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Components of a Behavior Change Model Drive Quality of Life in Community-Dwelling Older Persons. J Aging Phys Act 2023; 31:506-514. [PMID: 36669505 DOI: 10.1123/japa.2022-0076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Revised: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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This study aimed to inform a measurement approach for older persons who wish to engage in active living such as participating in a walking program. The Patient Generated Index, an individualized measurement approach, and directed and summative content analyses were carried out. A sample size of 204 participants (mean age 75 years; 62% women) was recruited; it generated 934 text threads mapped to 460 unique categories within 45 domains with similarities and differences for women and men. The Capability, Opportunity, Motivation, and Behaviors Model best linked the domains. The results suggest that older persons identify the need to overcome impaired capacity, low motivation, and barriers to engagement to live actively. These are all areas that active living programs could address. How to measure the outcomes of these programs remains elusive.
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Tabashum T, Xiao T, Jayaraman C, Mummidisetty CK, Jayaraman A, Albert MV. Autoencoder Composite Scoring to Evaluate Prosthetic Performance in Individuals with Lower Limb Amputation. Bioengineering (Basel) 2022; 9:bioengineering9100572. [PMID: 36290540 PMCID: PMC9598529 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering9100572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Revised: 10/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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We created an overall assessment metric using a deep learning autoencoder to directly compare clinical outcomes in a comparison of lower limb amputees using two different prosthetic devices—a mechanical knee and a microprocessor-controlled knee. Eight clinical outcomes were distilled into a single metric using a seven-layer deep autoencoder, with the developed metric compared to similar results from principal component analysis (PCA). The proposed methods were used on data collected from ten participants with a dysvascular transfemoral amputation recruited for a prosthetics research study. This single summary metric permitted a cross-validated reconstruction of all eight scores, accounting for 83.29% of the variance. The derived score is also linked to the overall functional ability in this limited trial population, as improvements in each base clinical score led to increases in this developed metric. There was a highly significant increase in this autoencoder-based metric when the subjects used the microprocessor-controlled knee (p < 0.001, repeated measures ANOVA). A traditional PCA metric led to a similar interpretation but captured only 67.3% of the variance. The autoencoder composite score represents a single-valued, succinct summary that can be useful for the holistic assessment of highly variable, individual scores in limited clinical datasets.
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- Thasina Tabashum
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of North Texas, Denton, TX 76203, USA
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of North Texas, Denton, TX 76203, USA
- Department of Information Science, University of North Texas, Denton, TX 76203, USA
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- Max Näder Lab for Rehabilitation Technologies and Outcomes Research, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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- Max Näder Lab for Rehabilitation Technologies and Outcomes Research, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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- Max Näder Lab for Rehabilitation Technologies and Outcomes Research, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of North Texas, Denton, TX 76203, USA
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of North Texas, Denton, TX 76203, USA
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Agreement between the Schedule for the Evaluation of Individual Quality of Life-Direct Weighting (SEIQoL-DW) interview and a paper-administered adaption. BMC Med Res Methodol 2020; 20:80. [PMID: 32276603 PMCID: PMC7149856 DOI: 10.1186/s12874-020-00961-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2018] [Accepted: 03/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The Schedule for the Evaluation of Individual Quality of Life-Direct Weighting (SEIQoL-DW) is a prevalent face-to-face interview method for measuring quality of life by integrating respondent-generated dimensions. To apply this method in clinical trials, a paper-administered alternative would be of interest. Therefore, our study aimed to analyze the agreement between the SEIQoL-DW and a paper questionnaire version (SEIQoL-PF/G). METHODS In a crossover design, both measures were completed in a random sequence. 104 patients at a heart surgery hospital in Germany were randomly assigned to receive either the SEIQoL-DW or the SEIQoL-PF/G as the first measurement in the sequence. Patients were approached on their earliest stable day after surgery. The average time between both measurements was 1 day (mean 1.3; SD 0.8). Agreement regarding the indices, ratings, and weightings of nominated life areas (cues) was explored using Bland-Altman plots with 95% limits of agreement (LoA). Agreement of the SEIQoL indices was defined as acceptable if the LoA did not exceed a threshold of 10 scale points. Data from n = 99 patients were included in the agreement analysis. RESULTS Both measures led to similarly nominated cues. The most frequently nominated cues were "physical health" and "family". In the Bland-Altman plot, the indices showed a mean of differences of 2 points (95% CI, - 1 to 6). The upper LoA showed a difference of 36 points (95% CI, 30 to 42), and the lower LoA showed a difference of - 31 points (95% CI, - 37 to - 26). Thus, the LoAs and confidence intervals exceeded the predefined threshold. The Bland-Altman plots for the cue levels and cue weights showed similar results. The SEIQoL-PF/G version showed a tendency for equal weighting of cues, while the weighting procedure of the SEIQoL-DW led to greater variability. CONCLUSIONS For cardiac surgery patients, use of the current version of the SEIQoL-PF/G as a substitute for the SEIQoL-DW is not recommended. The current questionnaire weighting method seems to be unable to distinguish weighting for different cues. Therefore, the further design of a weighting method without interviewer support as a paper-administered measure of individual quality of life is desirable.
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Glucina TT, Krägeloh CU, Farvid P. Chiropractors' Perspectives on the Meaning and Assessment of Quality of Life Within Their Practice in New Zealand: An Exploratory Qualitative Study. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2019; 42:480-491. [PMID: 31771831 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2019.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2018] [Revised: 12/20/2018] [Accepted: 02/05/2019] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to gain an understanding on what quality of life (QOL) and its assessment means to chiropractors in everyday practice. METHODS This study captured chiropractors' perspectives on the QOL construct and its assessment using a qualitative descriptive methodology that comprised 2 focus groups, each with 4 participants using semi-structured, open-ended questioning. Participants from Aotearoa, New Zealand, were also asked to evaluate 4 QOL patient-reported outcome measurements from a clinical perspective. RESULTS Two of the participants were faculty at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic, 5 were in full-time practice, and 1 was practicing part time. Using qualitative content analysis, 3 main themes were identified. These chiropractors perceived that patients have misconceptions about how chiropractic can affect QOL. They lacked clarity in communicating QOL and its related concepts to establish a clinically meaningful patient encounter. Finally, there is uncertainty in how and when to measure QOL, which appears to affect how they discuss and assess QOL in practice. CONCLUSION There is a complex combination of factors that makes communication regarding QOL challenging. This exploratory qualitative study helps to understand the challenges faced in how and when to communicate and assess QOL more effectively in chiropractic practice.
