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Marzo RR, Jun Chen HW, Ahmad A, Thew HZ, Choy JS, Ng CH, Chew CLA, Heidler P, King I, Shrestha R, Rahman F, Rana JA, Khoshtaria T, Matin A, Todua N, Küçük Biçer B, Faller E, Tudy RA, Baldonado A, Penamante CA, Bahari R, Younus DA, Ismail ZM, Lotfizadeh M, Hassan SM, Iliya RS, Inyang AE, Maung Maung T, Oo WM, Myint O, Khadka A, Acharya S, Aye SS, Naing TW, Win MT, Kyaw YW, Thapa PP, Khanal J, Bhattacharya S, Abid K, Fahlevi M, Aljuaid M, El-Abasir RA, Elsayed MEG. The evolving role of social media in enhancing quality of life: a global perspective across 10 countries. Arch Public Health 2024; 82:28. [PMID: 38449000 PMCID: PMC10918911 DOI: 10.1186/s13690-023-01222-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Excessive or inappropriate use of social media has been linked to disruptions in regular work, well-being, mental health, and overall reduction of quality of life. However, a limited number of studies documenting the impact of social media on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) are available globally. AIM This study aimed to explore the perceived social media needs and their impact on the quality of life among the adult population of various selected countries. METHODOLOGY A cross-sectional, quantitative design and analytical study utilized an online survey disseminated from November to December 2021. RESULTS A total of 6689 respondents from ten countries participated in the study. The largest number of respondents was from Malaysia (23.9%), followed by Bangladesh (15.5%), Georgia (14.8%), and Turkey (12.2%). The prevalence of social media users was over 90% in Austria, Georgia, Myanmar, Nigeria, and the Philippines. The majority of social media users were from the 18-24 age group. Multiple regression analysis showed that higher education level was positively correlated with all four domains of WHOQoL. In addition, the psychological health domain of quality of life was positively associated in all countries. Predictors among Social Media Needs, Affective Needs (β = -0.07), and Social Integrative Needs (β = 0.09) were significantly associated with psychological health. CONCLUSION The study illuminates the positive correlation between higher education levels and improved life quality among social media users, highlighting an opportunity for policymakers to craft education-focused initiatives that enhance well-being. The findings call for strategic interventions to safeguard the mental health of the global social media populace, particularly those at educational and health disadvantages.
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- Roy Rillera Marzo
- Faculty of Humanities and Health Sciences, Curtin University, Miri, Malaysia.
- Global Public Health, Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- International Medical School, Management and Science University, Shah Alam, Selangor, 40610, Malaysia
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- College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 834006, India
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Institute International Trade and Sustainable Economy, University of Applied Sciences Krems, Krems an der Donau, Austria
- Department of Health Sciences, St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences, St. Pölten, Austria
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- Department of Exercise Physiology, School of Health, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia
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- Palliative Care and Chronic Disease, Green Pastures Hospital, PO Box 28, Pokhara, Province Gandaki, 33700, Nepal
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- Department of Research & Administration, Bangladesh National Nutrition Council, Mohakhali, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Coordination, National Nutrition Council, Mohakhali, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Faculty of Healthcare Economics and Management, University Geomedi, Tbilisi, Georgia
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- School of Business, International Black Sea University, Tbilisi, Georgia
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- School of Economics and Business, Tbilisi State University, Tbilisi, Georgia
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- Department of Medical Education and Informatics, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Pharmacy Department, School of Allied Health Sciences, San Pedro College, Davao City, Philippines
- Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Bournemouth University, Poole, UK
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- Faculty of the College of Education, University of Southeastern Philippines, Davao City, Philippines
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- College of Nursing, Saint Alexius College, Koronadal City, Philippines
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- Department of Psychology, College of Science, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines
- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cyberjaya, Cyberjaya, Malaysia
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, College of Medicine, University of Duhok, Duhok, Iraq
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Technical Health and Medical College, Erbil Polytechnique University, Erbil, Iraq
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
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- School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Asian Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology, Bedong, Kedah, Malaysia
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- ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Mahidol University, Salaya, Thailand
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- Regional Public Health Department, Ayeyarwady Region, Pathein, Myanmar
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- Department of Public Health Modern Technical College Affiliated to Pokhara University, Lalitpur, Nepal
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- Manmohan Cardiothoracic Vascular and Transplant Centre, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, 44600, Nepal
