørnnes Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, 0130 Oslo, Norway; (T.F.); (C.T.); (B.L.); (K.A.); (A.K.B.); (E.A.F.); (E.K.G.); (S.H.); (L.G.K.); (R.M.); (N.M.); (A.R.); (K.R.); (I.H.S.); (A.C.S.); (B.S.-N.); (T.K.B.S.); (T.S.); (I.U.); (L.V.); (A.W.); (A.T.)
Elena Albertini Früh Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, 0130 Oslo, Norway; (T.F.); (C.T.); (B.L.); (K.A.); (A.K.B.); (E.A.F.); (E.K.G.); (S.H.); (L.G.K.); (R.M.); (N.M.); (A.R.); (K.R.); (I.H.S.); (A.C.S.); (B.S.-N.); (T.K.B.S.); (T.S.); (I.U.); (L.V.); (A.W.); (A.T.)
Ellen Karine Grov Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, 0130 Oslo, Norway; (T.F.); (C.T.); (B.L.); (K.A.); (A.K.B.); (E.A.F.); (E.K.G.); (S.H.); (L.G.K.); (R.M.); (N.M.); (A.R.); (K.R.); (I.H.S.); (A.C.S.); (B.S.-N.); (T.K.B.S.); (T.S.); (I.U.); (L.V.); (A.W.); (A.T.)
Sølvi Helseth Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, 0130 Oslo, Norway; (T.F.); (C.T.); (B.L.); (K.A.); (A.K.B.); (E.A.F.); (E.K.G.); (S.H.); (L.G.K.); (R.M.); (N.M.); (A.R.); (K.R.); (I.H.S.); (A.C.S.); (B.S.-N.); (T.K.B.S.); (T.S.); (I.U.); (L.V.); (A.W.); (A.T.)
Lisbeth Gravdal Kvarme Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, 0130 Oslo, Norway; (T.F.); (C.T.); (B.L.); (K.A.); (A.K.B.); (E.A.F.); (E.K.G.); (S.H.); (L.G.K.); (R.M.); (N.M.); (A.R.); (K.R.); (I.H.S.); (A.C.S.); (B.S.-N.); (T.K.B.S.); (T.S.); (I.U.); (L.V.); (A.W.); (A.T.)
Rosah Malambo Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, 0130 Oslo, Norway; (T.F.); (C.T.); (B.L.); (K.A.); (A.K.B.); (E.A.F.); (E.K.G.); (S.H.); (L.G.K.); (R.M.); (N.M.); (A.R.); (K.R.); (I.H.S.); (A.C.S.); (B.S.-N.); (T.K.B.S.); (T.S.); (I.U.); (L.V.); (A.W.); (A.T.)
Nina Misvær Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, 0130 Oslo, Norway; (T.F.); (C.T.); (B.L.); (K.A.); (A.K.B.); (E.A.F.); (E.K.G.); (S.H.); (L.G.K.); (R.M.); (N.M.); (A.R.); (K.R.); (I.H.S.); (A.C.S.); (B.S.-N.); (T.K.B.S.); (T.S.); (I.U.); (L.V.); (A.W.); (A.T.)
Anurajee Rasalingam Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, 0130 Oslo, Norway; (T.F.); (C.T.); (B.L.); (K.A.); (A.K.B.); (E.A.F.); (E.K.G.); (S.H.); (L.G.K.); (R.M.); (N.M.); (A.R.); (K.R.); (I.H.S.); (A.C.S.); (B.S.-N.); (T.K.B.S.); (T.S.); (I.U.); (L.V.); (A.W.); (A.T.)
Kirsti Riiser Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, 0130 Oslo, Norway; (T.F.); (C.T.); (B.L.); (K.A.); (A.K.B.); (E.A.F.); (E.K.G.); (S.H.); (L.G.K.); (R.M.); (N.M.); (A.R.); (K.R.); (I.H.S.); (A.C.S.); (B.S.-N.); (T.K.B.S.); (T.S.); (I.U.); (L.V.); (A.W.); (A.T.) Department of Rehabilitation Science and Health Technology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, 0130 Oslo, Norway
Ida Hellum Sandbekken Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, 0130 Oslo, Norway; (T.F.); (C.T.); (B.L.); (K.A.); (A.K.B.); (E.A.F.); (E.K.G.); (S.H.); (L.G.K.); (R.M.); (N.M.); (A.R.); (K.R.); (I.H.S.); (A.C.S.); (B.S.-N.); (T.K.B.S.); (T.S.); (I.U.); (L.V.); (A.W.); (A.T.)
Ana Carla Schippert Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, 0130 Oslo, Norway; (T.F.); (C.T.); (B.L.); (K.A.); (A.K.B.); (E.A.F.); (E.K.G.); (S.H.); (L.G.K.); (R.M.); (N.M.); (A.R.); (K.R.); (I.H.S.); (A.C.S.); (B.S.-N.); (T.K.B.S.); (T.S.); (I.U.); (L.V.); (A.W.); (A.T.)
Bente Sparboe-Nilsen Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, 0130 Oslo, Norway; (T.F.); (C.T.); (B.L.); (K.A.); (A.K.B.); (E.A.F.); (E.K.G.); (S.H.); (L.G.K.); (R.M.); (N.M.); (A.R.); (K.R.); (I.H.S.); (A.C.S.); (B.S.-N.); (T.K.B.S.); (T.S.); (I.U.); (L.V.); (A.W.); (A.T.) Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, 701 82 Örebro, Sweden
Turid Kristin Bigum Sundar Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, 0130 Oslo, Norway; (T.F.); (C.T.); (B.L.); (K.A.); (A.K.B.); (E.A.F.); (E.K.G.); (S.H.); (L.G.K.); (R.M.); (N.M.); (A.R.); (K.R.); (I.H.S.); (A.C.S.); (B.S.-N.); (T.K.B.S.); (T.S.); (I.U.); (L.V.); (A.W.); (A.T.)
Torill Sæterstrand Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, 0130 Oslo, Norway; (T.F.); (C.T.); (B.L.); (K.A.); (A.K.B.); (E.A.F.); (E.K.G.); (S.H.); (L.G.K.); (R.M.); (N.M.); (A.R.); (K.R.); (I.H.S.); (A.C.S.); (B.S.-N.); (T.K.B.S.); (T.S.); (I.U.); (L.V.); (A.W.); (A.T.)
Inger Utne Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, 0130 Oslo, Norway; (T.F.); (C.T.); (B.L.); (K.A.); (A.K.B.); (E.A.F.); (E.K.G.); (S.H.); (L.G.K.); (R.M.); (N.M.); (A.R.); (K.R.); (I.H.S.); (A.C.S.); (B.S.-N.); (T.K.B.S.); (T.S.); (I.U.); (L.V.); (A.W.); (A.T.)
Lisbeth Valla Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, 0130 Oslo, Norway; (T.F.); (C.T.); (B.L.); (K.A.); (A.K.B.); (E.A.F.); (E.K.G.); (S.H.); (L.G.K.); (R.M.); (N.M.); (A.R.); (K.R.); (I.H.S.); (A.C.S.); (B.S.-N.); (T.K.B.S.); (T.S.); (I.U.); (L.V.); (A.W.); (A.T.) Regional Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Eastern and Southern Norway (RBUP), 0484 Oslo, Norway
Anette Winger Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, 0130 Oslo, Norway; (T.F.); (C.T.); (B.L.); (K.A.); (A.K.B.); (E.A.F.); (E.K.G.); (S.H.); (L.G.K.); (R.M.); (N.M.); (A.R.); (K.R.); (I.H.S.); (A.C.S.); (B.S.-N.); (T.K.B.S.); (T.S.); (I.U.); (L.V.); (A.W.); (A.T.)
Astrid Torbjørnsen Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, 0130 Oslo, Norway; (T.F.); (C.T.); (B.L.); (K.A.); (A.K.B.); (E.A.F.); (E.K.G.); (S.H.); (L.G.K.); (R.M.); (N.M.); (A.R.); (K.R.); (I.H.S.); (A.C.S.); (B.S.-N.); (T.K.B.S.); (T.S.); (I.U.); (L.V.); (A.W.); (A.T.)

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Güldner L, Greffin K, Muehlan H, Stubert J. Assessment of Quality of Life in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Care-Study Protocol of the GDM-QOL Project. Healthcare (Basel) 2023;12:1. [PMID: 38200907 PMCID: PMC10778793 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12010001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open

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Hao Y, Sun X, Duan W, Fong DYT, Jin X. Editorial: A moving target: exploring if, when, how, and why promoting quality of life counts among children and adolescents during COVID-19 pandemic. Front Public Health 2023;11:1339945. [PMID: 38162598 PMCID: PMC10755957 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1339945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open

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Mastroianni R, Iannuzzi A, Ragusa A, Tuderti G, Ferriero M, Anceschi U, Bove AM, Brassetti A, Misuraca L, D’Annunzio S, Guaglianone S, Papalia R, Simone G. Health Related Quality of Life in Patients with Bladder Cancer Receiving a Radical Cystectomy. Cancers (Basel) 2023;15:5830. [PMID: 38136375 PMCID: PMC10741964 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15245830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open

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Radical Cystectomy (RC) and Urinary Diversion (UD) is a complex surgery associated with a significant impact on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). However, HRQoL assessment is too often overlooked, with survival and complications being the most commonly investigated outcomes. This study aimed to identify the most impaired HRQoL features in patients receiving RC, compared to a healthy population (HP) control, as well as patients' recovery after surgery, differentiating between patients receiving ORC and RARC. Patients with Bca, who were candidates for RC with curative intent, were enrolled in the "BCa cohort". HRQoL outcomes were collected with an EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire. These were collected at baseline, and then at 6-, 12- and 24 mo after surgery in the BCa cohorts, and at baseline in the HP cohort. A 1:1 propensity score matched (PSM)-analysis, adjusted for age, Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) and smoking history, was performed. Between January 2018 and February 2023, a total of 418 patients were enrolled in the study, 116 and 302 in the BCa and HP cohorts, respectively. After applying the 1:1 propensity scored match (PSM) analysis, two homogeneous cohorts were selected, including 85 patients in each group. Baseline HRQoL assessment showed a significant impairment in terms of emotional and cognitive functioning, appetite loss and financial difficulties for the BCa cohort. Among secondary outcomes, we investigated patients' recovery after RC and UD, comparing HRQoL outcome questionnaires between the HP and BCa cohorts at 6-, 12- and 24 mo after surgery, and a subgroup analysis was performed differentiating between patients receiving ORC and RARC with totally intracorporeal UD. Interestingly, ORC compared to RARC provided a major impact on HRQoL recovery across the early, mid and long term. In particular, the ORC cohort experienced a major impairment in terms of symptoms scales items such as fatigue, nausea and vomiting, pain and appetite loss. Consequently, comparing ORC and RARC vs. HP reported a major HRQoL impairment in the ORC cohort, possibly defining a benefit of RARC in early, mid- and long-term recovery. To conclude, this study confirmed the undeniable impact of RC on HRQoL. Interestingly, we highlighted the benefit of RARC in early, mid- and long-term recovery, expressed as less impairment of symptoms scales.

