scholarly journals Health and quality of life vs. occupational activity

2016 ◽  
Vol 67 (5) ◽  
pp. 663-671
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Kowalska ◽  
Szymon Szemik
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Occupational Activity

scholarly journals Prosthetics in complex medical and social rehabilitation of patients with ocular pathology

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 182-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena N. Verigo ◽  
P. V Makarov
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Legal Aspects ◽  
Social Adaptation ◽  
Occupational Activity ◽  
Ocular Prosthesis ◽  
Ocular Pathology ◽  
Social Rehabilitation ◽  
Analysis Of Results

There is presented an analysis of results of observations in patients underwent different ocular prosthetic procedures: 152 patients with keratoprosthesis; 5456 cases with congenital or acquired anophthalmia, microphthalmus and ocular subatrophy with ocular prosthesis and 63 patients with ecto prosthesis. There are considered clinical, organization and legal aspects of indications for different prosthetic procedures, possible complications and their prevention. There was determined the role ofprosthetics in rehabilitation and medico-social adaptation in patients with severe ocular pathology which helps to improve the quality of life and rehabilitation ofpatients in dependence on their age, kind of the occupational activity and psychosomatic state.

Analysis of selected factors determining quality of life in patients after lower limb amputation- a review article

2017 ◽  
Vol 89 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Grzebień ◽  
Mariusz Chabowski ◽  
Maciej Malinowski ◽  
Izabella Uchmanowicz ◽  
Magdalena Milan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Lower Limb Amputation ◽  
Limb Amputation ◽  
Occupational Activity ◽  
Social Aspect ◽  
Phantom Pain ◽  
Comprehensive Health ◽  
The Impact

The amputation of the lower limb is a crippling procedure, which impairs both physical and mental aspect of the patient’s life and therefore, it is important to provide these patients with comprehensive health care. Patients and their families must change their lives and reorganize them, which is undoubtedly associated with a decrease in the quality of life. The aim of this study was to analyze various determinants of quality of life in patients after lower limb amputation and their impact on the physical, mental and social aspect of life. Based on the available literature, this paper discusses certain factors determining quality of life, including the presence of phantom pain and stump pain, the way patients move, independence in daily activity, occupational activity, and access to rehabilitation. Analysis of the impact of particular factors on quality of life in people after lower limb amputation may contribute to the improvement and introduction of new paradigms regarding care provided for amputees.

QUALITY OF LIFE IN RURAL AREAS ACCORDING TO THE OPINION OF WOMEN FROM SIEDLCE COUNTY

2017 ◽  
Vol XIX (3) ◽  
pp. 110-114
Author(s):  
Halina Kałuża ◽  
Agnieszka Ginter ◽  
Jacek Kałuża
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Standard Of Living ◽  
Occupational Activity ◽  
Subjective Quality Of Life ◽  
Quality Of Life Assessment ◽  
Main Research ◽  
The City

Many factors of micro and macroeconomic nature affect the level and quality of life of the population, including occupational activity and related remuneration or living conditions. Satisfaction of life is considered as the primary indicator of subjective quality of life assessment. The purpose of this paper was to present the level and quality of women’s life with special attention paid to unemployed women in rural areas, based on the example of the Siedlce district. Quality of life was assessed on the basis of subjective factors. The main research tool was a questionnaire survey which enabled the information on the sociodemographic characteristics of the respondents and the analysis of the question. The conducted research found that the majority of the surveyed women from the rural areas of the Siedlce county assessed their standard of living as average. A large group of women living in rural areas declared their intention to emigrate to the city.

scholarly journals Relationships between Physical Activity and Quality of Life in Pregnant Women in the Second and Third Trimester

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (12) ◽  
pp. 2745 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justyna Krzepota ◽  
Dorota Sadowska ◽  
Elżbieta Biernat
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Occupational Activity ◽  
Second Trimester ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
The Third ◽  
Exercise Activity ◽  
Physical Health Domain

Background: The problem of an inadequate level of physical activity (PA) is important in the context of its relationship with the quality of life (QoL) of pregnant women. The aim of this study was to analyze the relationships between PA and QoL among pregnant women. Methods: The study analyzed 346 questionnaires filled in by pregnant women (157 in the second trimester and 189 in the third). The tool used for assessment of PA was the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire-Polish version (PPAQ-PL). The quality of life (QoL) was assessed by the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire-short form (WHOQoL-Bref). The results obtained from the PPAQ-PL and WHOQoL-Bref questionnaires for women in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy and intergroup differences were analyzed. Results: There was a significant correlation in the group of women in the second trimester of pregnancy between quality of life in the physical health domain and the intensity and type of physical activity. The women who rated their quality of life higher in this domain declared higher energy expenditures (EE) associated with vigorous activity (R = 0.159, p ≤ 0.05), as well as with occupational activity (R = 0.166; p ≤ 0.05) and sport/exercise activity (R = 0.187; p ≤ 0.05). In women in the third trimester, higher EE related to sport/exercise activity coincided with higher assessments of the overall quality of life (R = 0.149, p ≤ 0.05) and general health (R = 0.170, p ≤ 0.05). In the case of the psychological domain (R = 0.161, p ≤ 0.05) and social relationship domain (R = 0.188; p ≤ 0.05) of QoL, positive correlations occurred with EE related to vigorous activity. In contrast, high assessment of physical health domain coincided with higher EE related to occupational activity (R = 0.174; p ≤ 0.05). Conclusions: Our study makes an important contribution to knowledge concerning the correlations between PA and QoL in pregnancy. The results suggest the need for improvement in prenatal care and promotion of PA programs for pregnant women.

