Economic Impact of Lifestyle Behaviour and Quality of Sleep on Long-Term Sickness Absence

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noora Kanerva ◽  
Paulus Torkki ◽  
Ossi Rahkonen ◽  
Johanna Pekkala ◽  
Olli Pietiläinen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Impact ◽  
Sickness Absence ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviour

scholarly journals A study of patients’ quality of life more than 5 years after trauma: a prospective follow-up

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fanny Vardon-Bounes ◽  
Romain Gracia ◽  
Timothée Abaziou ◽  
Laure Crognier ◽  
Thierry Seguin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Economic Impact ◽  
Physical Functioning ◽  
Major Trauma ◽  
Injury Severity ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Socio Economic Impact

Abstract Background The long-term fate of severely injured patients in terms of their quality of life is not well known. Our aim was to assess the quality of life of patients who have suffered moderate to severe trauma and to identify primary factors of long-term quality of life impairment. Methods A prospective monocentric study conducted on a number of patients who were victims of moderate to severe injuries during the year 2012. Patients were selected based on an Injury Severity Score (ISS) more than or equal to 9. Quality of life was assessed by the MOS SF-36 and NHP scores as a primary evaluation criterion. The secondary evaluation criteria were the determination of the socio-economic impact on quality of life and the identification of factors associated with disability. Results Two hundred and eight patients were contacted by e-mail or telephone. Fifty-five patients participated in this study (with a participation level of 26.4%), including 78.2% men, with a median age of 46. Significant alterations in quality of life were observed with the NHP and MOS SF-36 scale, including physical and psychological components. This resulted in a major socio-economic impact as 26% of the patients could not resume their professional activities (n = 10), 20% required retraining in other lines of work, and 36.4% had a disability status. The study showed that scores ≤ 85 on the physical functioning variable of the MOS SF 36 scale was associated with disability. Conclusion More than five years after a moderate to severe injury, patients’ quality of life was significantly impacted, resulting in significant socio-economic consequences. Disability secondary to major trauma seems to be associated with a score ≤ 85 on the physical functioning dimension of the MOS SF-36 scale. This study raises the question of whether or not early rehabilitation programs should be implemented in order to limit the long-term impact of major trauma.

scholarly journals The emergent diseases in grapevine nursery: Critical point analysis for developing a protected and sustainable propagation process

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 01026
Author(s):  
E. Battiston ◽  
S. Di Marco ◽  
E. Angelini ◽  
L. Mugnai
Keyword(s):  
Critical Point ◽  
Economic Impact ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Plant Diseases ◽  
Propagation Process ◽  
Point Analysis ◽  
Propagation Material ◽  
Critical Point Analysis

The diffusion of emergent pathogens in grapevine nursery is increasingly compromising the sanitary quality of the propagation material. The complexity of the problem lies on the plurality of plant diseases involved and on the high environmental and economic impact of the conventional methods applied to comply the phytosanitary standards. By a critical point analysis, the study suggests the development of nursery strategies focused on the sanitary quality of the production and on its long-term environmental sustainability.

scholarly journals Effect of Closed-Loop Vibration Stimulation on Heart Rhythm during Naps

Sensors ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (19) ◽  
pp. 4136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sang Ho Choi ◽  
Heenam Yoon ◽  
Hyung Won Jin ◽  
Hyun Bin Kwon ◽  
Seong Min Oh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Frequency ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Heart Rhythm ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
Stimulation Condition ◽  
Term Basis ◽  
Stimulation System

Sleep plays a primary function for health and sustains physical and cognitive performance. Although various stimulation systems for enhancing sleep have been developed, they are difficult to use on a long-term basis. This paper proposes a novel stimulation system and confirms its feasibility for sleep. Specifically, in this study, a closed-loop vibration stimulation system that detects the heart rate (HR) and applies −n% stimulus beats per minute (BPM) computed on the basis of the previous 5 min of HR data was developed. Ten subjects participated in the evaluation experiment, in which they took a nap for approximately 90 min. The experiment comprised one baseline and three stimulation conditions. HR variability analysis showed that the normalized low frequency (LF) and LF/high frequency (HF) parameters significantly decreased compared to the baseline condition, while the normalized HF parameter significantly increased under the −3% stimulation condition. In addition, the HR density around the stimulus BPM significantly increased under the −3% stimulation condition. The results confirm that the proposed stimulation system could influence heart rhythm and stabilize the autonomic nervous system. This study thus provides a new stimulation approach to enhance the quality of sleep and has the potential for enhancing health levels through sleep manipulation.

scholarly journals Reflections on melatonin: focus on child mental health

2008 ◽  
Vol 32 (12) ◽  
pp. 444-448 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oluwole Famuyiwa ◽  
Abiodun Adewuya
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Child And Adolescent Psychiatry ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
Intervention Programme ◽  
Library Resource ◽  
The Cochrane Library

Aims and MethodTo examine the propriety of the use of melatonin in child and adolescent psychiatry based on findings retrieved from multiple electronic databases including the Cochrane Library resource, covering 1950–2007.ResultsThere is evidence for the effectiveness of melatonin in the initiation of sleep in children with a variety of neurodevelopmental disorders but its value in improving quality of sleep is doubtful. Like hormones in general, melatonin has multifarious action sites and hence potential for many side-effects. Posological issues and long-term side-effects are yet to be validly determined.Clinical ImplicationsSleep hygiene should be a major component of the routine intervention programme for insomnia and melatonin judiciously prescribed until the safety of long-term use is known.

scholarly journals Long-term quality of sleep after remifentanil-based anaesthesia: a randomized controlled trial