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Riccardo Mastroianni Department of Urology, IRCCS “Regina Elena” National Cancer Institute, 00144 Rome, Italy; (G.T.); (M.F.); (U.A.); (A.M.B.); (A.B.); (L.M.); (S.D.); (S.G.); (G.S.)
Andrea Iannuzzi Department of Urology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, 00128 Rome, Italy; (A.I.); (A.R.); (R.P.)
Alberto Ragusa Department of Urology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, 00128 Rome, Italy; (A.I.); (A.R.); (R.P.)
Gabriele Tuderti Department of Urology, IRCCS “Regina Elena” National Cancer Institute, 00144 Rome, Italy; (G.T.); (M.F.); (U.A.); (A.M.B.); (A.B.); (L.M.); (S.D.); (S.G.); (G.S.)
Mariaconsiglia Ferriero Department of Urology, IRCCS “Regina Elena” National Cancer Institute, 00144 Rome, Italy; (G.T.); (M.F.); (U.A.); (A.M.B.); (A.B.); (L.M.); (S.D.); (S.G.); (G.S.)
Umberto Anceschi Department of Urology, IRCCS “Regina Elena” National Cancer Institute, 00144 Rome, Italy; (G.T.); (M.F.); (U.A.); (A.M.B.); (A.B.); (L.M.); (S.D.); (S.G.); (G.S.)
Alfredo Maria Bove Department of Urology, IRCCS “Regina Elena” National Cancer Institute, 00144 Rome, Italy; (G.T.); (M.F.); (U.A.); (A.M.B.); (A.B.); (L.M.); (S.D.); (S.G.); (G.S.)
Aldo Brassetti Department of Urology, IRCCS “Regina Elena” National Cancer Institute, 00144 Rome, Italy; (G.T.); (M.F.); (U.A.); (A.M.B.); (A.B.); (L.M.); (S.D.); (S.G.); (G.S.)
Leonardo Misuraca Department of Urology, IRCCS “Regina Elena” National Cancer Institute, 00144 Rome, Italy; (G.T.); (M.F.); (U.A.); (A.M.B.); (A.B.); (L.M.); (S.D.); (S.G.); (G.S.)
Simone D’Annunzio Department of Urology, IRCCS “Regina Elena” National Cancer Institute, 00144 Rome, Italy; (G.T.); (M.F.); (U.A.); (A.M.B.); (A.B.); (L.M.); (S.D.); (S.G.); (G.S.)
Salvatore Guaglianone Department of Urology, IRCCS “Regina Elena” National Cancer Institute, 00144 Rome, Italy; (G.T.); (M.F.); (U.A.); (A.M.B.); (A.B.); (L.M.); (S.D.); (S.G.); (G.S.)
Rocco Papalia Department of Urology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, 00128 Rome, Italy; (A.I.); (A.R.); (R.P.)
Giuseppe Simone Department of Urology, IRCCS “Regina Elena” National Cancer Institute, 00144 Rome, Italy; (G.T.); (M.F.); (U.A.); (A.M.B.); (A.B.); (L.M.); (S.D.); (S.G.); (G.S.)

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He C, Kong X, Li J, Wang X, Chen X, Wang Y, Zhao Q, Tao Q. Predictors for quality of life in older adults: network analysis on cognitive and neuropsychiatric symptoms. BMC Geriatr 2023;23:850. [PMID: 38093173 PMCID: PMC10720074 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-023-04462-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open

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West EC, Williams LJ, Stuart AL, Pasco JA. Quality of life in south-eastern Australia: normative values for the WHOQOL-BREF in a population-based sample of adults. BMJ Open 2023;13:e073556. [PMID: 38072488 PMCID: PMC10729265 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-073556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open

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Mardale DA, Opriș-Belinski D, Bojincă V, Bojincă M, Păsăran E, Săulescu I, Berghea F, Bălănescu A. The Translation, Validation and Cultural Adaptation of Questionnaires Assessing the Quality of Life and Fatigue among Patients with Sjogren's Syndrome for the Romanian Context. Clin Pract 2023;13:1561-1576. [PMID: 38131686 PMCID: PMC10742904 DOI: 10.3390/clinpract13060137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open

Affiliation(s)

Denise-Ani Mardale Faculty of Medicine, ‘Carol Davila’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (D.O.-B.); (V.B.); (M.B.); (E.P.); (I.S.); (F.B.); (A.B.) Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, ‘Sf. Maria’ Clinical Hospital, 011192 Bucharest, Romania
Daniela Opriș-Belinski Faculty of Medicine, ‘Carol Davila’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (D.O.-B.); (V.B.); (M.B.); (E.P.); (I.S.); (F.B.); (A.B.) Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, ‘Sf. Maria’ Clinical Hospital, 011192 Bucharest, Romania
Violeta Bojincă Faculty of Medicine, ‘Carol Davila’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (D.O.-B.); (V.B.); (M.B.); (E.P.); (I.S.); (F.B.); (A.B.) Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, ‘Sf. Maria’ Clinical Hospital, 011192 Bucharest, Romania
Mihai Bojincă Faculty of Medicine, ‘Carol Davila’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (D.O.-B.); (V.B.); (M.B.); (E.P.); (I.S.); (F.B.); (A.B.) Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, ‘Dr. Ion Cantacuzino’ Hospital, 020475 Bucharest, Romania
Emilia Păsăran Faculty of Medicine, ‘Carol Davila’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (D.O.-B.); (V.B.); (M.B.); (E.P.); (I.S.); (F.B.); (A.B.)
Ioana Săulescu Faculty of Medicine, ‘Carol Davila’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (D.O.-B.); (V.B.); (M.B.); (E.P.); (I.S.); (F.B.); (A.B.) Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, ‘Sf. Maria’ Clinical Hospital, 011192 Bucharest, Romania
Florian Berghea Faculty of Medicine, ‘Carol Davila’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (D.O.-B.); (V.B.); (M.B.); (E.P.); (I.S.); (F.B.); (A.B.) Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, ‘Sf. Maria’ Clinical Hospital, 011192 Bucharest, Romania
Andra Bălănescu Faculty of Medicine, ‘Carol Davila’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (D.O.-B.); (V.B.); (M.B.); (E.P.); (I.S.); (F.B.); (A.B.) Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, ‘Sf. Maria’ Clinical Hospital, 011192 Bucharest, Romania

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Kokubu Y, Fujiwara T, Matsumoto Y, Endo M, Setsu N, Iida K, Nabeshima A, Nakashima Y. Older age at surgery and postoperative leg length discrepancy are risk factors for unfavourable patient-reported outcome measures of knee tumour endoprostheses following resection for musculoskeletal tumour of the lower limb. Bone Jt Open 2023;4:906-913. [PMID: 38035606 PMCID: PMC10694779 DOI: 10.1302/2633-1462.412.bjo-2023-0125.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open

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Stragapede E, Petricone-Westwood D, Hales S, Galica J, Lebel S. Patient quality of life and caregiver experiences in ovarian cancer: How are they related? Qual Life Res 2023;32:3521-3529. [PMID: 37535264 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-023-03481-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]

Abstract

PURPOSE

Patients with ovarian cancer and their spousal caregivers report similarities in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and experiences throughout the cancer process. Previous research has reflected these shared experiences, demonstrating caregivers' capacity to accurately rate their patient-partner's HRQoL as a proxy. In response, this study examines associations between caregivers' perceptions of their patient-partner's HRQoL and their own caregiving responsibilities, consequences to well-being, and desired assistance from the healthcare system. This study will be beneficial when developing supports to assist caregivers throughout the cancer journey.

METHODS

Using a cross-sectional survey design, spousal caregivers (N = 82) of patients with ovarian cancer completed measures on perceived patient HRQoL and caregiver experiences. Correlation analyses determined medical and sociodemographic covariates. A multivariate multiple regression was conducted using four proxy HRQoL functioning subscales and three factors of reported experiences as caregivers in cancer. Post-hoc univariate regression analyses were run on significant factors to assess the associations that exist.

RESULTS

Caregiver-perceived patient physical functioning was significantly associated with more caregiving tasks after controlling for education, age, and stage of ovarian cancer, but no other HRQoL functioning scale (i.e., role, emotional, social) was associated with caregiver experiences.

CONCLUSION

The study provides a unique perspective into the caregiver experience by attending to interpersonal factors in relation to caregiver experiences. Results may be able to guide interventions aimed at supporting caregivers through the cancer process by offering more assistance with tasks as their partner's physical condition worsens.

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Dawe J, Cassano D, Keane R, Ruth S, Wilkinson AL, Elsum I, Gunn J, Brown G, West M, Hoy J, Power J, Stoové M. Quality of life among people living with HIV aged 50 years and over in Australia: Identifying opportunities to support better ageing. HIV Med 2023;24:1253-1267. [PMID: 37990812 DOI: 10.1111/hiv.13592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]

Abstract

OBJECTIVES

Improved life expectancy has led to an ageing population of people living with HIV in most countries. Research on ageing among people living with HIV has predominantly focused on physical and health-related quality of life rather than multidimensional quality of life. We measured quality of life among older people living with HIV in Australia and identified opportunities to guide the development and implementation of appropriate interventions.

METHODS

In a national health and wellbeing survey of Australian people living with HIV, participants aged ≥50 years completed additional questions relevant to ageing. Quality of life was measured using PozQoL, a validated multidimensional instrument assessing quality of life among people living with HIV (range 1-5). Exploratory bivariate analyses aimed to identify sociodemographic characteristics associated with quality of life. Adjusted linear regressions aimed to assess changes in PozQoL score associated with recent experiences (last 12 months) of four exposures: food insecurity, HIV-related stigma, isolation from the HIV community, and difficulties accessing non-HIV health services.

