scholarly journals Clinical Holistic Medicine: Pilot Study on the Effect of Vaginal Acupressure (Hippocratic Pelvic Massage)

2006 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 2100-2116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Søren Ventegodt ◽  
Birgitte Clausen ◽  
Joav Merrick
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Simple Procedure ◽  
Qualitative Evaluation ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
History Of ◽  
Clinically Significant ◽  
The Relationship

This is a pilot study of 20 female patients with a long history of sexual problems (mean is 8.92 years) who received vaginal acupressure (VA) with a quantitative and qualitative evaluation: 56% experienced help and none reported setbacks, 89% rated the treatment to be of high quality, and 89% rated it as valuable. After the treatment, most reported their problems to be less serious and their general quality of life improved. Only 17% reported minor or temporary side effects. VA was found statistically and clinically significant (p< 0.05, improvement more than 0.5 step on a 5-point Likert scale) to help patients with chronic genital pains, pain or discomfort during sexual intercourse, lack of desire or orgasm, and subjective sexual insufficiency, and all patients taken as one group (about 1 step up a 5-point Likert scale). Self-evaluated physical and mental health was significantly improved for the total group; the relationship with partner, the subjective sexual ability, and the quality of life that were measured with QOL1 and QOL5 questionnaires were all significantly improved. VA or Hippocratic pelvic massage is technically a simple procedure corresponding to the explorative phase of the standard pelvic examination, supplemented with the patient’s report on the feelings provoked followed by processing and integration of these feelings, but ethical aspects are complicated. Acupressure through the vagina/pelvic massage must be done according to the highest ethical standard with great care, after obtaining consent and the necessary trust of the patient within the framework of the local laws. It must be followed by conversational therapy and further holistic existential processing.

scholarly journals Effects of Dog-Assisted Therapy in Adolescents with Eating Disorders: A Study Protocol for a Pilot Controlled Trial

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 2784
Author(s):  
Ana Myriam Lavín-Pérez ◽  
Cristina Martín-Sánchez ◽  
Beatriz Martínez-Núñez ◽  
Luis Lucio Lobato-Rincón ◽  
Santos Villafaina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Anxiety Depression

Background: Eating disorders are characterized by a persistent disturbance that alters food intake and it is often accompanied by anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or reduced functional capacity and quality of life. Animal-assisted therapies (AAT) have shown benefits in these variables in children and adult populations. Thus, the present pilot study will aim to evaluate the effects of a dog-assisted therapy on the eating disorders symptoms, mental, psychosocial, and physical health, quality of life, and handgrip strength of adolescents suffering from eating disorders. Methods: The current pilot study will involve 32 patients, who will be assigned to a control or an experimental group. Intervention will be conducted once a week for seven weeks. Neither the experimental nor the control group will discontinue their usual care. The main outcome measures will be the eating disorder symptoms and the health-related quality of life measured with standardized questionnaires, while the secondary variables will be anxiety, depression, character, behavior, strength, and body mass. Conclusions: This pilot-controlled trial will be the first to evaluate the effects of dog-assisted therapy on the physical and mental health of adolescents with eating disorders. Significant improvements, in the primary and secondary outcomes, may be expected based on the known benefits of AAT on self-esteem, stress, and self-control in different populations. Finally, although the program is focused on the improvement of adolescents’ health, animal welfare will be a priority in this study.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the relationship between oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) and skeletal malocclusion – a pilot study

2021 ◽  
Vol 53 (sup1) ◽  
pp. S45-S45
Author(s):  
Dinis Pereira ◽  
Vanessa Machado ◽  
João Botelho ◽  
Luís Proença ◽  
Ana Delgado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Skeletal Malocclusion ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Persistence, Magnitude and Patterns of Post-acute Symptoms and Quality of Life Following Onset of SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Cohort Description and Approaches for Measurement

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J Peluso ◽  
J Daniel Kelly ◽  
Scott Lu ◽  
Sarah A Goldberg ◽  
Michelle C Davidson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Acute Phase ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Rigorous Approach ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Visual Analogue Scale Rating ◽  
History Of

