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Passini JN, Oancea SC. A History of Heart Attack and Experiencing Frequent Mental Distress Among US Veterans and Adult Civilians: A 2019 National Level Cross-Sectional Study. Am J Lifestyle Med 2024; 18:512-526. [PMID: 39262883 PMCID: PMC11384838 DOI: 10.1177/15598276231175424] [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: 09/13/2024] Open
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Introduction Frequent mental distress (FMD) is poor mental health for ≥14 days in the past month. Prevalence and risk for depression and suicide are higher among US veterans (USV) than US civilians (USC). Limited research has been done among USV regarding FMD. Anyone can experience mental distress without being clinically depressed-examining FMD more broadly captures health burden of poor mental state. This study's purpose was to examine the association between having a history of heart attack (HHHA) and FMD among USV vs USC. Methods This cross-sectional study used the 2019 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (n = 274 352) data. Weighted and adjusted logistic regression models were conducted overall and by USV/USC status. Results HHHA increases weighted adjusted odds (WAO) of FMD. Among insured not obese USV with HHHA, the WAO of FMD were 1.4x significantly greater (P < .05) than among insured not obese USV without HHHA. Among uninsured obese USC with HHHA, the WAO of FMD were 3.2x significantly greater (P < .0001) than among uninsured obese USC without HHHA, and significantly lower among USV. Conclusions Study findings suggest a distinction in FMD among USV/USC with HHHA. Understanding this association can inform policy for FMD screening post-heart attack as another potential intervention to prevent/reduce suicide among USV/USC.
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- Jessica N Passini
- Department of Population Health, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, USA
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- Department of Population Health, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, USA
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Andonian C, Beckmann J, Mayer O, Ewert P, Freiberger A, Huber M, Kaemmerer H, Kurschat C, Lagler F, Nagdyman N, Pieper L, Regenbogen C, Freilinger S. Quality of life in patients with Fabry's disease: a cross-sectional study of 86 adults. Cardiovasc Diagn Ther 2022; 12:426-435. [PMID: 36033224 PMCID: PMC9412216 DOI: 10.21037/cdt-22-215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Background Fabry disease (FD) is a multi-organ disorder associated with severe physical and psychological impairments, particularly in adulthood. To date, comprehensive data on the psychological burden of FD are lacking. The present study assessed quality of life (QOL) in a representative cohort of adults with FD. Methods Patient-reported outcome measures were retrospectively analyzed in 86 adults with FD (49.6±16.6 years; 62.8% female) and compared to adults with congenital heart defects (ACHD) which is another lifelong disease and affliction. QOL was assessed using the European Quality of Life 5 Dimensions 5 Levels questionnaire (EQ-5D-5L). Results Subjects affected by FD reported an overall reduced QOL (EQ-VAS: 71.8±20.0). Most frequently reported complaints occurred within the dimensions pain/discomfort (69.7%), daily activities (48.9%) and anxiety/depression (45.4%). Compared to ACHD, individuals with FD scored significantly lower in the areas of pain/discomfort, usual activities and mobility (all P<0.05). Older age and female sex were particularly associated with diminished QOL (P=0.05). Conclusions Patients with FD are at high risk for impaired QOL. They require additional support to cope with disease-related challenges. Increased attention should be directed towards improving their subjective well-being to potentially increase their QOL and long-term health outcomes.
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- Caroline Andonian
- Department of Congenital Heart Disease and Pediatric Cardiology, German Heart Center Munich, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany.,Department of Sport and Health Sciences, Chair of Sport Psychology, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany.,Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Rechts der Isar, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Sport and Health Sciences, Chair of Sport Psychology, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany.,School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia.,Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- Department of Congenital Heart Disease and Pediatric Cardiology, German Heart Center Munich, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Congenital Heart Disease and Pediatric Cardiology, German Heart Center Munich, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Congenital Heart Disease and Pediatric Cardiology, German Heart Center Munich, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Congenital Heart Disease and Pediatric Cardiology, German Heart Center Munich, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Congenital Heart Disease and Pediatric Cardiology, German Heart Center Munich, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department II of Internal Medicine and Center for Molecular Medicine Cologne, University of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute for Hereditary Metabolic Diseases, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Congenital Heart Disease and Pediatric Cardiology, German Heart Center Munich, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Congenital Heart Disease and Pediatric Cardiology, German Heart Center Munich, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology, Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine, Klinikum Rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Congenital Heart Disease and Pediatric Cardiology, German Heart Center Munich, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany.,Department of Sport and Health Sciences, Chair of Preventive Pediatrics, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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Sterling MR, Li J, Cho J, Ringel JB, Silver SR. Prevalence and Predictors of Home Health Care Workers' General, Physical, and Mental Health: Findings From the 2014‒2018 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Am J Public Health 2021; 111:2239-2250. [PMID: 34878879 PMCID: PMC8667821 DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2021.306512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Objectives. To determine the prevalence and predictors of US home health care workers' (HHWs') self-reported general, physical, and mental health. Methods. Using the 2014-2018 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, we analyzed the characteristics and health of 2987 HHWs (weighted n = 659 000) compared with 2 similar low-wage worker groups (health care aides and health care support workers, not working in the home). We conducted multivariable logistic regression to determine which characteristics predicted HHWs' health. Results. Overall, 26.6% of HHWs had fair or poor general health, 14.1% had poor physical health, and 20.9% had poor mental health; the prevalence of each outcome was significantly higher than that of the comparison groups. Among HHWs, certain factors, such as low household income, an inability to see a doctor because of cost, and a history of depression, were associated with all 3 aspects of suboptimal health. Conclusions. HHWs had worse general, physical, and mental health compared with low-wage workers not in home health. Public Health Implications. Increased attention to the health of HHWs by public health experts and policymakers is warranted. In addition, targeted interventions appropriate to their specific health needs may be required. (Am J Public Health. 2021;111(12):2239-2250. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2021.306512).
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- Madeline R Sterling
- Madeline R. Sterling, Jacklyn Cho, and Joanna Bryan Ringel are with the Division of General Internal Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY. Jia Li and Sharon R. Silver are with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Cincinnati, OH. Note. The findings and conclusions in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, CDC
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- Madeline R. Sterling, Jacklyn Cho, and Joanna Bryan Ringel are with the Division of General Internal Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY. Jia Li and Sharon R. Silver are with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Cincinnati, OH. Note. The findings and conclusions in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, CDC
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- Madeline R. Sterling, Jacklyn Cho, and Joanna Bryan Ringel are with the Division of General Internal Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY. Jia Li and Sharon R. Silver are with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Cincinnati, OH. Note. The findings and conclusions in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, CDC
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- Madeline R. Sterling, Jacklyn Cho, and Joanna Bryan Ringel are with the Division of General Internal Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY. Jia Li and Sharon R. Silver are with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Cincinnati, OH. Note. The findings and conclusions in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, CDC
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- Madeline R. Sterling, Jacklyn Cho, and Joanna Bryan Ringel are with the Division of General Internal Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY. Jia Li and Sharon R. Silver are with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Cincinnati, OH. Note. The findings and conclusions in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, CDC
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Jalali-Farahani S, Amiri P, Fakhredin H, Torshizi K, Cheraghi L, Khalili D, Azizi F. Health-related quality of life in men and women who experienced cardiovascular diseases: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2021; 19:225. [PMID: 34565411 PMCID: PMC8474933 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-021-01861-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/14/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are among the most common causes of death worldwide, including in Iran. Considering the adverse effects of CVDs on physical and psychosocial health; this study aims to investigate the association between experience of CVDs and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in adult participants of the Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study (TLGS). Methods The participants of this cross-sectional study were 7009 adults (≥ 20 years) who participated in the TLGS during 2014–2017. Demographic information and HRQoL data was collected through validated questionnaires by trained interviewers. HRQoL was assessed by the Iranian version of the SF-12 questionnaire. Data was analyzed using the SPSS software. Results The mean age of participants was 46.8 ± 14.6 years and 46.1% of them were men. A total of 9.0% of men and 4.4% of women had CVDs. In men, the mean physical HRQoL summary score was significantly lower in those with CVDs compared to those without CVDs (46.6 ± 0.8 vs. 48.5 ± 0.7, p > 0.001). In women, the mean mental HRQoL summary scores was significantly lower in those with CVDs compared to those without CVDs (42.8 ± 1.0 vs. 45.2 ± 0.5, p = 0.009). In adjusted models, men with CVDs were more likely to report poor physical HRQoL compared to men without CVDs (OR(95%CI): 1.93(1.32–2.84), p = 0.001); whereas for women, the chance of reporting poor mental HRQoL was 68% higher in those with CVDs than those without CVDs (OR(95%CI): 1.68(1.11–2.54), p = 0.015). Conclusion The findings of the current study indicate poorer HRQoL in those who experienced CVDs compared to their healthy counterparts with a sex specific pattern. While for men, CVDs were associated with more significant impairment in the physical dimension of HRQoL, women experienced a similar impairment in the mental dimension of HRQoL.