RESULTS

Among 319 older people living with HIV, the mean PozQol score was 3.30 (95% confidence interval [CI] 3.20-3.39). In bivariate analyses, PozQol scores were significantly higher among participants who were older (p = 0.006), had higher educational attainment (p = 0.009), were in a relationship (p = 0.005), were employed (p = 0.005), and had a higher income (p = 0.001). In adjusted regression models, PozQoL scores were lower among participants who reported recent experiences of food insecurity (β -0.49; 95% CI -0.74 to -0.24), stigma (β -0.53; 95% CI -0.73 to -0.33), isolation from the HIV community (β -0.49; 95% CI -0.70 to -0.29), and difficulties accessing non-HIV health services (β -0.50; 95% CI -0.71 to -0.30).

CONCLUSIONS

Overall, older people living with HIV in this study had a moderate quality of life. Our findings suggest that HIV services should integrate programmes to support economic security and foster connections within the HIV community and across health services.

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Mansoor M, Shakil F, Jalal U, Shahid F, Jamal M, Ali AS, Abbasi FA, Hijazi H, Imran H, Hirani S, Javaid A, Abu Bakar A, Shah AA, Varrassi G, Khatri M, Kumar S. Comparison of the Efficacy of Cisplatin/Paclitaxel Versus Carboplatin/Paclitaxel in Improving Survival and Quality of Life in the Advanced Ovarian Cancer Patient Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Control Trials. Cureus 2023;15:e51011. [PMID: 38264391 PMCID: PMC10803949 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.51011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024] Open

Abstract

Ovarian cancer, being one of the prevalent gynecological cancers, warrants a therapy that's both effective and well tolerated. After extensive drug testing, combination regimens with paclitaxel plus platinum-based agents such as cisplatin/carboplatin and taxanes, have shown promising results for advanced ovarian cancer. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to compare the efficacy of two treatment regimens for advanced ovarian cancer: cisplatin/paclitaxel and carboplatin/paclitaxel. PubMed (Medline), Science Direct, and Cochrane Library were searched from inception to March 2023. The meta-analysis included patients with histologically verified International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) stages IIB to IV ovarian carcinoma who received either carboplatin/paclitaxel or cisplatin/paclitaxel. The primary outcomes were progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), quality of life (QOL), complete response rate (CRR), and partial response rate (PRR). The revised Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool 2.0 was used to assess the quality of the RCTs The five RCTs chosen for this statistical analysis consisted of a total of 2239 participants, with 1109 receiving paclitaxel/cisplatin for treatment and the remaining 1130 receiving carboplatin/paclitaxel. Among all included outcomes, these reported significant findings: QoL (p-value=0.0002), thrombocytopenia (p=<0.00001), neurological toxicity (p-value=0.003), nausea/vomiting (p-value=<0.00001), myalgia/arthralgia (p-value=0.02), and febrile neutropenia (p-value=0.01). We concluded that the carboplatin/paclitaxel doublet endows a better quality of life (QOL) to patients along with significantly fewer gastrointestinal and neurological toxicities when compared with the cisplatin/paclitaxel combination. However, the myelosuppressive effects of carboplatin/paclitaxel remain a point of concern and may require clinical management.

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Biasioli A, Zermano S, Previtera F, Arcieri M, Della Martina M, Raimondo D, Raffone A, Restaino S, Vizzielli G, Driul L. Does Sexual Function and Quality of Life Improve after Medical Therapy in Women with Endometriosis? A Single-Institution Retrospective Analysis. J Pers Med 2023;13:1646. [PMID: 38138873 PMCID: PMC10745063 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13121646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open

Abstract

BACKGROUND

Endometriosis is a gynecological condition affecting up to 10% of women of reproductive age and characterized by chronic pain. Pain is the major cause of the impairment of quality of life in all aspects of these patients. Previous studies have shown that endometriosis treatment, hormonal or surgical, has proven effective not only in controlling the disease but also in improving symptoms, and we can assume also effective in improving quality of life.

METHODS

This study evaluates quality of life and sexual function in patients with endometriosis at the time of diagnosis and after 6 months of medical therapy, to assess the impact of treatment on these aspects. We evaluated retrospectively patients with a diagnosis of endometriosis between 2018 and 2020. All patients underwent gynecological examination and transvaginal ultrasound and filled in three questionnaires. The same evaluation was provided after taking medical hormonal therapy.

RESULTS

The improvement of dysmenorrhea, chronic pelvic pain, and dyspareunia after medical treatment were statistically significant. Instead, items concerning arousal, lubrication, and sexual satisfaction showed a statistically significant worsening after therapy.

CONCLUSIONS

We can state that hormone therapy alone is not sufficient to achieve an improvement in the patient's quality of life and sexual function. Emerging evidence suggests that most of these patients showed a central sensibilization phenomenon characterized by an amplification of the response to a peripheral and/or neuropathic nociceptive trigger, which is expressed by hyperalgesia and allodynia. For this reason, in these patients, it is better to adopt a multimodal and multidisciplinary approach, including other professional figures, that acts on pain and also intervenes in all those conditions that contribute to worsening quality of life.

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Anna Biasioli Department of Maternal and Child Health, “Santa Maria della Misericordia” University Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale (ASUFC), 33100 Udine, Italy; (M.A.); (M.D.M.); (S.R.); (L.D.)
Silvia Zermano Department of Maternal and Child Health, “Santa Maria della Misericordia” University Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale (ASUFC), 33100 Udine, Italy; (M.A.); (M.D.M.); (S.R.); (L.D.)
Francesca Previtera Department of Medicine (DAME), Università degli Studi di Udine, Via delle Scienze, 206, 33100 Udine, Italy;
Martina Arcieri Department of Maternal and Child Health, “Santa Maria della Misericordia” University Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale (ASUFC), 33100 Udine, Italy; (M.A.); (M.D.M.); (S.R.); (L.D.)
Monica Della Martina Department of Maternal and Child Health, “Santa Maria della Misericordia” University Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale (ASUFC), 33100 Udine, Italy; (M.A.); (M.D.M.); (S.R.); (L.D.)
Diego Raimondo Division of Gynecology and Human Reproduction Physiopathology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, 40133 Bologna, Italy
Antonio Raffone Division of Gynecology and Human Reproduction Physiopathology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, 40133 Bologna, Italy
Stefano Restaino Department of Maternal and Child Health, “Santa Maria della Misericordia” University Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale (ASUFC), 33100 Udine, Italy; (M.A.); (M.D.M.); (S.R.); (L.D.)
Giuseppe Vizzielli Department of Maternal and Child Health, “Santa Maria della Misericordia” University Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale (ASUFC), 33100 Udine, Italy; (M.A.); (M.D.M.); (S.R.); (L.D.) Department of Medicine (DAME), Università degli Studi di Udine, Via delle Scienze, 206, 33100 Udine, Italy;
Lorenza Driul Department of Maternal and Child Health, “Santa Maria della Misericordia” University Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale (ASUFC), 33100 Udine, Italy; (M.A.); (M.D.M.); (S.R.); (L.D.) Department of Medicine (DAME), Università degli Studi di Udine, Via delle Scienze, 206, 33100 Udine, Italy;

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Pasek J, Szajkowski S, Cieślar G. Quality of Life in Patients with Venous Leg Ulcers Treated by Means of Local Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy or Local Ozone Therapy-A Single Center Study. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023;59:2071. [PMID: 38138174 PMCID: PMC10744587 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59122071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]

Abstract

Background and Objectives: Venous leg ulcers pose a significant medical problem worldwide. The complexity of the problem determines the need for further interdisciplinary activities that will improve the quality of life for treated patients. This study compared the quality of life of patients with venous leg ulcers who received local hyperbaric oxygen therapy or local ozone therapy procedures as part of comprehensive treatment. Materials and Methods: The study included 129 patients (62 men and 57 women) with venous leg ulcers. Group I underwent local hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), and Group II underwent local ozone therapy (OZONE). In both groups, the patients' quality of life was assessed before the start of the treatment cycle, as well as 10 weeks and 6 months after the completion of the treatment, by means of the EQ-5D-5L questionnaire and the Polish shortened version of the SF-36 scale. Results: After completing the respective therapeutic cycle, both groups showed statistically significant (p < 0.001) improvement in quality of life, according to the EQ-5D-5L questionnaire and the SF-36 scale. Differences were noted between the 1st examination (before treatment) and the 2nd examination (10 weeks after treatment), as well as the 3rd examination (6 months after treatment). In the EQ-5D-5L assessment of anxiety and depression, self-care, and activities of daily living 6 months after the end of treatment, better results were found in the group of patients treated with local hyperbaric oxygen therapy (p < 0.001). In this group, 6 months after the end of the treatment, a statistically significantly higher result on the EQ-VAS scale was also obtained (73.09 ± 19.8 points vs. 68.03 ± 17.37 points, p = 0.043). However, in the SF-36 assessment performed 6 months after the end of treatment, better results-a statistically significantly lower value of the quality of life index-were recorded in the group of patients treated with local ozone therapy (103.13 ± 15.76 points vs. 109.89 ± 15.42 points, p < 0.015). Conclusions: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy and local ozone therapy procedures have a beneficial effect on improving the quality of life of patients with venous leg ulcers.

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Lin Z, Chen X, Xu Z, Chen L, Dai X. Comparison of post-operative pain and quality of life between total thoracoscopic surgery and conventional full-sternotomy for aortic valve replacement. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2023;23:580. [PMID: 38001480 PMCID: PMC10675860 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-023-03617-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open

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Gundacker G, Trales DE, Stefanescu HE. Quality of Life and Audiological Benefits in Pediatric Cochlear Implant Users in Romania: Systematic Review and Cohort Study. J Pers Med 2023;13:1610. [PMID: 38003925 PMCID: PMC10672230 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13111610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open

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Al-Azayzih A, Kanaan RJ, Altawalbeh SM. Assessment of Drug-Related Problems and Health-Related Quality of Life Domains in Elderly Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Ther Clin Risk Manag 2023;19:913-928. [PMID: 38023626 PMCID: PMC10655742 DOI: 10.2147/tcrm.s434235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open

Abstract

Aims of the Study

This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and predictors of Drug-related problems (DRPs), as well as to evaluate the impact of DRPs on the health-related quality of life in geriatric patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Methodology

A cross-sectional study was conducted over a three-month period. Patients aged 60 years and older visited diabetes clinics from October 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022, were included in the study. Data were collected through structured questionnaires, whereas lab results, medication records, comorbidities, and the consequences of DRPs were collected from electronic medical records. DRPs were identified and classified using the PCNE V501 classification system. Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) was evaluated using the validated EuroQol criteria.

