scholarly journals Prevalence of Hyperthyroidism and its Impact on Quality of Life Among Students of the Islamia University of Bahawalpur Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-90
Author(s):  
Shifa Shaffique ◽  
Haseeb Anwar ◽  
Hafiz Muhammad Asif ◽  
Imran ul Haq ◽  
Muhammad Akram
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Family History ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Previous Treatment ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Causative Factors ◽  
Associated Symptoms ◽  
History Of ◽  
Middle Class Families

Aim: Population based studies on prevalence of hyperthyroidism and its impact on quality of life, with variability of weight, height and distribution, their associated symptoms are limited. Knowledge and awareness about the prevalence of hyperthyroidism and their associated symptoms and its treatment option is necessary for the patient education and evaluation of underlying causative factors of this disease. Methodology: Apopulation-based study was conducted from October 2018 to May 2019 to determine the prevalence of hyperthyroidism and its impact on quality of life among the students of The Islamia University Bahawalpur. Questioner were developed and distributed among the consenting participants. Thirty-six males and one hundred and six females were included in this study. Results: Our study concluded that prevalence of hyperthyroidism is n=10(6.6%) and its prevalence ishigher in middle class families. Hyperthyroidism has a positive link with family history and previous history as shown in the results i.e. n=8 (5.3%) with family history and n=5 (3.3%) linked with previoushistory. It is the leading cause of morbidity and its prevalence is raised day by day. We studied that hyperthyroidism produces following effects on quality of life; n=10 (6.6%) participants were presented with loss of concentration in work / studies=10 (6.6%) with body ache, n=8 (5.3%) with social isolation, n=10 (6.6%) with mental health changes, n=6 (4%) with a history of previous treatment, n=8 (5.3%) with need of repeated checkups. Conclusion: It is concluded from present study that the hypehyperthyroidism significantly affects the quality of life and it is positively linked with the family history and history.

Development of a Multidimensional Measure to Examine Fear of Dementia

2018 ◽  
Vol 89 (2) ◽  
pp. 187-205 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyle S. Page ◽  
Bert Hayslip ◽  
Dee Wadsworth ◽  
Philip A. Allen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Family History ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Multidimensional Measure ◽  
Valid Instrument ◽  
History Of ◽  
Areas Of Concern

Persons with and without a family history of dementia report concerns for developing this syndrome; yet, less is known about the specific aspects of dementia that are feared. The Fear of Dementia (FOD) scale was created to assess these concerns. This study examined the psychometric properties of the FOD scale using a sample of middle-aged and older adults ( N = 734). We then explored the factor structure of the scale 2 years later using a smaller sample from the first study ( N = 226). Three factors emerged, highlighting several main areas of concern: Burden and Loss, Quality of Life, and Perceived Social and Cognitive Loss. Preliminary data suggest that the FOD scale is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing the multidimensional nature of the concern about developing dementia. Attention to what specifically is feared may help further our understanding of health behaviors, coping, and targeted supports.

Quality of Life and Functional Outcomes after Multiligament Knee Reconstruction

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (10) ◽  
pp. 970-978 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Hatch ◽  
Diego Villacis ◽  
Dhanur Damodar ◽  
Michael Dacey ◽  
Anthony Yi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Knee Ligament ◽  
Management Protocol ◽  
Knee Ligament Surgery ◽  
History Of