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- Department of Paediatrics, RCSI Program Perdana University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cyberjaya, Cyberjaya, Malaysia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Cyberjaya, Cyberjaya, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, SEGi University, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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- Department of Public Health (Purbanchal University), Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Community and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Deoghar, Jharkhand, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Management Department, BINUS Online Learning, Bina Nusantara University, Jakarta, 11480, Indonesia
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- Department of Health Administration, College of Business Administration, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford Richard Doll Building, Old Road Campus, Oxford, OX3 7LF, UK
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy III, University of Ulm, Ulm, Germany
- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany
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Aiyegbusi OL, Cruz Rivera S, Roydhouse J, Kamudoni P, Alder Y, Anderson N, Baldwin RM, Bhatnagar V, Black J, Bottomley A, Brundage M, Cella D, Collis P, Davies EH, Denniston AK, Efficace F, Gardner A, Gnanasakthy A, Golub RM, Hughes SE, Jeyes F, Kern S, King-Kallimanis BL, Martin A, McMullan C, Mercieca-Bebber R, Monteiro J, Peipert JD, Quijano-Campos JC, Quinten C, Rantell KR, Regnault A, Sasseville M, Schougaard LMV, Sherafat-Kazemzadeh R, Snyder C, Stover AM, Verdi R, Wilson R, Calvert MJ. Recommendations to address respondent burden associated with patient-reported outcome assessment. Nat Med 2024; 30:650-659. [PMID: 38424214 DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-02827-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are increasingly used in healthcare research to provide evidence of the benefits and risks of interventions from the patient perspective and to inform regulatory decisions and health policy. The use of PROs in clinical practice can facilitate symptom monitoring, tailor care to individual needs, aid clinical decision-making and inform value-based healthcare initiatives. Despite their benefits, there are concerns that the potential burden on respondents may reduce their willingness to complete PROs, with potential impact on the completeness and quality of the data for decision-making. We therefore conducted an initial literature review to generate a list of candidate recommendations aimed at reducing respondent burden. This was followed by a two-stage Delphi survey by an international multi-stakeholder group. A consensus meeting was held to finalize the recommendations. The final consensus statement includes 19 recommendations to address PRO respondent burden in healthcare research and clinical practice. If implemented, these recommendations may reduce PRO respondent burden.
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- Olalekan Lee Aiyegbusi
- Centre for Patient-Reported Outcomes Research (CPROR), Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
- National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), University Hospital Birmingham and University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
- National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) West Midlands, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
- NIHR Blood and Transplant Research Unit (BTRU) in Precision Transplant and Cellular Therapeutics, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
- Birmingham Health Partners Centre for Regulatory Science and Innovation, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.
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- Centre for Patient-Reported Outcomes Research (CPROR), Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
- Birmingham Health Partners Centre for Regulatory Science and Innovation, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
- Department of Health Services Policy and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI, USA
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- Centre for Patient-Reported Outcomes Research (CPROR), Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Centre for Patient-Reported Outcomes Research (CPROR), Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
- National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), University Hospital Birmingham and University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
- National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) West Midlands, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Oncology Center of Excellence, US Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD, USA
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- Department of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Centre for Patient-Reported Outcomes Research (CPROR), Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), University Hospital Birmingham and University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Italian Group for Adult Hematologic Diseases (GIMEMA), Data Center and Health Outcomes Research Unit, Rome, Italy
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- The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
- Aston University, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Centre for Patient-Reported Outcomes Research (CPROR), Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
- National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), University Hospital Birmingham and University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
- National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) West Midlands, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
- NIHR Blood and Transplant Research Unit (BTRU) in Precision Transplant and Cellular Therapeutics, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Centre for Patient-Reported Outcomes Research (CPROR), Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Centre for Patient-Reported Outcomes Research (CPROR), Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
- NIHR Blood and Transplant Research Unit (BTRU) in Precision Transplant and Cellular Therapeutics, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- The NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
- St Bartholomew's Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
- Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
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- Johns Hopkins Schools of Medicine and Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
- Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Centre for Patient-Reported Outcomes Research (CPROR), Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Centre for Patient-Reported Outcomes Research (CPROR), Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
- Cancer Research Advocacy Forum, London, UK
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- Centre for Patient-Reported Outcomes Research (CPROR), Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
- National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), University Hospital Birmingham and University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
- National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) West Midlands, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
- NIHR Blood and Transplant Research Unit (BTRU) in Precision Transplant and Cellular Therapeutics, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
- Birmingham Health Partners Centre for Regulatory Science and Innovation, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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Lorber M, Reljić NM, Kegl B, Fekonja Z, Štiglic G, Davey A, Kmetec S. Person-Centred Care: A Support Strategy for Managing Non-Communicable Diseases. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:526. [PMID: 38470637 PMCID: PMC10930596 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12050526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Over the last decade, the inadequacy and unsustainability of current healthcare services for managing long-term co-morbid and multi-morbid diseases have become evident. METHODS This study, involving 426 adults with at least one non-communicable disease in Slovenia, aimed to explore the link between quality of life, life satisfaction, person-centred care, and non-communicable disease management. RESULTS Results indicated generally positive perceptions of quality of life, general health, and life satisfaction of individuals with non-communicable diseases. Participants assessed their physical health as the highest of the four quality of life domains, followed by the environment, social relations, and psychological health. Significant differences occurred in life satisfaction, general health, quality of life, and person-centred care for managing non-communicable diseases. But, there were no significant differences in person-centred care according to the living environment. The study revealed a positive association between person-centred care and effective non-communicable disease management, which is also positively associated with quality of life, general health, and life satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS Person-centred care is currently the most compassionate and scientific practice conceived, representing a high ethical standard. However, implementing this approach in healthcare systems requires a cohesive national strategy led by capable individuals to foster stakeholder collaboration. Such an approach is crucial to address the deficiencies of existing healthcare services and ensure person-centred care sustainability in non-communicable disease management.
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- Mateja Lorber
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Maribor, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia; (N.M.R.); (B.K.); (Z.F.); (G.Š.); (S.K.)
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Maribor, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia; (N.M.R.); (B.K.); (Z.F.); (G.Š.); (S.K.)
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Maribor, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia; (N.M.R.); (B.K.); (Z.F.); (G.Š.); (S.K.)
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Maribor, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia; (N.M.R.); (B.K.); (Z.F.); (G.Š.); (S.K.)
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Maribor, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia; (N.M.R.); (B.K.); (Z.F.); (G.Š.); (S.K.)
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- College of Health Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716, USA;
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Maribor, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia; (N.M.R.); (B.K.); (Z.F.); (G.Š.); (S.K.)
- Permanent Working Group of Palliative Care, Nurses and Midwives Association of Slovenia, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Lee PH, Lim MJ, Eun SD. A study on the four-phase design and development process of 3D printed foot-operated safety nail clipper for people with stroke hemiplegia. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2024:1-11. [PMID: 38375803 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2024.2312191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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PURPOSE Cutting nails is an essential activity of daily living. In this study, a foot-operated safety nail clipper for people with stroke hemiplegia was developed in four phases using three-dimensional (3D) printing technology. MATERIALS AND METHODS A user was identified to develop a foot-operated, safe nail clipper for people with stroke hemiplegia (Phase 1). A single user repeatedly used the technology to determine necessary improvements (Phase 2). Then, the usability was evaluated by four people with disabilities (Phase 3) before the clipper was manufactured at multiple institutions to determine its reproducibility (Phase 4). RESULTS The foot-operated safe nail clipper was upgraded during each phase. The Version 2.0 comprises twenty 3D printing materials and five readily-available materials. CONCLUSIONS A foot-operated safety nail clipper was developed for people with stroke hemiplegia. The number of parts increased as the device was upgraded via the use of 3D printing and available materials. Based on a small-scale usability test, the device was best suited for people with stroke hemiplegia. The assistive device was shared with the assistive technology open platform as an open source. The four-phased process can be used to develop appropriate assistive technology devices through the Makers Movement in the future.