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- Sara Jalali-Farahani
- Research Center for Social Determinants of Health, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box: 19395-4763, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- Research Center for Social Determinants of Health, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box: 19395-4763, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran.
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- Research Center for Social Determinants of Health, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box: 19395-4763, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran.,Students' Research Committee, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- Prevention of Metabolic Disorders Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- Endocrine Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
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Andonian CS, Freilinger S, Achenbach S, Ewert P, Gundlach U, Hoerer J, Kaemmerer H, Pieper L, Weyand M, Neidenbach RC, Beckmann J. 'Well-being paradox' revisited: a cross-sectional study of quality of life in over 4000 adults with congenital heart disease. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e049531. [PMID: 34158308 PMCID: PMC8220527 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-049531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The present cross-sectional study investigated quality of life (QOL) in a large cohort of German adults with congenital heart disease (ACHDs) in association with patient-related and clinical variables. DESIGN Cross-sectional survey. PARTICIPANTS Between 2016 and 2019, a representative sample of 4014 adults with various forms of congenital heart defect (CHD) was retrospectively analysed. Inclusion criteria were confirmed diagnosis of CHD; participant aged 18 years and older; and necessary physical, cognitive and language capabilities to complete self-report questionnaires. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES QOL was assessed using the 5-level EQ-5D version (EQ-5D-5L). Sociodemographic and medical information was obtained by a self-devised questionnaire. Associations of QOL with patient-reported clinical and sociodemographic variables were quantified using multiple regression analysis and multiple ordinal logit models. RESULTS Overall, ACHDs (41.8±17.2 years, 46.5% female) reported a good QOL comparable to German population norms. The most frequently reported complaints occurred in the dimensions pain/discomfort (mean: 16.3, SD: p<0.001) and anxiety/depression (mean: 14.3, p<0.001). QOL differed significantly within ACHD subgroups, with patients affected by pretricuspid shunt lesions indicating the most significant impairments (p<0.001). Older age, female sex, medication intake and the presence of comorbidities were associated with significant reductions in QOL (p<0.001). CHD severity was positively associated with QOL within the dimensions of self-care (OR 0.148, 95% CI 0.04 to 0.58) and mobility (OR 0.384, 95% CI 0.19 to 0.76). CONCLUSION Current findings temper widely held assumptions among clinicians and confirm that ACHDs experience a generally good QOL. However, specific subgroups may require additional support to cope with disease-related challenges. The negative correlation of QOL with age is especially alarming as the population of ACHDs is expected to grow older in the future. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER DRKS00017699; Results.
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- Caroline Sophie Andonian
- Department of Congenital Heart Disease and Pediatric Cardiology, German Heart Center Munich, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
- Department of Sport and Health Sciences, Chair of Sport Psychology, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Congenital Heart Disease and Pediatric Cardiology, German Heart Center Munich, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Congenital Heart Disease and Pediatric Cardiology, German Heart Center Munich, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department for Congenital and Pediatric Heart Surgery, German Heart Center Munich, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Congenital Heart Disease and Pediatric Cardiology, German Heart Center Munich, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Behavioral Epidemiology, Technical University of Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, University of Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Sports Medicine, Exercise Physiology and Prevention, Department of Sport Science, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Sport and Health Sciences, Chair of Sport Psychology, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
- School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, University of Queensland, Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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Terada T, Chirico D, Tulloch HE, Scott K, Pipe AL, Reed JL. Sex differences in psychosocial and cardiometabolic health among patients completing cardiac rehabilitation. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab 2019; 44:1237-1245. [DOI: 10.1139/apnm-2018-0876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Current programs of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) typically provide a standardized approach to all patients. We examined whether CR would produce similar improvements in psychosocial and cardiometabolic health indicators in women compared with men. The records of patients who completed a 3-month outpatient CR program were examined. We compared health-related quality of life (i.e., Physical Component Summary (PCS) and Mental Component Summary (MCS) scores), anxiety, depression, and cardiometabolic health indicators between women and men completing CR. Of the 591 participants who completed CR, 155 (26.2%) were women and 436 (73.8%) were men. At baseline, women were older (64 ± 9 vs. 62 ± 9 years, p = 0.045), had lower PCS (39.5 ± 8.1 vs. 43.9 ± 7.8 points, p < 0.001), and MCS (46.6 ± 10.8 vs. 49.4 ± 9.8 points, p = 0.003) scores, experienced elevated levels of anxiety (6.4 ± 4.0 vs. 5.2 ± 4.0 points, p = 0.001) and depression (4.7 ± 3.5 vs. 3.6 ± 3.3 points, p = 0.001), and had higher low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (2.1 ± 0.9 vs. 1.7 ± 0.7 mmol/L, p < 0.001) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (1.4 ± 0.4 vs. 1.1 ± 0.3 mmol/L, p < 0.001) concentrations when compared with men. Following CR, women showed smaller improvements in percent body mass (+1.1% ± 10.1% vs. −2.1% ± 9.7%, p = 0.002) and PCS scores (3.0 ± 8.1 vs. 6.3 ± 7.5 points, p < 0.001) when compared with men. Considering poorer psychosocial health at baseline and smaller improvements in health-related quality of life in women when compared with men, more specific CR strategies addressing the particular needs of women are required to improve their health status and reduce the risk of secondary cardiac events.
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- Tasuku Terada
- Exercise Physiology and Cardiovascular Health Lab, Division of Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4W7, Canada
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- Exercise Physiology and Cardiovascular Health Lab, Division of Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4W7, Canada
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- Division of Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4W7, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1H 8M5, Canada
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- Exercise Physiology and Cardiovascular Health Lab, Division of Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4W7, Canada
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- Division of Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4W7, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1H 8M5, Canada
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- Exercise Physiology and Cardiovascular Health Lab, Division of Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4W7, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1H 8M5, Canada
- School of Human Kinetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada
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Coll-Vinent B, Martí G, Calderón S, Martínez B, Céspedes F, Fuenzalida C. [Domestic violence against women patients seen with chest pain in the emergency department]. Semergen 2018; 45:23-29. [PMID: 30268361 DOI: 10.1016/j.semerg.2018.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2018] [Revised: 03/17/2018] [Accepted: 04/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVES 1) To determine the prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV) in patients seen in the emergency department with chest pain. 2)To analyse the possible association between IPV and presence/control of vascular risk factors (VRF), psychic manifestations of stress, delay in requesting care, care received, and prognosis. METHODS The study was conducted on 125 women, and included a targeted interview, the Partner Violence Screen (PVS) test, a 30-day follow-up telephone interview, and a one-year follow-up clinical history review. RESULTS A total of 27 patients (21.6%) had a history of IPV, which was present in 4 of them. Women with a history of IPV were younger (53.7±15.0 vs. 64.0±18.4; P=.020), had more anxiety or a depressive syndrome (57.7% vs 13.5%; P<0.001), and consulted later (35.0±65.2days vs 7.9±25.0days; P=.047). Among older women (≥65years), there was more dyslipidaemia (100% vs 60.4%; P=.039) and worse blood pressure control (good control 20% vs 78.4%; P=.007) in those with a history of IPV. There were no differences in the diagnoses, tests, length of stay, admissions or prognosis among patients with or without a history of IPV, and there were no differences according to chronology of IPV. CONCLUSIONS The current or previous existence of IPV in patients who consult for chest pain in the emergency department is high. The existence of IPV is associated with a delay in consultation and greater anxiety, and may contribute to poor control of VRF, but does not affect the prognosis in the medium term.
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- Àrea d'Urgències, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, España; Grup de Recerca «Urgències: processos i patologies», Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, España.
