scholarly journals PENINGKATAN KUALITAS HIDUP LANJUT USIA (LANSIA) DI KOTA DEPOK DENGAN LATIHAN KESEIMBANGAN

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-116
Author(s):  
Stefanus Mendes Kiik ◽  
Junaiti Sahar ◽  
Henny Permatasari
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Balance Exercise ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Kualitas hidup lansia dipengaruhi berbagai faktor seperti kesehatan fisik, kesehatan psikologis, hubungan sosial dan lingkungan. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui pengaruh latihan keseimbangan terhadap kualitas hidup lansia di Kota Depok. Penelitian quasi experiment ini dilakukan pada dua kelompok; 30 lansia sebagai kelompok kontrol dan 30 lansia sebagai kelompok perlakuan. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah multistage random sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa latihan keseimbangan berpengaruh signifikan, meningkatkan kualitas hidup  lansia (p<0,001). Hal ini disebabkan karena latihan keseimbangan dapat meningkatkan kesehatan fisik, kesehatan psikologis, hubungan sosial dan lingkungan. Latihan keseimbangan lansia dapat digunakan sebagai salah satu upaya untuk meningkatkan kualitas hidup pada lansia di komunitas. Penelitian selanjutnya dapat melakukan penelitian pada kelompok usia yang berbeda untuk mengetahui keefektifan latihan keseimbangan lansia. Kata Kunci: lansia, latihan keseimbangan, kualitas hidup Abstract  Quality Improvement of Elderly Life in Depok City with Balance Exercise. The quality of life (QOL) of the older adult is affected by various factors such as physical health, psychological health, social relationships and environment. This study aimed to investigate the effect of balance exercise on quality of life among older adults. This quasi-experimental design included two groups; 30 subjects as intervention groups and 30 subjects as control groups.  The sample was taken by multistage random sampling. There were significant improvements in quality of life among older adults (p<0,001). Balance exercise can improve physical health, psychological health, social relationships, and environment. Balance exercise can be utilized as one of the preventive efforts to increase the quality of life among older adults in the community. Further research may consider a variety of age to know the effectiveness of balance exercise. Keywords: balance exercise, older adult, quality of life

scholarly journals Effect of facilities management components on the quality of life of Chinese elderly in care and attention homes

Facilities ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (5/6) ◽  
pp. 270-285 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei-yung Leung ◽  
Ibukun Oluwadara Famakin ◽  
Paul Olomolaiye
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Facilities Management ◽  
Chinese Elderly ◽  
Content Type

Purpose Quality of life (QoL) for elderly residents of care and attention (C&A) homes has become an important consideration, given the increasingly aging population. Due to the number of hours such residents spend indoors, the quality of the facilities can contribute to their day-to-day QoL. This study aims to investigate the effect of facilities management (FM) on the QoL of Chinese elderly people living in C&A homes. Design/methodology/approach A survey of perceived satisfaction with the components of FM and QoL was carried out with a sample of residents. A total of 18 FM components and five QoL domains, including physical health, independence, psychological health, social relationships and living environment, as well as overall QoL, were identified. Findings The findings show that physical health is influenced by accessibility, doors and windows and signage; independence can be improved by enhancing accessibility, water supply, lighting and ventilation; accessibility, water supply, distance and doors and windows all predict psychological health; social relationships are improved by lighting and ventilation; distance impacts positively on the living environment; and overall QoL is predicted by lighting, ventilation, accessibility, doors and windows, handrails, recreation and signage. Originality/value The study recommends that designers and facilities managers review the micro-climate settings to harness available natural lighting and ventilation, introduce bimetallic strips to the heating systems to maintain a suitable water temperature and install large, easy-to-understand and graphic signage for straightforward wayfinding in C&A homes.

scholarly journals Gender difference in quality of life (QoL) among outpatients with schizophrenia in a tertiary care setting

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saleha Shafie ◽  
Ellaisha Samari ◽  
Anitha Jeyagurunathan ◽  
Edimansyah Abdin ◽  
Sherilyn Chang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
World Health ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chinese Ethnicity