2013 ◽  
Vol 110 (2) ◽  
pp. 250-257 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Wenk ◽  
D.M. Pöpping ◽  
G. Chapman ◽  
H. Grenda ◽  
T. Ledowski
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
Randomized Controlled

scholarly journals MASALAH TIDUR ANAK DENGAN LEUKEMIA LIMFOBLASTIK AKUT DALAM MENJALANI KEMOTERAPI FASE INDUKSI

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-73
Author(s):  
Andrye Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia ◽  
Sleep Disorders ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Lymphoblastic Leukemia ◽  
Repeated Measurements ◽  
Induction Phase ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
Long Time

Chemotherapy has an effect on the occurrence of sleep disorders in children who suffer from acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Sleep disorders experienced by children have an impact on optimizing the long-term quality of life of children. This study aims to describe sleep problems that occur in children suffering from acute lymphoblastic leukemia who undergo induction phase chemotherapy. The design of this study was descriptive analytic with repeated measurements of sleep disorders in children aged 7-18 years (n = 62). Data collection was carried out for 7 days, that is, one day before, five days during, and one day after chemotherapy. The results of data analysis found that children have > 15 minutes to fall asleep, children have less than normal amounts of sleep (the number of hours of sleep is normal, school age: 9-11 hours / day, adolescence: 8-10 hours / day) and there was a decrease in the quality of sleep scores. In conclusion, there are sleep disorders that occur in children, namely children have less time to sleep, children need a long time to be able to fall asleep, and children experience a decrease in the quality of sleep. The need for exploration of interventions to facilitate efficient sleep according to the stages of child development.

scholarly journals Contact With the Workplace During Long-Term Sickness Absence and Worker Expectations of Return to Work

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Selander ◽  
Åsa Tjulin ◽  
Ulrika Müssener ◽  
Kerstin Ekberg
Keyword(s):  
Return To Work ◽  
Sickness Absence ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Health Unit ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽  
The Social ◽  
Union Representative ◽  
Quality Of Contact

Since long-term sickness absence constitutes a problem in most western countries, research that can facilitate return to work (RTW) is important. Today there is evidence that the social context at the workplace has a significant impact on return to work. The dual aims of the study was firstly to investigate the pattern and quality of contact between employees on long-term sick leave and different actors at the workplace, and secondly to investigate whether contacts with the workplace were associated with expectations regarding return to work. An explorative method and descriptive design was used for the first aim. For the second aim, the data was analysed in a multivariate logistic regression model. The results show that employees had frequent and, in most cases, appreciated contact with their supervisor and co-workers. Contact with other workplace actors; that is, the occupational health unit, the union representative, and the human resources department, were less frequent. Employees who experienced the contact as supportive and constructive were far more positive and optimistic than others regarding return to work. It is concluded that supervisors and co-workers should be aware that they play a significant role in the return-to-work process, and that quality of contact is what matters.

scholarly journals Sleep quality in relation to sleep hygiene knowledge and practice, chronotype and lifestyle behaviour among healthcare students

2018 ◽  
Vol 71 (suppl. 1) ◽  
pp. 17-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilija Andrijevic ◽  
Svetlana Simic ◽  
Cedomirka Stanojevic ◽  
Boris Golubovic ◽  
Dragana Milutinovic
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index ◽  
Sleep Hygiene ◽  
Lifestyle Factors ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviour ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire

Introduction. The purpose of this study was to evaluate sleep quality among healthcare science students and to assess its association with sleep hygiene knowledge and practices, circadian typology and lifestyle factors. Material and Methods. The research was conducted as a cross-sectional questionnaire-based internet study on a sample of 268 students. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and The Self-Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire were applied as research instruments to assess sleep quality and chronotypes respectively, while evaluation of the other variables was conducted using he Sleep Hygiene Knowledge Questionnaire, socio-demographic questionnaire and the questionnaire of lifestyle factors. Results. The average of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index global score for all students was 6.9 ? 3.2. The poor sleep quality (The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index > 5) was reported in 62.7% of students. Sleep efficiency less than 85% was found in 43.0% of students, and 78% of students reported daytime dysfunctionality. Sleep quality was significantly worse among female students; coffee, alcohol and energy drink consumers and long-term cell phone users. Only 11.9% of students were classified as the morning chronotype and they had the best quality of sleep and the best sleep hygiene knowledge and practices, whereas the evening chronotype had the worst quality of sleep. A significant negative correlation was identified between sleep hygiene knowledge (r = - 0.133) and practice (r = 0.501) and sleep quality whereby the lower t he Sleep Hygiene Knowledge Questionnaire and Sleep Hygiene Practice Scale scores follow a higher the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index score. Conclusion. Majority of students had a suboptimal level of overall sleep quality, satisfactory knowledge of sleep hygiene, but they did not have the sleep hygiene practices which suggests that knowledge is not a factor of deterring from unhealthy behaviors.

Job Burnout, Health-Related Quality of Life, and Sickness Absence in Greek Health Professionals

2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 132-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fotios Anagnostopoulos ◽  
Dimitris Niakas
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Sickness Absence ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Job Burnout ◽  
Care Providers

This study examined how job burnout was associated with sick-leave absence and quality of life in a sample of 487 nurses working in the National Health Care System. Burnout was measured with the Maslach Burnout Inventory, while quality of life was measured with Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36). Data on sick leaves were collected from hospital personnel records. Logistic regression indicated that levels of burnout (emotional exhaustion) were significant predictors of short-term (but not long-term) sickness absence. Long-term sickness absence could be predicted by poor physical health. The findings indicate that burnout not only may negatively impact on quality of life of health-care providers, but also may influence short sick leaves. Implications for the implementation of absence reduction programs are discussed.

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