AbstractWe aimed to determine factors that affect the quality of life of patients undergoing a standardized surgical and postoperative management protocol for knee dislocations. A total of 31 patients (33 knees) were included in this study. We contacted patients at a minimum of 12 months postoperatively (mean: 38 months; range, 12–111 months) and administered the previously validated Multiligament Quality of Life questionnaire (ML-QOL), 2000 International Knee Documentation Committee Subjective Knee Form (IKDC), and Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale. We performed independent two-sample t-tests and age-adjusted multivariable linear regression analysis to examine the difference in these scores. Patients who underwent previous knee ligament surgery had significantly worse mean ML-QOL scores relative to patients who did not undergo previous knee ligament surgery (114.3 versus 80.4; p = 0.004) (higher score indicates worse quality of life). All other differences in the ML-QOL scores were not statistically significant. IKDC and Lysholm scores did not differ significantly with regards to the studied variables. Among patients with no previous knee ligament surgery, patients undergoing surgery within 3 weeks of injury had significantly worse mean ML-QOL scores relative to patients undergoing surgery greater than 3 weeks after their injury (98.7 versus 74.7; p = 0.042) and patients with Schenck classification of III or IV had significantly worse mean ML-QOL scores relative to patient with a Schenck classification of I or II (88.7 versus 62.9; p = 0.015). We found that patients with a previous history of knee ligament surgery had a significantly worse quality of life relative to those with no history of knee ligament surgery. This is a level III, retrospective cohort study.

scholarly journals Tucked and treated- a case series on outcome of meshplasty with abdominoplasty for incisional hernia

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 3421
Author(s):  
Nagamallesh C. S. ◽  
Nandini S. Tanwar ◽  
F. Sadiq Nawaz ◽  
Padmanath Bhat
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Incisional Hernia ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Weight Lifting ◽  
Aesthetic Outcome ◽  
Strict Glycemic Control ◽  
History Of

Incisional hernia is the second most common type of hernia. Incisional hernia occurs in 10-20% of patients who were subjected to abdominal surgery in India. Here we are presenting a case series of 20 patients with incisional hernia and obesity. Body mass index (BMI) ranges from 28 to 35 in all cases. Females outnumbered the male in the ratio of 4:1 and 40% of cases had a previous history of caesarean section. All cases were operated by combining open polypropylene meshplasty and abdominoplasty techniques and follow up consultations were done for 1 year. 10% of cases had post-op wound infections, who were known to be diabetic. They were managed with appropriate antibiotics and maintained strict glycemic control. 90% of patients were satisfied from the procedure performed which improved their quality of life, significant cosmetic outcome and no recurrence. 10% of cases had recurrence after heavy weight lifting following surgery (BMI was 36). By incorporating the above mentioned techniques in hernia repair, recurrence rate and complications were reduced, quality of life and aesthetic outcome are enhanced.

scholarly journals Risk Factors and Quality of Life of Lung Cancer Survivors in Lahore, Pakistan

2021 ◽  
pp. 68-71
Author(s):  
Rehan Ahmad Khan Sherwani ◽  
Sajjad Ali Gill ◽  
Saba Younus ◽  
Sana Saeed ◽  
Nadia Saeed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Family History ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Environmental History ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Lung Cancer Patients ◽  
History Of

Introduction: The objectives of this study is to determine the risk factors of lung cancer were patients and investigate the quality of life of lung cancer survivors. The occupational, smoking, personal, environmental and family history of the survivors are investigated. The well-being of the survivors with physical and social norms not were also studied. Methods: Risk factors and quality of life from a sample of 50 lung cancer patients investigated through a self-administered questionnaire after getting consent from the hospital management and the patients. All the analysis has been done in SPSS 21. Results: Most of the lung cancer patients were male smokers with a strong history of smoking, and more than half of the respondents inhaled while smoking cigarettes. The significant risk factors among non-smokers are occupational history, personal history, environmental history, and family history. The impact of environmental history with smoking history is observed in lung cancer patients. The physical well-being of the patients is considerably affected by the disease and the pain in their daily activities. Conclusion: Smoking remained the leading risk factor of lung cancer patients followed by radon. However, family history is found statistically significant in the prevalence of lung cancer. Authorities should draw and implement some guiding rules to control smoking, radon, and air pollution, particularly in residential areas.

DOES HAVING A FAMILY HISTORY OF INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE AFFECT QUALITY OF LIFE IN NEWLY DIAGNOSED CHILDREN?