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- Tanja T Glucina
- Research Department, New Zealand College of Chiropractic, Auckland, New Zealand.
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- Department of Health Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Psychology, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
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Alhazzani AA, Alqahtani MS, Alahmari MS, Asiri MA, Alamri NM, Sarhan LA, Alkhashrami SS, Asiri AA. Quality of life assessment among multiple sclerosis patients in Saudi Arabia. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 23:140-147. [PMID: 29664456 PMCID: PMC8015454 DOI: 10.17712/nsj.2018.2.20170335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the quality of life (QoL) among multiple sclerosis (MS) patients in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. METHODS A cross-sectional study was carried out to assess the QoL of MS patients during the period from November 2016 to May 2017. Patients were recruited from tertiary hospitals in 5 regions in the kingdom. Clinical and demographic data were collected and information on patients` health status using the self-report SF-36 questionnaire to assess QoL. The Patient Determined Disease Steps (PDDS) was used to measure disability. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, the Mann-Whitney test, the Kruskal Wallis test and Spearman`s coefficient correlation. RESULTS From the 598 MS patients studied, 384 (64.2%) were female. The mean score for males was higher than females in all SF-36 QoL subscales. The mean age was 32.4 years (SD=8.4). The mean duration of illness was 6.5 years. Patients had the lowest scores in role motioning/emotional scale (mean=42.6, SD=43.3). The PDDS was negatively correlated with all SF-36 QoL subscales. Self Report-36 QoL for MS patients differed significantly through demographic characteristics at a level of significance of 0.05. CONCLUSION Multiple Sclerosis patients have a low QoL score and need more comprehensive management by their treating physicians. Further development of the registration will provide access to the entire population of MS patients and help comprehensively analyze the factors that affect the quality of their lives.
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- Adel A Alhazzani
- Department of Neurology, King Abdulaziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. E-mail:
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Greenhalgh J, Gooding K, Gibbons E, Dalkin S, Wright J, Valderas J, Black N. How do patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) support clinician-patient communication and patient care? A realist synthesis. J Patient Rep Outcomes 2018; 2:42. [PMID: 30294712 PMCID: PMC6153194 DOI: 10.1186/s41687-018-0061-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 260] [Impact Index Per Article: 43.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2018] [Accepted: 07/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In this paper, we report the findings of a realist synthesis that aimed to understand how and in what circumstances patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) support patient-clinician communication and subsequent care processes and outcomes in clinical care. We tested two overarching programme theories: (1) PROMs completion prompts a process of self-reflection and supports patients to raise issues with clinicians and (2) PROMs scores raise clinicians' awareness of patients' problems and prompts discussion and action. We examined how the structure of the PROM and care context shaped the ways in which PROMs support clinician-patient communication and subsequent care processes. RESULTS PROMs completion prompts patients to reflect on their health and gives them permission to raise issues with clinicians. However, clinicians found standardised PROMs completion during patient assessments sometimes constrained rather than supported communication. In response, clinicians adapted their use of PROMs to render them compatible with the ongoing management of patient relationships. Individualised PROMs supported dialogue by enabling the patient to tell their story. In oncology, PROMs completion outside of the consultation enabled clinicians to identify problematic symptoms when the PROM acted as a substitute rather than addition to the clinical encounter and when the PROM focused on symptoms and side effects, rather than health related quality of life (HRQoL). Patients did not always feel it was appropriate to discuss emotional, functional or HRQoL issues with doctors and doctors did not perceive this was within their remit. CONCLUSIONS This paper makes two important contributions to the literature. First, our findings show that PROMs completion is not a neutral act of information retrieval but can change how patients think about their condition. Second, our findings reveal that the ways in which clinicians use PROMs is shaped by their relationships with patients and professional roles and boundaries. Future research should examine how PROMs completion and feedback shapes and is influenced by the process of building relationships with patients, rather than just their impact on information exchange and decision making.
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- Joanne Greenhalgh
- School of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS2 9JT England
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- School of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS2 9JT England
- Present address: Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Pembroke Place, Liverpool, L3 5QA UK
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- Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Richard Doll Building, Old Road Campus, Oxford, OX3 7LF UK
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- School of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS2 9JT England
- Present address: Department of Social Work, Education & Community Wellbeing, Northumbria University, H005, Coach Lane Campus East, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7XA England
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- Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, University of Leeds, Worsley Building, Clarendon Way, Leeds, LS2 9NL England
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- Health Services and Policy Research, Exeter Medical School, University of Exeter, St Luke’s Campus, Heavitree Road, Exeter, EX1 2LU England
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- Health Services Research, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, 15-17 Tavistock Place, London, WC1H 9SH England
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Markussen H, Lehmann S, Nilsen RM, Natvig GK. Factors associated with change in health-related quality of life among individuals treated with long-term mechanical ventilation, a 6-year follow-up study. J Adv Nurs 2017; 74:651-665. [PMID: 28983937 DOI: 10.1111/jan.13472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/13/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS To examine changes and explanatory variables for changes in health-related quality of life in patients treated with long-term mechanical ventilation over a 6-year period. BACKGROUND Long-term mechanical ventilation is a treatment for individuals with chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure, primarily caused by neuromuscular diseases, obesity hypoventilation syndrome, chronic obstructive pulmonary and restrictive thoracic diseases. Studies on long-term outcome on health-related quality of life and factors influencing it are lacking. DESIGN Prospective cohort study. METHODS Data were collected from the Norwegian Long-Term-Mechanical-Ventilation Registry and from patient-reported questionnaire in 2008 and 2014. Health-related quality of life was measured by the Severe Respiratory Insufficiency questionnaire, containing 49 items and seven subdomains. Linear mixed effects models were used to measure changes and identify factors for changes. RESULTS After 6 years, 60 patients were still participating, out of 127 at baseline. Health-related quality of life improved significantly in the total score and in four subdomains of the questionnaire. Satisfaction with training in long-term mechanical ventilation was an explanatory variable for improved 'psychological well-being' and follow-up for improvement of 'anxiety'. Side effects of the treatment like facial soreness were associated with the total score. High age and high forced vital capacity were related to lower 'physical function' and improved 'social functioning', respectively. CONCLUSION Long-term mechanical ventilation over 6 years improved health-related quality of life in most patients. Patient training, follow-up and reduction of side effects, largely delivered by trained nurses, contribute to achieve the main goal of the treatment-improved health-related quality of life.
