scholarly journals Nurse-led multidisciplinary cooperation for early screening and protection of fecal water dermatitis in hospitalized patients with enterostomy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen-Xia Lan ◽  
Zhe Li
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Hospitalized Patients ◽  
Nutritional Risk ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Early Screening ◽  
Multidisciplinary Cooperation ◽  
Fecal Water ◽  
The One

IntroductionTo investigate the effect of nurse-led multidisciplinary cooperation in the early screening and protection of fecal water dermatitis in hospitalized patients with enterostomy.Material and methodsAn enterostomy management team led by nurses with multidisciplinary cooperation was established to investigate the current situation of fecal water dermatitis in patients with enterostomy in our hospital, and the causes of fecal water dermatitis were analyzed. Based on the evidence-based results, the management plan for the prevention of fecal water dermatitis in patients with enterostomy was implemented.ResultsThe incidence of fecal water dermatitis in patients with enterostomy decreased from 45.56% to 20.73%, the screening rate of nutritional risk for patients with enterostomy increased from 45.57% to 97.56%, the accuracy of stoma positioning by nurses was increased from 65.82% to 98.78%, the incidence of basement warping in enterostomy was decreased from 29.80% to 1.95%, the incidence of fecal water leakage decreased from 50.76% to 22.53%, the one-hour leakage rate of stoma basement increased from 4.48% to 97.29%, the awareness rate of patients' related knowledge increased from 43.03% to 80.48%, and the average score of self-care ability of patients (family members) increased from 99.5 to 126.7, Patients' mean quality of life scores increased from 80.73 to 98.57, and patients' mean self-efficacy scores increased from 78.34 to 99.26.The differences in the above indicators were statistically significant (P < 0.01).ConclusionsNurse-led multidisciplinary cooperation can improve early screening and protection of fecal water dermatitis in hospitalized patients with enterostomy and improve the quality of life of patients.

scholarly journals Determinants and consequences of malnutrition in hospitalized patients at a Norwegian University Hospital

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (OCE2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marte A. Trollebo ◽  
Ingrid Revheim ◽  
Hanne Rosendahl-Riise ◽  
Mette H. Morken ◽  
Randi J. Tangvik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Hospitalized Patients ◽  
Screening Tools ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Nutritional Risk ◽  
Control Group ◽  
High Degree

AbstractBackground:Malnutrition is a serious condition that is frequent in hospitalized patients even in countries with high healthcare standards, and may affect up to 30% of all hospitalized patients in tertiary hospitals. Malnutrition or risk of malnutrition (hereafter referred to as malnutrition) strongly relate to clinical outcomes and mortality, even after adjustment for age and co-morbidities. There is a great need for improved methods for detecting and treating malnutrition in this population.Objective:Investigate factors that are associated with malnutrition at hospitalization, and provide data on specific nutrient deficiencies that are associated with malnutrition. Analyse the association of malnutrition with nutritional biomarkers, quality of life, disease-related functions and re-hospitalization, morbidity and mortality.Design:The study is s a prospective case-control study including patients from different Departments of a tertiary hospital (Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway). As part of the patients security programme, all hospitalized patients are routinely screened for nutritional risk using NRS-2002. The result allocates the patient to either the case- or the control group. Included patients undergo extensive examinations; standardized assessments of quality of life, socio-economic status, lifestyle habits, dietary habits and food intake, and anthropometric measurements (mid-upper arm circumference, waist circumference and body composition by bioelectrical impedance analysis). Blood and urine samples are collected to assess nutritional biomarkers related to malnutrition.Results:The study recruitment is ongoing and up to April 2019, 220 patients have been recruited (n = 90 (41%) at nutritional risk, n = 130 (59%) not at nutritional risk. Most of the patients are recruited from the Department of Heart Disease, n = 69 (31%) and Thoracic Medicine, n = 98 (45%). The recruitment of patients faces many challenges, including a high degree of non-participation (about one in four patients), and a high degree of misclassification (patients falsely categorized as ‘not at nutritional risk’).Conclusion:The study is unique due to the integration of patient-derived data on quality of life, food intake, and socio-economic factors with multiple and complementary nutritional biomarkers. A first result from the recruitment period is the need for specification of the specificity and sensitivity of screening tools for malnutrition in hospitals under realistic circumstances. This should ideally be tested in a multicentre study

scholarly journals Quality of Life of Brazilian Vegetarians Measured by the WHOQOL-BREF: Influence of Type of Diet, Motivation and Sociodemographic Data