Abstract BACKGROUND There is mounting evidence for the presence of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), but there is limited information on the spectrum, magnitude, duration, and patterns of these sequelae as well as their influence on quality of life. METHODS We assembled a cohort of adults with documented history of SARS-CoV-2 RNA-positivity who were ≥ 2 weeks past onset of COVID-19 symptoms or, if asymptomatic, first positive test. At 4-month intervals, we queried physical and mental health symptoms and quality of life. RESULTS Of the first 179 participants enrolled, 10 were asymptomatic during the acute phase of SARS-CoV-2 infection, 125 symptomatic but not hospitalized, and 44 symptomatic and hospitalized. During the post-acute phase, fatigue, shortness of breath, concentration problems, headaches, trouble sleeping and anosmia/dysgeusia were most common through 8 months of observation. Symptoms were typically at least somewhat bothersome and sometimes exhibited a waxing-and-waning course. Some participants experienced symptoms of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress, as well as difficulties with performance of usual activities. The median visual analogue scale rating of general health was lower at 4 and 8 months compared to pre-COVID-19. Two clusters of symptom domains were identified. CONCLUSION Many participants report bothersome symptoms following onset of COVID-19 with variable patterns of persistence and impact on quality of life. The substantial variability suggests the existence of multiple sub-phenotypes of PASC. A rigorous approach to the prospective measurement of symptoms and functional manifestations sets the stage for the next phase of research focusing on the pathophysiologic causes of the various sub-groups of PASC.

Quality of life and survival in patients receiving chemotherapy for advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)

2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 19649-19649
Author(s):  
D. M. St-Pierre ◽  
H. Kreisman ◽  
G. Kasymjanova ◽  
J. S. Agulnik ◽  
T. Swanson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Post Evaluation ◽  
Clinically Significant ◽  
Nsclc Patients ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Better Than

19649 Background: Quality of life (QoL) is an important endpoint measure in clinical cancer trials. We evaluated prospectively the effects of two cycles of chemotherapy (CT) on QoL and the relationship between QoL and survival in advanced NSCLC patients (pts). Methods: The short-form of the SF36 was completed prior to and after 2 cycles of chemotherapy. An ITT analysis was used; a score of 0 was assigned to those who died and the last observation was carried forward for those with missing data. Results: Fifty-nine pts consented to participate and pre-chemo evaluation was available for 58 pts. Of these 58, only 40 pts completed the study (4 died, 14 did not complete the post evaluation). There were 26M: 32F with a median age of 61±11 years. Fifty pts (86%) were stage 3B (pl. eff)/4 and 50pts (86%) were PS 0–1. Overall QoL decreased significantly from 100±19 to 91±36 after two cycles of chemotherapy (p=0.03). This decline was attributed to a significant decrease in the physical health subscale (p=0.001), with 36% of pts reporting a clinically significant decline of =2. No change in the mental health subscale was observed. The symptoms that had the most profound negative impact on the physical health subscale were: ‘easily get sick’ (54%), ‘increased pain’ (30%) and ‘decreased activities’ (27%). SD+PR occurred in 36 (62%) pts, whereas 22 (38%) pts had PD after two cycles of chemotherapy. No correlation was found between response to chemo and change in QoL. The median survival (15±6.8mo), of pts whose QoL score remained stable or improved (n=36) was significantly better than those (n=22) whose QoL decreased (9±3.2 mo) (p=0.01). Conclusions: QoL decreased following chemotherapy due to a decrease in the physical health subscale. Further studies are required to determine if training can improve physical health and thus QoL and survival. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

Factors That Influence Quality of Life in People Experiencing Homelessness: A Systematic Mixed Studies Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 107839032098528
Author(s):  
Kimberlee Flike ◽  
Teri Aronowitz
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Synthesis Design ◽  
Mixed Studies Review ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Systematic Mixed Studies Review

