scholarly journals Impact of hand eczema severity on quality of life: a hospital based cross-sectional study

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Bharat Bhushan Mahajan ◽  
Sandeep Kaur
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hand Eczema ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Quality of life, treatment satisfaction, and adherence to treatment in patients with vesicular hand eczema: A cross‐sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 82 (4) ◽  
pp. 201-210
Author(s):  
Klaziena Politiek ◽  
Robert F. Ofenloch ◽  
Marius J. Angelino ◽  
Ewoud Hoed ◽  
Marie L. A. Schuttelaar
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Treatment Satisfaction ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hand Eczema ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Adherence To Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional

PHYSICAL, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE ELDERLY LIVING IN TRUONG AN WARD, HUE CITY IN 2016

2019 ◽  
pp. 55-62
Author(s):  
Vuong Diem Khanh Doan ◽  
Ngoc Minh Chau Ho ◽  
Thi Van Ngo ◽  
Thi Bao Nga Phan ◽  
Thi Hong Phan Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Social Activities ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Elderly Living

Background: Vietnam is entering the stage of aging population; as a result, the quality of life (QOL) of the elderly is really a matter of concern. There is a great deal of research on the quality of life of the elderly while Vietnam witnesses a lack of research on this topic, especially on how physical and social activities have impact on QOL of the elderly. Objectives: (1) To describe the situation of participation in physical, social activities and QOL of the elderly residing in Truong An Ward, Hue city. (2) To examine the association between physical, social activities and QOL among participants. Methodology: This study used cross-sectional study design. A total sample of 420 people aged 60 and above in Truong An Ward, Hue city were interviewd. The SF36 was used to measure the QOL of participants. Results: Percentage of the elderly taking part in physical activity were 66%. 49% reported having the habit of taking part in social activities. The majority of the elderly get their QOL level in three health fields, namely physical, mental and general health at above average. (56.0, 60.7 and 60.8 respectively). There were significant associations between physical activities, social activities and QOL among participants. Conclusion: The percentage of the elderly taking part in physical and social activities were still low. Besides, QOL of the elderly at the research location was not really high. It’s important to encourage the elderly taking part in physical and social activities to improve their quality of life. Key words: Physical activities, social activities, QOL, the elderly

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