Abstract Background Patients with mental illness report lower quality of life (QoL) compared to the general population. Prior research has found several differences in clinical features and experiences of male and female patients with schizophrenia. Given these differences, it is also important to explore if there are any gender differences in terms of their QoL. This study aimed to investigate differences in QoL between and within each gender among outpatients with schizophrenia in Singapore. Methods A total of 140 outpatients were recruited through convenience sampling at the Institute of Mental Health, Singapore. QoL was measured using the brief version of World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF) which consists of four domains: physical health, psychological health, social relationships, and environment. QoL scores of males and females were compared using independent t-tests, and multiple linear regressions were used to examine sociodemographic correlates of QoL in the overall sample and within each gender. Results There was no significant difference in QoL domain scores between genders. Among males, Indian ethnicity (versus Chinese ethnicity) was positively associated with physical health (β=3.03, p=0.018) while males having Technical Education/ Diploma/ A level education (versus Degree and above) were positively associated with social relationships domain (β=2.46, p=0.047). Among females, Malay ethnicity (versus Chinese ethnicity) was positively associated with physical health (β=1.95, p=0.026) psychological health (β=3.21, p=0.001) social relationships (β=2.17, p=0.048) and environment (β=2.69, p=0.006) domains, while females who were separated/divorced (versus single) were inversely associated with psychological health (β=− 2.80, p=0.044) and social relationships domains (β=− 4.33, p=0.011). Females who had Secondary and below education (versus Degree and above) were inversely associated with social relationships (β=− 2.29, p=0.028) and environment domains (β=− 1.79, p=0.048). Conclusions The findings show the importance of treatments targeting QoL to attend to both the clinical features of the illness as well patient’s sociodemographic characteristics.

scholarly journals Quality of life and its contributors among adults with late-onset Pompe disease in China

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shanquan Chen ◽  
Jingxuan Wang ◽  
Jianfeng Zhu ◽  
Roger Yat-Nork Chung ◽  
Dong Dong
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Environmental Health ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Late Onset ◽  
Assistive Devices ◽  
Chinese Patients

Abstract Background Pompe disease (PD) is a rare inherited disorder caused by the deficiency of acid-α glucosidase, which leads to the impairment of organ and tissue functions and causes disabilities. As the first national survey on patients with late-onset PD (LOPD) in China, this study investigated the quality of life (QOL) of adult patients with LOPD in China and explored its contributors. Methods Data were derived from a nation-based, cross-sectional, self-response survey on rare diseases (RDs) in early 2018. Answers from 68 adult Chinese patients with LOPD were used for data analysis. QOL was measured using the World Health Organization Quality of Life: Brief Version. Covariates included age, gender, education, employment, reliance on assistive devices, medication history, social support, and disease economic burden. Data were analyzed using linear regression in R. Results For adult patients with LOPD, the average scores and standard deviations (SD) of the four dimensions of QOL were physical health = 33.77 (SD = 18.28), psychological health = 43.81 (SD = 21.70), environmental health = 39.43 (SD = 16.93), and social relationship = 46.20 (SD = 19.76); the scoring for each dimension was evaluated on a scale of 0 to 100. At the significance level of p < 0.05, with increasing age, the patients experienced a significant decrease in physical health QOL (β = − 0.75) and environmental health QOL (β = − 0.79). Those who relied heavily on assistive devices had lower perceived physical health (β = − 17.8), psychological health (β = − 22.76), environmental health (β = − 17.8), and social relationships (β = − 22.12) than those who did not. A one-unit increase in the amount of social support, as a form of social interaction, led to a significant increase in physical health (β = 0.28), psychological health (β = 0.71), environmental health (β = 0.72), and social relationships (β = 0.70). Conclusion Adult Chinese patients with LOPD had a lower physical health and QOL compared to their counterparts with other RDs. Being employed was found to affect the QOL of adult Chinese patients with LOPD in almost all dimensions. Encouraging adult Chinese patients with LOPD to be socially active and help them become more involved in social life might improve their QOL.

scholarly journals Quality of Life and Its Contributors Among Adults With Late-onset Pompe Disease in China

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shanquan Chen ◽  
Jingxuan Wang ◽  
Jianfeng Zhu ◽  
Roger Yat-Nork Chung ◽  
Dong Dong
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Environmental Health ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Late Onset ◽  
Assistive Devices ◽  
Chinese Patients