Results

A total of 491 patients participated in the study, and the mean age of the patients was 67.51 years (SD = 5.84 years). Female patients represented 52.34% of total subjects. A total of 461 (around 94%) experienced at least one drug-related problem (DRP), ranging from one to nine DRPs per patient, with a total number of DRPs equal to 1625 identified. The most common DRP was the drug choice problem, affecting 52.98% of patients. Factors such as high drug frequency, living conditions, the number of diabetes medications, comorbidities, and smoking were significantly associated with higher numbers of DRPs. Higher numbers of DRPs were found to significantly worsen health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among patients.

Conclusion

Geriatric individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus encounter a significant prevalence of DRPs, with drug choice problems being the most common followed by dosing problems. Risk factors contributing to these DRPs include high drug frequency, living conditions, high number of diabetes medications, multimorbidity, and smoking. Also, the study concluded that the increased number of DRPs was associated with negative impact on HRQoL domains in geriatric patients with type 2 diabetes.

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Sampogna G, Di Vincenzo M, Giuliani L, Menculini G, Mancuso E, Arsenio E, Cipolla S, Della Rocca B, Martiadis V, Signorelli MS, Fiorillo A. A Systematic Review on the Effectiveness of Antipsychotic Drugs on the Quality of Life of Patients with Schizophrenia. Brain Sci 2023;13:1577. [PMID: 38002537 PMCID: PMC10669728 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci13111577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open

Abstract

Pharmacological antipsychotic drug interventions represent the cornerstone of the management of patients with schizophrenia and other psychotic spectrum disorders. The choice of the "best" treatment should be made on the basis of several clinical domains. However, despite available treatments, the quality of life reported by patients with schizophrenia taking antipsychotics is still very poor, and this outcome is rarely taken into account in trials assessing the efficacy and effectiveness of antipsychotic treatments. Therefore, we performed a systematic review in order to assess the impact of antipsychotic treatment on patients' quality of life. In particular, we aimed to identify any differences in the improvement in quality of life according to the (a) type of formulation of antipsychotic drugs (i.e., oral vs. depot vs. long-acting injectable); (b) type of the drug (first vs. second vs. third generation); and (c) patients' clinical characteristics. One hundred and eleven papers were included in the review. The main findings were as follows: (1) quality of life is usually considered a secondary outcome in trials on the efficacy and effectiveness of drugs; (2) second-generation antipsychotics have a more positive effect on quality of life; and (3) long-acting injectable antipsychotics are associated with a more stable improvement in quality of life and with a good safety and tolerability profile. Our systematic review confirms that quality of life represents a central element for selecting the appropriate treatment for people with schizophrenia. In particular, the availability of new treatments with a better tolerability profile, a proven effectiveness on patients' cognitive and social functioning, and with a more stable blood concentration might represent the appropriate strategy for improving the quality of life of people with schizophrenia.

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Van der Straeten C, Verbeke J, Alighieri C, Bettens K, Van Beveren E, Bruneel L, Van Lierde K. Treatment Outcomes of Interdisciplinary Care on Speech and Health-Related Quality of Life Outcomes in Adults With Cleft Palate. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY 2023;32:2654-2675. [PMID: 37844623 DOI: 10.1044/2023_ajslp-23-00024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]

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PURPOSE

Individuals born with a cleft palate with or without a cleft lip (CP ± L) often experience functional, aesthetic, and psychosocial consequences well into adulthood. This study aimed to investigate outcomes of speech and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in adults with a CP ± L who received interdisciplinary cleft care at the Ghent University Hospital using valid, reliable, and condition-specific instruments.

METHOD

Thirteen Belgian Dutch-speaking participants with a CP ± L with a mean age of 25.4 years (SD = 5.1, range: 20-33 years) and an age- and gender-matched control group of 13 participants without a CP ± L with a mean age of 25.2 years (SD = 4.8, range: 20-32 years) were included in this study. Speech characteristics were evaluated perceptually and instrumentally. HRQoL was assessed through standardized patient-reported outcome measures. Outcomes were compared with those of the control group and to normative data where available.

RESULTS

Participants with a CP ± L in this sample demonstrated significantly lower speech acceptability (p < .001) and higher rates of hypernasality (p = .015) and nasal turbulence (p = .005) than the control group. They showed significantly higher satisfaction with appearance of the cleft scar compared with norms of adults with a CP ± L (p = .047). No other differences in speech characteristics, sociodemographics, or HRQoL were found between participants with and without a CP ± L.

CONCLUSIONS

The reduced speech acceptability and the presence of resonance and nasal airflow disorders may indicate the need for standardized long-term outcome measurement and interdisciplinary follow-up for speech characteristics and velopharyngeal insufficiency in young and middle adulthood in future clinical practice. Additional research is necessary to further substantiate these findings and to determine predictors for these continuing complications in adults with a CP ± L.

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL

https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.24243901.

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Olsson M, Björkelund AJ, Sandberg J, Blomberg A, Börjesson M, Currow D, Malinovschi A, Sköld M, Wollmer P, Torén K, Östgren CJ, Engström G, Ekström M. Factors important for health-related quality of life in men and women: The population based SCAPIS study. PLoS One 2023;18:e0294030. [PMID: 37922283 PMCID: PMC10624288 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0294030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/05/2023] Open

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Campbell-Ward M. Quality-of-Life Assessments in Zoo Animals: Not Just for the Aged and Charismatic. Animals (Basel) 2023;13:3394. [PMID: 37958149 PMCID: PMC10648866 DOI: 10.3390/ani13213394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/29/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open

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Yamazaki S, Izawa K, Matsushita M, Moriichi A, Kishida D, Yoshifuji H, Yamaji K, Nishikomori R, Mori M, Miyamae T. Promoting awareness of terminology related to unmet medical needs in context of rheumatic diseases in Japan: a systematic review for evaluating unmet medical needs. Rheumatol Int 2023;43:2021-2030. [PMID: 37597057 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-023-05425-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/21/2023]

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Schmetterer L, Scholl H, Garhöfer G, Janeschitz-Kriegl L, Corvi F, Sadda SR, Medeiros FA. Endpoints for clinical trials in ophthalmology. Prog Retin Eye Res 2023;97:101160. [PMID: 36599784 DOI: 10.1016/j.preteyeres.2022.101160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Revised: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]

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Greffin K, Muehlan H, van den Berg N, Hoffmann W, Ritter O, Oeff M, Speerfork S, Schomerus G, Schmidt S. Measuring context that matters: validation of the modular Tele-QoL patient-reported outcome and experience measure. Qual Life Res 2023;32:3223-3234. [PMID: 37458961 PMCID: PMC10522723 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-023-03469-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]

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PURPOSE

A setting-sensitive instrument for assessing Quality of Life (QoL) in Telemedicine (TM) was unavailable. To close this gap, a content-valid "add-on" measure was developed. In parallel, a brief index was derived featuring six items that summarise the main content of the multidimensional assessment. After pre- and pilot-testing, the psychometric performance of the final measures was investigated in an independent validation study.

METHODS

The questionnaires were applied along with other standardised instruments of similar concepts as well as associated, yet disparate concepts for validation purposes. The sample consisted of patients with depression or heart failure, with or without TM (n = 200). Data analyses were aimed at calculating descriptive statistics and testing the psychometric performance on item, scale, and instrument level, including different types of validity and reliability.

RESULTS

The proposed factor structure of the multidimensional Tele-QoL measure has been confirmed. Reliability coefficients for internal consistency, split-half, and test-retest reliability of the subscales and index reached sufficient values. The Tele-QoL subscales and the index demonstrated Rasch scalability. Validity of both instruments can be assumed. Evidence for discriminant construct validity was provided. Known-groups validity was indicated by respective score differences for various classes of disease severity.

CONCLUSION

Both measures show convincing psychometric properties. The final multidimensional Tele-QoL assessment consists of six outcome scales and two impact scales assessing (un-)intended effects of TM on QoL. In addition, the Tele-QoL index provides a short alternative for outcome assessment. The Tele-QoL measures can be used as complementary modules to existing QoL instruments capturing healthcare-related aspects of QoL from the patients' perspective.

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Yang J, Li Y, Chau CI, Shi J, Chen X, Hu H, Ung COL. Efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicine for cancer-related fatigue: a systematic literature review of randomized controlled trials. Chin Med 2023;18:142. [PMID: 37907925 PMCID: PMC10619240 DOI: 10.1186/s13020-023-00849-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023] Open

Abstract

BACKGROUND

Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is an extremely common and long-term condition that affects the physical and mental health of oncology patients. While the treatment for CRF with western medicine and non-pharmacological therapy remains uncertain and challenging, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has become a trending option for the patients. Based on the findings from randomized controlled trials (RCTs), this study aims to identify and evaluate the evidence about the efficacy and safety of TCM for CRF.

METHODS

A systematic literature search was conducted according to the PRISMA literature research guidelines. Seven electronic databases including PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and Wanfang database were searched to identify RCTs which investigated TCM in the treatment of CRF published since inception to December 2022. RCTs comparing TCM with no treatment, placebo, or pharmacological interventions were considered eligible for this review. The Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials Statement extensions for Chinese herbal medicine Formulas (CONSORT-CHM) and the Cochrane Collaboration's Risk of Bias tool were used in this review to evaluate the quality and the risk of bias of all included trials.

RESULTS

A total of 82 RCTs were included in this review, regardless of whether they were published in English or Chinese. After data extraction and results evaluation, 78 trials demonstrated overall efficacy in using TCM for CRF patients compared with the control group, in which 33 trials showed that the efficacy rate was statistically significant (p < 0.05 or p < 0.01). TCM was also shown to be beneficial in improving the scores of relevant scales (e.g., PFS, QoL, TCM syndrome score, other fatigue scales etc.) or physical tests indicators (e.g., cytokines, blood test etc.). The most common herbs found in Chinese medicine were Astragali Radix, Ginseng Radix and Codonopsis Radix. Some TCM products, such as Kangai Injection, Buzhong Yiqi Decoction and Shenqi Fuzheng Injection could provide a reference for medication in this review. A range of non-serious, reversible adverse effects associated with the use of TCM was also reported. However, the result of evaluation showed that none of the trials fully met all the CONSORT-CHM criteria, the quality of included trials was generally poor and the risk of bias was mostly uncertain.

