scholarly journals Social factors influencing the differences between developed and less developed regions

2008 ◽  
Vol 53 (No. 11) ◽  
pp. 513-517
Author(s):  
V. Majerová
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Development ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Social Groups ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Negative Factors

The aim of the rural development programs is the stabilisation of rural population and forming the perspectives for increasing the quality of life for all social groups in the communities as well as in the region. Less developed areas suffer for a long term from the cumulated negative factors of economic and social development. Their detailed identification which is theoretically considered in this paper can help to improve the particular measures towards the removal of the most urgent problems.

scholarly journals A long term condition / disability, loneliness, and social isolation are associated with lower quality of life, but a sense of coherence buffers the adverse effects: a cross sectional study in older people

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hugo van Woerden ◽  
Neil J. Angus ◽  
Vasiliki Kiparoglou ◽  
Iain Maitland Atherton ◽  
Janni Leung
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Living Alone ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Long Term Conditions ◽  
Term Condition

Abstract Background The impact of disability, long term conditions, rurality, living alone, and being a carer on health has some evidence base. The extent to which a strong sense of coherence, a factor hypothesised to promote wellbeing, may moderate these associations is unknown. A model of physical, environmental and social factors on quality of life was tested, with particular emphasis on whether a strong sense of coherence (SoC) buffered these determinants of quality of life.Methods A cross sectional postal survey was undertaken of a random sample of 3,000 individuals over 65 years, across a rural population. Physical, environmental, and psychological variables were assessed against quality of life using ANOVA and a generalised linear model including the interaction effects of SoC.Results Of 1,547 responses, 1,471 were analysable and provided permission for research use. ANOVA demonstrated that age, gender, long-term condition / disability (LTC-D), living alone, >20 hours unpaid care for others per week, SoC, and loneliness, were associated with lower quality of life (p<0.01). There were strong correlations (p>0.01), between age and LTC-D, living alone, and poor SoC. Living alone was correlated with emotional and social loneliness; but those with higher SoC were less likely to experience loneliness. In an adjusted generalised linear model, significant associations with a lower quality of life were observed from: LTC-D, emotional loneliness and social loneliness (B= -0.44, -0.30, and -0.39, respectively, all p<0.001). The only interaction with SoC that was statistically significant (at p<0.05) was LTC-D. A stronger sense of coherence buffered the negative effects of long-term condition / disability on quality of life.Conclusions This study is novel in examining the relationship between the presence of a LTC-D and loneliness in an older rural population. The physical, environmental and social factors examined, identified long-term conditions / disability and loneliness to be the strongest factors associated with quality of life. SoC somewhat buffered the adverse effect of LTC-D on quality of life, but did not do so for loneliness. Future research to understand what could be done to improve quality of life in a rural context is warranted.

scholarly journals Chronic Q fever: patient and treatment-related factors influencing long-term quality of life

QJM ◽  
2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
S E van Roeden ◽  
D F M Reukers ◽  
C H M van Jaarsveld ◽  
L M Kampschreur ◽  
I M Hoepelman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Q Fever ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Fever Patient ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Chronic Q Fever

Methodology for assessing the quality of life of the population of the region

2021 ◽  
pp. 107-114
Author(s):  
Е.А. Остапенко
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Human Development ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Standard Of Living ◽  
Rural Settlements ◽  
Service Sectors

В исследовании рассмотрено качество жизни сельского населения с точки зрения обеспечения его услугами, необходимыми для организации нормальной деятельности и развития человека. Актуальность исследования заключается в необходимости в современных условиях перехода к долгосрочному планированию развития муниципальных районов и повышения уровня жизни сельских поселений, основу которого составляет изучение системы предоставления услуг для сельского населения, в том числе по укрупненным группам (сферам услуг). The study examines the quality of life the rural population in terms of providing it with the services necessary for organizing normal activities and human development. The relevance of study lie in need in modern conditions for the transition to long-term planning for the development of municipal districts and improving the standard of living of rural settlements, the basis of which is the study of the system of providing services for the rural population, including by enlarged groups (service sectors).

scholarly journals Total knee replacement and health-related quality of life: Factors influencing long-term outcomes

2009 ◽  
Vol 61 (8) ◽  
pp. 1062-1069 ◽  
Author(s):  
Montserrat Núñez ◽  
Luis Lozano ◽  
Esther Núñez ◽  
Josep M. Segur ◽  
Sergi Sastre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Total Knee Replacement ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Long Term Outcomes ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Total Knee

scholarly journals Factors influencing outcomes in patients with stroke

Medicina ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eglė Milinavičienė ◽  
Daiva Rastenytė ◽  
Aleksandras Kriščiūnas
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Functional Status ◽  
Functional Recovery ◽  
Effective Utilization ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Initial Severity

Outcomes of stroke result in long-term disability in most of the patients. It has been confirmed by scientific studies that rehabilitation can improve functional status and quality of life of poststroke patients. The effectiveness of rehabilitation and the outcomes often differ among patients. For effective utilization of the rehabilitation resources, it is important to prognosticate the possible outcomes of the disorder. Recently, studies are performed with the aim to determine and evaluate factors possibly influencing functional recovery in poststroke patients and helping to distinguish patients with good outcome from those with poor outcome. Age, gender, initial severity of the stroke, functional status at admission to hospital, urinary incontinence, impairment in cognitive function, unilateral neglect syndrome are most often analyzed in scientific studies as factors determining the outcomes of the disorder.

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