2006 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. E48
Author(s):  
Abigail Garrity ◽  
Trudy Lerer ◽  
Anthony Otley ◽  
James Markowitz ◽  
Anne Griffiths ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Inflammatory Bowel Disease ◽  
Family History ◽  
Bowel Disease ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
History Of ◽  
Inflammatory Bowel

Natural History of Arteriovenous Malformations

2008 ◽  
Vol 139 (2_suppl) ◽  
pp. P41-P42
Author(s):  
James Y Suen ◽  
Lisa M Buckmiller ◽  
Chun-Yang Fan ◽  
Gal Shafirstein ◽  
Robert Glade
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Natural History ◽  
Surgical Resection ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Previous Treatment ◽  
Insurance Companies ◽  
Preoperative Embolization ◽  
Presenting Symptoms ◽  
History Of

Objective 1) To demonstrate the natural history of arteriovenous malformation (AVMs) when left untreated or inadequately managed. 2) To demonstrate the need for major treatment to patients, families, healthcare providers, and insurance companies. Methods Records from 10 of 50 representative patients treated at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) for advanced AVMs were reviewed for age at presentation, gender, presenting symptoms, previous treatment, disease course, and post-presentation management. Patients were asked if quality of life had improved after treatment at UAMS Facial photos from childhood were obtained and compared with photos taken at time of presentation. Results 10 patients (7 male, 3 female, range 21–46 years) received treatment. All patients presented with bleeding, pain and/or facial destruction. 6 of 10 patients received previous embolization. No patients had undergone previous surgical resection. All were informed by a previous physician that the disease was incurable or treatment options had been exhausted. All patients experienced subsequent worsening of symptoMS All patients were treated at UAMS with preoperative embolization followed by surgical resection and required multiple surgeries to remove persistent AVM. All patients indicated quality of life improved after embolization/surgical resection. Comparison of photos revealed progression of disease in all cases marked by facial destruction and deformity. Conclusions AVMs display a progressive and destructive nature when left untreated or inadequately managed. Natural history can be used to demonstrate to patients, families, and healthcare providers the seriousness of disease and convince insurance companies that radical treatment is typically necessary to obtain control or cure.

scholarly journals Key Performance Indicators Related to the Quality of Life in Patients with Celiac Disease: A Descriptive-Analytical Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Farnaz Jahhantigh ◽  
Fateme Behmaneshpour ◽  
Fatemaeh Gharebaghi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Vitamin D ◽  
Celiac Disease ◽  
Family History ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Analytical Study ◽  
Key Performance Indicators ◽  
History Of

Background: Celiac disease (CD) is a chronic, systemic immune disorder that can affect one’s quality of life. Objectives: The aim of this study was to explore the key performance indicators (KPIs) related to the quality of life of patients with CD admitted to the Celiac Association of Bouali Hospital in Zahedan. Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was performed on 60 patients with CD who referred to the Celiac Association of Bouali Hospital in Zahedan in 2018. Data collection tools included a demographic questionnaire (age, gender, marital status, duration of illness, education, ethnicity, economic status, occupation, breastfeeding history, family history of CD, as well as vitamin D and iron supplementation) and the Quality of Life Questionnaire for patients with CD. Data were analyzed in SPSS 21 using descriptive statistics. All values less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: Sixty participants completed the study, 66.7% of whom were female, 76.7% were married, and 85.3% reported a family history of CD. The total score of patients’ quality of life was 81.66 ± 18.33, and the lowest score of quality of life was associated with patients’ concerns (51.81 ± 3.85). The findings also showed that, among various KPIs, vitamin D had a particularly significant relationship with patients’ quality of life. Conclusions: There was a significant relationship between the quality of life and vitamin D supplementation in the participants. Besides, considering the effect of physical health on improving the quality of life and the chronic nature of CD, it is necessary to enhance the quality of life of these individuals by raising their awareness about micronutrient intakes while respecting their dietary restrictions.