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- Pyeong Ho Lee
- Assistive Technology Research Team for Independent Living, National Rehabilitation Centre, Seoul, South Korea
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- Assistive Technology Research Team for Independent Living, National Rehabilitation Centre, Seoul, South Korea
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- Assistive Technology Research Team for Independent Living, National Rehabilitation Centre, Seoul, South Korea
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Leung FYN, Shah P, Mason D, Livingston LA. Re-examining the association between the age of learning one is autistic and adult outcomes. AUTISM : THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND PRACTICE 2024; 28:433-448. [PMID: 37317529 PMCID: PMC10851640 DOI: 10.1177/13623613231173056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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LAY ABSTRACT An interesting recent study found that people who learned they were autistic at a younger age felt more positive about their lives (i.e., had better quality of life) than those who learned at an older age. However, this study has some limitations: (a) the study only involved a fairly small group of university students, (b) whether 'learning one is autistic' referred to learning about one's diagnosis or receiving one's diagnosis was unclear, (c) the influence of other factors on the link between age of learning one is autistic and quality of life was not considered, and (d) the assessment of different areas of quality of life was limited. Addressing these limitations, we re-examined whether the age at which one learns they are autistic relates to quality of life in adulthood. Contrary to the previous study, we found the age at which one learns about their autism does not have a significantly independent impact on their quality of life as an adult. Rather, other factors (e.g., autistic traits, sex, and additional mental health conditions) may have a greater impact. Given our participant sample was larger and more diverse in age and education level compared to previous research, this finding is likely to be more applicable to autistic adults from different backgrounds. Importantly, however, we are not suggesting that individuals should be made aware of their diagnosis later than sooner. Getting a timely diagnosis remains crucial for autistic people and their families to access appropriate support.
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Yusof AAB, Chii MLS, Yusoff NIM, Kama RNIFRM, Raj JR, Ghani NAA, Ali A, Syn JHS, Shah SA, Ishak NA, Akinyi AS, Zainuddin AA. The quality of life and body image disturbances of Turner syndrome patients in Malaysia: a cross-sectional study. BMC Womens Health 2023; 23:614. [PMID: 37978374 PMCID: PMC10655465 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-023-02745-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/29/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Turner Syndrome (TS) is a rare sex chromosome abnormality occurring in 1 in 2500 female live births. To date, there is limited data on TS patients in Malaysia. This study aimed to investigate the quality of life (QoL) and body image disturbances among adult population with TS in comparison to age-matched controls in a tertiary hospital in Kuala Lumpur: Hospital Chancellor Tuanku Mukhriz, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (HCTM, UKM). METHODS This was a cross-sectional study carried out in HCTM, UKM, Kuala Lumpur. TS participants who attended clinic in HCTM, UKM and controls who were hospital staff members were recruited via purposive sampling. TS participants' sociodemographic and clinical profiles were retrieved from medical records. Two validated, translated questionnaires; World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire and Body Image Disturbances Questionnaires (BIDQ) were completed by participants. RESULTS A total of 34 TS patients were approached and 24 (70.5%) of them participated in this study. Their median (IQR) age was 24.0 (7.0) years and their responses were compared to 60 age-matched healthy females as controls [median age (IQR) = 24.0 (8.0) years]. The most common medical problem in TS participants was premature ovarian insufficiency (n = 23; 95.8%). There were no significant differences between TS and control groups' median scores (overall QOL; 4.00 vs. 4.00, general health; 3.50 vs. 4.00, physical health; 14.86 vs. 15.43, psychological health; 14.67 vs. 14.00 and environment; 15.00 vs. 15.50) of the different WHOQOL-BREF domains. However, TS participants were found to score 13.33 against 16.00, lower than the control group (p < 0.05) in the social relationship domain. Comparatively, body image concerns among TS respondents were significantly higher in impairment in the mainly social areas of functioning (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: The study demonstrated that the overall QoL of TS participants was good and almost similar to that of the controls. However, TS group had significantly lower scores for social domain and had greater concerns in social interactions, thus affecting their social life.