CONCLUSION

There is some evidence supporting the efficacy and safety of TCM in managing CRF in this systematic review. However, no clear conclusion can be made due to the inadequate reporting of efficacy and adverse reactions. In view of some concerns about the existing evidence after the evaluation, it is essential to standardize the comprehensive identification and efficacy measurement standards, improve the quality of RCTs and conduct more multicomponent therapies to provide an updated reference for CRF patients medication in the future. The protocol of this systematic review has been registered on PROSPERO (CRD42023413625). [ https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42023413625 ].

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Antoniadou M, Mangoulia P, Myrianthefs P. Quality of Life and Wellbeing Parameters of Academic Dental and Nursing Personnel vs. Quality of Services. Healthcare (Basel) 2023;11:2792. [PMID: 37893866 PMCID: PMC10606752 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11202792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open

Abstract

Quality of life (QOL) is based on one's perception of one's position in life with respect to one's goals, expectations, standards, and concerns. It is also influenced by one's culture and value system, workflow, and workplace situation; in turn, QOL influences the quality of service one is able to provide. In this study, we aim to report on dental and nursing academics' QOL and wellbeing at the end of the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic. There are several studies on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health professionals (nurses and dentists), but it is important to investigate their quality of life three years later; furthermore, knowledge about academic staff is very limited. The World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF Scale (WHOQOL-BREF) tool, recording the physical, psychological, social, and environmental dimensions of QOL, was used. The WHOQOL-BREF was modified using a spiritual coaching/mentoring approach in a two-step design and validation procedure. The modified SHQOL-BREF (Spiritual Healthcare version) designed for this study was uploaded and filled in online during April-June 2023. The staff (N = 120, 75% female) of the Departments of Dentistry (44.2%) and Nursing (55.8%) of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens participated anonymously. QOL in terms of physical health was reported at a higher level (M = 72.2 points) compared to social relationships (M = 69 points), psychological health (M = 65 points), and environment (M = 59 points) (scores reported on a 0-100 scale). Overall, QOL was rated at 66 points, while satisfaction with one's health was at 72 points. Job satisfaction (M1 = 3.2) and spirituality (M2 = 3.0) were reported at a medium level on a five-point scale, while personal beliefs and values were reported at a high level (M3 = 4.0). The four areas of QOL are associated with job satisfaction, personal beliefs, and spirituality. Participant age presented a significant moderate-strong effect on physical health (F (3.97) = 2.89, p < 0.05, η2p = 0.08) and on the environment (F (3.97) = 2.80, p < 0.05, η2p = 0.08), and marital status had a significant effect on social relationships (F (1.97) = 9.66, p < 0.05, η2p = 0.09). Married participants reported consistently higher levels of QOL compared to single participants, for all age groups. The department had a significant moderate effect on social relationships (F (1.97) = 5.10, p < 0.05, η2p = 0.05), and education had a significant moderate-strong effect on psychological health (F (2.97) = 3.74, p < 0.05, η2p = 0.07). PhD-level participants in both departments presented higher levels of psychological health compared to those with lower educational levels. Also, participants from the Department of Dentistry reported higher levels of social relationship QOL in all educational groups compared to the Department of Nursing. Overall, according to our findings, PhD participants generally had better psychological health. Those under 40 years of age had higher levels of physical health and environmental quality of life, while married participants and those from the Department of Dentistry had higher levels of social interactions than those from the Department of Nursing. Strategic planning on sustainability and QOL initiatives should be introduced after the COVID-19 pandemic for dental and nursing academic personnel to promote resilience and QOL scores. Enhancing the QOL of academic staff is essential for developing health promotion activities at universities and can help boost performance among staff and students.

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Sianturi EI, Izzah Z, Huda K, Sada EM, Perwitasari DA, Mantiri SYY, Gunawan E. Determinants of quality of life among people with HIV and tuberculosis in an underserved area in Indonesia: a cross-sectional study. Pan Afr Med J 2023;46:61. [PMID: 38282780 PMCID: PMC10822095 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2023.46.61.41521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024] Open

Abstract

Introduction

human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and tuberculosis (TB) remain global health problems and impose a substantial reduction in people´s quality of life (QoL). This study aimed to assess and compare the QoL in HIV and TB patients and factors associated with QoL between those groups.

Methods

a cross-sectional study was conducted at a hospital clinic in Jayapura, Indonesia, between December 2022 and March 2023. Those who were aged above 18 years, diagnosed with HIV or TB infection, have been taking HIV or TB medications for at least 3 months, and provided informed consent were eligible to participate. Patients´ QoL was measured using the Bahasa Indonesia version of a validated 26-item World Health Organization Quality of Life - Brief (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire.

Results

a total of 365 patients with HIV and 125 with TB were included. The majority of participants were Papuan (75.9%) and aged 20 - 65 years (92.9%). More than half of the participants were female (56.5%), employed (50.8%), married (65.5%), and had family support (64.9%). Education level and social support were predictors of poor physical health in the HIV group, while ethnicity was a predictor in the TB group. Patients´ age was associated with poor psychological health in HIV, whereas sex was the associated factor in TB patients. Ethnicity was the only predictor of poor social relationships in those with TB. Whereas patients´ age was a predictor of poor environmental health in the HIV group, marital status, and education were predictors in the TB group. Finally, only social support was associated with poor general QoL in TB patients.

Conclusion

tuberculosis (TB) patients had poorer QoL than those with HIV. There is a need for more awareness to support those receiving TB treatment. In addition, further research is needed to understand in more detail the determinants of patients with drug-resistant TB, TB with HIV, and drug-resistant TB-HIV, to ensure that interventions are designed to help them.

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Nasab SJ, Hamedani SG, Roohafza H, Feizi A, Clark CCT, Sarrafzadegan N. The association between dietary patterns and quality of life: a cross-sectional study among a large sample of industrial employees. BMC Public Health 2023;23:2016. [PMID: 37845697 PMCID: PMC10580545 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-16898-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023] Open

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Gonçalves F, Gaudêncio M. Burnout and quality of life in Portuguese healthcare professionals working in oncology and palliative care-a preliminary study. BMC Palliat Care 2023;22:155. [PMID: 37833673 PMCID: PMC10571454 DOI: 10.1186/s12904-023-01273-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open

Abstract

BACKGROUND

Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families who are facing challenges associated with life-threatening illness, through the prevention and relief of suffering. Palliative care health professionals are considered a risk group for the development of burnout, since they live with severe disease and death, on a daily basis. With this work, the authors intend to evaluate the quality of life and risk of burnout in a group of health professionals, who work in a tertiary hospital dedicated to cancer patients.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

The authors conducted a quantitative, descriptive, correlational and transversal study on palliative care professionals working with cancer patients. The evaluation protocol used to collect data included a sociodemographic questionnaire, WHO Quality of life Assessment instrument and Maslach Burnout Inventory. Statistical analysis was performed using the SPSS®Statistics program.

RESULTS

In the sample, there is a predominance of female gender (79,4%) with a mean age of 43,2 ± 10,8 years. The most representative professional group was nursing (47,1%). The sample response rate was 91.9%. Analyzing Maslach Burnout Inventory score, it appears that physicians and nurses have higher levels of exhaustion when compared to the other groups. In relation to quality of life (QoL), it was observed that in all dimensions, there was a homogeneous distribution of responses. It was verified that it was not possible to establish any relationship between the dimensions of burnout and QoL. Thus, the various dimensions behaved independently.

DISCUSSION

Physicians and nurses had the highest burnout levels in the most dimensions of Burnout score, in which they were followed by the operational assistants, who had moderate scores. Despite hight prevalence of Burnout, there is no correlation between Burnout and quality of life in this population. The perception of QoL is very satisfactory in the sample studied may result from the fact that these individuals have developed adequate self-protection strategies, thus preventing QoL from being affected by Burnout.

CONCLUSION

Prevention, diagnosis and intervention at burnout level is an important measure to be taken in health organizations, since the consequences that come from the experiences experienced by professionals will be reflected both in the quality of services provided to patients and in the QoL and well-being of professionals. Interventions are needed to promote better coping mechanisms when dealing with stress in this population. After this study, a Burnout Consultation was created at the Institution, to support professionals at risk or already affected.

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Arimoto N, Nishimura R, Kobayashi T, Asaeda M, Naito T, Kojima M, Umemura O, Yokota M, Hanada N, Kawamura T, Wakai K, Naito M. Effects of oral health-related quality of life on total mortality: a prospective cohort study. BMC Oral Health 2023;23:708. [PMID: 37789315 PMCID: PMC10548558 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03451-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open

Abstract

BACKGROUND

The effects of oral health on mortality have been reported; however, the association between mortality and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHQOL) is unknown. We investigated the effect of OHQOL on total mortality in a cohort consisting of dentists.

METHODS

In this cohort study, we analyzed data from the Longitudinal Evaluation of Multi-phasic, Odonatological and Nutritional Associations in Dentists study. We conducted a baseline survey of general and oral health factors. We called for 31,178 participants and collected responses from 10,256 participants. We followed up with 10,114 participants (mean age ± standard deviation, 52.4 ± 12.1 years; females, 8.9%) for 7.7 years, until March 2014, to determine the average total mortality. OHQOL was assessed using the General Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI). The total score was divided into quartiles (Q1 ≤ 51.6, Q2 = 51.7-56.7, Q3 = 56.8-59.9, and Q4 = 60.0), with higher GOHAI scores indicating better OHQOL (score range, 12-60). The association between OHQOL and total mortality was analyzed using the Cox proportional hazards model.

RESULTS

We documented 460 deaths. Males with low GOHAI scores possessed a remarkably high risk of total mortality. The multivariate adjusted-hazard ratios (aHRs), were 1.93 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.07 - 3.48) for Q1, 1.69 (95% CI, 0.90 - 3.17) for Q2, and 0.65 (95% CI, 0.29 - 1.46) for Q3, relative to Q4 (trend p = 0.001). The aHRs in the multivariate model with all background variables were 1.69 (95% CI, 1.15-2.46) for Q1, 1.53 (95% CI, 1.04-2.27) for Q2, and 1.09 (95% CI, 0.71-1.70) for Q3, relative to Q4 (trend p = 0.001). In females, there was no significant association between the quartiles, in both the multivariate-adjusted model (trend p = 0.52) and multivariate-adjusted model with all background variables (trend p = 0.79).