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- Grup de Recerca «Urgències: processos i patologies», Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, España
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- Àrea d'Urgències, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, España
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- Àrea d'Urgències, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, España
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- Àrea d'Urgències, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, España
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- Àrea d'Urgències, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, España; Grup de Recerca «Urgències: processos i patologies», Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, España
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Schandl AR, Johar A, Mälberg K, Lagergren P. Education level and health-related quality of life after oesophageal cancer surgery: a nationwide cohort study. BMJ Open 2018; 8:e020702. [PMID: 30139895 PMCID: PMC6112400 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-020702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of the study was to investigate whether low education level was associated with patients' health-related quality of life (HRQOL) after oesophageal cancer resection. SETTING A nationwide cohort study in Sweden. PARTICIPANTS In total, 378 patients who underwent oesophageal cancer surgery in 2001-2005 were followed up 6 months and 3 years after surgery. OUTCOME MEASURES HRQOL was assessed by the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core 30 (QLQ-C30) and the oesophageal cancer-specific module. The association between level of education and HRQOL was calculated with linear regression models, providing mean score differences (MD) and 95% CIs. Data were analysed separately for women and men. RESULTS Education level was not associated with HRQOL recovery after oesophageal cancer surgery. However, when data were stratified by sex, lower education was associated with worse emotional function (MD -13; 95% CI -22 to -3), more symptoms of insomnia (MD 20; 95% CI 8 to 32) and reflux (MD: 15; 95% CI 3 to 26) for women, but not for men. Among women, low education was in general associated with worse functioning and more symptoms. CONCLUSIONS Low education was not associated with worse HRQOL after oesophageal cancer surgery. However, when data were stratified for sex, low education level was associated with worse functioning and more symptoms in certain HRQOL domains for women, particularly in a short-term perspective. For men, no such association was found.
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- Anna Regina Schandl
- Surgical Care Science, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Surgical Care Science, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Surgical Care Science, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Surgical Care Science, Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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Singh K, Kondal D, Shivashankar R, Ali MK, Pradeepa R, Ajay VS, Mohan V, Kadir MM, Sullivan MD, Tandon N, Narayan KMV, Prabhakaran D. Health-related quality of life variations by sociodemographic factors and chronic conditions in three metropolitan cities of South Asia: the CARRS study. BMJ Open 2017; 7:e018424. [PMID: 29038187 PMCID: PMC5652573 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-018424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is a key indicator of health. However, HRQOL data from representative populations in South Asia are lacking. This study aims to describe HRQOL overall, by age, gender and socioeconomic status, and examine the associations between selected chronic conditions and HRQOL in adults from three urban cities in South Asia. METHODS We used data from 16 287 adults aged ≥20 years from the baseline survey of the Centre for Cardiometabolic Risk Reduction in South Asia cohort (2010-2011). HRQOL was measured using the European Quality of Life Five Dimension-Visual Analogue Scale (EQ5D-VAS), which measures health status on a scale of 0 (worst health status) to 100 (best possible health status). RESULTS 16 284 participants completed the EQ5D-VAS. Mean age was 42.4 (±13.3) years and 52.4% were women. 14% of the respondents reported problems in mobility and pain/discomfort domains. Mean VAS score was 74 (95% CI 73.7 to 74.2). Significantly lower health status was found in elderly (64.1), women (71.6), unemployed (68.4), less educated (71.2) and low-income group (73.4). Individuals with chronic conditions reported worse health status than those without (67.4 vs 76.2): prevalence ratio, 1.8 (95% CI 1.61 to 2.04). CONCLUSIONS Our data demonstrate significantly lower HRQOL in key demographic groups and those with chronic conditions, which is consistent with previous studies. These data provide insights on inequalities in population health status, and potentially reveal unmet needs in the community to guide health policies.
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- Kavita Singh
- Centre for Control of Chronic Conditions (4C), New Delhi, India
- Public Health Foundation of India, New Delhi, India
- Centre for Chronic Disease Control, New Delhi, India
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Centre for Control of Chronic Conditions (4C), New Delhi, India
- Public Health Foundation of India, New Delhi, India
- Centre for Chronic Disease Control, New Delhi, India
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- Centre for Control of Chronic Conditions (4C), New Delhi, India
- Public Health Foundation of India, New Delhi, India
- Centre for Chronic Disease Control, New Delhi, India
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- Centre for Control of Chronic Conditions (4C), New Delhi, India
- Hubert Department of Global Health, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Madras Diabetes Research Foundation and, Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialties Centre, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Centre for Control of Chronic Conditions (4C), New Delhi, India
- Public Health Foundation of India, New Delhi, India
- Centre for Chronic Disease Control, New Delhi, India
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- Madras Diabetes Research Foundation and, Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialties Centre, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Centre for Control of Chronic Conditions (4C), New Delhi, India
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Delhi, India
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- Centre for Control of Chronic Conditions (4C), New Delhi, India
- Hubert Department of Global Health, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Centre for Control of Chronic Conditions (4C), New Delhi, India
- Public Health Foundation of India, New Delhi, India
- Centre for Chronic Disease Control, New Delhi, India
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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Zhang T, Dunn J, Morrow J, Greenleaf C. Ecological analysis of college women's physical activity and health-related quality of life. Women Health 2017; 58:260-277. [PMID: 28278009 DOI: 10.1080/03630242.2017.1296057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Despite significant health benefits of regular physical activity, over 60 percent of college women do not meet recommended physical activity guidelines to promote their health and health-related quality of life (HRQoL), a comprehensive construct including physical and psychosocial health functioning. The major purpose of this study was to examine the influences of individual (e.g., self-efficacy, enjoyment), social (e.g., family and friend support), and physical environmental factors (e.g., crime safety) on college women's physical activity and HRQoL. Participants were 235 (Mean age = 21.0 years) college women from a public research university located in the southwest region of the United States. They completed validated surveys assessing their perceptions of physical activity, HRQoL, and social ecological factors during the spring semester of 2012. The findings of three multiple linear regressions, entering individual factors first, followed by social and physical environmental factors, revealed that self-efficacy and crime safety were significantly related to physical activity. For HRQoL-physical functioning, significant factors were self-efficacy, enjoyment, and crime safety. Enjoyment was the only factor related to HRQoL-psychosocial functioning. These findings indicated that physical activity professionals need to foster safe environments, enhance self-efficacy, and provide enjoyable activities to promote college women's physical activity and HRQoL.
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- Tao Zhang
- a Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion, and Recreation , University of North Texas , Denton , Texas , USA
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- b Uplift Heights Preparatory, Uplift Education , Irving , Texas , USA
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- a Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion, and Recreation , University of North Texas , Denton , Texas , USA
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- c Department of Kinesiology, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee , Milwaukee , Wisconsin , USA
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Mommersteeg PMC, Arts L, Zijlstra W, Widdershoven JW, Aarnoudse W, Denollet J. Impaired Health Status, Psychological Distress, and Personality in Women and Men With Nonobstructive Coronary Artery Disease: Sex and Gender Differences: The TWIST (Tweesteden Mild Stenosis) Study. Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes 2017; 10:e003387. [PMID: 28228453 PMCID: PMC5333724 DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.116.003387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2016] [Accepted: 01/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patients with nonobstructive coronary artery disease (NOCAD; wall irregularities, stenosis <60%), and women with NOCAD in particular, remain underinvestigated. We examined sex and gender (S&G) differences in health status, psychological distress, and personality between patients with NOCAD and the general population, as well as S&G differences within the NOCAD population. METHODS AND RESULTS In total, 523 patients with NOCAD (61±9 years, 52% women) were included via coronary angiography and computed tomography as part of the TWIST (Tweesteden Mild Stenosis) study. Generic health status (12-item Short Form physical and mental scales and fatigue), psychological distress (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale anxiety and depressive symptoms and Global Mood Scale negative and positive affect), and personality (Type D personality) were compared between patients with NOCAD and an age- and sex-matched group of 1347 people from the general population. Frequency matching was performed to obtain a similar sex distribution in each age-decile group. Both men and women with NOCAD reported impaired health status, more psychological distress, and Type D personality compared with men and women in the reference group. Women reported more psychosocial distress compared with men, but no significant sex-by-group interaction effects were observed. Women with NOCAD reported impaired health status, more anxiety, and less positive affect, but no differences in depressive symptoms, angina, or Type D personality when compared with men with NOCAD. Age, education, employment, partner, and alcohol use explained these S&G differences within the NOCAD group. CONCLUSIONS In both men and women, NOCAD was associated with impaired health status, more psychological distress, and Type D personality when compared with a reference population. Factors reflecting S&G differences explained these S&G findings in patient-reported outcomes. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION URL: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT01788241.
