Correlazioni positive tra spiritualità e salute: i risultati di alcune indagini / Positive correlations between spirituality and health: results from some surveys

2019 ◽  
Vol 68 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-54
Author(s):  
Paolo Morocutti
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Personnel ◽  
Medical Condition ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Close Correlation ◽  
General Medical Condition ◽  
Spirituality And Health ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
Positive Effect

La dimensione religiosa dell’uomo contribuisce in modo sostanziale al mantenimento della condizione medica generale, migliorando e preservando la qualità della vita. Quanto fa bene la fede? La preghiera fa ammalare meno e guarire prima? La partecipazione ai servizi religiosi porta realmente un effetto positivo sulla salute? Gli studi esaminati in questo articolo sembrano rispondere affermativamente a queste domande, evidenziando la stretta correlazione tra religiosità/spiritualità, salute e benessere fisico e psicologico. L’impatto antropologico e sociologico di tale realtà conduce ad evidenti riflessioni storiche e filosofiche, ma anche mediche e bioetiche, generando l’esigenza di una profonda trasformazione nella formazione del personale sanitario, dove l’aspetto religioso o spirituale non è ritenuto importante, né rilevante nell’approccio medico per la cura e l’assistenza del paziente. Nonostante ciò, numerosi studi approfondiscono ed attestano l’importanza di questo aspetto sia dei singoli, sia dell’intera popolazione. ---------- Religious dimension of man contributes substantially to maintain general medical condition, improving and preserving quality of life. How good is faith? Does prayer make you sick less and get better sooner? Does participation in religious services actually have a positive effect on health? The studies examined within this article seem to answer positively to these questions, highlighting the close correlation between religiosity / spirituality, health and physical and psychological well-being. The anthropological and sociological impact of this reality leads to evident historical and philosophical as well as medical and bioethical reflections, generating the need for a deep transformation of health personnel training, where the religious or spiritual aspect are not considered as important, nor relevant for medical approach to patient’s care. Nevertheless, several studies address and highlight the importance of this aspect for both individuals and whole population.

scholarly journals How to Make Digitalization Better Serve an Increasing Quality of Life?

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 611
Author(s):  
Oleg A. Kryzhanovskij ◽  
Natalia A. Baburina ◽  
Anastasia O. Ljovkina
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Close Correlation ◽  
Social Progress ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Visual Tool ◽  
National Trends ◽  
Objective Indicators

Modern people live in the era of knowledge and digitalization supposed to increase their quality of life. Nevertheless, digital technologies are only the instruments in the development and transformation of social-economic processes and their usage per se does not ensure only positive effects, which much depends on goals, conditions, institutes, etc. Thus, digitalization has an unambiguous influence on many social-economic processes and needs a wise policy to provide smooth progress and well-being for everybody. This study aims to design and test appropriate tools for managing digitalization to direct this process on increasing the quality of life. For this purpose we analyzed: (1) correlation to identify interrelations between digitalization and quality of life; (2) the potential of using the visualization matrix method to identify and monitor national trends of digitalization in the context of quality of life. We found: (1) close correlation between subjective and objective indicators of quality of life and between the quality of life and digitalization; (2) the two-dimensional matrix turned out to be a relevant visual tool that embraces specific two-way relationships between human development and digitalization. In combination with statistical and qualitative methods, this tool has wide prospects for managing digitalization in the context of social progress and increasing quality of life.

scholarly journals Summary of Self-Management Program for Patients with CKD: A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 70
Author(s):  
Hendrik Prayitno Luawo ◽  
Yulia Indah Permata ◽  
Ulfa Nur Rohmah ◽  
Waluyo Waluyo ◽  
Saskiyanti Ari Andini
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Exercise Intervention ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Positive Effect

Background: Self-management is an important step in preventing and impeding the progression of chronic kidney disease. The effective support and encouragement of self-management in patients with chronic kidney disease is therefore required. The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of a self-management program improving the quality of life on patients with CKD.Method: The literature review used the keywords ‘chronic kidney disease’, ‘self-management program’ and ‘quality of life’. From the article search using “AND” as well, only 8 studies met the inclusion criteria. Across the 8 studies, 592 participants and a mean 147 per trial were included within the middle age group.Discussion: The types intervention were a heterogenous. CKD self-management program, renal education and exercise intervention, the EASE program, the KDE program, and a CKD Educational Program recommended to improve quality of life.Consclusion: The education and exercise intervention had a positive effect on the physical and mental health and well-being of the patients with CKD. Therefore early education about renal disease improves quality of life and treatment outcomes in patients with CKD who are on dialysis.