CONCLUSIONS

A lower OHQOL indicated an increased risk of total mortality in dentists. OHQOL may be used as an indicator for selecting treatment plans and personalized care interventions, thus contributing to increased healthy life expectancy.

TRIAL REGISTRATION

Aichi Cancer Center, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, and Hiroshima University (Approval numbers: 33, 632-3, 8-21, and E2019-1603).

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Bürgin D, Clemens V, Witt A, Sachser C, Jud A, Brähler E, Strauß B, Petrowski K, Schmid M, Fegert JM. Adverse childhood experiences increase the risk for low perceived social participation and health-related quality of life in a large-scale population-based study in Germany. CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT 2023;144:106382. [PMID: 37527561 DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2023.106382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023]

Abstract

BACKGROUND

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are highly prevalent and increase the risk for long-term adverse health outcomes. Next to well-known ACE-associated risks for morbidity, recent research is increasingly invested in exploring pathways towards health, overall functioning, and partaking in society following early adversity.

OBJECTIVES

Thus, this study aims to assess the association between latent classes of ACEs with perceived social participation and health-related Quality of Life (QoL) in a large population-based sample and to explore potential moderators of these associations.

METHOD

A representative sample of the German population (N = 2531; Mage = 48.7; 51 % women) was cross-sectionally investigated for ACEs, social participation (KsT-5), and health-related QoL (EuroQol-5D-5L). Latent Class Analysis (LCA) was performed to derive groups with similar ACE patterns. Multiple regression analyses were used to investigate the association of latent classes of ACEs with social participation and health-related QoL and to explore potential moderators.

RESULTS

Four distinct latent classes of ACEs were identified; "no/low ACEs" (N = 1968, 77.8 %); "household-dysfunction" (N = 259, 10.2 %), "child abuse and neglect" (N = 188, 7.4 %), and "polyadversity" (N = 116, 4.6 %). Compared to participants in the no/low ACE class, those in the ACE-exposed classes showed overall lower levels of perceived social participation and health-related QoL. The polyadversity class showed lower levels of social participation compared to the two other ACE-exposed classes. Chronic stress, living with a partner, education, current job/educational involvement, and gender were found to moderate these associations in exploratory analyses.

CONCLUSIONS

This study shows people exposed to ACEs to have a higher risk for lower perceived social participation and lower health-related QoL - an increased risk, however, is not a deterministic uninventable fortune. Reduction of chronic stress, fostering of social support, and educational and vocational paths as interventional targets are discussed to enable those with precarious starting conditions to partake in society.

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Huberts AS, Peeters NJMCV, Kaplan ZLR, van Linschoten RCA, Pastoor H, van der Woude CJ, Koppert LB. Dutch normative data of the sexual distress scale and the body image scale. Qual Life Res 2023;32:2829-2837. [PMID: 37193810 PMCID: PMC10473982 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-023-03434-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]

Abstract

PURPOSE

Sexual health is an important contributing factor for health-related quality of life, but research in this domain is scarce. Moreover, normative data are needed to interpret patient-reported outcome measures on sexual health. The aim of this study was to collect and describe normative scores of the Female Sexual Distress Scale (FSDS) and the Body Image Scale (BIS) from the Dutch population and assess the effect of important demographic and clinical variables on the outcome. As the FSDS is also validated in men, we refer to it as SDS.

METHOD

Dutch respondents completed the SDS and BIS between May and August 2022. Sexual distress was defined as a SDS score > 15. Descriptive statistics were calculated to present normative data per age group per gender after post-stratification weighting was applied. Multiple logistic and linear regression analyses were conducted to assess the effect of age, gender, education, relationship status, history of cancer and (psychological) comorbidities on SDS and BIS.

RESULTS

For the SDS 768 respondents were included with a weighted mean score of 14.41 (SD 10.98). Being female (OR 1.77, 95% CI [1.32; 2.39]), having a low educational level (OR 2.02, CI [1.37; 2.39]) and psychological comorbidities (OR: 4.86, 95% CI [2.17; 10.88]) were associated with sexual distress. For the BIS, 696 respondents were included. Female gender (β: 2.63, 95% CI [2.13; 3.13]), psychological comorbidities (β: 2.45, 95% CI [1.43; 3.47]), higher age (β: -0.07, 95% CI [-0.09; -0.05]), and a high educational level (β:-1.21, CI: -1.79 to -0.64) were associated with the non-disease related questions of the Body Image Scale.

CONCLUSION

This study provides age- and gender-dependent normative values for the SDS and the non-disease related questions of the BIS. Sexual distress and body image are influenced by gender, education level, relationship status and psychological comorbidities. Moreover, age is positively associated with Body Image.

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Lu A, Li J, Liu Y, Du X, Wang Y, Wang X. Dietary fiber intake is positively associated with health-related quality of life in patients with hypertension: The mediating role of anxiety in mental component summary. Nutr Res 2023;118:94-103. [PMID: 37603904 DOI: 10.1016/j.nutres.2023.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]

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Scruth E. Life After Sepsis: The Journey Continues. Crit Care Med 2023;51:1439-1441. [PMID: 37707383 DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000005970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]

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Jing H, Teng Y, Chacha S, Wang Z, Shi G, Mi B, Zhang B, Cai J, Liu Y, Li Q, Shen Y, Yang J, Kang Y, Li S, Liu D, Wang D, Yan H, Dang S. Is Increasing Diet Diversity of Animal-Source Foods Related to Better Health-Related Quality of Life among Chinese Men and Women? Nutrients 2023;15:4183. [PMID: 37836467 PMCID: PMC10574670 DOI: 10.3390/nu15194183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open

Abstract

Diet plays a crucial role in regulating individuals' lifestyles and is closely related to health. The intake of animal-sourced foods (ASF) provides the human body with high-quality protein and various micronutrients. This study aimed to investigate whether the diversity of animal foods has a positive impact on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among residents. The data came from the Shaanxi baseline survey of the Northwest Chinese Regional Ethnic Cohort Study, which recruited more than 100 thousand participants aged 35 to 74 from five provinces between June 2018 and May 2019. A total of 39,997 participants in Shaanxi (mean age: 50 years; 64% women) were finally included in this current study. The animal source food diet diversity score (ASFDDS) was established based on the frequency of consuming pork, mutton, beef, poultry, seafood, eggs, pure milk, and yogurt. The physical component score (PCS) and mental component score (MCS), ranging from 0 to 100 on the 12-Item Short Form Survey (SF-12), were used to assess participants' HRQoL. Better PCS/MCS was defined as scores higher than the 90th percentile. The results showed that men had a higher intake of ASF and ASFDDS than women. After adjusting for potential confounders, compared with those who never or rarely consumed animal foods, the likelihood of having better PCS and MCS increased by 16% (OR = 1.16, 95%CI: 1.01-1.34) and 24% (OR = 1.24, 95%CI: 1.03-1.448), respectively, in men with an ASFDDS ≥ 2. In women, a 34% increase (OR = l.34, 95%CI: 116-l.54) likelihood for better PCS was observed for an ASFDDS ≥ 2, but no association was observed for MCS. Increasing each specific animal source's food intake was associated with better PCS after adjusting for all covariates. However, for MCS, positive associations were only observed in seafood consumption among men and eggs among women. Restricted cubic splines showed a substantial dose-response association between intake frequency of animal-source foods and PCS, both in men and women. The study suggests that a diverse intake of animal-sourced foods can potentially improve the HRQoL of Chinese adults.

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Affiliation(s)

Hui Jing Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an 710061, China; (H.J.); (Y.T.); (S.C.); (Z.W.); (G.S.); (B.M.); (B.Z.); (J.C.); (Y.L.); (Q.L.); (Y.S.); (J.Y.); (Y.K.); (S.L.); (D.L.)
Yuxin Teng Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an 710061, China; (H.J.); (Y.T.); (S.C.); (Z.W.); (G.S.); (B.M.); (B.Z.); (J.C.); (Y.L.); (Q.L.); (Y.S.); (J.Y.); (Y.K.); (S.L.); (D.L.)
Samuel Chacha Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an 710061, China; (H.J.); (Y.T.); (S.C.); (Z.W.); (G.S.); (B.M.); (B.Z.); (J.C.); (Y.L.); (Q.L.); (Y.S.); (J.Y.); (Y.K.); (S.L.); (D.L.)
Ziping Wang Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an 710061, China; (H.J.); (Y.T.); (S.C.); (Z.W.); (G.S.); (B.M.); (B.Z.); (J.C.); (Y.L.); (Q.L.); (Y.S.); (J.Y.); (Y.K.); (S.L.); (D.L.)
Guoshuai Shi Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an 710061, China; (H.J.); (Y.T.); (S.C.); (Z.W.); (G.S.); (B.M.); (B.Z.); (J.C.); (Y.L.); (Q.L.); (Y.S.); (J.Y.); (Y.K.); (S.L.); (D.L.)
Baibing Mi Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an 710061, China; (H.J.); (Y.T.); (S.C.); (Z.W.); (G.S.); (B.M.); (B.Z.); (J.C.); (Y.L.); (Q.L.); (Y.S.); (J.Y.); (Y.K.); (S.L.); (D.L.)
Binyan Zhang Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an 710061, China; (H.J.); (Y.T.); (S.C.); (Z.W.); (G.S.); (B.M.); (B.Z.); (J.C.); (Y.L.); (Q.L.); (Y.S.); (J.Y.); (Y.K.); (S.L.); (D.L.)
Jiaxin Cai Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an 710061, China; (H.J.); (Y.T.); (S.C.); (Z.W.); (G.S.); (B.M.); (B.Z.); (J.C.); (Y.L.); (Q.L.); (Y.S.); (J.Y.); (Y.K.); (S.L.); (D.L.)
Yezhou Liu Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an 710061, China; (H.J.); (Y.T.); (S.C.); (Z.W.); (G.S.); (B.M.); (B.Z.); (J.C.); (Y.L.); (Q.L.); (Y.S.); (J.Y.); (Y.K.); (S.L.); (D.L.)
Qiang Li Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an 710061, China; (H.J.); (Y.T.); (S.C.); (Z.W.); (G.S.); (B.M.); (B.Z.); (J.C.); (Y.L.); (Q.L.); (Y.S.); (J.Y.); (Y.K.); (S.L.); (D.L.)
Yuan Shen Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an 710061, China; (H.J.); (Y.T.); (S.C.); (Z.W.); (G.S.); (B.M.); (B.Z.); (J.C.); (Y.L.); (Q.L.); (Y.S.); (J.Y.); (Y.K.); (S.L.); (D.L.)
Jiaomei Yang Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an 710061, China; (H.J.); (Y.T.); (S.C.); (Z.W.); (G.S.); (B.M.); (B.Z.); (J.C.); (Y.L.); (Q.L.); (Y.S.); (J.Y.); (Y.K.); (S.L.); (D.L.)
Yijun Kang Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an 710061, China; (H.J.); (Y.T.); (S.C.); (Z.W.); (G.S.); (B.M.); (B.Z.); (J.C.); (Y.L.); (Q.L.); (Y.S.); (J.Y.); (Y.K.); (S.L.); (D.L.)
Shanshan Li Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an 710061, China; (H.J.); (Y.T.); (S.C.); (Z.W.); (G.S.); (B.M.); (B.Z.); (J.C.); (Y.L.); (Q.L.); (Y.S.); (J.Y.); (Y.K.); (S.L.); (D.L.)
Danmeng Liu Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an 710061, China; (H.J.); (Y.T.); (S.C.); (Z.W.); (G.S.); (B.M.); (B.Z.); (J.C.); (Y.L.); (Q.L.); (Y.S.); (J.Y.); (Y.K.); (S.L.); (D.L.)
Duolao Wang Department of Clinical Sciences, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool L7 8XZ, UK;
Hong Yan Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an 710061, China; (H.J.); (Y.T.); (S.C.); (Z.W.); (G.S.); (B.M.); (B.Z.); (J.C.); (Y.L.); (Q.L.); (Y.S.); (J.Y.); (Y.K.); (S.L.); (D.L.)
Shaonong Dang Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an 710061, China; (H.J.); (Y.T.); (S.C.); (Z.W.); (G.S.); (B.M.); (B.Z.); (J.C.); (Y.L.); (Q.L.); (Y.S.); (J.Y.); (Y.K.); (S.L.); (D.L.)

