scholarly journals Mental health and mental hygiene between two millenniums

2010 ◽  
Vol 63 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 833-838 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dusan Backovic
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Mental Hygiene ◽  
Term Therapy ◽  
Emotional Suffering ◽  
New Challenges ◽  
Long Term Therapy

A century has passed since Klifford Beers published his work "A mind that found Itself". This paper has inspired the shift of mental hygiene towards the prevention of mental disorders and health improvements. At the beginning of this millenium, with much improved scientific knowledge, experience and possibilities, but confronted with new challenges we are observing the tempestuous historical features which have influenced the development of mental health care. Mental health is crucial for the welfare of a society and its individuals, since such disorders are not only the cause of emotional suffering, but they also deteriorate the quality of life, cause alienation and discrimination of an individual. At the same time, they are a great economic burden to the society as they require long-term therapy and often result in poor productivity. In order to decrease the burden of mental disorders it is required to stimulate prevention and improvement of mental health of the population within the framework of national policies, legislation and financing.

Long-term therapy with intrathecal baclofen improves quality of life in children with severe spastic cerebral palsy

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 565-569 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanja Kraus ◽  
Kathrin Gegenleitner ◽  
Martin Svehlik ◽  
Michael Novak ◽  
Gerhardt Steinwender ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Intrathecal Baclofen ◽  
Spastic Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Term Therapy ◽  
Long Term Therapy

Health-related quality of life in chronic myeloid leukemia patients receiving long-term therapy with imatinib compared with the general population

Blood ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 118 (17) ◽  
pp. 4554-4560 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabio Efficace ◽  
Michele Baccarani ◽  
Massimo Breccia ◽  
Giuliana Alimena ◽  
Gianantonio Rosti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
General Population ◽  
Myeloid Leukemia ◽  
Term Therapy ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Long Term Therapy

Abstract The main objective of this study was to investigate whether patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in treatment with long-term therapy imatinib have a different health-related quality-of-life (HRQOL) profile compared with the general population. In total, 448 CML patients were enrolled, and the SF-36 Health Survey was used to compare generic HRQOL profiles. Symptoms were also assessed. HRQOL comparisons were adjusted for key possible confounders. The median age of patients was 57 years and the median time of imatinib treatment was 5 years (range 3-9 years). The largest HRQOL differences were found in younger patients. In particular, patients aged between 18 and 39 years had marked impairments in role limitations because of physical and emotional problems, respectively: −22.6 (P < .001), −22.3 (P < .001). Patients with CML age 60 or older had a HRQOL profile very similar to that reported by the general population. Women had a worse profile than men when each were compared with their peers in the general population. Fatigue was the most frequently reported symptom. The HRQOL of CML patients is comparable with that of population norms in many areas, however, younger and female patients seem to report the major limitations.

scholarly journals Long-Term Administration of Dienogest for the Treatment of Pain and Intestinal Symptoms in Patients with Rectosigmoid Endometriosis

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabio Barra ◽  
Carolina Scala ◽  
Umberto Leone Roberti Maggiore ◽  
Simone Ferrero
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Treatment ◽  
Fourth Generation ◽  
Term Therapy ◽  
Deep Endometriosis ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Intestinal Symptoms ◽  
Long Term Therapy

Background: Rectosigmoid endometriosis is a severe form of deep endometriosis, which may be responsible for pain symptoms and a wide range of intestinal complains such as diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal cramping. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of long-term therapy with dienogest (DNG), a fourth-generation progestin, for ameliorating quality of life, pain, and intestinal symptoms of patients affected by rectosigmoid endometriosis. Methods: A retrospective analysis of a prospectively collected database was done on patients with endometriotic nodules infiltrating at least the muscular layer of the rectosigmoid wall with an estimated colorectal stenosis <60%. The diagnosis of rectosigmoid endometriosis was based on transvaginal ultrasonography. Patients accepting to participate in the study received continuous oral treatment with DNG at the dose of 2 mg/day. Results: At the end of the first year of treatment, a significant decrease in dysmenorrhea (P < 0.001), chronic pelvic pain (P < 0.001), dyspareunia (P < 0.001), dyschezia (P < 0.001), and in intestinal symptoms (P < 0.001) was observed. A progressive increase of the Endometriosis Health Profile-30 (EHP-30) and Gastrointestinal Quality of Life Index (GIQLI) scores was observed in the first two years of therapy (P < 0.001 and P < 0.001, respectively). Improvements of patients’ symptoms and quality of life were maintained until the end of the study. The regimen was well tolerated, and the frequency and amount of irregular bleeding decreased as treatment progressed. Conclusion: The current study confirms the efficacy of long-term therapy with DNG for treating symptoms caused by rectosigmoid endometriosis.

scholarly journals Inevitable aging and the resultant mental disorders In developing countries: a sociological appraisal

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-03
Author(s):  
Mohammad Sheykhi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
Heart Function ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Effects Of Aging

Aging is inevitably associated with a large number of body functions including the mental health. In addition to that, heart function, emotions, moods etc. could be mentioned as the results of gradual aging. Such conditions are usually accompanied with increase in medications consumption and decline in quality of life. Though usually medical sciences study mental health conditions, sociology also needs to be applied to appraise the "cause and effect" of mental health. As life expectancy is globally increasing, more and more people are subject to mental disorders, Alzheimer's disorders, dementia, depression and many more, as the effects of aging extensively impact mental health. Therefore, under the conditions of rapid aging, geriatrics needs to be strengthened and improved as much as possible to safeguard mental health. However, structural changes in terms of biological, physical, psychological and chemical reactions which inevitably occur with aging, need prevention and appropriate medication, and other investments in long term, and if not, other vulnerabilities will inevitably appear.

scholarly journals Inevitable aging and the resultant mental disorders In developing countries: a sociological appraisal

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-03
Author(s):  
Mohammad Sheykhi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
Heart Function ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Effects Of Aging

Aging is inevitably associated with a large number of body functions including the mental health. In addition to that, heart function, emotions, moods etc. could be mentioned as the results of gradual aging. Such conditions are usually accompanied with increase in medications consumption and decline in quality of life. Though usually medical sciences study mental health conditions, sociology also needs to be applied to appraise the "cause and effect" of mental health. As life expectancy is globally increasing, more and more people are subject to mental disorders, Alzheimer's disorders, dementia, depression and many more, as the effects of aging extensively impact mental health. Therefore, under the conditions of rapid aging, geriatrics needs to be strengthened and improved as much as possible to safeguard mental health. However, structural changes in terms of biological, physical, psychological and chemical reactions which inevitably occur with aging, need prevention and appropriate medication, and other investments in long term, and if not, other vulnerabilities will inevitably appear.

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