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- Heidi Markussen
- Department of Thoracic Medicine, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.,Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Thoracic Medicine, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.,Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Health and Social Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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Greenhalgh J, Dalkin S, Gooding K, Gibbons E, Wright J, Meads D, Black N, Valderas JM, Pawson R. Functionality and feedback: a realist synthesis of the collation, interpretation and utilisation of patient-reported outcome measures data to improve patient care. HEALTH SERVICES AND DELIVERY RESEARCH 2017. [DOI: 10.3310/hsdr05020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 109] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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BackgroundThe feedback of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) data is intended to support the care of individual patients and to act as a quality improvement (QI) strategy.ObjectivesTo (1) identify the ideas and assumptions underlying how individual and aggregated PROMs data are intended to improve patient care, and (2) review the evidence to examine the circumstances in which and processes through which PROMs feedback improves patient care.DesignTwo separate but related realist syntheses: (1) feedback of aggregate PROMs and performance data to improve patient care, and (2) feedback of individual PROMs data to improve patient care.InterventionsAggregate – feedback and public reporting of PROMs, patient experience data and performance data to hospital providers and primary care organisations. Individual – feedback of PROMs in oncology, palliative care and the care of people with mental health problems in primary and secondary care settings.Main outcome measuresAggregate – providers’ responses, attitudes and experiences of using PROMs and performance data to improve patient care. Individual – providers’ and patients’ experiences of using PROMs data to raise issues with clinicians, change clinicians’ communication practices, change patient management and improve patient well-being.Data sourcesSearches of electronic databases and forwards and backwards citation tracking.Review methodsRealist synthesis to identify, test and refine programme theories about when, how and why PROMs feedback leads to improvements in patient care.ResultsProviders were more likely to take steps to improve patient care in response to the feedback and public reporting of aggregate PROMs and performance data if they perceived that these data were credible, were aimed at improving patient care, and were timely and provided a clear indication of the source of the problem. However, implementing substantial and sustainable improvement to patient care required system-wide approaches. In the care of individual patients, PROMs function more as a tool to support patients in raising issues with clinicians than they do in substantially changing clinicians’ communication practices with patients. Patients valued both standardised and individualised PROMs as a tool to raise issues, but thought is required as to which patients may benefit and which may not. In settings such as palliative care and psychotherapy, clinicians viewed individualised PROMs as useful to build rapport and support the therapeutic process. PROMs feedback did not substantially shift clinicians’ communication practices or focus discussion on psychosocial issues; this required a shift in clinicians’ perceptions of their remit.Strengths and limitationsThere was a paucity of research examining the feedback of aggregate PROMs data to providers, and we drew on evidence from interventions with similar programme theories (other forms of performance data) to test our theories.ConclusionsPROMs data act as ‘tin openers’ rather than ‘dials’. Providers need more support and guidance on how to collect their own internal data, how to rule out alternative explanations for their outlier status and how to explore the possible causes of their outlier status. There is also tension between PROMs as a QI strategy versus their use in the care of individual patients; PROMs that clinicians find useful in assessing patients, such as individualised measures, are not useful as indicators of service quality.Future workFuture research should (1) explore how differently performing providers have responded to aggregate PROMs feedback, and how organisations have collected PROMs data both for individual patient care and to improve service quality; and (2) explore whether or not and how incorporating PROMs into patients’ electronic records allows multiple different clinicians to receive PROMs feedback, discuss it with patients and act on the data to improve patient care.Study registrationThis study is registered as PROSPERO CRD42013005938.FundingThe National Institute for Health Research Health Services and Delivery Research programme.
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- Joanne Greenhalgh
- School of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Department of Public Health, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- School of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- School of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- School of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Department of Health Services Research and Policy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- School of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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Nilsson J, Parker MG, Kabir ZN. Assessing Health-Related Quality of Life among Older People in Rural Bangladesh. J Transcult Nurs 2016; 15:298-307. [PMID: 15359063 DOI: 10.1177/1043659604268968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study was to review instruments of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) to identify an instrument appropriate for elderly people in rural Bangladesh. In addition, it hypothesizes that it is important to include physical, psychological, social, spiritual, economic, and environmental dimensions when assessing HRQoL in this group. Sixteen generic instruments found through PubMed were reviewed with regard to content and construct. None of the reviewed instruments fully met the criteria required in the intended context. In-depth interviews were conducted with 11 elderly people in rural Bangladesh to explore the dimensions of HRQoL they considered important. Content analysis of the interview transcripts supported the hypothesis that all six dimensions were important. Suggestions for a new HRQoL instrument appropriate for elderly people in rural Bangladesh are presented.