Abstract Background: Pompe disease (PD) is a rare inherited disorder caused by the deficiency of acid-ɑ glucosidase, which leads to the impairment of organ and tissue functions and causes disabilities. As the first national survey on patients with late-onset PD (LOPD) in China, this study investigated the quality of life (QOL) of adult patients with LOPD in China and explored its contributors. Methods: Data were derived from a nation-based, cross-sectional, self-response survey on rare diseases in early 2018. Answers from 68 adult Chinese patients with LOPD were used for data analysis. QOL was measured using the World Health Organization Quality of Life: Brief Version (WHOQOL-BREF). Covariates included age, gender, education, employment, reliance on assistive devices, medication history, social support, and disease economic burden. Data were analyzed using linear regression in R.Results: For adult patients with LOPD, the average scores and standard deviations (SD) of the four dimensions of QOL were physical health=33.77 (SD=18.28), psychological health=43.81 (SD=21.70), environmental health=39.43 (SD=16.93), and social relationship=46.20 (SD=19.76); the scoring for each dimension was evaluated on a scale of 0 to 100. At the significance level of p<0.05, with increasing age, the patients experienced a significant decrease in physical health QOL (β=-0.75) and environmental health QOL (β=-0.79). Those who relied heavily on assistive devices had lower perceived physical health (β=-17.8), psychological health (β=-22.76), environmental health (β=-17.8), and social relationships (β=-22.12) than those who did not. A one-unit increase in the amount of social support, as a form of social interaction, led to a significant increase in physical health (β=0.28), psychological health (β=0.71), environmental health (β=0.72), and social relationships (β =0.70).Conclusion: Adult Chinese patients with LOPD had a lower physical health and QOL compared to their counterparts with other rare diseases. Being employed was found to affect the QOL of adult Chinese patients with LOPD in almost all dimensions. Encouraging adult Chinese patients with LOPD to be socially active and help them become more involved in social life might improve their QOL.

scholarly journals Do modern family planning methods impact women’s quality of life? Jordanian women’s perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad S. Alyahya ◽  
Heba H. Hijazi ◽  
Hussam A. Alshraideh ◽  
Nihaya A. Al-sheyab ◽  
Dana Alomari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Family Planning ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Hormonal Contraceptives ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Although Jordan has made progress in meeting Family Planning (FP) needs in last decades, recently the use of FP methods has declined significantly. Women’s personal experiences, knowledge, and perceptions of how a FP method might impact their quality of life (QoL) can influence FP decisions. However, a lack of comprehensive understanding of the impact of modern FP methods on women’s QoL continues to exist among Jordanian couples. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between the use of common modern FP methods and QoL among Jordanian women. Methods Using the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire along with other questions, non-pregnant women of reproductive age were interviewed at their homes through face-to-face structured interviews. Women who visited the obstetrics and gynecology clinic of King Abdullah University Hospital for contraceptive advice and follow-up consultations were also included. Results A total of 548 women aged between 18 and 49 participated in the study. Based on the WHOQOL-BREF scale, the overall mean (SD) scores of the four domains were found to be average. Our findings show that women who used Intra Uterine Devices (IUDs) and women whose husbands used condoms had better QoL in the four domains (physical health, psychological health, social relationships, and environment) than those who used Oral Contraceptives (OCs). Women who used implant and injectable hormonal contraceptives had better QoL in terms of the physical health and social relationships domains. In contrast, women who had undergone permanent sterilization had lower QoL scores in all of the four domains. Further analysis revealed that women who had undergone tubal sterilization were less satisfied overall and more likely to experience side effects than women who used OCs. Conclusion The choice to use contraceptives and decide freely whether and when to have children is regarded as a fundamental reproductive health right and is strongly linked to women’s health and QoL. Women who use OCs and women who have undergone permanent sterilization are likely to have lower QoL than women who use IUDs or implant and injectable hormones and those whose husbands use condoms.

scholarly journals The Effect of Mental Health Status on the Quality of Life of Faculty of Medicine Students during the Pandemic Coronavirus Disease 2019 Period

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (E) ◽  
pp. 645-652
Author(s):  
Agustina Arundina Triharja Tejoyuwono ◽  
Rangga Putra Nugraha ◽  
Faisal Kholid Fahdi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Mental Health Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey

BACKGROUND: The spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) disease which has not been balanced with effective protocols can create mental health problems which could affect the quality of life; as of today, there is not any research that examines the influence of both factors. AIM: This study purpose was to analyze the mental health status on the quality of life amongst medicine students during COVID-19 period. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional survey on 361 students from Faculty of Medicine Tanjungpura University. This study was conducted from June 2019 to November 2020 by spreading Depression Anxiety Stress Scale questionnaire and a WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire through online. The data analysis was administered using Kruskal–Wallis statistics. RESULT: The students’ mental health status was dominantly on the normal category with depression domain by 323 students (89.5%), anxiety domain by 311 students (86.1%), and stress domain by 343 students (95%). The quality of life measurement was in category medium in all domains which are physical health (88.6%), psychological health (92.5%), social relationships (50.7%), and environment (78.7%). There was significant effect of mental health status of depression and anxiety toward the aspect of physical health, psychological health, and social relationships (p < 0.05). Stress significantly influenced all domains of quality of life, and there was no significant effect of mental health status domain depression (p = 0.051) and anxiety (p = 0.881) toward the environment aspect. CONCLUSION: Students’ mental health status in this research belongs to the category normal with moderate level in quality of life. To compare, there was a significant effect of mental health status toward the quality of life domains. The good application of self-coping mechanisms and the social encouragement from the environment is suitable intervention strategies during the pandemic COVID-19 period.

