scholarly journals Evidence relating to the effectiveness of community-based interventions to improve the quality of life for children of parents with serious mental illness is weak; better quality studies are required

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-11
Author(s):  
Andrea Reupert ◽  
Darryl Maybery
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Serious Mental Illness ◽  
Community Based Interventions ◽  
Community Based

Quality of Life, Physical Activity Level and Psychological Profile of Nigerians with Serious Mental Illness and Healthy Psychotropic Naive Subjects (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Arinze Okonkwo ◽  
Peter Olarenwaju Ibikunle ◽  
Izuchukwu Nwafor ◽  
Andrew Orovwigho
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Serious Mental Illness ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Psychological Profile ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Apparently Healthy

BACKGROUND Quality of life (QoL), physical activity (PA) level and psychological profile (PF) of patients with serious mental illness have been neglected during patient’s management OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of selected psychotropic drugs on the QoL, PA level and PF of patients with serious mental illness METHODS A cross sectional survey involving one hundred and twenty-four subject [62 Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and 62 apparently healthy subjects as control] using purposive and consecutive sampling respectively .Questionnaires for each of the constructs were administered to the participants for data collation. Analysis of the data was done using non parametric inferential statistics of Mann-Whitney U independent test and Spearman’s rho correlation with alpha level set as 0.05. RESULTS Significant difference was recorded in the QoL (p<0.05) of patient with SMI and apparently healthy psychotropic naive participants. There was a significant correlation between the QoL (p<0.05) and PF of participants with SMI. Participants with SMI had significantly lower QoL than apparently healthy psychotropic naive subject. QoL of the healthy psychotropic naive group was better than those of the participants with SMI. Female participants with SMI had higher PA than their male counterparts CONCLUSIONS Psychological profiles of male participants with SMI were lower than male healthy psychotropic naive participants. Clinicians should take precaution to monitor the QoL, PA level and PF because the constructs are relevant in evaluation of treatment outcome.

scholarly journals THE PRICE OF DEMENTIA: POLICY STRATEGIES TO NARROW HEALTH DISPARITY GAPS, REDUCE COSTS, AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S451-S451
Author(s):  
Nora Super ◽  
Rajiv Ahuja ◽  
Kevin Proff
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Current System ◽  
Caregiver Training ◽  
Policy Recommendations ◽  
Improve Quality ◽  
Cognitive Screening ◽  
Brain Health ◽  
Community Based Interventions ◽  
Community Based

Abstract Historically, a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRDs) created a sense of hopelessness among those diagnosed, their families, and physicians. The misperception that there is no available medical treatment or interventions inhibited patients from receiving cognitive assessments or exploring home- and community-based interventions that could improve quality of life. Today, researchers have developed evidence-based pathways to improve brain health, reduce dementia risk, and enhance lifelong cognitive function. This report highlights recent scientific advancements focused on medical and lifestyle interventions that reduce the risk of ADRDs and slow the disease progression. To improve the current system and reduce the risk of dementia and improve brain health, the following policy areas are recommended: 1) promote brain health strategies to delay onset and reduce the stigma associated with cognitive decline; 2) increase early detection and cognitive screening efforts; 3) build a dementia-capable workforce; 4) create seamless transitions from health systems to community-based services to better support those with dementia; 5) improve caregiver training and support; and 6) increase funding for research related to ADRDs. Understanding that ADRDs disproportionately impact certain populations, these policy recommendations include strategies to narrow health disparities. Previous Milken Institute research highlighted the disproportionate health impacts of dementia on women, which costs the economy trillions of dollars. This report expands on that analyses and stratifies the data by race and income as well. Ensuring that these policy recommendations address disproportionately impacted groups will benefit the broader healthcare system and alleviate the burden felt by all patients and families.

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