scholarly journals Association between Disease-Specific Quality of Life and Complementary Medicine Use in Patients with Rhinitis in Taiwan: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malcolm Koo ◽  
Kai-Li Liang ◽  
Rong-San Jiang ◽  
Hsin Tsao ◽  
Yueh-Chiao Yeh
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Medical Condition ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Sex ◽  
Disease Specific

Rhinitis is a common medical condition and can seriously impact patients’ quality of life. The objective of this study was to investigate the association between disease-specific quality of life and use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modalities among Taiwanese rhinitis patients. A cross-sectional survey was undertaken at the outpatient department of otolaryngology in a medical center in Taiwan. Sociodemographic information, disease-specific quality of life (Chinese version of the 31-item Rhinosinusitis Outcome Measure, CRSOM-31), and previous use of CAM modalities for treatment of rhinitis of the patients were ascertained. Factor analysis was performed to reduce the number of CAM modalities. The resulting factors were analyzed for their association with CRSOM-31 score using linear regression analyses. Results from the multiple linear regression analyses indicated that Factor 1 (traditional Chinese medicine), Factor 2 (mind-body modalities), Factor 3 (manipulative-based modalities), female sex, and smoking were significantly associated with a worse disease-specific quality of life. In conclusion, various CAM modalities, female sex, and smoking were independent predictors of a worse disease-specific quality of life in Taiwanese patients with rhinitis.

scholarly journals Does Social Distancing During The Lock Down Due To Covid-19 Outbreak In Mumbai Affect Quality Of Life?

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Hitav Someshwar ◽  
Prachi Sarvaiya ◽  
Swara Desai ◽  
Priya Gogri ◽  
Janvi Someshwar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
General Population ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Age Difference ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Social Distancing

Background – Social distancing leads to decrease in the spread of the novel virus but at the same time it shows to have a negative effect on the quality of life of the general population. Methodology - A cross-sectional survey study was conducted using an electronic version of WHOQOL-BREF scale. The demographic data was collected along with the 26 questions of the scale. We distributed this survey to the general population through electronic and social media. Results – We received 861 responses. Excluding the incomplete responses, we analyzed 832 responses. They had a mean age of 48.33yrs, majority being graduates (56.4%), majority of the subjects were males (59.25%), and there was no significant age difference between both the genders. The overall quality of life was perceived to be 3.48 and the satisfaction for health was 3.77. Most affected domains were the physical and psychological domains. Lowest quality of life responses were noted for questions pertaining to financial, transportation and sleep related.    Conclusion- The quality of life in lock downs due to corona virus is affected due to social distancing. Law makers need to take care to avoid increasing this negative impact while enforcing lock downs.

Neuropsychiatric changes during the COVID-19 pandemic in multiple sclerosis patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 78 (9) ◽  
pp. 570-575
Author(s):  
Caner Feyzi DEMIR ◽  
Furkan BILEK ◽  
Ferhat BALGETIR
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
The Body ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis Patients

ABSTRACT Background: This study reported on a variety of psychological reactions related to anxiety, sleep quality, depression, fatigue, and quality of life in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS), related to the Covid-19 quarantine experience. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the neuropsychiatric effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in MS patients and to analyze the risk factors contributing to psychological stress. Methods: The study was designed as a prospective, cross-sectional survey study. Multiple assessment tools that are used in neurological practice, including Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Fatigue Impact Scale (FIS), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life-54 (MSQOL-54) were administered prospectively both during the early and the peak stages of COVID-19 outbreak (ESO and PSO, respectively). The survey forms were designed using SurveyMonkey and the participants were participating in the survey via a web link and QR code. Results: Fifty patients were included in the study. BDI scores, PSQI and FSI measurements, cognitive and social subscale scores and total FIS score, MSQOL-54 measurements, physical and mental subscale scores, and total MSQOL-54 score at PSO were significantly different than those at ESO. The body mass index values of the patients increased significantly at PSO compared to those measured at ESO. Conclusions: The results provide a basis for the development of psychological interventions that could minimize the prevalence of sleep disorders and depression and could improve patients’ quality of life during the outbreak.