Relationship between Hope and Quality of Life in Primary Care Patients: Vitality as a Mechanism

Social Work ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 64 (3) ◽  
pp. 233-241
Author(s):  
Abigael G Lucas ◽  
Edward C Chang ◽  
Lily E Morris ◽  
Harrison D Angoff ◽  
Olivia D Chang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Dispositional Hope ◽  
Primary Care Patients ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract The present study examined the role of vitality as a mediator of the association between dispositional hope and quality of life (QoL) (namely, physical health, psychological health, social relationships, and environment) in a sample of 101 adult primary care patients. Vitality was found to fully mediate the relationship between hope and physical health, social relationships, and environment. In addition, vitality was found to partially mediate the association between hope and psychological health. The present findings are consistent with a model in which vitality represents an important mechanism through which hope affects QoL in adults. Accordingly, these findings point to the importance of fostering both hope and vitality in efforts to promote positive QoL in adults.

scholarly journals Investigating the Relationship between Media Usage, Depression, and Quality of Life among Older Adults

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 1154
Author(s):  
Kuan-Ting Wang ◽  
Shih-Hau Fu ◽  
Pei-Lun Hsieh ◽  
Ying-Lien Lin ◽  
Shang-Yu Yang
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
World Health ◽  
Media Usage ◽  
Internet Media ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
The Relationship

Background: The uses and gratifications theory suggests that various types of media can greatly affect people’s lives. This is especially true among older adults who tend to use media for leisure. However, there is insufficient research regarding the relationship between media usage, depression, and quality of life among older adults. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the association between media usage (traditional and internet media), depression, and quality of life among older adults. Methods: Using a cross-sectional design, this study recruited individuals aged 65 years and older in central Taiwan and collected data via a structured questionnaire. Contents of the questionnaire included demographic details, a media usage behavior questionnaire, the Brief Symptoms Rating Scale (BSRS-5), and the Quality of Life Scale developed by the World Health Organization (WHOQOL-BREF). Subsequently, multiple regression analyses were conducted to investigate the association between media usage, depression, and quality of life of older adults. Results: The average age of the 252 participants (107 males) was 70.0 ± 5.4 years. Regression analysis revealed a significant, negative relationship between the number of hours spent watching television and the degree of depression. Additionally, the number of hours spent watching television was significantly negatively related to the quality of life in terms of both the psychological health and social relationships categories. In contrast, the number of hours spent reading newspapers and magazines was significantly positively related to quality of life in the categories of psychological health, social relationships, and environment. Finally, the number of hours spent browsing internet media was significantly positively related to the quality of life in the psychological health category. Conclusion: Media usage may affect the degree of depression and quality of life of older adults depending on the type of media and amount of usage.

scholarly journals The effect of vestibular, lingual, and aligner appliances on the quality of life of adult patients during the initial stages of orthodontic treatment

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam AlSeraidi ◽  
Ismaeel Hansa ◽  
Fadia Dhaval ◽  
Donald J. Ferguson ◽  
Nikhilesh R. Vaid
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Social Relationship ◽  
Orthodontic Appliance ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Domain 3

Abstract Background Patient quality of life (QoL) during orthodontic treatment is an important consideration that requires greater academic investigation as greater focus is placed on enhancing patient experience. Quality of life (QoL) was assessed in three orthodontic appliance groups, i.e., vestibular, lingual, and aligners during the initial stages of treatment. The sample was comprised of 117 adult patient-subjects distributed into 3 groups: vestibular (n = 41), lingual (n = 37), and aligner (n = 39). A WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire surveyed four domains (physical health, psychological health, social relationships, and environment). Results Mean scores for domain 1, physical health, showed that the aligner group (28.1) had significantly greater scores than that of the vestibular (22.7) or lingual (22) groups. Domain 2, psychological health, demonstrated significant differences (P < 0.001) between all groups, with the aligner group scoring the highest (23.2), followed by the lingual (18.4) and vestibular (15.2) groups. Domain 3, social relationship, showed that aligner (10.9) and lingual (10.2) scores were significantly greater (P < 0.001) than those of the vestibular group (7.8). Domain 4, environment, displayed significant differences between all groups, with the aligner group scoring highest (32.1), followed by the lingual group (29.3), and lastly the vestibular group (26.4). Overall, the highest mean score was obtained by the aligner group (23.1) and the lowest mean score was by the vestibular group (18). The mean domain scores for all three groups were significantly different (P ≤ 0.005) from each other (Table 2). Conclusions Overall, patients undergoing Aligner therapy reported the overall highest QoL scores, followed by lingual and vestibular groups.

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