scholarly journals The Impact of Overactive Bladder on Health-Related Quality of Life, Sexual Life and Psychological Health in Korea

2011 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 143-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eun Sang Yoo ◽  
Bum Soo Kim ◽  
Duk Yoon Kim ◽  
Seung-June Oh ◽  
Joon Chul Kim
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Overactive Bladder ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals The Impact of Urinary Urgency and Frequency on Health-Related Quality of Life in Overactive Bladder: Results from a National Community Survey

2004 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 455-463 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karin S. Coyne ◽  
Chris Payne ◽  
Samir K. Bhattacharyya ◽  
Dennis A. Revicki ◽  
Christine Thompson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Overactive Bladder ◽  
Community Survey ◽  
Urinary Urgency ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
National Community ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals The Burden of Pharmacological Treatment on Health-Related Quality of Life in People with a Urea Cycle Disorder – A Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gillian Yeowell ◽  
Danielle Burns ◽  
Francis Fatoye
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Pharmacological Treatment ◽  
Urea Cycle ◽  
The Body ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Urea cycle disorders (UCD) are a group of conditions of inborn errors of metabolism, typically presenting neonatally. Excess ammonia builds rapidly within the body, risking hyperammonemic episodes and potentially death. Long-term management of the condition includes restrictive protein consumption, pharmacological interventions and, in extreme cases, liver transplantation. Pharmacological treatments such as sodium benzoate and sodium phenylbuturate have proven effective but not without a multitude of negative attributes including poor taste, elevated volume and associated gastrointestinal discomfort that impacts on health-related quality of life. Glycerol phenylbutyrate (GPB) has recently become a widely available pharmacological treatment with early reports of improved qualities. The following study aims to explore the burden of pharmacological treatment on health-related quality of life in people with a UCD. Results 9 carers of people living with a UCD were interviewed regarding their experiences of pharmacological treatment in relation to their, and their dependent’s health-related quality of life after transitioning to GPB. Three main themes were identified following data analysis: psychological health, physical health and social participation. Carers struggled with anxiety surrounding their dependent’s condition and the relentless battle of administering medication. Medication administration was perceived to have improved since the transition to GPB, alleviating distress for both carer and dependent. Issues involving schooling were commonly described, ranging from difficulties integrating their dependent into mainstream schooling and the impact of treatment on participation in school and extracurricular activities. Based upon participant’s experiences, it could be suggested that some burden had been relieved by the transition to GPB. However, it appeared that the burden would persist despite treatment, owing to the continuing nature of the condition. Conclusions Adhering to a strict pharmacological regime caused immense stress for both carers and dependents, severely impacting on typical social activities such as eating at a restaurant or going on holiday. GPB was perceived to have alleviated some burden in terms of administration. Practitioners should consider these findings when making clinical decisions for UCD patients and the effect of pharmacological treatment on health-related quality of life. Emotional support resources should be made readily available to families to assist with daily living.

scholarly journals Health related quality of life and productivity of women with overactive bladder

2012 ◽  
Vol 153 (27) ◽  
pp. 1068-1076 ◽  
Author(s):  
Márta Péntek ◽  
László Gulácsi ◽  
Attila Majoros ◽  
Csaba Piróth ◽  
Levente Rubliczky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Overactive Bladder ◽  
Health Questionnaire ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Activity Impairment ◽  
King’S Health Questionnaire ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

The objektive of the research was to assess the health related quality of life and productivity of women with overactive bladder. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was performed in 5 outpatient centers. General health status (EQ-5D), disease-specific quality of life (King’s Health Questionnaire) and productivity (Work Productivity and Activity Impairment) were assessed. Results: Sixty-one women with mean age of 57.7 (SD = 11.6) years have had symptoms for 6.6 (SD = 6.2) years and 57 (93%) had incontinence. The EQ-5D (mean 0.668, SD = 0.314) was not significantly lower than that of the average population (p>0.05). The impact of incontinence and physical limitation (mean 70.5 and 68.9, respectively) were significant, the King’s Health Questionnaire-utility was 0.932 (SD = 0.029). Productivity scores of involved patients were: absenteeism 0.04% (SD = 0.11), presenteeism 43.64% (SD = 28.54), overall work impairment 40.97% (SD = 26.91), and other activities 47.72% (SD = 27.24). Conclusions: Applicability of the EQ-5D and King’s Health Questionnaire as utility measures in overactive bladder deserve further research. Presenteeism should be considered in the evaluation of the therapy. Orv. Hetil., 2012, 153, 1068–1076.

scholarly journals Elicitation of Health-related Quality-of-life Concepts Associated with Overactive Bladder: A Qualitative Study

10.36469/9816 ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia Hawken ◽  
Zalmai Hakimi ◽  
Samuel Aballéa ◽  
Jameel Nazir ◽  
Isaac A. O. Odeyemi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Overactive Bladder ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Mental Functioning ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