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 2648
Author(s):  
Shila Minari Hargreaves ◽  
Eduardo Yoshio Nakano ◽  
Heesup Han ◽  
António Raposo ◽  
Antonio Ariza-Montes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Vegetarian Diet ◽  
The Other ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Domain 3 ◽  
Domain 4

This study aimed to evaluate the general quality of life (QoL) of Brazilian vegetarians. A cross-sectional study was conducted with Brazilian vegetarian adults (18 years old and above). Individuals were recruited to participate in a nationwide online survey that comprised the WHOQOL-BREF as well as sociodemographic and characterization questions related to vegetarianism. The WHOQOL-BREF is composed of 24 items which are divided into four domains (domain 1: physical health; domain 2: psychological well-being; domain 3: social relationships; and domain 4: environment), plus two general items which were analyzed separately, totaling 26 items. The answers from the questionnaire were converted into scores with a 0–100 scale range, with separate analyses for each domain. Results were compared among groups based on the different characteristics of the vegetarian population. A total of 4375 individuals completed the survey. General average score results were 74.67 (domain 1), 66.71 (domain 2), 63.66 (domain 3) and 65.76 (domain 4). Vegans showed better scores when compared to the other vegetarians, except in domain four, where the statistical difference was observed only for semi-vegetarians (lower score). Individuals adopting a vegetarian diet for longer (>1 year) showed better results for domains one and two, with no difference for the other domains. Having close people also adopting a vegetarian diet positively influenced the results for all domains. On the other hand, it was not possible to distinguish any clear influence of the motivation for adopting a vegetarian diet on the scores’ results. Adopting a vegetarian diet does not have detrimental effects on one’s QoL. In fact, the more plant-based the diet, and the longer it was adopted, the better the results were.

scholarly journals Burnout in Professional Caregivers and Quality of Life in Institutionalized Center Residents

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-53
Author(s):  
Juan P. Martínez ◽  
Inmaculada Méndez ◽  
Esther Secanilla ◽  
Ana Benavente ◽  
Julia García Sevilla
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
The Other ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Professional Caregiver ◽  
The One ◽  
Shed Light ◽  
Professional Accomplishment

Starting from previous studies in professional caregivers of people with dementia and other diseases in institutionalized centers of different regions, the aim of this study was to compare burnout levels that workers present depending on the center, to create a caregiver profile with high professional accomplishment and to describe the quality of life that residents perceive Murcia and Barcelona. The instruments used were the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), the Professional Caregiver Survey developed ad hoc and the Brief Questionnaire of Quality of Life (CUBRECAVI in Spanish) on residents. The results show, on the one hand, that levels of professional accomplishment may be paradoxically higher in the case of catastrophe and, on the other hand, the 98.2% of users are satisfied with the residence in which is located and 81.8% with the manner in which occupy the time. The conclusions that are extrapolated from the study shed light on the current situation of workers and residents and the influence that an earthquake can have on them.

scholarly journals Quality of life of caregivers of cancer patients in home palliative care: a non-interventional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
E Faggian ◽  
S Favero ◽  
D Gregori ◽  
M Martinato
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
Cancer Patient ◽  
Home Care ◽  
Continuity Of Care ◽  
Physical Stress ◽  
Private Life ◽  
Phone Call ◽  
Average Score

