Implant Prosthetic Rehabilitation in Controlled HIV-Positive Patients: A Prospective Longitudinal Study with 1-Year Follow-Up

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 725-734 ◽  
Author(s):  
Enrico F. Gherlone ◽  
Paolo Capparé ◽  
Simona Tecco ◽  
Elisabetta Polizzi ◽  
Giuseppe Pantaleo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Prosthetic Rehabilitation ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal Study ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal

scholarly journals Changes in self-rated health and quality of life among Syrian refugees migrating to Norway: a prospective longitudinal study

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jasmin Haj-Younes ◽  
Elisabeth Marie Strømme ◽  
Jannicke Igland ◽  
Bernadette Kumar ◽  
Eirik Abildsnes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Syrian Refugees ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal Study ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal ◽  
Over Time

Abstract Background Forced migrants can be exposed to various stressors that can impact their health and wellbeing. How the different stages in the migration process impacts health is however poorly explored. The aim of this study was to examine changes in self-rated health (SRH) and quality of life (QoL) among a cohort of adult Syrian refugees before and after resettlement in Norway. Method We used a prospective longitudinal study design with two assessment points to examine changes in health among adult Syrian resettlement refugees in Lebanon accepted for resettlement in Norway. We gathered baseline data in 2017/2018 in Lebanon and subsequently at follow-up one year after arrival. The main outcomes were good SRH measured by a single validated item and QoL measured by WHOQOL-BREF. We used generalized estimating equations to investigate changes in outcomes over time and incorporated interaction terms in the models to evaluate effect modifications. Results In total, 353 subjects participated in the study. The percentage of participants reporting good SRH showed a non-significant increase from 58 to 63% RR, 95%CI: 1.1 (1.0, 1.2) from baseline to follow-up while mean values of all four QoL domains increased significantly from baseline to follow-up; the physical domain from 13.7 to 15.7 B, 95%CI: 1.9 (1.6, 2.3), the psychological domain from 12.8 to 14.5 B, 95%CI: 1.7 (1.3, 2.0), social relationships from 13.7 to 15.3 B, 95%CI: 1.6 (1.2, 2.0) and the environmental domain from 9.0 to 14.0 5.1 B, 95%CI: (4.7, 5.4). Positive effect modifiers for improvement in SRH and QoL over time include male gender, younger age, low level of social support and illegal status in transit country. Conclusion Our results show that good SRH remain stable while all four QoL domains improve, most pronounced in the environment domain. Understanding the dynamics of migration and health is a fundamental step in reaching health equity.

Sleep duration and overweight in Chinese adolescents: a prospective longitudinal study with 2-year follow-up

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 321-328
Author(s):  
Qing-Hai Gong ◽  
Si-Xuan Li ◽  
Si-Jia Wang ◽  
Yan-Hui Wu ◽  
Li-Yuan Han ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Chinese Adolescents ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal Study ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal

Duration of untreated psychosis: impact on 2-year outcome

2004 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 277-284 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. ADDINGTON ◽  
S. VAN MASTRIGT ◽  
D. ADDINGTON
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Social Functioning ◽  
First Episode ◽  
Positive Symptoms ◽  
Duration Of Untreated Psychosis ◽  
Methodological Issues ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal Study ◽  
Prospective Longitudinal ◽  
The Relationship

Background. The duration of untreated psychosis has been postulated to be a predictor of clinical outcome in schizophrenia. Although several prospective studies support the relationship, some studies do not. These differences may be due to a number of methodological issues. The objectives of this study are: (i) to address many of the methodological limitations of earlier studies such as variations in sample size and selection, type of treatment provided, differences in measurement of DUP and outcome, and length of follow-up; and (ii) to examine the relationship between DUP and outcome in a prospective longitudinal study.Method. The DUP of 200 consecutive admissions to a first-episode programme was determined. The sample was followed over 2 years and pre-morbid functioning, symptoms, social and cognitive functioning and substance use were assessed longitudinally.Results. Two years after admission to the programme, longer DUP was significantly associated with high levels of positive symptoms and poor social functioning. Independently of other variables, DUP predicted positive symptoms and social functioning at 1 and 2 years.Conclusions. There is evidence that long DUP continues to have an influence on outcome up to 2 years. These results support ongoing efforts for early detection and intervention.

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