Health-related quality of life in patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus

2015 ◽  
Vol 22 (10) ◽  
pp. 1391-1399 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Junkkari ◽  
H. Sintonen ◽  
O. Nerg ◽  
A. M. Koivisto ◽  
R. P. Roine ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus ◽  
Normal Pressure ◽  
Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Improvement in social function and health-related quality of life after shunt surgery for idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus

2014 ◽  
Vol 121 (4) ◽  
pp. 776-784 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jakob Petersen ◽  
Per Hellström ◽  
Carsten Wikkelsø ◽  
Åsa Lundgren-Nilsson
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Caregiver Burden ◽  
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus ◽  
Normal Pressure ◽  
Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus ◽  
Shunt Surgery ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Object To investigate the impact of shunt surgery on the activity, participation, autonomy, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of patients with idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) as well as the effect on caregiver burden. Methods Thirty-seven patients (median age 70 years, range 50–89 years) with iNPH were evaluated before and 6 months after surgery. Symptoms and signs were assessed by the iNPH scale, activities of daily living (ADL) with the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) and Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS), autonomy and participation with Impact on Participation and Autonomy (IPA), and caregiver burden with the Caregiver Burden Scale (CBS). HRQOL was evaluated with the EQ-5D (EuroQol Group–5 Dimension health survey). Results Twenty-four patients (65%) improved clinically (iNPH scale score) and 31 (86%) improved their HRQOL after surgery, almost to the same level as found in the normal population. The patients became more independent in physical and cognitive activities, and participation and autonomy improved. The caregiver burden was decreased among caregivers to male patients but remained unchanged on the overall group level. Conclusions After shunt surgery, patients with iNPH showed improvement in most aspects of social life, they became more independent, and their quality of life returned to nearly normal.

scholarly journals 5-Year health-related quality of life outcome in patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Junkkari ◽  
H. Sintonen ◽  
N. Danner ◽  
H. K. Jyrkkänen ◽  
T. Rauramaa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Normal Pressure ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Hrqol Outcome ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Background Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is severely impaired in persons with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH). The HRQoL improves in a number of patients after the placement of a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt, but long-term follow-up of HRQoL is rare. Methods Extended follow-up (60 months) of a prospective cohort study involving 189 patients with iNPH who underwent shunt surgery. Preoperative variables were used to predict favorable HRQoL outcome (improvement or non-deterioration) measured by the 15D instrument 5 years after shunting. Results Out of the 189 initially enrolled study participants, 88 had completed 5-year HRQoL follow-up (46%), 64 had died (34%), and 37 (20%) failed to complete the HRQoL follow-up but were alive at the end of the study. After initial post-operative HRQoL improvement, HRQoL deteriorated so that 37/88 participants (42%) had a favorable HRQoL outcome 5 years after shunting. Multivariate binary logistic regression analysis indicated that younger age (adjusted OR 0.86, 95% CI 0.77–0.95; p < 0.005), lower body mass index (adjusted OR 0.87, 95% CI 0.77–0.98; p < 0.05) and better Mini-Mental State Examination performance (adjusted OR 1.16, 95% CI 1.01–1.32; p < 0.05) before surgery predicted favorable 5-year outcome. Conclusions This extended follow-up showed that the self-evaluated HRQoL outcome is associated with iNPH patients’ pre-operative cognitive status, overweight and age. The post-operative deterioration may reflect the natural progression of iNPH, but also derive from aging and comorbidities. It indicates a need for long-term follow-up.

465: Impact of Post-Prostatectomy Urethral Strictures on Urinary and Sexual Health Related Quality of Life

2006 ◽  
Vol 175 (4S) ◽  
pp. 150-151
Author(s):  
Jeffrey S. Montgomery ◽  
Bishoy A. Gayed ◽  
Brent K. Hollenbeck ◽  
Stephanie Daignault ◽  
Martin G. Sanda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Urethral Strictures ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

386: Health Related Quality of Life in Low-Income, Uninsured Men with Prostate Cancer

2004 ◽  
Vol 171 (4S) ◽  
pp. 101-102
Author(s):  
Tracey L. Krupski ◽  
Arlene Fink ◽  
Lorna Kwan ◽  
Sarah Connor ◽  
Sally L. Maliski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related
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