Abstract Background caregivers of home-cared cancer patient during palliative phase are often under psychological and physical pressure. This can lead to a low level quality of life (QoL). This study assesses the QoL of this type of caregiver, more specifically it aims to outline which factors (age, type of palliative care, amount of time spent daily with the patient) affect positively or negatively the QoL score. Methods The AC-QoL questionnaire has been completed by 25 caregivers of oncological patients in home care in north-eastern Italy. The questionnaire is made of 40 items divided into 8 subjects: support in care, choice of care, stress, economic issues, personal growth, sense of value, care skills and personal satisfaction. It has been administered during a home visit or during a follow-up phone call. Results The average score obtained is 71/120, which means a medium level of QoL. The factors which worsen the QoL are the psychological and physical stress (average score 5/15) and restrictions on caregivers' private life (average score 6/15). No significant differences in the QoL of the caregivers are related to social and personal variables (such as age, working condition, relationship with the patient, type of palliative care, amount of time spent daily with the patient). Conclusions These caregivers play a fundamental role in the management of an appropriate continuity of care and their health and QoL are important. Stress and restrictions on private life are the factors which worsen QoL, that's why nurses should evaluate the caregivers' wellbeing during home-visits. Caregivers usually feel able to offer adequate assistance if they have been adequately trained to by healthcare professionals: nurses should provide every useful tool to aloud the caregiver to feel able of and comfortable providing assistance to his/her relative trough an “empowerment process”. Key messages Caregiver of cancer patient in charge of home palliative care is fundamental for an appropriate continuity of care and his health and quality of life (QoL) are important to provide good assistance. Psycho-physical stress and restrictions on private life worsen QoL. Caregiver’s wellbeing should be assessed and useful tools should be provided by home care nurses to ease caregivers’ job.

Proceso de Optimización y Evaluación de una Antena Micro-coaxial para el Tratamiento de Tumores Óseos

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
S. E. Rojas Hernández
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Radiation Therapy ◽  
Thermal Ablation ◽  
Bone Tumors ◽  
Tumor Volume ◽  
Microwave Antenna ◽  
Comsol Multiphysics ◽  
Necrotic Tissue ◽  
The One

Bone tumors are commonly treated with surgery (amputation), radiation therapy, and chemotherapy; however, its side effects compromise the patient’ quality of life. Thermotherapy is a less aggressive alternative to treat these tumors. In thermal ablation temperatures between 60 °C-100 °C must be reached in the tumor. The process to design and optimize a one-slot microwave antenna by using COMSOL Multiphysics, is proposed. An axi-symmetric 2D parametric study was carried out, in which 576 scenarios (antenna designs) were analyzed to choose the one that allowed higher energy transmission, temperature increases in the ablation range, larger areas of necrotic tissue, etc. From this study, the best scenario was chosen to evaluate its performance by using a 3D anatomical model. The final optimized antenna presented a SWR = 1.45; moreover, it was possible to observed that the 67.35% of tumor volume reaches ablation temperatures.

scholarly journals Studi Epidemiologi Kualitas Hidup Penderita Paska Stroke di RSUD Propinsi Nusa Tenggara Barat

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Ilsa Hunaifi ◽  
Pujiarohman Pujiarohman
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Normal Population ◽  
Social Health ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Post Stroke

troke is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in Indonesia.  Post stroke patients has a higher disability hence results in poor quality of life compared with normal population. In Indonesia, studies related to the quality of life of post-stroke patients are scarce, so studies are required to explore the quality of life of post-stroke patients, particularly in West Nusa Tenggara. Aim of this study is to determine the epidemiology of quality of life for post-stroke patients in West Nusa Tenggara. Methods of this study is An Observational with cross-sectional design was performed in population of post-stroke patients admitted to West Nusa Tenggara General Hospital. The quality of life of post stroke patient was evaluated with SSQOL (Stroke Specific Quality of Life) questionnaire. The collected data was analyzed by the appropriate test. Result of this study is the average age of subject is 60.33±10.68 years. Hypertension is a major risk factor of stroke. The average SSQOL score is 177.02±45.75. SSQOL assesses 4 dimension are physical, functional, psychological and social health. Based on the physical dimension, the average score is 17.00, the functional dimension, the average score is 14.91, the psychological dimension, the average score is 13.17 and the social health dimension  the average score is 13.44.  The quality of life for post-stroke patients in West Nusa Tenggara General Hospital is good.

scholarly journals Evaluating the Quality of Life of 231 Children With Primary Nephrotic Syndrome and Assessing Parental Awareness of the Disease

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Na Li ◽  
Jia Hao ◽  
Tong Fu ◽  
Yue Du
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Nephrotic Syndrome ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Integrated Management ◽  
Psychological Wellbeing ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Primary Nephrotic Syndrome ◽  
Making Friends