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Locker LS, Lübbe AS. Quality of life in palliative care: An analysis of quality-of-life assessment. PROGRESS IN PALLIATIVE CARE 2014. [DOI: 10.1179/1743291x14y.0000000102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Ridyard E, Inkster C. Measuring quality of life in oculoplastic patients. Int J Ophthalmol 2014; 7:133-8. [PMID: 24634879 DOI: 10.3980/j.issn.2222-3959.2014.01.25] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2013] [Accepted: 09/17/2013] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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AIM To investigate if there is any published evidence of impaired quality of life in conditions which are corrected by oculoplastic surgery and whether there is proven benefit in the quality of life such procedures. METHODS We searched a number of databases to determine the level of evidence available for common conditions amenable to oculoplastic surgery. Search terms concentrated on quality of life measures rather than anatomical correction of deformities. RESULTS The level of evidence available for different conditions was very variable. Certain conditions had extensive research documenting reduction in quality of life, with some evidence for improvement after surgery. Some other common conditions had little or no evidence supporting of reduction in quality of life to support the need for surgery. CONCLUSION The evidence is sparse for quality of life improvement after some of our most commonly performed procedures. Many of these procedures are now being identified by primary care trusts (PCTs) as of "low clinical value", and are no longer being routinely commissioned in certain parts of the UK. There is a need to address this lack of evidence to determine whether oculoplastic surgery should continue to be commissioned by PCTs.
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- Edward Ridyard
- University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
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- The Eye Unit, Royal Bolton Hospital, Minerva Road, Farnworth, BL4 0JR, UK
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Hacker ED, Zimmerman S, Burgener SC. Measurement of quality of life outcomes. Res Gerontol Nurs 2014; 7:7-12. [PMID: 24477296 DOI: 10.3928/19404921-20131126-02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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- Silke Apers
- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven, Belgium
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- School Psychology and Child and Adolescent Development, KU Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven, Belgium
- Division of Congenital and Structural Cardiology, University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium
- The Heart Centre, Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark
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Ayoub A, Nelson K, Wood P. Cultural relevance of the quality-of-life tools for people with kidney failure. J Ren Care 2013; 39:236-45. [PMID: 24034233 DOI: 10.1111/j.1755-6686.2013.12034.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Many tools are used to examine the Quality of Life (QOL) of patients with kidney disease, but little is known about how culturally relevant they are and why one should utilise one tool over another. As part of a larger study on the QOL of dialysis patients in United Arab Emirates, the cultural relevance of two tools (SF-36 and the QOL Index) was examined. This paper suggests a model to establish cultural relevance of QOL tools. METHOD A descriptive comparative survey design using a mixed method design was used in 2007 to study the QOL of 161 patients on dialysis and 350 people from the community. The cultural relevance of each tool was assessed by (i) examining missed questions, (ii) asking respondents about the cultural relevance of each tool, (iii) asking respondents what questions could be added or deleted to make the tools more culturally relevant and (iv) asking respondents to identify the factors that might contribute to their QOL. RESULTS Of respondents, 94.7% from the dialysis sample and 90.4% from the community sample considered both tools culturally relevant. The QOL Index tool had more missing data. Many of the themes generated from the analysis of the qualitative data were addressed by the subscales of both tools. Themes not addressed by either tool were concerned with values, safety and country. CONCLUSION Cultural adaptation of QOL tools needs to follow well-established guidelines. The target population should be involved in establishing the cultural relevance of QOL tools.
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- Abdelbasit Ayoub
- Office of Academic Affairs, Dhahran Healthcare Center, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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Symon A, Nagpal J, Maniecka-Bryła I, Nowakowska-Głąb A, Rashidian A, Khabiri R, Mendes I, Pinheiro AKB, de Oliveira MF, Wu L. Cross-cultural adaptation and translation of a quality of life tool for new mothers: a methodological and experiential account from six countries. J Adv Nurs 2012; 69:970-80. [PMID: 22812385 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2012.06098.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/16/2012] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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AIM To examine the challenges and solutions encountered in the translation and cross-cultural adaptation of an English language quality of life tool in India, China, Iran, Portugal, Brazil, and Poland. BACKGROUND Those embarking on research involving translation and cross-cultural adaptation must address certain practical and conceptual issues. These include instrument choice, linguistic factors, and cultural or philosophical differences, which may render an instrument inappropriate, even when expertly translated. Publication bias arises when studies encountering difficulties do not admit to these, or are not published at all. As an educative guide to the potential pitfalls involved in the cross-cultural adaptation process, this article reports the conceptual, linguistic, and methodological experiences of researchers in six countries, who translated and adapted the Mother-Generated Index, a quality of life tool originally developed in English. DATA SOURCES Principal investigator experience from six stand-alone studies (two published) ranging from postgraduate research to citywide surveys. DISCUSSION/IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING: This analysis of a series of stand-alone cross-cultural studies provides lessons about how conceptual issues, such as the uniqueness of perceived quality of life and the experience of new motherhood, can be addressed. This original international approach highlights practical lessons relating to instrument choice, and the resources available to researchers with different levels of experience. Although researchers may be confident of effective translation, conceptual and practical difficulties may be more problematic. CONCLUSION Instrument choice is crucial. Researchers must negotiate adequate resources for cross-cultural research, including time, translation facilities, and expert advice about conceptual issues.
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- Andrew Symon
- School of Nursing & Midwifery, University of Dundee, UK.