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- Paula M C Mommersteeg
- From the Center of Research on Psychology in Somatic Diseases (CoRPS), Tilburg University, The Netherlands (P.M.C.M., L.A, W.Z., J.W., J.D.); and Department of Cardiology, Elisabeth-Tweesteden Hospital, The Netherlands (J.W., W.A.).
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- From the Center of Research on Psychology in Somatic Diseases (CoRPS), Tilburg University, The Netherlands (P.M.C.M., L.A, W.Z., J.W., J.D.); and Department of Cardiology, Elisabeth-Tweesteden Hospital, The Netherlands (J.W., W.A.)
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- From the Center of Research on Psychology in Somatic Diseases (CoRPS), Tilburg University, The Netherlands (P.M.C.M., L.A, W.Z., J.W., J.D.); and Department of Cardiology, Elisabeth-Tweesteden Hospital, The Netherlands (J.W., W.A.)
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- From the Center of Research on Psychology in Somatic Diseases (CoRPS), Tilburg University, The Netherlands (P.M.C.M., L.A, W.Z., J.W., J.D.); and Department of Cardiology, Elisabeth-Tweesteden Hospital, The Netherlands (J.W., W.A.)
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- From the Center of Research on Psychology in Somatic Diseases (CoRPS), Tilburg University, The Netherlands (P.M.C.M., L.A, W.Z., J.W., J.D.); and Department of Cardiology, Elisabeth-Tweesteden Hospital, The Netherlands (J.W., W.A.)
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- From the Center of Research on Psychology in Somatic Diseases (CoRPS), Tilburg University, The Netherlands (P.M.C.M., L.A, W.Z., J.W., J.D.); and Department of Cardiology, Elisabeth-Tweesteden Hospital, The Netherlands (J.W., W.A.)
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The interaction of fatigue, physical activity, and health-related quality of life in adults with multiple sclerosis (MS) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Appl Nurs Res 2017; 33:49-53. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apnr.2016.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2016] [Revised: 09/09/2016] [Accepted: 09/09/2016] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Tchicaya A, Lorentz N. Socioeconomic inequalities in health-related quality of life between men and women, 5 years after a coronary angiography. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2016; 14:165. [PMID: 27912774 PMCID: PMC5135793 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-016-0570-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2016] [Accepted: 11/29/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background The aim of this study is to measure gender differences in health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among men and women patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVD), and to assess the impact of socioeconomic factors on HRQOL between men and women, 5 years after a coronary angiography. Methods The study included 1,289 out of 4,391 patients who had undergone an angiography in the National Institute for Cardiac Surgery and Interventional Cardiology, Luxembourg in 2008/2009. Four indicators of the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire (Self-rated health, Quality of life, Physical health, and Psychological health) were used in this study as interest variables. To assess the socioeconomic inequalities in HRQOL between men and women, general linear models were constructed for every indicator, with educational level and living conditions as predictors, and demographic variables, cardiovascular risk factors, and cardiovascular events as covariates. Results Women were older than men (71.5 versus 68.1, p <0.0001) and less likely to be married. HRQOL was significantly different between men and women despite the fact they had the same socioeconomic status. The average score for overall health was 3.7/5 for men versus 3.5/5 for women; similarly, the life quality score was 3.8/5 for men versus 3.6/5 for women. Education level and living conditions were associated with lower HRQOL scores in men and women. Conclusion The findings showed that women have lower HRQOL than men regarding self-rated health, quality of life, and the WHOQOL-BREF physical and psychological domains 5 years after a coronary angiography. Socioeconomic inequalities affect HRQOL, and their influence was similar in both men and women. Socioeconomic inequalities in HRQOL in women and men with CVD are strong 5 years after a coronary angiography. Taking into account differences in gender and socioeconomic status in intervention strategies to substantially reduce the differences observed between women and men could help improve the effectiveness of secondary prevention.
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- Anastase Tchicaya
- LISER- Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research, LISER, 11 Porte des Sciences, L4366, Esch-Sur-Alzette, Luxembourg.
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- LISER- Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research, LISER, 11 Porte des Sciences, L4366, Esch-Sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
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Wang W, Jiang Y, Lee CH. Independent predictors of physical health in community-dwelling patients with coronary heart disease in Singapore. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2016; 14:113. [PMID: 27464673 PMCID: PMC4963936 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-016-0514-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2016] [Accepted: 07/23/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) experienced poor physical health which was found to be associated with higher hospital readmission rates and increased mortality. The study aimed to identify the independent predictors of physical health in Singaporean patients with CHD. METHODS A consecutive sample of 129 patients with CHD was recruited from the medical heart clinic of a tertiary public hospital in Singapore. A set of questionnaires including the Short Form 12-item health survey version 2, Perceived Stress Scale, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and Cardiac Self-Efficacy Scale were used to measure the study outcomes. The patients' socio-demographic and clinical data were also collected. RESULTS A multivariate linear regression analysis indicated that depression (B = -0.766, p < 0.05) and self-efficacy for maintaining function (B = 2.351, p < 0.05) remained significant while the other variables were adjusted and identified as the independent predictors of physical health in Singaporean patients with CHD. CONCLUSIONS This study has shed some light on the key factors influencing the physical health of Singaporean patients with CHD. The finding suggests tailored interventions that target mitigating a patient's depression and promote self-efficacy for maintaining function may be helpful in improving patients' physical health and quality of life.
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- Wenru Wang
- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Level 2, Clinical Research Centre, Block MD 11, 10 Medical Drive, Singapore, 117597, Singapore.
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Level 2, Clinical Research Centre, Block MD 11, 10 Medical Drive, Singapore, 117597, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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Chandrasekhar J, Mehran R. Sex-Based Differences in Acute Coronary Syndromes. JACC Cardiovasc Imaging 2016; 9:451-64. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcmg.2016.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2015] [Revised: 02/08/2016] [Accepted: 02/11/2016] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Depressive symptoms are an independent risk factor of cardiovascular disease (CVD). More than 15% of persons with CVD have depressive symptoms, which are twice as likely to occur in women. Depressive symptoms in women being screened for CVD have not been well studied. OBJECTIVE The relationships between depressive symptoms, health-promoting lifestyle behaviors, heart disease risk awareness, cardiac risk, and quality of life (QOL) in women were investigated. Whether the effect of depressive symptoms on QOL was mediated by cardiac risk and/or health-promoting lifestyle behaviors was also examined. METHODS The Wilson-Cleary Health-Related Quality of Life Model guided this descriptive study. A convenience sample of 125 women was recruited from cardiac health screening events. The study measurements were the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale; the Framingham risk score; the Ferrans-Powers Quality of Life Index Generic Version-III; the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile-II; and questions related to heart disease risk, awareness of heart disease risk, health history, and demographics. Body mass index, percentage of body fat, and lipid profile were also measured. RESULTS More than one-third (34%) of the women reported significant depressive symptoms. Depressive symptoms were not associated with cardiac risk or risk awareness but were inversely associated with health-promoting lifestyle behaviors (r = -0.37, P < 0.01) and QOL (r = -0.51, P < 0.01). There was a dose-response relationship with health-promoting lifestyle behaviors (odds ratio, 0.92; 95% confidence interval, 0.88-0.97; P < 0.001) and QOL (odds ratio, 0.85; 95% confidence interval, 0.79-0.92; P < 0.001) and depressive symptoms. Health-promoting lifestyle behaviors mediated the association between depressive symptoms and QOL. CONCLUSIONS Depressive symptoms contribute significantly to health-promoting lifestyle behaviors and QOL for women. Early detection and treatment of depressive symptoms are important for participation in healthy lifestyle behaviors, which could result in improved QOL.