scholarly journals Predictors of quality of life of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

2019 ◽  
Vol 76 (7) ◽  
pp. 716-722
Author(s):  
Sladjana Vasiljevic ◽  
Marina Petrovic ◽  
Aleksandra Cvetkovic ◽  
Vesna Paunovic ◽  
Darko Mikic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Family History ◽  
Social Characteristics ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Financial Status ◽  
Group I ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Impact

Background/Aim. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has a significant impact on quality of life of patients. We investigated which demographic and social characteristics can predict the global quality of life (QoL) of COPD patients. Methods. The patients (n = 288) were divided into three groups according to the stage of disease: Group I = stage 0 ? at risk; Group II = Stages I and II; Group III = stages III and IV. The patients fulfilled a questionnaire related to the demographic and social characteristics and the validated multidimensional questionnaire ? Serbian version of the St. George?s Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ). The Student?s t test, ?? test, ANOVA, univariate and multivariate logistic regression tests were used for statistical analyses. Results. In the group I, prevailed the men, employed persons, with a moderate financial status and no family history of COPD. In the group II dominated women, pensioners, with a moderate financial status, duration of illness up to five years, and no family history of COPD. In the group III prevailed women, unemployed persons, a moderate financial status, COPD duration up to 5 years and no family history of COPD. The predictors of the Symptoms score were grades of COPD and duration of the disease, and the predictors of Activity grades of COPD, sex, age and financial status. All variables were found to have a statistically significant relationship in the Impact score in the pre-analyses, were also significant in the univariate regression model. They were age, employement status, financial status and COPD duration. The same predictors that significantly contributed to the explanation of the Impact score, contributed to the explanation of the Total score on SGRQ. In the multivariate regression model, the predictors of the Activity score, Impacts score and Total score were the COPD grade and financial status; only the COPD grade contributed to the explanation of the Symptoms score. Conclusion. Financial status is the most important social factor, and the grade of COPD is the best disease-related predictor of QoL of COPD patients.

Predictors of Poor Quality of Life 1 Year After Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Neurosurgery ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 78 (2) ◽  
pp. 256-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahrah Taufique ◽  
Teresa May ◽  
Emma Meyers ◽  
Cristina Falo ◽  
Stephan A. Mayer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage ◽  
Cognitive Rehabilitation ◽  
Sickness Impact Profile ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
History Of ◽  
Grade 3

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Risk factors for poor quality of life (QOL) after subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) remain poorly described. OBJECTIVE: To identify the frequency and predictors of poor QOL 1 year after SAH. METHODS: We studied 1-year QOL in a prospectively collected cohort of 1181 consecutively admitted SAH survivors between July 1996 and May 2013. Patient clinical, radiographic, surgical, and acute clinical course information was recorded. Reduced QOL (overall, physical, and psychosocial) at 1 year was assessed with the Sickness Impact Profile and defined as 2 SD below population-based normative Sickness Impact Profile values. Logistic regression leveraging multiple imputation to handle missing data was used to evaluate reduced QOL. RESULTS: Poor overall QOL was observed in 35% of patients. Multivariable analysis revealed that nonwhite ethnicity, high school education or less, history of depression, poor clinical grade (Hunt-Hess Grade ≥3), and delayed infarction were predictors of poor overall and psychosocial QOL. Poor physical QOL was additionally associated with older age, hydrocephalus, pneumonia, and sepsis. At 1 year, patients with poor QOL had increased difficulty concentrating, cognitive dysfunction, depression, and reduced activities of daily living. More than 91% of patients with poor QOL failed to fully return to work. These patients frequently received physical rehabilitation, but few received cognitive rehabilitation or emotional-behavioral support. CONCLUSION: Reduced QOL affects as many as one-third of SAH survivors 1 year after SAH. Delayed infarction is the most important in-hospital modifiable factor that affects QOL. Increased attention to cognitive and emotional difficulties after hospital discharge may help patients achieve greater QOL.

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