scholarly journals Impact of Allergic Contact Dermatitis on the Quality of Life and Work Productivity

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Kalboussi ◽  
I. Kacem ◽  
H. Aroui ◽  
O. El Maalel ◽  
M. Maoua ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Contact Dermatitis ◽  
Daily Activity ◽  
Productivity Loss ◽  
Work Productivity ◽  
Occupational Activity ◽  
Activity Impairment ◽  
Allergic Contact ◽  
The Impact

Background. Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is a common chronic skin disease that generates considerable public-health and socioeconomic costs. This disease affects the quality of life and the occupational activity of patients. Aims. To assess the quality of life (QOL) of patients with ACD and study the impact of this disease on their work productivity. Methods. This is a cross-sectional study carried out from January 2012 to December 2014. All patients diagnosed with ACD in the Dermato-Allergology Unit of the Occupational Medicine Department at Farhat Hached University Hospital, in Sousse, were included. The impact of skin disease on the QOL of affected persons was assessed using the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI). The work productivity was measured using the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment Allergic Specific questionnaire (WPAI: AS). Results. The study population consisted of 150 patients. The average score of DLQI was 6.5. Over the previous 7 days, absenteeism rate was 25.9 ± 15.3%, presenteeism rate was 50.2 ± 32%, overall work productivity loss was 29.6 ± 19.4%, and daily activity impairment was 50.4 ± 32.3%. The DLQI score was significantly associated with atopy (p = 0.03), relapses strictly greater than 10 (p = 0.02), presenteeism (p <10−3), overall work productivity loss (p = 0.01), and daily activity impairment (p = 0.03). Conclusion. The impact of ACD on QOL and occupational activity seems important and requires specific attention from the occupational physician.

scholarly journals The impact of tendonitis and RSI/WMSD on HRQoL according to gender: a population based study

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
D B O Souza ◽  
L P Barbosa ◽  
P A Santini ◽  
M B A Barros ◽  
M G Lima
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Occupational Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)/Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSD) and tendonitis are considered a serious problem in the area of Occupational Health. The present study aims to estimate the prevalence of these disorders on the adult population of a metropolis in the state of São Paulo and to analyze their impact on Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL), according to gender. Methods A population-based cross-sectional study was conducted using data from the “Campinas City Health Survey (ISACamp 2014/15)”. The sample consisted of 2,166 individuals aged 18 years or older and the SF-36 instrument was used for HRQoL analysis. The association between the variables was verified by the chi-square test and the Poisson simple and multiple regression models were used to estimate the prevalence ratios (PR). In HRQoL estimates, the average SF-36 scores were calculated according to the independent variables. Results The prevalence of tendonitis and RSI/WMSD was 8.5%, with 6.7% tendonitis and 2.7% RSI/WMSD. The prevalence was higher among women (11%; 1.34-2.56), on individuals aged between 40-59 years (PR = 3.63; 2.28-5.80), who were on occupational activity (PR = 2.04; 1.12-3.68) or on work leave (PR = 7.07; 2.77-18.03) and on the most educated (PR = 2.45; 1.28-4.70). Subjects with these morbidities decreased in 6 of the 8 HRQoL domains and on stratification by gender, we observed that women had greater decreases in mental component scores in the presence of RSI/WMSD and men in physical component (p &lt; 0.05). Conclusions The diseases analyzed can affect men and women differently, and it is essential to consider the peculiarity of the impact between the sexes in the elaboration of interventions and preventive measures aimed at improving the quality of life. Key messages No population-based studies were found that assess the impact of RSI/WMSD on HRQoL, according to gender differences, showing the relevance of this study. It is very important to understand how these diseases affect men and women differently so that specific and more effective preventive and rehabilitative measures can be carried out.

Occupational Activity After Renal Transplantation vs Quality of Life, Personality Profile, and Stress Coping Styles

2020 ◽  
Vol 52 (8) ◽  
pp. 2423-2429
Author(s):  
Marta Grubman-Nowak ◽  
Maria Jeżewska ◽  
Joanna Szafran-Dobrowolska ◽  
Alicja Dębska Ślizień ◽  
Marcin Renke
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Renal Transplantation ◽  
Coping Styles ◽  
Occupational Activity ◽  
Stress Coping ◽  
Personality Profile

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.

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