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Wu Y, Fu Y, He Y, Gong X, Han Z, Fan H, Zhu T, Li H. The application of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) in chronic rhinosinusitis patients undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One 2023;18:e0291835. [PMID: 37733792 PMCID: PMC10513253 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0291835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023] Open

Abstract

OBJECTIVES

Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) has become extensively practiced and has shown encouraging benefits. Within recent years, ERAS has also been increasingly performed in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) patients undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS). However, the actual efficacy of ERAS in CRS patients undergoing ESS is not completely clear, and the related evidence remains weak. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of ERAS in the perioperative management of CRS patients receiving ESS.

METHODS

We searched randomized controlled trials in PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, Cochrane CENTRAL, Ovid, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Chinese BioMedical Literature Database, Wanfang, and VIP Database up to February 2023, to analyze the effectiveness and safety of ERAS in ESS perioperative management of CRS patients. We appraised the methodological quality in the included RCTs using the Cochrane Collaboration tool and assessed the quality of evidence with the Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) tool. Meta-analysis, subgroup analysis, and sensitivity analysis were carried out with the the software Review Manager 5.3 and Stata 12.0. In addition, potential publication bias was detected by Begg's test, Egger's test, and funnel plot test.

RESULTS

Twenty-eight studies involving 2636 patients were included within this study. In comparison with the standard care (SC) group, the ERAS group had the advantages in the following aspects: length of stay (MD = -2.50, 95%CI: -3.04 to -1.97), pain scores (MD = -1.07, 95%CI: -1.46 to -0.67), anxiety score (SMD = -2.13, 95%CI: -2.83 to -1.44), depression score (SMD = -2.42, 95%CI: -3.13 to -1.71), hospitalization expenses, and quality of life. At the same time, the ERAS group presented a markedly lower incidence of adverse events in comparison to the SC group, such as overall complications (RR = 0.28, 95%CI:0.20 to 0.41), postoperative nausea and vomiting (RR = 0.33, 95%CI:0.21 to 0.50), facial edema (RR = 0.20, 95%CI:0.11 to 0.38), low back pain (RR = 0.28, 95%CI:0.16 to 0.49), urinary retention (RR = 0.12, 95%CI:0.05 to 0.30) and haemorrhage (RR = 0.19, 95%CI:0.07 to 0.55).

CONCLUSIONS

The results showed that the ERAS protocol is effective and safe in CRS patients who undergo ESS. However, Due to the limited overall methodological quality included studies, caution should be exercised in the interpretation of the results. More high-quality, multiple-centre, and large-sample studies are in demand in the future to further validate its clinical efficacy.

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Žuvela T, Filipović-Grčić B, Rušić D, Leskur D, Modun D, Čohadžić T, Bukić J, Šešelja Perišin A. Knowledge and Attitudes towards Epilepsy of Croatian General Student Population and Biomedical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2023;11:2550. [PMID: 37761747 PMCID: PMC10531231 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11182550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open

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Eisenberg ML, Esteves SC, Lamb DJ, Hotaling JM, Giwercman A, Hwang K, Cheng YS. Male infertility. Nat Rev Dis Primers 2023;9:49. [PMID: 37709866 DOI: 10.1038/s41572-023-00459-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 134] [Impact Index Per Article: 67.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]

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Arensberg MB, Gahche J, Clapes R, Kerr KW, Merkel J, Dwyer JT. Research is still limited on nutrition and quality of life among older adults. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023;10:1225689. [PMID: 37780557 PMCID: PMC10536330 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1225689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open

Abstract

Introduction

Globally, the number of older adults is growing exponentially. Yet, while living longer, people are not necessarily healthier. Nutrition can positively impact healthy aging and quality of life (QoL). Two decades ago, nutrition and diet were rarely viewed as key QoL domains, were not part of QoL screening, and QoL studies frequently used unvalidated tools. It is unclear how the nutrition and QoL research area may have since evolved.

Methods

A scoping review was conducted in Pubmed of research with community-living older adults (aged ≥65) from developed economies that included 1 of 29 common, valid QoL instruments, nutrition indices, and was published between 1/2000-12/2022. The review followed published methodology guidance and used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) flow diagram to document identified studies and record number of included/excluded studies (based on scoping review's pre-specified criteria).

Results

Of 258 studies identified initially, 37 fully met scoping review inclusion criteria; only 2 were QoL studies, 30 focused on nutrition, 3 on measurement tool validation/testing, and 2 were other study types. Most studies (n = 32) were among populations outside of North America; majority were conducted in Europe (n = 22) where the EuroQol 5 Dimension (Eq5D) was used in >1/2 the studies. Of 5 North American studies, the 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36) was most frequently used (n = 4). Myriad nutrition indices described various aspects of eating, dietary intake, and nutrition status, making comparability between studies difficult. Studies included several different nutrition questionnaires; Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) (n = 8) or Mini Nutritional Assessment Short Form (MNA-SF) (n = 5) were used most frequently. The most frequent anthropometric measure reported was Body Mass Index (BMI) (n = 28). Nutrition-related biochemical indices were reported infrequently (n = 8).

Discussion

The paucity of studies over the last two decades suggests research on nutrition and QoL among community-living older adults remains underdeveloped. Valid QoL instruments and nutrition indices are now available. To ensure greater comparability among studies it is important to develop consensus on core indices of QoL and particularly nutrition. Greater agreement on these indices will advance further research to support healthy aging and improve QoL for community-dwelling older adults.

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Batra G, Aktaa S, Camm AJ, Costa F, Di Biase L, Duncker D, Fauchier L, Fragakis N, Frost L, Hijazi Z, Juhlin T, Merino JL, Mont L, Nielsen JC, Oldgren J, Polewczyk A, Potpara T, Sacher F, Sommer P, Tilz R, Maggioni AP, Wallentin L, Casadei B, Gale CP. Data standards for atrial fibrillation/flutter and catheter ablation: the European Unified Registries for Heart Care Evaluation and Randomized Trials (EuroHeart). EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL. QUALITY OF CARE & CLINICAL OUTCOMES 2023;9:609-620. [PMID: 36243903 PMCID: PMC10495697 DOI: 10.1093/ehjqcco/qcac068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 10/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]

Affiliation(s)

Gorav Batra Department of Medical Sciences, Cardiology and Uppsala Clinical Research Center, Uppsala University, 751 85 Uppsala, Sweden
Suleman Aktaa Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds Institute for Data Analytics, University of Leeds and Department of Cardiology, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds LS1 3EX, UK
A John Camm St George's University, London SW17 0RE, UK
Francisco Costa Cardiology Department, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental EPE Hospital de Santa Cruz, 1449-005 Lisboa, Portugal
Luigi Di Biase Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, New York City, NY 10467, USA
David Duncker Hannover Heart Rhythm Center, Department of Cardiology and Angiology, Hannover Medical School, 30625 Hannover, Germany
Laurent Fauchier Service de Cardiologie, Center Hospitalier Universitaire Trousseau et Faculté de Médecine, Université de Tours, 37044 Tours, France
Nikolaos Fragakis 3rd Cardiology Department, Hippokration General Hospital, Aristotle University Medical School, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
Lars Frost Department of Cardiology, Regional Hospital Central Jutland, Silkeborg, and Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, 8200 AarhusDenmark
Ziad Hijazi Department of Medical Sciences, Cardiology and Uppsala Clinical Research Center, Uppsala University, 751 85 Uppsala, Sweden
Tord Juhlin Department of Cardiology, Skåne University Hospital, 221 85 Lund, Sweden
José L Merino Arrhythmia and Robotic Electrophysiology Unit, Hospital Universitario La Paz, IdiPaz, Universidad Autonoma, 28046 Madrid, Spain
Lluis Mont Hospital Clinic, Universitat de Barcelona, Institut de Recerca Biomèdica August Pi Sunyer (IDIBAPS), 08036 Barcelona, Spain; CIBER cardiovascular, 28029 Madrid, Spain
Jens C Nielsen Department of Cardiology, Aarhus University Hospital and Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, 8200 Aarhus, Denmark
Jonas Oldgren Department of Medical Sciences, Cardiology and Uppsala Clinical Research Center, Uppsala University, 751 85 Uppsala, Sweden
Anna Polewczyk Department of Physiology, Patophysiology and Clinical Immunology, Collegium Medicum of The Jan Kochanowski University, 25-369 Kielce, Poland; Department of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardiac Surgery Świętokrzyskie Center of Cardiology, Kielce, Poland
Tatjana Potpara School of Medicine, University of Belgrade and Intensive Arrhythmia Care, Cardiology Clinic, Clinical Center of Serbia, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Frederic Sacher Electrophysiology and Ablation Unit, Bordeaux University Hospital (CHU), LIRYC Institute, 33600 Bordeaux, France
Philipp Sommer Clinic for Electrophysiology, Herz- und Diabeteszentrum NRW, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, 32545 Bad Oeynhausen, Germany
Roland Tilz Department of Rhythmology, University Heart Center Luebeck, 23538 Lübeck, Germany
Aldo P Maggioni ANMCO Research Center, Heart Care Foundation, 50121 Florence, Italy
Lars Wallentin Department of Medical Sciences, Cardiology and Uppsala Clinical Research Center, Uppsala University, 751 85 Uppsala, Sweden
Barbara Casadei Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, University of Oxford, Oxford OX4 2PG, UK
Chris P Gale Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds Institute for Data Analytics, University of Leeds and Department of Cardiology, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds LS1 3EX, UK

