scholarly journals The quality of life in papillary thyroid microcarcinoma patients undergoing lobectomy or total thyroidectomy: A cross‐sectional study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Lan ◽  
Li Cao ◽  
Qing Song ◽  
Zhuang Jin ◽  
Jing Xiao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Total Thyroidectomy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma ◽  
Papillary Thyroid ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Thyroid Microcarcinoma

scholarly journals MON-494 Quality of Life in Patients with Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma According to the Treatment: Total Thyroidectomy Versus Total Thyroidectomy with Radioactive Iodine Remnant Ablation

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonghwa Ahn ◽  
Min Ji Jeon ◽  
Eyun Song ◽  
Tae Yong Kim ◽  
Won Bae Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Total Thyroidectomy ◽  
Radioactive Iodine ◽  
Low Risk ◽  
Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma ◽  
Papillary Thyroid ◽  
Remnant Ablation ◽  
Thyroid Microcarcinoma ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract Background: Recently, the role of radioactive iodine (RAI) ablation in the treatment of low risk differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC), especially for papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC), is controversial. This study aims to compare quality of life (QoL) parameters in patients with PTMC underwent total thyroidectomy (TT) versus TT with RAI ablation. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, patients with PTMC who underwent TT with/without RAI remnant ablation were prospectively enrolled between June 2016 and October 2017. All patients completed three questionnaires: 12-item short-form health survey (SF-12), thyroid cancer specific quality of life (THYCA-QOL), and fear of progression (FoP). Results: The TT and TT with RAI groups comprised 107 and 183 patients, respectively. The TT with RAI group had significantly lower serum TSH level than TT group. However, after matching of TSH level between the groups (TT with RAI = 100, TT = 100), there was no significant difference in baseline characteristics. According to the SF-12, the score for general health showed significantly lower in TT with RAI group than TT group (p = 0.047). The THYCA-QOL also showed statistically significant difference in felt chilly score between the groups (p = 0.023). No significant differences in FoP scores were seen between the groups. Conclusion: Patients with PTMC underwent TT with RAI ablation experienced more health-related problems than those managed by TT alone. These findings support RAI ablation should be carefully determined in patients with low-risk DTCs.

PHYSICAL, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE ELDERLY LIVING IN TRUONG AN WARD, HUE CITY IN 2016

2019 ◽  
pp. 55-62
Author(s):  
Vuong Diem Khanh Doan ◽  
Ngoc Minh Chau Ho ◽  
Thi Van Ngo ◽  
Thi Bao Nga Phan ◽  
Thi Hong Phan Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Social Activities ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Elderly Living

Background: Vietnam is entering the stage of aging population; as a result, the quality of life (QOL) of the elderly is really a matter of concern. There is a great deal of research on the quality of life of the elderly while Vietnam witnesses a lack of research on this topic, especially on how physical and social activities have impact on QOL of the elderly. Objectives: (1) To describe the situation of participation in physical, social activities and QOL of the elderly residing in Truong An Ward, Hue city. (2) To examine the association between physical, social activities and QOL among participants. Methodology: This study used cross-sectional study design. A total sample of 420 people aged 60 and above in Truong An Ward, Hue city were interviewd. The SF36 was used to measure the QOL of participants. Results: Percentage of the elderly taking part in physical activity were 66%. 49% reported having the habit of taking part in social activities. The majority of the elderly get their QOL level in three health fields, namely physical, mental and general health at above average. (56.0, 60.7 and 60.8 respectively). There were significant associations between physical activities, social activities and QOL among participants. Conclusion: The percentage of the elderly taking part in physical and social activities were still low. Besides, QOL of the elderly at the research location was not really high. It’s important to encourage the elderly taking part in physical and social activities to improve their quality of life. Key words: Physical activities, social activities, QOL, the elderly

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