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Galick A, D'Arrigo-Patrick E, Knudson-Martin C. Can Anyone Hear Me? Does Anyone See Me? A Qualitative Meta-Analysis of Women's Experiences of Heart Disease. QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH 2015; 25:1123-1138. [PMID: 25924615 DOI: 10.1177/1049732315584743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Female heart patients are underdiagnosed and undertreated. The purpose of this qualitative meta-data-analysis was to explain how societal expectations related to gender and the treatment environment influence women's experiences and can inform optimal care. The authors used grounded theory methodology and a social constructionist gender lens to analyze 43 studies (1993-2012) of women's experiences of heart disease. The analysis illustrates how social expectations within both medical and relational contexts led to women experiencing barriers to diagnosis and treatment and inadvertent minimization of their experience and knowledge. Women's descriptions of their experiences suggest three kinds of health care strategies that have the potential to increase women's engagement with heart disease treatment and rehabilitation: (a) support give and take in relational connections, (b) identify and acknowledge unique health-promoting behavior, and (c) focus on empowerment. These findings have interdisciplinary implications for practice with women with heart disease.
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- Aimee Galick
- University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, Louisiana, USA
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Quinlivan EB, Fletcher J, Eastwood EA, Blank AE, Verdecias N, Roytburd K. Health status of HIV-infected women entering care: baseline medical findings from the women of color initiative. AIDS Patient Care STDS 2015; 29 Suppl 1:S11-9. [PMID: 25561306 PMCID: PMC4283073 DOI: 10.1089/apc.2014.0277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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The WOC Initiative is a prospective study of 921 women of color (WOC) entering HIV care at nine (three rural, six urban) sites across the US. A baseline interview was performed that included self-reported limitation(s) in activity, health conditions, and the CDC's health-related quality of life measures (Healthy Days). One-third of the WOC reported limiting an activity because of illness or a health condition and those with an activity limitation reported 13 physically and 14 mentally unhealthy days/month, compared with 5 physically and 9 mentally unhealthy days/month in the absence of an activity limitation. Age was associated with a three- to fourfold increased risk of an activity limitation but only for WOC in the urban sites. Diabetes was associated with a threefold increased risk of a limitation among women at rural sites. Cardiac disease was associated with a six- to sevenfold increased risk of an activity limitation for both urban and rural WOC. HIV+ WOC reported more physically and mentally unhealthy days than the general US female population even without an activity limitation. Prevention and treatment of diabetes and cardiovascular disease will need to be a standard part of HIV care to promote the long-term health and HRQOL for HIV-infected WOC.
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- E Byrd Quinlivan
- 1 Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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Muhammad I, He HG, Kowitlawakul Y, Wang W. Narrative review of health-related quality of life and its predictors among patients with coronary heart disease. Int J Nurs Pract 2014; 22:4-14. [DOI: 10.1111/ijn.12356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Imran Muhammad
- Ward B65 (General Medicine/Cardiology); Khoo Teck Phuat Hospital; Singapore
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies; Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine; National University of Singapore; Singapore
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies; Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine; National University of Singapore; Singapore
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- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies; Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine; National University of Singapore; Singapore
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Biopsychosocial Determinants of Health and Quality of life Among Young Women with Coronary Heart Disease. CURRENT CARDIOVASCULAR RISK REPORTS 2013. [DOI: 10.1007/s12170-013-0366-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Health-related quality of life and its predictors among outpatients with coronary heart disease in Singapore. Appl Nurs Res 2013; 27:175-80. [PMID: 25052181 DOI: 10.1016/j.apnr.2013.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2013] [Revised: 11/04/2013] [Accepted: 11/04/2013] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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AIMS AND BACKGROUND Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a major cause of death and disability and negatively impacts on patients' health-related quality of life (HRQoL). This study aimed to explore HRQoL and identify its predictors among outpatients with CHD in Singapore. METHODS A correlational study was conducted with a convenience sample of 106 outpatients with CHD recruited from a public hospital. HRQoL outcomes were measured using the Short Form-12 Health Survey (SF-12), Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey (MOS-SSS) and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). RESULTS Patients reported a generally high level of HRQoL as assessed by SF-12. Those aged over 65years reported significantly higher mental health and those who were married had higher levels of education or income reported significantly higher physical health. There were significant negative correlations between physical and mental health and anxiety and depression (p<.05). Perceived social support was negatively correlated with anxiety and depression and positively correlated with mental health. Education level and depression significantly predicted physical health, while age, anxiety and depression predicted mental health. CONCLUSION Anxiety, depression, age and education are significant predictors of HRQoL in this patient population and should be assessed routinely and, where appropriate, addressed through individually-tailored interventions.
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LeMasters T, Madhavan S, Sambamoorthi U, Kurian S. A population-based study comparing HRQoL among breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer survivors to propensity score matched controls, by cancer type, and gender. Psychooncology 2013; 22:2270-82. [PMID: 23606210 PMCID: PMC4892175 DOI: 10.1002/pon.3288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2012] [Revised: 02/21/2013] [Accepted: 03/04/2013] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Objectives were to compare health-related quality of life (HRQoL) between breast cancer survivors, prostate cancer survivors (PCS), and colorectal cancer survivors (CCS) to matched controls, stratified by short and long-term survivors, by cancer type, and gender. METHODS By using the 2009 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, propensity scores matched three controls to adult survivors >1 year past diagnosis (N = 11,964) on age, gender, race/ethnicity, income, insurance status, and region of the USA Chi-square tests and logistic regression models compared HRQoL outcomes (life satisfaction, activity limitations, sleep quality, emotional support, general, physical, and mental health). RESULTS Although all cancer survivors reported worse general health (p < 0.000) and more activity limitations (p < 0.004) than controls, these disparities decreased among long-term survivors. Short-term PCS and male CCS were more likely to report worse outcomes across additional domains of HRQoL than controls, but PCS were 0.61, 0.63, and 0.70 times less likely to report activity limitations, fair/poor general health, and 1-15 bad physical health days in the past month than male CCS. Breast cancer survivors and female CCS were 2.12 and 3.17, 1.58 and 1.86, and 1.49 and 153, respectively, times more likely to report rarely/never receiving needed emotional support, 1-15 bad mental health days in the past month, and not receiving enough sleep 1-15 days in the past month than PCS and male CCS. CONCLUSIONS Cancer survivors experience worse HRQoL than similar individuals without a history of cancer and the severity of affected HRQoL domains differ by time since diagnosis, cancer type, and gender.
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- Traci LeMasters
- West Virginia University, School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Systems and Policy, Morgantown, WV, USA
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- West Virginia University, School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Systems and Policy, Morgantown, WV, USA
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- West Virginia University, School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Systems and Policy, Morgantown, WV, USA
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- West Virginia University, Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center, Morgantown, WV, USA
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Ose D, Rochon J, Campbell SM, Wensing M, Freund T, Lieshout JV, Längst G, Szecsenyi J, Ludt S. Health-related quality of life and risk factor control: the importance of educational level in prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Eur J Public Health 2013; 24:679-84. [DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckt139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Rangnekar AS, Ellerbe C, Durkalski V, McGuire B, Lee WM, Fontana RJ. Quality of life is significantly impaired in long-term survivors of acute liver failure and particularly in acetaminophen-overdose patients. Liver Transpl 2013; 19:991-1000. [PMID: 23780824 PMCID: PMC3775983 DOI: 10.1002/lt.23688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2013] [Accepted: 05/22/2013] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Functional outcomes for long-term survivors of acute liver failure (ALF) are not well characterized. The aim of this prospective study was to determine health-related quality of life in long-term adult ALF survivors. Acute Liver Failure Study Group registry participants completed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Health-Related Quality of Life 14 and Short Form 36 (SF-36) questionnaires at 1- and/or 2-year follow-up study visits. Responses were compared among ALF subgroups and to those for available general US population controls. Among the 282 adult ALF patients, 125 had undergone liver transplantation (LT), whereas 157, including 95 acetaminophen overdose (APAP) patients and 62 non-APAP patients, were spontaneous survivors (SSs). APAP SS patients reported significantly lower general health scores and more days of impaired mental and physical health, activity limitations due to poor health, pain, depression, and anxiety in comparison with the other groups (P ≤ 0.001). There were no significant differences in coma grade or in the use of mechanical ventilation or intracranial pressure monitoring among the patient groups during their ALF hospitalization, but APAP SSs had significantly higher rates of psychiatric disease and substance abuse (P < 0.001). In comparison with the general US population, a greater proportion of the combined SS patients reported fair or poor health and ≥14 days of impaired physical/mental health and activity limitations due to poor health. In addition, a greater proportion of LT recipients reported ≥14 days of impaired physical/mental health. Similar results were observed with the SF-36 across the 3 ALF subgroups and in comparison with population controls. In conclusion, long-term adult survivors of ALF reported significantly lower quality of life scores than US population controls. Furthermore, APAP SS patients reported the lowest quality of life scores, possibly because of higher rates of premorbid psychiatric and substance abuse disorders.