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Walmsley S, Ravey M, Graham A, Teh LS, Williams AE. Development of a patient-reported outcome measure for the foot affected by rheumatoid arthritis. J Clin Epidemiol 2012; 65:413-22. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2011.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2011] [Revised: 10/24/2011] [Accepted: 11/15/2011] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Yip WK, Mordiffi SZ, Ang E. Reliability, validity and feasibility of quality of life instruments for adult patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy: result from a systematic review. INT J EVID-BASED HEA 2012; 10:27-52. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1744-1609.2012.00252.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Mordiffi SZ, Kin YW, Nk EA. Quality of life tools for adult patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy: a systematic review. JBI LIBRARY OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS 2011; 9:2482-2532. [PMID: 27820298 DOI: 10.11124/01938924-201109570-00001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND The use of chemotherapeutic agents for treatment of cancer has expanded widely with multiple potent agents being administered at higher but more tolerable doses. The majority of these patients receive several cycles of chemotherapy over a period of months, resulting in a toxic physiologic environment that causes adverse effects. These adverse effects can lead to a significant impact on the patients' quality of life. Despite the amount of information regarding quality of life (QoL) instruments available in the literature, no systematic review has been conducted that examined QoL instrument that consists of all four subscales of physical, psychological, social and spiritual psychometric properties using a systematic approach. REVIEW OBJECTIVES The objective of this review was to critically analyse the literature and present the best available evidence related to QoL instruments, which can be used to assess adult patients with cancer on chemotherapy for use in clinical practice. INCLUSION CRITERIA This review included randomised control trials (RCTs) and observational studies without control group related to QoL instruments used for cancer chemotherapy. The types of participants for this review included all adults with cancer over the age of 18 years old whom have undergone chemotherapy. SEARCH STRATEGY A three-step search strategy was utilised to search for primary research articles published in English language from January 1998 to December 2009. An initial search of MEDLINE and CINAHL was undertaken followed by analysis of the text words contained in the title and abstract, and the text terms used to describe the article. A second search strategy using all the identified keywords and the index terms was used for the 20 databases. The relevant list of all identified articles were searched for additional articles. RESULTS A total of 3,149 references were retrieved during the initial search. Only 13 articles that had performed validation of the QoL instruments and contained the four subscales of physical, psychological, social and spiritual were included in this review. Four QoL instruments were identified. These include the City of Hope QOL - Ovarian Cancer Tool (QOL-OVCA), QOL-Breast cancer version (QOL-BC), New QOL tool India, and Quality of Life Index-Cancer version (QLI-CV). CONCLUSION The four QoL instruments included in this systematic review were validated comprehensively, which were feasible in clinical practice to assess patients with cancers undergoing chemotherapy. Although among the four QoL instruments, two are for specific types of cancer. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE The clinician needs to consider their specific population before selection of a suitable instrument, as not all of the identified instruments in this review are suitable for all types of cancer. The QOL-BC is breast cancer specific and QOL-OVCA is ovarian cancer specific. The QLI-CV instrument was used on patients with all types of cancer. However, male gender was absent or underrepresented with a high proportion of women with breast cancer recruited. IMPLICATIONS FOR RESEARCH Future research examining the validity of the shortened versions of QOL-BC, QOL-OVCA, and QLI-CV instruments and other QoL instruments comprising the four subscales are required. The new Indian QOL tool may be useful in the clinical setting but needs further psychometric testing in different settings or languages.
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- Siti Zubaidah Mordiffi
- 1. Siti Zubaidah Mordiffi, Assistant Director of Nursing 2. Yip Wai Kin, Nurse Educator Telephone: 65 67724665 Facsimile: 65 67724032 3. Emily Ang NK, Deputy Director Telephone: 65 67724819 Facsimile: 65 68723137
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Holzhausen M, Kuhlmey A, Martus P. Individualized measurement of quality of life in older adults: development and pilot testing of a new tool. Eur J Ageing 2010; 7:201-211. [PMID: 28798629 DOI: 10.1007/s10433-010-0159-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2009] [Accepted: 08/10/2010] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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We describe theoretical background, development, and piloting of a measure for quality of life in older adults that specifically takes into account the subjective perspective. Although quality of life is usually subjectively assessed, normative thresholds for "the good life" are most often set by a third party. The new tool FLQM asks for respondents to name, rate, and weight those domains in life that are most important for their life-satisfaction solely from their own point of view. Construct validity was pilot-tested in two samples of elders (N1 = 44; N2 = 90). Correlations were in the medium range in both studies and support the questionnaire's validity. There were no age or gender differences on total score. However, in Study 1 as well as in Study 2 older subjects named significantly fewer domains than did younger participants. Further, in Study 1 the overall number of distinct domains generated by the participants diminished with age-the "interindividual pool of domains" shrank. Implications of this age-associated narrowing of domainscope are discussed on a background of adaptation theories. Concluding, the new questionnaire seems apt to assess older peoples' quality of life even in a physically very ill population, but needs further testing, especially regarding its reliability. This is currently being undertaken in a larger longitudinal sample to assure psychometric properties.
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- Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Farquhar M, Ewing G, Higginson IJ, Booth S. The experience of using the SEIQoL-DW with patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): issues of process and outcome. Qual Life Res 2010; 19:619-29. [PMID: 20224901 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-010-9631-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/28/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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PURPOSE To report the experience of using the SEIQoL-DW for the measurement of quality of life with patients with advanced COPD and consider its feasibility, acceptability and appropriateness for a Phase III randomised controlled trial (RCT). METHODS The SEIQoL-DW was administered according to its instructions within a Phase II RCT 3-5 times per patient, across 13 patients and the process audio-recorded. Quantitative and qualitative criteria were used to assess feasibility, acceptability and appropriateness. Qualitative analysis of the transcripts and fieldwork notes was conducted using Framework Analysis. RESULTS The SEIQoL-DW steps (of identifying five quality of life cues, rating their functioning and importance) were completed at 48/51 interviews. However, some respondents were overwhelmed by the scripted introduction, experienced difficulty with cue identification, and focused only on certain types of cues (Step 1); some had difficulty interpreting and rating the concept of Step 2; and some had difficulty interpreting 'importance' and manipulating the SEIQoL-DW disc (Step 3). CONCLUSIONS Patients with advanced COPD were able to complete the SEIQoL-DW but analysis of its administration identified practical and conceptual concerns which question the validity of the results obtained. Suggestions for the development of the SEIQoL-DW and future feasibility studies are given.
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- Morag Farquhar
- General Practice and Primary Care Research Unit, Department of Public Health & Primary Care, Institute of Public Health, University of Cambridge, and Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals' NHS Foundation Trust, Robinson Way, Cambridge, CB2 0SR, UK.