QUALITY OF LIFE IN TURKISH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO LEVELS OF STATE-TRAIT ANXIETY

2008 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 417-424 ◽  
Author(s):  
Demet Unalan ◽  
Mustafa Celikten ◽  
Ferhan Soyuer ◽  
Ahmet Ozturk
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Personal Belief ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
Turkish University Students ◽  
Positive Correlations

The purpose of this study was to determine the quality of life (QOL) of students and to determine the relationship between state-trait anxiety levels and QOL. This research was done with ½ sampling method of 276 students at Erciyes University. The data were gathered via the WHOQOL-100 Quality of Life Scale (WHOQOL Group, 1998) and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (Spielberger, Gorsuch, & Lushelle, 1970). The lowest scoring area in our study was the social impression facet. The area scoring highest was the personal belief area. Negative correlations were found between level of state anxiety and physical health, psychological well-being, and level of independence. Positive correlations were found between level of trait anxiety and physical health, psychological well-being, social relationships, environment, overall QOL and general health perceptions.

scholarly journals The Effects of Rural Electrification on Quality of Life: A Southeast Asian Perspective

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 2410
Author(s):  
Jordi Cravioto ◽  
Hideaki Ohgaki ◽  
Hang Seng Che ◽  
ChiaKwang Tan ◽  
Satoru Kobayashi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Original Data ◽  
Rural Electrification ◽  
Active Time ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Being There ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Economic Well Being

Despite the general agreement about the benefits that electrification brings to well-being, few studies have concentrated on the actual effects of electrification on the diverse non-economic dimensions of quality of life (QoL). In a multi-disciplinary and cross-institutional effort, a group of natural and social scientists have studied three electrification schemes (grid extension, centralised hybrid, and solar home systems) in four rural villages in Malaysia, Cambodia, and Myanmar. Using a novel approach with scales on several QoL measures (self-reported QoL and five QoL sub-domains; psychological, physical, social, and economic well-being; occupations; and total active time), this article presents an analysis of the effects of rural electrification on human well-being. With original data surveyed in the villages through a baseline prior to electrification and an endpoint several months after, the effects were examined through suitable statistical methods. Overall, we confirmed a positive effect of electrification in self-reported QoL levels as well as psychological, physical, and social well-being. There was, however, a certain reduction recorded in economic well-being. In the sub-domains of QoL, there were no changes after electrification in satisfaction levels concerning time use, time spent alone, housing, and personal safety, but a positive effect on satisfaction levels was observed in cooking. Finally, in terms of occupation, we observed no changes in the total hours dedicated to work and no prolonged active time on usual activities in the household. The findings provide support to the hypothesis of a positive effect on general QoL from electrification, but also suggest more precisely that, for specific QoL sub-domains, the effect might not necessarily exist, or in fact, may be negative. The article concludes by discussing differences determined by cultural aspects and technological limitations in each of the systems under study.

scholarly journals Exploring the role of early-life circumstances, abilities and achievements on well-being at age 50 years: evidence from the 1958 British birth cohort study

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. e031416 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian Dodgeon ◽  
Praveetha Patalay ◽  
George B Ploubidis ◽  
Richard D Wiggins
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Class ◽  
Cognitive Performance ◽  
Early Life ◽  
Educational Achievement ◽  
Early Adulthood ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Vocational Qualifications ◽  
Positive Effect

ObjectivesWe aim to examine the relative contributions of pathways from middle childhood/adolescence to mid-life well-being, health and cognition, in the context of family socio-economic status (SES) at birth, educational achievement and early-adulthood SES. Our approach is largely exploratory, suspecting that the strongest mediators between childhood circumstances and mid-life physical and emotional well-being may be cognitive performance during school years, material and behavioural difficulties, and educational achievement. We also explore whether the effects of childhood circumstances on mid-life physical and emotional well-being differ between men and women.Setting/participantsData were from the National Child Development Study, a fully-representative British birth cohort sample of 17 415 people born in 1 week in 1958.Primary/secondary outcome measuresOur four primary mid-life outcome measures are: cognitive performance, physical and emotional well-being and quality of life. Our intermediate adult outcomes are early-adulthood social class and educational/vocational qualifications.ResultsUsing structural equation modelling, we explore numerous pathways through childhood and early adulthood which are significantly linked to our outcomes. We specifically examine the mediating effects of the following: cognitive ability at ages 7, 11 and 16 years; childhood psychological issues; family material difficulties at age 7 years: housing, unemployment, finance; educational/vocational qualifications and social class position at age 42 years.We find that social class at birth has a strong indirect effect on the age 50 outcomes via its influence on cognitive performance in childhood and adolescence, educational attainment and mid-life social class position, together with small direct effects on qualifications and social class position at age 42 years. Teenage cognitive performance has a strong positive effect on later physical health for women, while educational/vocational qualifications have a stronger positive effect on emotional well-being for men.ConclusionOur findings provide an understanding of the legacy of early life on multiple aspects of mid-life health, well-being, cognition and quality of life, showing stronger mediated links for men from childhood social class position to early adult social class position. The observed effect of qualifications supports those arguing that education is positively associated with subsequent cognitive functioning.

scholarly journals Improvement of complex treatment of patients with osteoarthritis combined with hypertension

Pain medicine ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1/1) ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
L P Kuznecova ◽  
M V Bondar
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Conflict Of Interest ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Outpatient Setting ◽  
Social Significance ◽  
Duration Of Treatment ◽  
Positive Effect