Objective: This study aims to investigate the quality of life of children with primary nephrotic syndrome (PNS), assess their parents' disease awareness, and provide a basis for the comprehensive management of children with PNS.Methods: A total of 231 children with PNS who were hospitalized in the Department of Pediatric Renal Rheumatology and Immunology in the ShengJing Hospital of the China Medical University from March 2019 to October 2020 were selected as the study subjects. The subjects and their parents were surveyed via a disease education and communication WeChat group and online questionnaire to investigate the children's quality of life, the needs of the parents, and their knowledge related to the disease.Results: In 93.51% of cases, the child's quality of life was affected, with mild to moderate effects being the most frequent (90.47%). The lowest overall quality of life scores were recorded for children who had been diagnosed 1–3 year prior to inclusion in the study, and the scores plateaued thereafter. On the physical functioning scale, the longer the illness, the greater the physical impact, with children typically experiencing pain and fatigue. The children generally scored low on the emotional functioning scale, exhibiting sleep disturbances for up to 5 years and worrying about accidents. The children's average score on the social functioning scale was high, with males achieving significantly higher scores (69.61 ± 25.42) than females (62.30 ± 27.51), and more than one-third of the children experiencing problems getting along with other teenagers and making friends. The primary problems expressed by parents were anxiety (59%), sadness (44%), fear (43%), and depression (40%), and several parents indicated that they struggled with issues of self-blame.Conclusion: PNS impacts the physical and psychological wellbeing of children suffering from the condition, significantly reduces their quality of life, and negatively impacts the psychological wellbeing of their parents. Therefore, children with PNS and their families need integrated management by doctors, nurses, dieticians, psychotherapists, educational institutions, and social stakeholders to improve their quality of life.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN SELF CARE DENGAN KUALITAS HIDUP PASIEN GAGAL JANTUNG DI RSD MANGUSADA

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Ida Ayu Agung Laksmi ◽  
Made Ani Suprapta ◽  
Ni Wayan Surinten
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Functional Status ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Average Score ◽  
P Value ◽  
Heart Failure Patients

Long term of heart failure symptoms will affect the patient functional status and ability to do self-care appropriately. Decreasing functional status and self-care ability will certainly affect the quality of life of patients. This study aimed to determine the relationship of self-care with the quality of life of heart failure patients that undergoing treatment at Heart Polyclinic of Mangusada Hospital. The research design was descriptive correlational using cross sectional approach. The study was conducted in January-February 2019. Total respondent participated were 61 respondents and were taken using a purposive sampling technique. Self care of heart index (SCHFI) questionnaire and the Minnesota Living With Heart Failure Questionnaire (MLHFQ) were used. The results showed that the average of self-care score was 45.25 and the average score of the quality of life was 60.67. Analysis using the Spearman Rank test obtained p-value = 0,000 and r = 0.506. It can be concluded that self care had a significant correlation on quality of life patients with heart failure in Mangusada Hospital. We recommended that nursing service providers play an active role in providing education and motivation to heart failure patients to improve self-care abilities.

scholarly journals Селекция растений на устойчивость – основа защиты от болезней в органическом земледелии

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.G. Monakhos ◽  
A.V. Voronina ◽  
A.V. Baidina ◽  
O.N. Zubko
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Disease Resistance ◽  
Organic Farming ◽  
Plant Protection ◽  
High Specificity ◽  
The One ◽  
Durable Disease Resistance

Одна из ключевых проблем, сдерживающих распространение органических технологий, – экологически безопасная защита растений от болезней и вредителей. В силу выраженной специфики органического земледелия (требования к использованию природоподобных технологий и запрета на использование пестицидов, надежная генетическая устойчивость сортов и гибридов становится одним из основных путей решения этой проблемы. Представлен аналитический обзор современных данных по этой тематике.The role and importance of organic farming in improving the quality of life of humanity are obvious. The one of the key problems limiting the organic technologies is the problem of plant protection against diseases and pests. Due to high specificity of organic farming technologies, particularly the requirements for the use of nature-like technologies and the restrictions on the use of pesticides, durable disease resistance of crops becomes super-actual.

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