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Felgoise SH, Stewart JL, Bremer BA, Walsh SM, Bromberg MB, Simmons Z. The SEIQoL-DW for assessing quality of life in ALS: strengths and limitations. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010; 10:456-62. [PMID: 19922140 DOI: 10.3109/17482960802444840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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The Schedule for the Evaluation of the Individual Quality of Life-Direct Weighting (SEIQoL-DW) has been used to measure quality of life (QoL) in small cohorts of individuals with ALS, but its suitability for assessing aggregate QoL for between-group comparisons is uncertain. We undertook a prospective study in which 120 patients with ALS completed two measures of QoL, the SEIQoL-DW and the McGill Quality of Life Single-Item Scale (MQoL-SIS). There was a weak correlation between the SEIQoL-DW index score and the MQoL-SIS. Only three of five cues accounted for a significant amount of variance in the MQoL-SIS, and even those accounted for only 12.8%-13.9% of the variance. Cues relating to family or significant other were chosen by over 90% of patients, and were the most heavily weighted. This study demonstrates that the SEIQoL-DW is of great value in identifying those factors which contribute to the psychosocial well-being of an individual with ALS. However, SEIQoL index scores may not reflect aggregate QoL of groups of patients with ALS, and may be measuring a construct other than QoL. Caution should be exercised in using the SEIQoL index score to measure QoL of groups, such as would be needed in interventional trials.
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- Stephanie H Felgoise
- Department of Psychology, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Die Patientenperspektive in der Erfassung von Lebensqualität im Alter. Z Gerontol Geriatr 2009; 42:355-9. [DOI: 10.1007/s00391-008-0030-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2008] [Accepted: 11/28/2008] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Zidarov D, Swaine B, Gauthier-Gagnon C. Quality of life of persons with lower-limb amputation during rehabilitation and at 3-month follow-up. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2009; 90:634-45. [PMID: 19345780 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2008.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2008] [Accepted: 11/07/2008] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe and compare the quality of life (QOL) of persons with lower-limb amputation (LLA) at admission (T1), discharge (T2), and 3 months after rehabilitation discharge (T3) and to explore the relationships between QOL and demographic and clinical variables including body image. DESIGN Longitudinal case series. SETTING Inpatient rehabilitation facility. PARTICIPANTS Consecutive sample of 19 unilateral persons with LLA (14 men, mean age, 53.4+/-14.6y). INTERVENTION Interdisciplinary rehabilitation. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Generic and specific QOL measures and perception of body image at T1, T2, and T3. RESULTS Subjective QOL was relatively high at T1, T2, and T3 (0.87/2, 1.1/2, and 1.0/2, respectively) except for items related to physical functioning. There was no significant change over time for all but 1 QOL satisfaction measure (ability to go outside, P=.024). Prosthesis-related QOL was high at discharge and follow-up. Body-image disturbances were absent over the study period. QOL satisfaction and prosthesis satisfaction were strongly related to lower-limb pain and psychosocial factors (eg, body image). CONCLUSIONS QOL of persons with LLA was high and remained relatively stable during inpatient rehabilitation and 3 months after discharge.
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- Diana Zidarov
- School of Rehabilitation, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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Pitkänen A, Hätönen H, Kuosmanen L, Välimäki M. Individual quality of life of people with severe mental disorders. J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs 2009; 16:3-9. [PMID: 19192080 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2850.2008.01308.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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People with mental disorders have been found to suffer from impaired quality of life (QoL). Therefore, the assessment of QoL has become important in psychiatric research. This explorative study was carried out in acute psychiatric wards. Thirty-five patients diagnosed with schizophrenia and related psychosis were interviewed. QoL was rated by the Schedule for Evaluation of Individual Quality of Life which is a respondent-generated QoL measure using semi-structured interview technique. Patients named five areas of life important to them and then rated their current status and placed relative weight on each QoL area. The data were analysed with qualitative content analysis and descriptive statistics. The most frequently named areas for QoL were health, family, leisure activities, work/study and social relationships, which represented 72% of all QoL areas named. Patients' average satisfaction with these QoL areas ranged 49.0-69.1 (scale 0-100). The mean global QoL score was 61.5 (standard deviation 17.4; range 24.6-89.6; scale 0-100). Awareness of patients' perceptions of their QoL areas can enhance our understanding of an individual patient's QoL and reveal unsatisfactory areas where QoL could be improved with individually tailored needs-based interventions.
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- A Pitkänen
- Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.
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Westerman M, Hak T, The AM, Groen H, van der Wal G. Problems eliciting cues in SEIQoL-DW: quality of life areas in small-cell lung cancer patients. Qual Life Res 2006; 15:441-9. [PMID: 16547783 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-005-2831-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/05/2005] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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The Schedule of Individual Quality of Life - Direct Weighting (SEIQoL-DW) is an individualized approach in the measurement of quality of life in which patients can choose, value and weight five areas that they consider important for their quality of life. Although a number of studies have reported on the feasibility of the administration of the instrument, little is known about how patients choose and define these five areas, the so-called 'cues'. This article describes problems in the elicitation of cues experienced in a qualitative, exploratory study among small-cell lung cancer patients (n = 31) in the Netherlands. Cues originate from patient-interviewer interaction which is best described as an area of tension between the patient's answers and the instrument instructions. As a result, the interviewer may inadvertently introduce bias while attempting to elicit cues, ultimately affecting patients' SEIQoL-DW measures. In order to prevent possible unnoticed interviewer bias special attention should be paid to the interviewer behaviour. Methods to record the meaning of cues should be considered. More research is needed in order to investigate differences in nominating cues with and without the use of the prompt list.