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Cui M, Liu S. Meta-analysis of the effect of laparoscopic surgery and open surgery on long-term quality of life in patients with colorectal cancer. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023;102:e34922. [PMID: 37682135 PMCID: PMC10489332 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000034922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023] Open

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Moya-Salazar J, Chiu-Higa E, Jaime-Quispe A, Cañari B, Moya-Espinoza JG, Contreras-Pulache H. Quality of life in families under quarantine: a cross-sectional study in seven countries during the first outbreak of COVID-19. Front Psychiatry 2023;14:1238569. [PMID: 37732081 PMCID: PMC10508986 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1238569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023] Open

Abstract

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted human well-being worldwide in unforeseen ways. In early 2020, the spread of the virus left its mark on every affected country, impacting mental health by limiting daily activities and causing fatalities amidst public health strategies to mitigate its impact. The influence of COVID-19 on the quality of life (QoL) may vary between countries, underscoring the need to examine its effects on individuals and families during the mandatory home quarantine. We aimed to assess the QoL of individuals and families during home isolation by COVID-19 lockdown.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted from February to May 2020. We included adult partners (≥18 years) of families from Brazil, Colombia, Spain, Japan, Peru, Russia, and Venezuela. Using the 26-item World Health Organization Quality of Life Brief (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire we assess the impact of COVID-19 on their partner/family member's QoL.

Results

The survey was completed by 466 participants (mean age = 38.59 ± 13.75 years; females = 298) and 76% worked mostly as health professionals from South America (69.2%), Europe (18.4%), and Asia (12.4%). The WHOQOL-BREF mean score from 38.38 ± 11.55 (range = 22.8-43.4). The average quality of life in South America (41.9 ± 1.2) was significantly higher than that of European countries (30.9 ± 11.5) (p = 0.002). The social relations dimension was the only one with values close to 100 (mean = 83.3) in 6/7 evaluated countries, where only Spain had a low score (41 ± 33.12). Women had a slightly lower quality of life than men, but it was not significant (40.2 ± 8.8 vs. 41.5 ± 9.9, p = 0.354), while we found differences in the overall QoL between young and older, and by employment type (p < 0.05). According to family structure, we found differences on QoL between nuclear and siblings' families (p = 0.024).

Conclusion

Families from seven countries of three continents reported poor QoL during the first outbreak of COVID-19. The pandemic scenario has dramatically weakened the QoL in 3/4 dimensions, where social relationships have remained high. It is important to fully address the impact of this reduced QoL on families after several waves of infection and to provide comprehensive support in the post-COVID future.

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Timmermans L, Golder E, Decat P, Foulon V, Van Hecke A, Schoenmakers B. Characteristics of self-management support (SMS) interventions and their impact on Quality of Life (QoL) in adults with chronic diseases: An umbrella review of systematic reviews. Health Policy 2023;135:104880. [PMID: 37536047 DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2023.104880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]

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Ryu D, Sok S. Prediction model of quality of life using the decision tree model in older adult single-person households: a secondary data analysis. Front Public Health 2023;11:1224018. [PMID: 37719721 PMCID: PMC10502226 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1224018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023] Open

Abstract

Background

Attention is drawn to the subjective health status and quality of life of older adult single-person households, whose number is gradually increasing as factors including low fertility, increased life expectancy, aging, and household miniaturization interact.

Objective

The study was to identify predictors that affect the quality of life of single-person households aged 65 years or older and living in South Korea.

Methods

A secondary data analysis design was used. Data included physical, mental, social, and demographic characteristics, subjective health status, and quality of life parameters of 1,029 older adult single-person households surveyed by the Korea Health Panel in 2019. For analysis, the predictive model was evaluated using split-sample validation and the ROC curve. The area under the curve after the decision tree analysis was calculated. Final nodes predicting the quality of life of older adult single-person households were derived.

Results

Significant predictors were identified in this order: subjective health status, chronic disease, income, and age. Subjective health status was the most important factor influencing quality of life (△ p < 0.001, x2 = 151.774). The first combination that perceived high quality of life of older adult single-person households was the case of high subjective health status and no chronic disease, followed by the case of high subjective health status, presence of chronic disease, and high income.

Conclusion

This study confirmed that subjective health status and chronic disease are essential factors for quality of life among the four related indicators of quality of life presented by the OECD. In nursing practice, nurses need to pay attention the factors influencing quality of life of older adult single-person households. Especially, nursing practice for older adult single-person households needs to be focused on improving subjective health status and on relieving chronic disease.

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Cyranka K, Matejko B, Juza A, Kieć-Wilk B, Cohen O, Malecki MT, Klupa T. Quality of life in the course of a one-year use of an advanced hybrid closed-loop system in adults with type 1 diabetes previously naïve to advanced diabetes technology. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023;14:1210756. [PMID: 37654566 PMCID: PMC10466125 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1210756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023] Open

Abstract

AIM

To evaluate the effect of a one-year use of an advanced hybrid closed-loop (AHCL) system on the quality of life, level of anxiety, and level of self-efficacy in adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) previously treated with multiple daily injections (MDI) and naïve to advanced diabetes technology.

METHODS

A total of 18 participants of a previously published 3-month randomized trial (10 men, 8 women; age 40.9 ± 7.6 years) who were switched directly from MDI/BMG to AHCL completed 12 months of MiniMed 780G™system use (a 3-month randomized trial followed by a 9-month follow-up phase). At month 6 of the study, patients were switched from the sensor GS3 (Continuous Glucose Monitoring) system, powered by Guardian™ Sensor 3) to GS4. Quality of life was assessed using the Polish validated version of the 'QoL-Q Diabetes' questionnaire. The level of anxiety was evaluated with the use of the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). Self-efficacy was assessed with the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES). Results were obtained at baseline and at the end of the study.

RESULTS

Significant increase in QoL was reported in the global score (p=0.02, Cohen d=0.61) and in as many as 11 out of 23 analyzed areas of life: being physically active (p=0.02, Cohen d = 0.71); feeling well (p<.01, Cohen d = 0.73); feeling in control of my body (p<.01, Cohen d = 0.72); looking good (p<.01, Cohen d = 1.07); working (p<.01, Cohen d = 1.12); sleeping (p=0.01, Cohen d = 0.66); eating as I would like (p<.01, Cohen d = 0.79); looking after or being useful to others (p= 0.02, Cohen d = 0.65); being active with pets/animals (p<.01, Cohen d = 0.95); being spontaneous (p=0.02, Cohen d = 0.67); and doing "normal" things (p=0.02, Cohen d = 0.67). Both state (p=0.04, Cohen d = 0.56) and trait (p=0.02, Cohen d = 0.60) anxiety decreased while the general self-efficacy increased (p=0.03, Cohen d = 0.76). No participant stopped the use of the pump.

CONCLUSION

Adult patients with T1D previously treated with MDI and naïve to modern technologies experienced significant improvement in their psychological well-being after transitioning to the AHCL system after 12 months of treatment.

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Ding X, Zhang Y, Wang J, Huang A, Liu Y, Han Y, Hu D. The association of adverse reactions and depression in cervical cancer patients treated with radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy: moderated mediation models. Front Psychol 2023;14:1207265. [PMID: 37614487 PMCID: PMC10442555 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1207265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023] Open

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Neyazi A, Padhi BK, Mohammadi AQ, Ahmadi M, Erfan A, Bashiri B, Neyazi M, Ishaqzada M, Noormohammadi M, Griffiths MD. Depression, anxiety and quality of life of Afghan women living in urban areas under the Taliban government: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open 2023;13:e071939. [PMID: 37536972 PMCID: PMC10401256 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-071939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023] Open

Abstract

OBJECTIVES

According to the World Health Organization, depression is a common mental health illness that is characterised by a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. The present study examined the association of two mental health variables (ie, depression, anxiety) with quality of life (QoL) and the sociodemographic characteristics of Afghan women living in urban areas under the rule of Taliban government in Afghanistan.

DESIGN

Cross-sectional study administered between 10 November 2021 to 25 December 2021 among women.

SETTING

Across major provinces of Afghanistan (Herat, Mazar-e-Sharif, Kabul and Samangan).

MEASUREMENTS

Data were collected using a pretested structured questionnaire. Data entry was carried out using Microsoft Excel 2016. And then exported to IBM SPSS V.26 for Microsoft Windows. Logistic regression models were used to examine the association of depression, anxiety with QoL and sociodemographic characteristics among women (N=438).

RESULTS

The prevalence of depression symptoms was 80.4%, and the prevalence of mild to extremely severe anxiety was 81.0%. Depression symptoms among Afghan women were associated with being older, having more children, lower education level, other individuals' bad behaviour, bad events experienced in the past month, and feeling physically ill. Multiple regression analysis indicated that low monthly household income (adjusted OR, AOR 2.260; 95% CI 1.179 to 4.331, p=0.014) poor physical domain of QoL (AOR 4.436; 95% CI 1.748 to 11.256, p=0.002) and poor psychological domain of QoL (AOR 23.499; 95% CI 7.737 to 71.369, p<0.001) were significantly associated with depression.

CONCLUSION

The prevalence of depression was high among women living under the government of the Taliban in Afghanistan. Considering the high prevalence of depression, anxiety and their impact on QoL and the overall quality of healthcare services, international health organisations should implement programmes for regular screening of depression and anxiety, and there should be psychological counselling services available for vulnerable women living under the government of the Taliban.

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