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- Amol S. Rangnekar
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0362
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- Division of Biostatistics, Department of Public Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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- Division of Biostatistics, Department of Public Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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- Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
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- Division of Digestive & Liver Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0362
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Rumsfeld JS, Alexander KP, Goff DC, Graham MM, Ho PM, Masoudi FA, Moser DK, Roger VL, Slaughter MS, Smolderen KG, Spertus JA, Sullivan MD, Treat-Jacobson D, Zerwic JJ. Cardiovascular health: the importance of measuring patient-reported health status: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association. Circulation 2013; 127:2233-49. [PMID: 23648778 DOI: 10.1161/cir.0b013e3182949a2e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 408] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Michimi A, Ellis-Griffith G, Nagy C, Peterson T. Coronary heart disease prevalence and occupational structure in U.S. metropolitan areas: A multilevel analysis. Health Place 2013; 21:192-204. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2013.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2012] [Revised: 01/29/2013] [Accepted: 02/04/2013] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Secondary prevention in patients with coronary heart diseases: what factors are associated with health status in usual primary care? PLoS One 2012; 7:e51726. [PMID: 23300560 PMCID: PMC3530503 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0051726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2012] [Accepted: 11/05/2012] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background For patients with coronary heart diseases a substantial part of secondary prevention is delivered in primary care. Along with the growing importance of prevention, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is an indicator of patient-centered care that has gained increased attention. Different approaches for reorganization in primary care have been associated with improvements in HRQoL. However, these are often results of complex interventions. Evidence on aspects concerning usual primary care that actually have an impact on HRQoL remains scarce. Therefore, this observational study aimed to identify factors which are associated with HRQoL in usual primary care at practice and patient-level. Methods This observational study was conducted in eight European countries. We were able to match data from survey instruments for 3505 patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) in 228 practices. A multilevel analysis was performed to identify associations of EQ-5D scores at patient and practice-level. Results After dropping patients with missing information, our cohort consisted of 2656 patients. In this sample, 30.5% were female and the mean age was 67.5 years (SD 10.1). The final model included a total set of 14 potential explanatory variables. At practice-level no variable was associated with EQ-5D. At patient-level, lower education (r = −0.0381, p<0.0001), female gender (r = −0.0543, p<0.0001) and a higher number of other conditions (r = −0.0340, p<0.0001), had a strong negative effect on HRQoL. Strong positive associations with HRQoL were found for a good medication adherence (Morisky) (r = 0.0195, p<0.0001) and more positive evaluations of physicians' clinical behavior (r = 0.0282, p = 0.002). In terms of HRQoL no differences between single-handed and group practices exist. Conclusion The results of our study suggest that a better patient-physician relationship rather than organization of CHD care is associated with higher HRQOL in the primary care setting. The results may imply that interventions to improve HRQoL require a strong patient-centered approach.
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Luncheon C, Zack M. Health-related quality of life among US veterans and civilians by race and ethnicity. Prev Chronic Dis 2012; 9:E108. [PMID: 22652126 PMCID: PMC3457754 DOI: 10.5888/pcd9.110138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Among veterans, having been selected into the military and having easy access to medical care during and after military service may reduce premature mortality but not morbidity from mental distress and may not improve health-related quality of life. The objective of this study was to determine whether veterans in different racial/ethnic groups differ in their health-related quality of life from each other and from their civilian counterparts. METHODS Among 800,000 respondents to the 2007-2009 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System surveys, approximately 110,000 identified themselves as veterans and answered questions about their sociodemographic characteristics, self-rated health, and recent health-related quality of life. Nonoverlapping 95% confidence intervals of means distinguished veterans and civilians of different racial/ethnic groups. RESULTS Veteran and civilian American Indians/Alaska Natives reported more physically unhealthy days, mentally unhealthy days, and recent activity limitation days than their veteran and civilian counterparts in other racial/ethnic groups. Non-Hispanic white veterans and Hispanic veterans reported more physically unhealthy days, mentally unhealthy days, and recent activity limitation days than their civilian counterparts. CONCLUSION Unlike findings in other studies, our findings show that veterans' health-related quality of life differs from that of civilians both within the same racial/ethnic group and among different racial/ethnic groups. Because once-healthy soldiers may not be as healthy when they return to civilian life, assessing their health-related quality of life over time may identify those who need help to regain their health.
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- Cecily Luncheon
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia 30341, USA
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Gillard PJ, Devine B, Varon SF, Liu L, Sullivan SD. Mapping from disease-specific measures to health-state utility values in individuals with migraine. VALUE IN HEALTH : THE JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR PHARMACOECONOMICS AND OUTCOMES RESEARCH 2012; 15:485-494. [PMID: 22583459 DOI: 10.1016/j.jval.2011.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2011] [Revised: 11/03/2011] [Accepted: 12/13/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to develop empirical algorithms that estimate health-state utility values from disease-specific quality-of-life scores in individuals with migraine. METHODS Data from a cross-sectional, multicountry study were used. Individuals with episodic and chronic migraine were randomly assigned to training or validation samples. Spearman's correlation coefficients between paired EuroQol five-dimensional (EQ-5D) questionnaire utility values and both Headache Impact Test (HIT-6) scores and Migraine-Specific Quality-of-Life Questionnaire version 2.1 (MSQ) domain scores (role restrictive, role preventive, and emotional function) were examined. Regression models were constructed to estimate EQ-5D questionnaire utility values from the HIT-6 score or the MSQ domain scores. Preferred algorithms were confirmed in the validation samples. RESULTS In episodic migraine, the preferred HIT-6 and MSQ algorithms explained 22% and 25% of the variance (R(2)) in the training samples, respectively, and had similar prediction errors (root mean square errors of 0.30). In chronic migraine, the preferred HIT-6 and MSQ algorithms explained 36% and 45% of the variance in the training samples, respectively, and had similar prediction errors (root mean square errors 0.31 and 0.29). In episodic and chronic migraine, no statistically significant differences were observed between the mean observed and the mean estimated EQ-5D questionnaire utility values for the preferred HIT-6 and MSQ algorithms in the validation samples. CONCLUSIONS The relationship between the EQ-5D questionnaire and the HIT-6 or the MSQ is adequate to use regression equations to estimate EQ-5D questionnaire utility values. The preferred HIT-6 and MSQ algorithms will be useful in estimating health-state utilities in migraine trials in which no preference-based measure is present.
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- Patrick J Gillard
- Global Health Outcomes Strategy and Research, Allergan, Inc., Irvine, CA 92612, USA.
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Wen XJ, Kanny D, Thompson WW, Okoro CA, Town M, Balluz LS. Binge drinking intensity and health-related quality of life among US adult binge drinkers. Prev Chronic Dis 2012; 9:E86. [PMID: 22498037 PMCID: PMC3396549 DOI: 10.5888/pcd9.110204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Binge drinking (men, ≥ 5 drinks, women, ≥ 4 on an occasion) accounts for more than half of the 79,000 annual deaths due to excessive alcohol use in the United States. The frequency of binge drinking is associated with poor health-related quality of life (HRQOL), but the association between binge drinking intensity and HRQOL is unknown. Our objective was to examine this association. METHODS We used 2008-2010 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data and multivariate linear regression models to examine the association between binge drinking intensity (largest number of drinks consumed on any occasion) among US adult binge drinkers and 2 HRQOL indicators: number of physically and mentally unhealthy days. RESULTS Among binge drinkers, the highest-intensity binge drinkers (women consuming ≥ 7 drinks and men consuming ≥ 8 drinks on any occasion) were more likely to report poor HRQOL than binge drinkers who reported lower levels of intensity (women who consumed 4 drinks and men who consumed 5 drinks on any occasion). On average, female binge drinkers reported more physically and mentally unhealthy days (2.8 d and 5.1 d, respectively) than male binge drinkers (2.5 d and 3.6 d, respectively). After adjustment for confounding factors, women who consumed ≥ 7 drinks on any occasion reported more mentally unhealthy days (6.3 d) than women who consumed 4 drinks (4.6 d). Compared with male binge drinkers across the age groups, female binge drinkers had a significantly higher mean number of mentally unhealthy days. CONCLUSION Our findings underscore the importance of implementing effective population-level strategies to prevent binge drinking and improve HRQOL.