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- Marjan Westerman
- Department of Public and Occupational Health, Institute for Research in Extramural Medicine (EMGO), VU University medical centre (VUm), Van der Boechorststraat 7, 1081 BT, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Moons P, Budts W, De Geest S. Critique on the conceptualisation of quality of life: a review and evaluation of different conceptual approaches. Int J Nurs Stud 2006; 43:891-901. [PMID: 16696978 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2006.03.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 260] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2005] [Revised: 03/18/2006] [Accepted: 03/25/2006] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Over the past decades, the concept of quality of life has been of paramount importance for evaluating the quality and outcome of health care. Despite its importance, there is still no consensus on the definition or proper measurement of quality of life. Several concept analyses of quality of life have been published. However, they appear to have had a rather limited impact on how empirical studies are conducted. Therefore, we present an overview and critique of different conceptualisations of quality of life, with the ultimate goal of making quality of life a less ambiguous concept. We also describe six conceptual problems. These problems were used as criteria to evaluate the appropriateness of different conceptualisations. This evaluation suggests that defining quality of life in terms of life satisfaction is most appropriate, because this definition successfully deals with all the conceptual problems discussed. The result of our concept evaluation was not surprising for it corroborated the results of several concept analyses and the findings of a structural equation modelling study. Based on the findings revealed by our review, we propose that the scientific community should revitalise the conceptual discussion on quality of life. Furthermore, our findings can assist researchers in developing more rigourous quality-of-life research.
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- Philip Moons
- Center for Health Services and Nursing Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 35/4, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium.
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Holmes S. Assessing the quality of life—reality or impossible dream? Int J Nurs Stud 2005; 42:493-501. [PMID: 15847911 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2004.06.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2003] [Revised: 06/21/2004] [Accepted: 06/24/2004] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Many now claim that maintaining or improving the quality of life is the essence of healthcare (i.e. care and/or treatment that improves the patients' quality of life). Interest in QL, however, stems from increasing recognition that individuals are an integrated whole rather than a series of disconnected parts or disease states. Though this represents a significant change from the past--when the emphasis lay solely on physical or medical condition--it is not, in itself, meaningful unless reliable and valid ways of evaluating the human aspects of the experience can be identified (i.e. quality of life). As quality of life (QL) is seen as a positive state, a desirable outcome of healthcare interventions, it has gained credence as an appropriate outcome measure and has intuitive appeal. Indeed, it is suggested that, because of its close relationship to mortality, self-perceived QL may be the most important outcome of both acute and, particularly, chronic disease. Lack of consensus about its meaning has, however, resulted in ambiguity and, therefore, difficulties in its measurement reflecting, in turn, the difficulty in identifying the components of this multifaceted concept. This paper explores these issues and questions whether we are, in fact, attempting to measure something that cannot truly be measured.
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- Susan Holmes
- Director of Research and Development and Professor of Nursing, Faculty of Health, Canterbury Christ Church University College, Canterbury, Kent CT1 1QU, UK.
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Moons P. Why call it health-related quality of life when you mean perceived health status? Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs 2005; 3:275-7. [PMID: 15572015 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcnurse.2004.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2004] [Revised: 08/23/2004] [Accepted: 09/28/2004] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Health-related quality of life is a term frequently used in health services and nursing research. However, when using this term, researchers often refer to the self-perceived health status or the functional abilities of the patients. Since there is increasing evidence that quality of life and health status are distinct concepts, the appropriateness of the term 'health-related quality of life' is questionable. Therefore, researchers should consider whether health-related quality of life is actually measured if a health-status instrument is used. The scientific community should take up this conceptual discussion in order to make the concept of quality of life less ambiguous.
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- Philip Moons
- Centre for Health Services and Nursing Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 35/4, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium.
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Moons P, Van Deyk K, Marquet K, Raes E, De Bleser L, Budts W, De Geest S. Individual quality of life in adults with congenital heart disease: a paradigm shift. Eur Heart J 2004; 26:298-307. [PMID: 15618044 DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehi054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 115] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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AIMS During the last decade, a paradigm shift has emerged in the measurement of quality of life, from the use of standard questionnaires towards a more individualized approach. Therefore, this study examined individual quality of life in adults with congenital heart disease and explored potential differences with those reported by matched, healthy control subjects. METHODS AND RESULTS We examined 579 adults with congenital heart disease. A subsample of 514 of these patients was matched for age, gender, educational level, and employment status with 446 healthy counterparts. Individual quality of life was assessed using the Schedule for the Evaluation of Individual Quality of Life-Direct Weighting (SEIQoL-DW). Twelve domains affecting patients' quality of life were identified. Family, job/education, friends, health, and leisure time were the most prominent quality of life domains. Significantly fewer patients than control subjects considered financial means and material well-being and future to be important determinants of quality of life. CONCLUSION Assessment of quality of life in adults with congenital heart disease that focusses on the individual is appropriate for obtaining in-depth information on issues relevant for patients' quality of life. This represents a paradigm shift in the measurement of this concept.
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- Philip Moons
- Center for Health Services and Nursing Research, Katholieke Universiteit, Leuven, Belgium.
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The Interaction Model of Client Health Behavior (IMCHB) has been established as a useful model in guiding research and development of individually tailored clinical interventions. The constructs of client singularity, client-provider interaction, and health outcomes guided an examination of medication decision-making by persons with serious mental illness (SMI). Client motivation is discussed as it relates to participation in the client-provider interaction and subsequent medication adherence and quality of life. Decisional control, the specific element of the client-provider interaction that affects medication decision-making, is considered in relation to consumer roles and responsibility for medication management. As psychotropic medications remain the single most effective treatment for reducing the active symptoms of psychosis, this look at medication decision-making may have significant implications for nursing.
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- Irma H Mahone
- University of Virginia, School of Nursing, Charlottesville 22908-0782, USA.