Background: An emerging category of morbidity in research among people experiencing homelessness (PEH) is quality of life (QoL). Conceptual Framework: The Commission on Social Determinants of Health (CSDH) framework was used to explain the relationship between the resulting factors and their impact on QoL among PEH. Purpose: The purpose of this systematic mixed studies review was to explore the factors that are associated with QoL among homeless individuals. Method: A systematic mixed studies review was conducted using CINAHL, Medline, PubMed, and SocIndex databases. Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods studies were included and synthesized employing results-based convergent synthesis design. Results: The initial search resulted in 757 studies with 55 studies meeting the inclusion criteria. Thematic analysis revealed themes influencing QoL among PEH categorized by the CSDH determinants of structural, social cohesion and social capital, and intermediary determinants. Among these themes, higher social status, strong relationships, better reported physical and mental health, and a positive life outlook were associated with increased QoL. Social isolation, substance use, poorer life outlook, increased years spent homeless, and perceived quality of housing were associated with decreased QoL. Age, sex, and housing programs revealed inconsistent results on QoL. Implications: While the factors presented in this review indicate some consistent relationships with QoL in PEH, this review has shown QoL among this population is complex and multifactorial. Future research should focus on relationships between the CSDH determinants, particularly the psychosocial factors and the QoL priorities defined by PEH, and how they may influence QoL among PEH.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Social Ideas about a Healthy Lifestyle and the Level of Physical and Mental Health

2020 ◽  
pp. 19-26
Author(s):  
Olga Petrovna Krolevets
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
The Other ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Quality Of Life Indicators ◽  
The One ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Mental And Physical Health

We studied social ideas about a healthy lifestyle, features of the quality of life and neurotic states of respondents. The relationship between the completeness of ideas about a healthy lifestyle, on the one hand, and mental and physical health, on the other, is revealed. The average values of quality of life indicators for a group with an unformed idea of healthy lifestyle are lower than for a group with a formed idea of healthy lifestyle.

scholarly journals Family Caregiver’s Quality of Life of Elderly Parent with Alzheimer’s Disease

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Dirk Roelof Maitimoe ◽  
Magdalena S. Halim
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Burden Of Care ◽  
Current Health ◽  
History Of ◽  
Care Health ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Relationship

This research explores the relationship between burden of care, health perception, and demographic as aspects that affecting the quality of life of 50 family caregivers with the mean of age is 46.68 years old and SD = 12.97. Each subject has been given QoL-AD, HPQ, and ZBI-22, then being analyzed with Pearson Correlational Analysis and Multiple Regression Analysis with the stepwise method. The result showed that burden of care (r = - .454, p < .01), current health (r = .660, p < .01) and history of AD (r = .339, p < .05) significantly related to quality of life, while regression analysis shows that current health and AD history as a significant contributor (R2 = .496, p < .01) Furthermore, it is necessary to test the model with more diverse variables that significantly contributed to family caregivers’ quality of life.

scholarly journals Relationship between Quality of Life and Sociodemographic, Physical and Mental Health Variables in People over 65 in the Community of Madrid

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (22) ◽  
pp. 8528
Author(s):  
Berta Ausín ◽  
Alba Zamorano ◽  
Manuel Muñoz
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Psychological Disorder ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Financial Difficulties ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Positive Effect

Except in the case of depression, there are few studies that analyze mental health variables related to quality of life (QoL) in people over 65 years of age. The objective of this study is to analyze the relationship between QoL and the following variables: sociodemographic and physical and mental health of people over 65 years of age. The sample was randomly selected and consists of men and women between 65 and 84 years of age (N = 555) from the Community of Madrid. Mental disorders were evaluated with the CIDI65+ interview and QoL with the WHOQoL-BREF scale. Means, ANOVA and multiple linear regression analyses were performed. Women have worse QoL than men and QoL worsens with age. The regression model for the dependent variable “WHOQoL BREF Scale” explains 41.43% of the variance (R2 = 0.413). The variables that have the greatest impact on QoL are as follows: a greater number of physical and psychological symptoms, experiencing financial difficulties and the presence of a psychological disorder, while continuing to work has a positive effect on QoL. Physical and mental disorders have a similar impact on QoL. The presence of a greater number of psychological symptoms (without necessarily fulfilling the criteria of a mental disorder) is a predictive variable of worse QoL. Mental health has a burden on the QoL of people over 65 years of age that is as powerful as physical health.

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