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- Xiao-Jun Wen
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Division of Adult and Community Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia
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Eliminating untimely deaths of women from heart disease: highlights from the Minnesota Women's Heart Summit. Am Heart J 2012; 163:39-48.e1. [PMID: 22172435 DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2011.09.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2011] [Accepted: 09/26/2011] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Despite national campaigns to increase awareness and reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality in women, CVD remains their leading cause of death, annually killing more women than men. Although some progress has been made in our understanding and treatment of CVD in women, the causes, extent, and demographic trends of observed sex differences and disparities remain uncertain, and the growing burden of CVD and its risk factors among younger women is concerning. The Minnesota Women's Heart Summit was convened to chart a course to eliminate premature deaths of women from heart disease. The multidisciplinary summit was hosted by the Minneapolis Heart Institute, Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation, University of Minnesota, and Mayo Clinic. Presentations highlighted sex-based differences in symptoms, treatment, and outcomes, and panel experts provided commentary. Invited faculty and summit participants worked in small-group sessions to identify strategies to dissolve barriers, improve primary and secondary prevention, and enhance women's care and outcomes. This report summarizes strategies identified during the conference to serve as springboards for more substantive future initiatives. These include, for example, standardized data collection and use of existing data sets to inform perspectives on sex-related cardiovascular issues, mandatory reporting of sex-specific data, and increased attention to underserved/high-risk women. Participants acknowledged that implementing these ideas would be challenging and recommended key priorities/next action steps such as providing services close to "point-of-life" rather than "point-of-care" and creation of policies and regulations so that resources and environmental modifications encouraging healthier lifestyle choices are promoted. Additional research is needed to improve identification, treatment, and health behaviors and to address continued lack of awareness, symptom recognition delays, barriers to care, and outcome disparities-especially in diverse populations.
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Dessotte CAM, Dantas RAS, Schmidt A, Rossi LA. Health-related quality of life in patients admitted after a first episode of acute coronary syndrome. Rev Lat Am Enfermagem 2011; 19:1106-13. [DOI: 10.1590/s0104-11692011000500007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2010] [Accepted: 07/16/2011] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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This study aimed to investigate health-related quality of life based on the four weeks antecedent to first admission for acute coronary syndrome and describe potential associations between quality of life, gender and prior treatment for any other cardiovascular condition. An exploratory, descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted in two public hospitals in an inner state city of the State of São Paulo. Of 253 participants studied, 69.2% were male, 69.6% were married or living with a partner, and 58.1% were professionally active before the current hospital admission. Mean age was 57.9 years old. Higher scores were seen in the Social Functioning (X=86.1) domain, while the domain perceived as more compromised was Role Physical (X=57.7). Female participants and those who had previously been treated for any other cardiovascular condition had lower quality of life, and these differences were all statistically significant (p<0.05).
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Zullig KJ, Hendryx M. Health-related quality of life among central Appalachian residents in mountaintop mining counties. Am J Public Health 2011; 101:848-53. [PMID: 21421943 PMCID: PMC3076406 DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2010.300073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/10/2010] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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OBJECTIVES We examined the health-related quality of life of residents in mountaintop mining counties of Appalachia using the 2006 national Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. METHODS Dependent variables included self-rated health; the number of poor physical, poor mental, and activity limitation days (in the past 30 days); and the Healthy Days Index. Independent variables included metropolitan status, primary care physician supply, and Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System behavioral and demographic variables. We compared dependent variables across 3 categories: mountaintop mining (yes or no), other coal mining (yes or no), and a referent nonmining group. We used SUDAAN MULTILOG and multiple linear regression models with post hoc least squares means to test mountaintop mining effects after adjusting for covariates. RESULTS Residents of mountaintop mining counties reported significantly more days of poor physical, mental, and activity limitation and poorer self-rated health (P < .01) compared with the other county groupings. Results were generally consistent in separate analyses by gender and age. CONCLUSIONS Mountaintop mining areas are associated with the greatest reductions in health-related quality of life even when compared with counties with other forms of coal mining.
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- Keith J Zullig
- Department of Community Medicine, School of Medicine, West Virginia University, Morgantown, 26506-9190, USA.
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Jelsness-Jørgensen LP, Ribu L, Bernklev T, Moum BA. Measuring health-related quality of life in non-complicated diabetes patients may be an effective parameter to assess patients at risk of a more serious disease course: a cross-sectional study of two diabetes outpatient groups. J Clin Nurs 2011; 20:1255-63. [PMID: 21401763 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2010.03554.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM To describe health-related quality of life in diabetes outpatients and investigate the impact of diabetic foot ulcers, by comparing a group of patients with and without diabetic foot ulcers complications. Secondary to study the impact of sociodemographic and clinical variables in the two groups. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. METHODS The study involved 130 diabetes outpatients and 127 diabetic foot ulcers patients. Health-related quality of life was measured with the generic questionnaire Short Form-36, consisting of eight dimensional scores. All scores were adjusted for differences in age and gender (estimated marginal means). Differences were compared with anova calculations, by the use of Predictive Analytics Software, PASW (version 17.0). RESULTS This study confirms that health-related quality of life differs significantly between disease subgroups when measured with Short Form-36. Diabetic foot ulcers had a major negative impact on 7/8 subscales on the Short Form-36 compared to the diabetes outpatients group. health-related quality of life decreased with increasing amount of complications and comorbidity in the diabetes outpatients group, with cardiovascular complications being the most pronounced predictor of lower health-related quality of life scores. CONCLUSION Patients who have developed diabetic foot ulcers reports much poorer health-related quality of life than compared to diabetes outpatients. Factors linked to the development of late complications were not detected in the diabetic foot ulcers group, such as cardiovascular comorbidity and neuropathy. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Health-related quality of life measurement in early stages of disease may detect patients at risk of a more serious disease course and who consequently are in need of a more intensive follow-up.
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Janevic MR, Janz NK, Connell CM, Kaciroti N, Clark NM. Progression of symptoms and functioning among female cardiac patients with and without diabetes. J Womens Health (Larchmt) 2010; 20:107-15. [PMID: 21091196 DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2010.2123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To determine if older women with both heart disease and diabetes experience worse physical and psychosocial functioning and higher symptom burden over an 18-month period compared with those with heart disease alone. METHODS Data from older women with heart disease (≥60 years, n = 1008, 18% with diabetes) were used to assess the impact of diabetes on physical functioning (Sickness Impact Profile [SIP]-Physical and Six-Minute Walk test [6MWT]), psychosocial functioning (SIP-Psychosocial and depressive symptoms), and physical symptom burden (cardiac and general) at baseline and 4, 12, and 18 months later. Generalized estimating equation models compared trends in outcomes over time between groups with and without diabetes. RESULTS Across all four time points, women with heart disease and diabetes had greater functional impairment, as indicated by higher SIP scores, than those without diabetes (43%-71% higher SIP-Physical scores and 32%-65% higher SIP-Pyschosocial scores; all p ≤ 0.002). 6MWT distance was 17%-30% less in the diabetes group across time points (all p ≤ 0.002). Depressive symptoms were 27%-39% higher in the diabetes group (all p < 0.03) except at month 4. Women with diabetes scored 15%-29% higher on a physical symptom index across time points (all p < 0.05) than those without diabetes; no significant differences were observed in cardiac symptoms until month 18 (diabetes group 29% higher, p = 0.02). Subgroups with and without diabetes in this sample experienced significantly different trends over time in SIP-Physical scores (p = 0.02) and 6MWT distance (p = 0.05), such that the disadvantage of the diabetes group at baseline was greater 18 months later. CONCLUSIONS Women with comorbid diabetes and heart disease are vulnerable to poor health-related quality of life, particularly in terms of physical functioning and symptoms, and require special efforts from clinical care providers to ameliorate a potential downward trend in these outcomes over time.
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- Mary R Janevic
- Center for Managing Chronic Disease, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2029, USA.