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Atkinson MJ, Wishart PM, Wasil BI, Robinson JW. The Self-Perception and Relationships Tool (S-PRT): a novel approach to the measurement of subjective health-related quality of life. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2004; 2:36. [PMID: 15257754 PMCID: PMC497051 DOI: 10.1186/1477-7525-2-36] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2004] [Accepted: 07/16/2004] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The Self-Perception and Relationships Tool (S-PRT) is intended to be a clinically responsive and holistic assessment of patients' experience of illness and subjective Health Related Quality of Life (HRQL). METHODS A diversity of patients were involved in two phases of this study. Patient samples included individuals involved with renal, cardiology, psychiatric, cancer, chronic pelvic pain, and sleep services. In Phase I, five patient focus groups generated 128 perceptual rating scales. These scales described important characteristics of illness-related experience within six life domains (i.e., Physical, Mental-Emotional, Interpersonal Receptiveness, Interpersonal Contribution, Transpersonal Receptiveness and Transpersonal Orientation). Item reduction was accomplished using Importance Q-sort and Importance Checklist methodologies with 150 patients across the participating services. In Phase II, a refined item pool (88 items) was administered along with measures of health status (SF-36) and spiritual beliefs (Spiritual Involvements and Beliefs Scale--SIBS) to 160 patients, of these 136 patients returned complete response sets. RESULTS Factor analysis of S-PRT results produced a surprisingly clean five-factor solution (Eigen values> 2.0 explaining 73.5% of the pooled variance). Items with weaker or split loadings were removed leaving 36 items to form the final S-PRT rating scales; Intrapersonal Well-being (physical, mental & emotional items), Interpersonal Receptivity, Interpersonal Contribution, Transpersonal Receptivity and Transpersonal Orientation (Eigen values> 5.4 explaining 83.5% of the pooled variance). The internal consistency (Cronbach's Alpha) of these scales was very high (0.82-0.97). Good convergent correlations (0.40 to 0.67) were observed between the S-PRT scales and the Mental Health scales of the SF-36. Correlations between the S-PRT Intrapersonal Well-being scale and three of SF-36 Physical Health scales were moderate (0.30 to 0.46). The criterion-related validity of the S-PRT spiritual scales was supported by moderate convergence (0.40-0.49) with three SIBS scales. CONCLUSION Evidence supports the validity of the S-PRT as a generally applicable measure of perceived health status and HRQL. The test-retest reliability was found to be adequate for most scales, and there is some preliminary evidence that the S-PRT is responsive to patient-reported changes in determinants of their HRQL. Clinical uses and directions for future research are discussed.
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- Mark J Atkinson
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Pfizer Inc, San Diego, California, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Spirituality Research Institute (Sri) Inc., Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Oncology and Program in Clinical Psychology, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Moons P, Marquet K, Budts W, De Geest S. Validity, reliability and responsiveness of the "Schedule for the Evaluation of Individual Quality of Life-Direct Weighting" (SEIQoL-DW) in congenital heart disease. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2004; 2:27. [PMID: 15169564 PMCID: PMC434529 DOI: 10.1186/1477-7525-2-27] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2004] [Accepted: 05/28/2004] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background The 'Schedule for the Evaluation of Individual Quality of Life – Direct Weighting' (SEIQoL-DW) is an instrument developed to measure individual quality of life. Although this instrument has been used in numerous studies, data on validity and reliability are sparse. This study aimed to examine aspects of validity, reliability and responsiveness of the SEIQoL-DW on data obtained in adults with congenital heart disease, by using the new standards of psychological testing. Methods We evaluated validity evidence based on test content, internal structure, and relations to other variables, as well as the stability and responsiveness of the SEIQoL-DW. Evidence was provided by both theoretical considerations and empirical data. Empirical data were acquired from two studies. Firstly, using a cross-sectional study design, we included 629 patients with congenital heart disease. Secondly, 130 of the 629 initially included patients readministered the questionnaires approximately one year after the first data collection. In addition to the SEIQoL-DW, linear analog scales were used to assess overall quality of life and perceived health. Results We found that the SEIQoL-DW is not a valid measure of quality of life, but rather assesses determinants that contribute to individuals' quality of life. The SEIQoL-DW consistently proved to be valid and reliable to assess those determinants. However, responsiveness in patients with congenital heart disease may be problematic. Conclusion Based on theoretical and empirical considerations, the SEIQoL-DW cannot be considered as a quality of life instrument. Nonetheless, it is a valid and reliable instrument to explore determinants for patients' quality of life.
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- Philip Moons
- Center for Health Services and Nursing Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 35/4, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
- Division of Congenital Cardiology, Leuven University Hospitals, Belgium
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- Center for Biomedical Ethics and Law, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium
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- Division of Congenital Cardiology, Leuven University Hospitals, Belgium
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- Center for Health Services and Nursing Research, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 35/4, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
- Institute of Nursing Science, University of Basel, Switzerland
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Suet-Ching WL. The psychometric properties of the Chinese Dialysis Quality of Life Scale for Hong Kong dialysis patients. J Adv Nurs 2001; 36:441-9. [PMID: 11686759 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2648.2001.01992.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
Abstract
AIMS This paper describes the process by which the Chinese Dialysis Quality of Life Scale was developed, and the preliminary testing and psychometric evaluation of the scale in a sample of dialysis patients. BACKGROUND Quality of life as a specific outcome variable has not been systematically and satisfactorily studied in Chinese dialysis patients in Hong Kong. A single global quality of life measure that is both reliable and valid for dialysis patients has yet to be developed. Without measurement tools, it is impossible to judge progress towards this goal. DESIGN A list of key issues was first derived from an in-depth literature review, then verified by semi-structured interview on seven patients. The initial list of 87 items was then further refined through two rounds of content analysis. The remaining 50 items were finalized by pilot test on seven patients. Of the refined 40 items, face validity was assessed by a team including one professor and ten patients. The 40-item scale was further evaluated by stability, internal consistency and criterion validity with a convenience sample of 164 patients. The scale demonstrated high internal consistency and good test-retest reliability and criterion validity when used. CONCLUSIONS The psychometric evaluations suggest that the instrument is worthy of further development. Continued validation of this scale on larger sample and Chinese population living outside Hong Kong has the potential to provide nurses with a valid assessment and treatment guide, and researchers with a valid measurement tool.
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Affiliation(s)
- W L Suet-Ching
- Department of Nursing and Health Sciences, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
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