Background: Overactive bladder (OAB) is a symptom-defined disorder. A range of instruments are available for assessing OAB symptom bother, urinary urgency and the effects of symptoms on health-related quality of life (HRQoL), but few have been specifically designed and validated for this condition. HRQoL instruments should capture the concepts that are most relevant to patients. To our knowledge, there is no existing published conceptual framework for OAB. Objectives: We performed a qualitative study to explore the impact of symptoms of OAB on affected patients and to develop a conceptual framework for OAB. Methods: Patients diagnosed with OAB living in the United Kingdom were interviewed on the telephone by a trained psychologist using an interview discussion guide. Interview transcripts were analyzed thematically by two psychologists. Data collection and analysis was completed when data saturation, i.e. when little or no new information was obtained, was achieved. Results: A total of 30 patients were interviewed. Fifteen patients (50%) had urge incontinence (i.e. OAB-wet). Interview data showed that OAB affected role functioning, sleep quality, social functioning, and emotional/mental functioning. In addition, patients often adopted non-medical coping strategies to manage their symptoms (e.g. planning activities). Factors which affected more than 50% of patients were going for a short walk, waking up at night, travelling/holidays, socializing/going out, embarrassment/shame, need to plan activities, and restriction of places visited. More patients with OAB-wet reported impairment of social and emotional/mental functioning than patients with OAB-dry. A conceptual framework for adults with OAB depicting the relationships between OAB concepts (or outcomes) was developed. Conclusions: OAB has a profound effect on patient HRQoL and negatively affects a broad range of functions, including daily and work activities, leisure and social activities, psychological well-being, and sleep capacity. The conceptual framework emerging from this study supports the utilization of existing disease-specific HRQoL instruments, but identifies that work-related effects, which are relevant for OAB patients, are missing from currently available measures.

scholarly journals COVID-19 and Health-Related Quality of Life: A Community-Based Online Survey in Hong Kong

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 3228
Author(s):  
Edmond Pui Hang Choi ◽  
Bryant Pui Hung Hui ◽  
Eric Yuk Fai Wan ◽  
Jojo Yan Yan Kwok ◽  
Tiffany Hei Lam Tam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Adverse Impact ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health ◽  
The Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic itself and related public health measurements have had substantial impacts on individual social lives and psychological and mental health, all to the detriment of health-related quality of life (HRQoL). There have been extensive studies investigating the mental health of people in different populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, few studies have explored the impact of COVID-19 and its association with HRQoL. To fill this research gap and provide further empirical evidence, this study examined the impact of COVID-19 on Hong Kong people and evaluated its association with HRQoL. A total of 500 participants were randomly recruited to complete an online questionnaire on their concerns related to COVID-19. This entailed responding to the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF instrument. Data were collected between 24 April and 3 May 2020. Independent t-tests and multiple linear regressions were used to examine the association between the impact of COVID-19 and HRQoL. Overall, 69.6% of participants were worried about contracting COVID-19, and 41.4% frequently suspected themselves of being infected. Furthermore, 29.0% were concerned by the lack of disinfectants. All of these findings were associated with poorer HRQoL in the physical and psychological health, social relationships, and environment domains. On the other hand, 47.4% of participants were concerned that they may lose their job because of the pandemic, while 39.4% were bothered by the insufficient supply of surgical masks. These two factors were associated with poorer HRQoL in the physical and psychological health and environment domains. The adverse impact of COVID-19 on individuals is multifactorial, affecting all aspects of HRQoL. In addition to enhancing anti-epidemic efforts, it is equally important to implement public health and social welfare measures, thereby diminishing the adverse impact of COVID-19 on overall well-being.

ACCESSIBLE HOUSING AND HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE: MEASUREMENTS OF WELLBEING OUTCOMES FOLLOWING HOME MODIFICATIONS

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phillippa Carnemolla ◽  
Catherine Bridge
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Care Giving ◽  
Home Modifications ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

The multi-dimensional relationship between housing and population health is now well recognised internationally, across both developing and developed nations. This paper examines a dimension within the housing and health relationship – accessibility – that to date has been considered difficult to measure. This paper reports on the mixed method results of larger mixed-method, exploratory study designed to measure the impact of home modifications on Health-Related Quality of Life, supported by qualitative data of recipients’ experiences of home modifications. Data was gathered from 157 Australian HACC clients, who had received home modifications. Measurements were taken for both before and after home modifications and reveal that home modifications were associated with an average 40% increase in Health-Related Quality of Life levels. The qualitative results revealed that participants positively associated home modifications across six effect themes: increased safety and confidence, improved mobility at home, increased independence, supported care-giving role, increased social participation, and ability to return home from hospital. This exploratory research gives an insight into the potential for accessible architecture to impact improvements in community health and wellbeing.

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