Actuality: Among the diseases that significantly affect people, osteoarthritis (OA) takes 4th place in women and 8th in men. In both sexes older than 70 years, osteoarthrosis occurs in almost everyone, and in the last decade its prevalence has steadily increased. The social significance of OA is determined by the increase in disability, especially in older age groups, as well as by a sharp decline in the quality of life for this. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of the therapy performed 12 months after initiation of treatment in patients with hypertension (GC) on the background of treatment with meloxicam at a dose of 7.5 mg/day and 80 and 160 mg/day. Material and methods: under supervision in an outpatient setting, there were 90 patients on the OA 1–2 stages, in combination with GC 2 degree, 2–3 degrees. The average age of patients with OA was 64.4 ± 7.5 years (the first group), patients with OA in combination with GC – 62.13 ± 8.2 years (second group), patients with OA in combination with GC and gastropathy due to admission NSAIDs (third group) – 64.81 ± 1.3 years. Disease duration in patients of the first group – (9.66 ± 4.7) years, in patients of the second group – (9.4 ± 6.0) years, in patients of the third group – (10.4 ± 5.6) years, respectively, the fourth group of comparison contained practically healthy persons. All patients complained of pain syndrome of varying degrees of severity. Patients in the first group received baseline therapy of meloxicam at a dose of 7.5 mg/day; patients in the second and third groups received meloxicam and antihypertensive drug (at a dose of 80 or 160 mg per day). Duration of treatment was 12 months. Results of the study and their discussion: according to the results, the positive effect of the use of meloxicam has led to a significant decrease in the severity of pain in the first, second and third groups according to the visual analogue scale (VAS): (27.8 %, 29.8 %, 25.4 %, p < 0.05) and the Lequesne index (27.1 % and 30.9 %, 26.4 %, p < 0.05), respectively. Conclusions: The tested scheme of treatment of patients with OA with the use of meloxicam indicates the efficacy and statistically significant reduction of pain syndrome, improvement of the functional state of the musculoskeletal system in patients with OA as well as with OA in combination with GC. 2.Also, the analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect of meloxicam and its positive effect on the clinical course of OA were revealed: joint pain decreased, functional capacity increased, general well-being and quality of life of patients improved. Prospects for further research: We consider it expedient to continue prospective surveillance of patients with the aim of further studying of the effect of meloxicam in patients with a comorbid disease. Conflict of Interest: There is no conflict of interest.

scholarly journals FACTORS AFFECTING QUALITY IMPROVEMENT OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH POST-TRANSFEMORAL AMPUTATION

2019 ◽  
pp. 181-183
Author(s):  
NUR RACHMAT ◽  
MOHAMMAD FANANI ◽  
DARSONO DARSONO ◽  
SUWARTO SUWARTO
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Significant Positive Effect ◽  
Transfemoral Amputation ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Positive Effect

Objective: The study aims to investigate the contributions of self-efficacy, motivation, religiosity, social support, optimism, and subjective well-being as factors affecting quality of life on individuals with transfermoral amputation. Through empowerment, it is expected that there will be an increase in independence and socioeconomy. The ultimate goal of the empowerment process is for independence. Methods: This study used observational analytic with cross-sectional approach. The sample in this study was 110 post-transfemoral amputation patients. Data taken from questionnaires of self-efficacy, motivation, religiosity, social support, optimism, subjective well-being and quality of life were analyzed using structural equation modeling. Results: There was no influence of motivation on quality of life (critical ratio [CR]=0.535 <1.96; p=0.592 <0.05). There was a statistically significant positive effect of self-efficacy on quality of life (CR=3.082> 1.96; p=0.002 <0.05). There was a statistically significant positive effect of religiosity on quality of life (CR=2.919> 1.96; p=0.004 <0.05). There was no influence from social support for quality of life (CR=0.082 <1.96; p=0.935 <0.05). There was a statistically significant positive effect of optimism on quality of life (CR=2.307> 1.96; p=0.021 <0.05). There was a statistically significant positive effect of subjective well-being on quality of life (CR=2.089> 1.96; p=0.037 <0.05). Conclusion: The quality of life of patients with post-transfemoral amputation is positively and significantly influenced by optimism, religiosity, self-efficacy, and subjective well-being.

Perceived Overprotection and Its Association With Quality of Life in Dementia

GeroPsych ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 125-134
Author(s):  
Mechthild Niemann-Mirmehdi ◽  
Andreas Häusler ◽  
Paul Gellert ◽  
Johanna Nordheim
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Patient Autonomy ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Negative Association ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Mental Well Being

Abstract. To date, few studies have focused on perceived overprotection from the perspective of people with dementia (PwD). In the present examination, the association of perceived overprotection in PwD is examined as an autonomy-restricting factor and thus negative for their mental well-being. Cross-sectional data from the prospective DYADEM study of 82 patient/partner dyads (mean age = 74.26) were used to investigate the association between overprotection, perceived stress, depression, and quality of life (QoL). The analyses show that an overprotective contact style with PwD has a significant positive association with stress and depression, and has a negative association with QoL. The results emphasize the importance of avoiding an overprotective care style and supporting patient autonomy.

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