scholarly journals The Impact of Tunneled Pleural Catheters on the Quality of Life of Patients with Malignant Pleural Effusions

Respiration ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 85 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natasha F. Sabur ◽  
Alex Chee ◽  
David R. Stather ◽  
Paul MacEachern ◽  
Kayvan Amjadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pleural Effusions ◽  
Malignant Pleural Effusions ◽  
The Impact

The Impact of Tunneled Pleural Catheters on the Quality of Life of Patients With Malignant Pleural Effusions

CHEST Journal ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 140 (4) ◽  
pp. 997A
Author(s):  
Natasha Sabur ◽  
Alex Chee ◽  
Elaine Dumoulin ◽  
David Stather ◽  
Paul MacEachern ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pleural Effusions ◽  
Malignant Pleural Effusions ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Indwelling Pleural Catheters

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuvarajan Sivagnaname ◽  
Durga Krishnamurthy ◽  
Praveen Radhakrishnan ◽  
Antonious Maria Selvam
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Day Care ◽  
Inpatient Stay ◽  
Pleural Effusions ◽  
Indwelling Catheters ◽  
Malignant Pleural Effusions ◽  
Care Givers ◽  
Trapped Lung ◽  
Care Procedure

Indwelling pleural catheters (IPC) are now being considered worldwide for patients with recurrent pleural effusions. It is commonly used for patients with malignant pleural effusions (MPE) and can be performed as outpatient based day care procedure. In malignant pleural effusions, indwelling catheters are particularly useful in patients with trapped lung or failed pleurodesis. Patients and care givers are advised to drain at least 3 times a week or in presence of symptoms i.e. dyspnoea. Normal drainage timing may lasts for 15–20 min which subsequently improves their symptoms and quality of life. Complications which are directly related to IPC insertion are extremely rare. IPC’s are being recently used even for benign effusions in case hepatic hydrothorax and in patients with CKD related pleural effusions. Removal of IPC is often not required in most of the patients. It can be performed safely as a day care procedure with consistently lower rates of complications, reduced inpatient stay. They are relatively easy to insert, manage and remove, and provide the ability to empower patients in both the decisions regarding their treatment and the management of their disease itself.

Chemical Pleurodesis to Improve Patients’ Quality of Life in the Management of Malignant Pleural Effusions

2004 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pier Paolo Brega-Massone ◽  
Cosimo Lequaglie ◽  
Barbara Magnani ◽  
Franca Ferro ◽  
Ignazio Cataldo
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pleural Effusions ◽  
Chemical Pleurodesis ◽  
Malignant Pleural Effusions

QUALITY OF LIFE AND EFFICACY OF TALC PLEURODESIS BY UNIPORTAL ACCESS VIDEO-ASSISTED-THORACOSCOPY FOR MALIGNANT PLEURAL EFFUSIONS

CHEST Journal ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 134 (4) ◽  
pp. 143P
Author(s):  
Gabriella Giudice ◽  
Cosimo Lequaglie ◽  
Margherita Garramone ◽  
Daniela Marasco ◽  
Pasquale De Negri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pleural Effusions ◽  
Talc Pleurodesis ◽  
Malignant Pleural Effusions ◽  
Video Assisted

Self-Compassion and Quality of Life in Adults Who Stutter

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 2097-2108
Author(s):  
Robyn L. Croft ◽  
Courtney T. Byrd
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
The Self ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Adults Who Stutter ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify levels of self-compassion in adults who do and do not stutter and to determine whether self-compassion predicts the impact of stuttering on quality of life in adults who stutter. Method Participants included 140 adults who do and do not stutter matched for age and gender. All participants completed the Self-Compassion Scale. Adults who stutter also completed the Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering. Data were analyzed for self-compassion differences between and within adults who do and do not stutter and to predict self-compassion on quality of life in adults who stutter. Results Adults who do and do not stutter exhibited no significant differences in total self-compassion, regardless of participant gender. A simple linear regression of the total self-compassion score and total Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering score showed a significant, negative linear relationship of self-compassion predicting the impact of stuttering on quality of life. Conclusions Data suggest that higher levels of self-kindness, mindfulness, and social connectedness (i.e., self-compassion) are related to reduced negative reactions to stuttering, an increased participation in daily communication situations, and an improved overall quality of life. Future research should replicate current findings and identify moderators of the self-compassion–quality of life relationship.

Health and Quality of Life in PTSD: What is the Impact of Co-Occurring Depression?

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer S. Fabritius ◽  
Lisa S. Doane ◽  
Aileen M. Echiverri ◽  
Shoshana Y. Kahana ◽  
Joshua D. McDavid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
The Impact
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