A Survey-Based Study of Patient-Centered Costs Associated With Indwelling Pleural Catheters

2020 ◽  
pp. 104990912095481
Author(s):  
Matthew Aboudara ◽  
Lance Roller ◽  
Rob Lentz ◽  
Otis B. Rickman ◽  
Erin A. Gillaspie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Financial Burden ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact

Introduction: Indwelling pleural catheters (IPC) are effective at palliating benign and malignant pleural effusions (MPE). They have also been found to be cost effective from a third-party payor perspective. Little is known of the impact IPCs have on patient-centered quality of life outcomes such as financial burden and patient and caregiver burden. We performed a cross-sectional survey study evaluating the impact of IPCs on multiple patient and caregiver quality of life metrics. Methods: Patients ≥ 18 years old with an IPC in place for 2 months were eligible. Twenty patients were recruited over a 10-month period. Patients completed the CDC-Health Related Quality of Life (HRQOL)-4 and a HRQOL-financial questionnaire. The primary objective was to describe the socio-economic impact of IPCs. Demographic and IPC specific data were collected. Descriptive statistics were used. Results: The mean (SD) age was 64.3 (0.70). The indication was MPE in 19/20. All patients had medical insurance. Medicare or Medicaid (CMS) comprised 10/20 of payors. The median (IQR) copay for private insurers was $238.45 (72-875); 11/20 had additional costs related to the IPC; 4/20 had significant life changes after the IPC; 17/20 received assistance from a non-paid caregiver; 6/20 patients could not do activities because of the IPC and this negatively impacted QOL in 3/6 of those patients. Conclusion: Patients with IPCs may experience negative life consequences, incur additional medical expenses, and require assistance from a non-paid caregiver. Activities may be negatively impacted by IPC. Discussion of alternative means of symptom palliation and pleurodesis would be beneficial.

Self-perceived recovery and quality of life in elderly patients surviving ICU-admission for abdominal sepsis

2021 ◽  
pp. 088506662110524
Author(s):  
Anne C.M. Cuijpers ◽  
Marielle M.E. Coolsen ◽  
Ronny M. Schnabel ◽  
Tim Lubbers ◽  
Iwan C.C. van der Horst ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Functional Decline ◽  
Abdominal Sepsis ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Icu Admission

Introduction Concern for loss of physical performance and Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) may raise doubts regarding the meaningfulness of an Intensive Care (ICU) admission in elderly patients. We evaluated self-perceived long-term recovery and satisfaction in elderly surviving an abdominal sepsis related ICU-admission and related this to objective measures of HRQoL. Methods A cross-sectional survey study was performed in all ICU-survivors with age ≥70 admitted with abdominal sepsis. HRQoL, frailty and self-perceived long-term recovery were measured using the EQ-5D-3L, Groningen Frailty Indicator, and a self-developed questionnaire, respectively. Results Of 144 patients admitted, 48 were alive at follow up (2.42 [0.92; 3.83] years), and 29 (60%) returned the survey. Eleven patients out of 29 (38%) recovered to baseline functioning, and reported higher HRQoL compared to unrecovered patients (0.861 [0.807; 1.000] and 0.753 [0.499; 0.779] respectively, p=0.005). Of the unrecovered patients, 53% were satisfied with their functioning, and 94% were willing to return to ICU. Conclusions Mortality in elderly patients with abdominal sepsis is high and ICU-admission should be weighed carefully. However, despite substantial functional decline in survivors, it does not necessarily cause self-perceived unsatisfactory functioning, poor HRQoL and unwillingness to receive life-sustaining therapy again. Caution is advised to use an anticipated loss of functioning as an argument to deny an ICU-admission.

Quality of life in multiple sclerosis patients in Spain

2002 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 527-531 ◽  
Author(s):  
C-H Chang ◽  
D Cella ◽  
O Fernández ◽  
G Luque ◽  
P de Castro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Scale Scores ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Objective: The cross-sectional study evaluated the psychometric properties of the Functional Assessment of Multiple Sclerosis (FAMS) Spanish version and its use in measuring quality of life (QOL) of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients in Spain. Methods: The FAMS is a factorially derived self-report scale designed to assess six primary aspects of QOL of patients with MS: Mobility, Symptoms, Emotional Well-Being, General Contentment, Thinking and Fatigue, and Family/Social Well-Being. Its Spanish translated version was used to assess QOL of 625 MS patients recruited in an outpatient clinic setting from 58 hospitals in Spain. Internal consistency of the Spanish FAMS was evaluated. Multiple regression analyses were performed to identify significant predictors from demographic, clinical and treatment characteristics, and Kurtzke Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) scores in predicting FAMS scale scores. Results: Most of the patients are females (66%), and 74% were of the relapsing-remitting (RR) clinical subtype. Cronbach’s alpha coefficients were high (range=0.78-0.96), indicating subscale homogeneity comparable to that of the original English version. Linear multivariate regression analyses revealed that the EDSS is a dominant variable in predicting all the FAMS subscales, especially mobility (R2=0.51) and the total scores. Conclusions: The Spanish FAMS is a psychometrically valid instrument that allows clinicians and clinical researchers the ability to measure the QOL concerns of MS patients in Spain.

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