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Beckie TM, Beckstead JW. The effects of a cardiac rehabilitation program tailored for women on global quality of life: a randomized clinical trial. J Womens Health (Larchmt) 2010; 19:1977-85. [PMID: 20846018 PMCID: PMC2995341 DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2010.1937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Women with heart disease have adverse psychosocial profiles and poor attendance in cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs. Few studies examine CR programs tailored for women for improving their quality of life (QOL). METHODS This randomized clinical trial (RCT) compared QOL among women in a traditional CR program with that of women completing a tailored program that included motivational interviewing guided by the Transtheoretical Model (TTM) of behavior change. Two measures of QOL, the Multiple Discrepancies Theory questionnaire (MDT) and the Self-Anchoring Striving Scale (SASS), were administered to 225 women at baseline, postintervention, and 6-month follow-up. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to compare changes in QOL scores over time. RESULTS Baseline MDT and SASS scores were 35.1 and 35.5 and 7.1 and 7.0 for the tailored and traditional CR groups, respectively. Postintervention, MDT and SASS scores increased to 37.9 and 7.9, respectively, for the tailored group compared with 35.9 and 7.1 for the traditional group. Follow-up scores were 37.7 and 7.6 for the tailored group and 35.7 and 7.1 for the traditional group. Significant group by time interactions were found. Subsequent tests revealed that MDT and SASS scores for the traditional group did not differ over time. The tailored group showed significantly increased MDT and SASS scores from baseline to posttest, and despite slight attenuation from posttest to 6-month follow-up, MDT and SASS scores remained higher than baseline. CONCLUSIONS The CR program tailored for women significantly improved global QOL compared with traditional CR. Future studies should explore the mechanisms by which such programs affect QOL.
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- Theresa M Beckie
- College of Nursing, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida 33612, USA.
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McFarlane J, Symes L, Frazier L, McGlory G, Henderson-Everhardus MC, Watson K, Liu Y. Connecting the Dots of Heart Disease, Poor Mental Health, and Abuse to Understand Gender Disparities and Promote Women's Health: A Prospective Cohort Analysis. Health Care Women Int 2010; 31:313-26. [DOI: 10.1080/07399330902893853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Lloyd-Jones DM, Hong Y, Labarthe D, Mozaffarian D, Appel LJ, Van Horn L, Greenlund K, Daniels S, Nichol G, Tomaselli GF, Arnett DK, Fonarow GC, Ho PM, Lauer MS, Masoudi FA, Robertson RM, Roger V, Schwamm LH, Sorlie P, Yancy CW, Rosamond WD. Defining and setting national goals for cardiovascular health promotion and disease reduction: the American Heart Association's strategic Impact Goal through 2020 and beyond. Circulation 2010; 121:586-613. [PMID: 20089546 DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.109.192703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3216] [Impact Index Per Article: 229.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This document details the procedures and recommendations of the Goals and Metrics Committee of the Strategic Planning Task Force of the American Heart Association, which developed the 2020 Impact Goals for the organization. The committee was charged with defining a new concept, cardiovascular health, and determining the metrics needed to monitor it over time. Ideal cardiovascular health, a concept well supported in the literature, is defined by the presence of both ideal health behaviors (nonsmoking, body mass index <25 kg/m(2), physical activity at goal levels, and pursuit of a diet consistent with current guideline recommendations) and ideal health factors (untreated total cholesterol <200 mg/dL, untreated blood pressure <120/<80 mm Hg, and fasting blood glucose <100 mg/dL). Appropriate levels for children are also provided. With the use of levels that span the entire range of the same metrics, cardiovascular health status for the whole population is defined as poor, intermediate, or ideal. These metrics will be monitored to determine the changing prevalence of cardiovascular health status and define achievement of the Impact Goal. In addition, the committee recommends goals for further reductions in cardiovascular disease and stroke mortality. Thus, the committee recommends the following Impact Goals: "By 2020, to improve the cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20% while reducing deaths from cardiovascular diseases and stroke by 20%." These goals will require new strategic directions for the American Heart Association in its research, clinical, public health, and advocacy programs for cardiovascular health promotion and disease prevention in the next decade and beyond.
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Barth J, Volz A, Schmid JP, Kohls S, von Kǎnel R, Znoj H, Saner H. Gender Differences in Cardiac Rehabilitation Outcomes: Do Women Benefit Equally in Psychological Health? J Womens Health (Larchmt) 2009; 18:2033-9. [DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2008.1058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Jürgen Barth
- Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, Division of Social and Behavioural Health Research, University of Bern, Switzerland
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- Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, Division of Social and Behavioural Health Research, University of Bern, Switzerland
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- Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation, Bern University Hospital, Inselspital, and University of Bern, Switzerland
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- Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation, Bern University Hospital, Inselspital, and University of Bern, Switzerland
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- Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation, Bern University Hospital, Inselspital, and University of Bern, Switzerland
- Division of Psychosomatic Medicine, Bern University Hospital, Inselspital, and University of Bern, Switzerland
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- Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, University of Bern, Switzerland
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- Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation, Bern University Hospital, Inselspital, and University of Bern, Switzerland
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To highlight recent publications in the area of stress and coping, with specific reference to women's physical health status. RECENT FINDINGS The transactional model of stress and coping continues to be the mainstay of research in this area. Several longitudinal studies have demonstrated that stress appraisal and resultant coping responses affect health outcome and health-related quality of life in women. In addition to problem-focused coping, women often use distraction methods, seeking social support and faith or religious coping. Psychological interventions in chronic medical conditions need to move beyond education and incorporate more cognitive behavioral components, at the same time addressing women's specific needs. SUMMARY Coping behaviors in response to the negative threat appraisal of a chronic or severe medical illness serve to reduce psychological distress. However, it is still not clear how they impact at the physiological level. In addition, coping responses, which enhance positive effects and promote health-related quality of life, merit greater attention from researchers. There is a need for more gender comparative research to improve health outcomes in men and women.
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Erickson SR, Ellis JJ, Kucukarslan SN, Kline-Rogers E, Smith DE, Eagle KA. Satisfaction with current health status in patients with a history of acute coronary syndrome. Curr Med Res Opin 2009; 25:683-9. [PMID: 19196224 DOI: 10.1185/03007990802714473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe satisfaction with current health status in patients with a recent history of an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) event and to determine the association between satisfaction and patient-specific variables. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Patients from an ACS registry who were discharged from a university affiliated hospital over a 3-year period were mailed the study questionnaire. MAIN OUTCOMES MEASURES Data included demographics, cardiac-specific measures, and general health status (SF-8 PCS, MCS and the EQ-5D VAS) and health status preference weight (EQ-5D Health Index). Satisfaction with current health status was assessed by a single question derived for this study with a 5-point Likert scale from 'not satisfied at all' to 'highly satisfied.' ANOVA determined the association between levels of satisfaction and health status scores. A multivariate linear regression model determined the association of patient, disease, and treatment variables with satisfaction. Independent variables were determined to be significant if the p-value in the model was <0.05. RESULTS Respondents (490, 40.3% response rate) averaged 65.2 +/- 11.3 years of age; 71% male; 92% Caucasian; 64% with MI history; and 17% had their most recent cardiac event within 6 months. 63% of respondents were either mostly satisfied or highly satisfied with there current health status. Based on level of satisfaction, the mean PCS ranged from 36.9 +/- 8.9 to 63.0 +/- 6.2; mean MCS from 38.3 +/- 13.1 to 55.7 +/- 5.7; mean EQ-5D VAS from 37.0 +/- 21.7 to 90.8 +/- 20.7, and mean EQ-5D Health Index from 0.38 +/- 0.3 to 0.93 +/- 0.14, all ANOVA models p < 0.001. Statistically significant independent variables in the multivariate linear regression model included the number of symptoms, DASI cardiac function score, perceived severity of disease, and age. Satisfaction with current health state was associated with older age, fewer symptoms, better DASI cardiac function scores, and lower perceived severity of illness. CONCLUSION Health-related quality of life, or health status, and satisfaction with health status have a direct, positive association. Greater burden of illness and younger age were significantly associated with dissatisfaction with health status. Extrapolation of results is limited to determining association but not causation due to the cross sectional study design.
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- Steven R Erickson
- University of Michigan College of Pharmacy, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1065, USA.
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