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- Amirul Ashraf Bin Yusof
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, The National University of Malaysia (UKM), Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, The National University of Malaysia (UKM), Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, The National University of Malaysia (UKM), Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, The National University of Malaysia (UKM), Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, The National University of Malaysia (UKM), Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, The National University of Malaysia (UKM), Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, The National University of Malaysia (UKM), Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, The National University of Malaysia (UKM), Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine, The National University of Malaysia (UKM), Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Kulliyyah of Medicine, Indera Mahkota Campus, International Islamic University Malaysia, 25200, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Surgery, Kenyatta National Hospital, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, The National University of Malaysia (UKM), Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Dyer A, Böhnke JR, Curran D, McGrath K, Toner P. A systematic review of quality of life and health-related quality of life as outcomes in substance and behavioural addictions. Drug Alcohol Rev 2023; 42:1680-1700. [PMID: 37439397 DOI: 10.1111/dar.13717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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ISSUES Consideration of an individual's quality of life (QoL) can benefit assessment and treatment of addictive disorders, however, uncertainty remains over operationalisation of the construct as an outcome and the appropriateness of existing measures for these populations. This systematic review aimed to identify and evaluate QoL and health-related QoL outcome instruments used in addiction-related risk and harm research and map their conceptualised domains. APPROACH Three electronic databases and a specialised assessment library were searched on 1 February 2022 for QoL or health-related QoL outcome instruments used with addiction-related risk and harm populations. PRISMA reporting guidance was followed and included outcome instruments were appraised using mixed methods. Psychometric evidence supporting their use was summarised. The COSMIN risk of bias tool was used to assess validation studies. KEY FINDINGS A total of 298 articles (330 studies) used 53 outcome instruments and 41 unique domains of QoL. Eleven instruments' psychometric properties were evaluated. No instrument was assessed for any parameter in at least five studies for meta-analytic pooling. Cronbach's alpha (α) internal consistency was the most widely assessed parameter with the AQoLS, WHOQOL-BREF, ALQoL-9, Q-LES-Q-SF, SF-12, DUQoL, QLI and SF-36 displaying promising statistics (α > 0.70). IMPLICATIONS AND CONCLUSION Many instruments have been utilised. However, a significant proportion of studies applied a small number of instruments with minimal high-quality validation evidence supporting their use within addiction-related risk and harm. Promising instruments are recommended, however, the paucity of supporting evidence limits confidence in the reliability and validity of QoL measurement in these populations.
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- Andrew Dyer
- Centre for Improving Health-Related Quality of Life, School of Psychology, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- Centre for Improving Health-Related Quality of Life, School of Psychology, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Centre for Improving Health-Related Quality of Life, School of Psychology, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Centre for Improving Health-Related Quality of Life, School of Psychology, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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Kerr C, Denee T, Vincent SA, Bailey KM, Young AH, Rathod S, Desai M, Baldock L, Jacobsen N. The lived experience of major and treatment-resistant depression in England: a mixed-methods study. Acta Psychol (Amst) 2023; 240:104035. [PMID: 37734244 DOI: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2023.104035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common, frequently recurrent condition associated with decreased well-being and increased healthcare-related costs. Mixed-methods research provides multiple ways of illustrating the phenomenon to better understand patient experience, including where treatment is not working, referred to here as treatment-resistant depression (TRD). METHODS A mixed-methods study investigated the experiences of people with symptomatic MDD, symptomatic TRD or TRD in remission, surveying 148 adults recruited from English clinical sites to measure symptom severity (Patient Health Questionnaire-9 [PHQ-9]), HRQoL (EQ-5D-5L/World Health Organisation Brief Assessment of QoL [WHOQOL-BREF]) and work productivity/activity impairment (WPAI:D). Interviews with 26 survey respondents were analysed thematically. Integrated datasets explored areas of convergence and divergence, with concepts mapped against the EQ-5D-5L. RESULTS Qualitative data explained low WHOQOL-BREF domain scores and the interrelation of psychological, emotional, cognitive and physical difficulties. Tiredness, lack of energy and motivation impacted daily activities, socialising and career goals. Low work performance scores were explained by poor concentration, decision-making and motivation. Participants also described the influence of social support and housing insecurity. Only 19 % of HRQoL qualitative codes mapped to the EQ-5D-5L. Themes dominant in patients with TRD were inability to cope, self-care challenges, dissatisfaction with mental health services and treatment pessimism. LIMITATIONS Limited data collected on people with TRD in remission. CONCLUSIONS The EQ-5D-5L and WPAI:D likely underestimate how depression impacts the HRQoL and work of people with MDD or TRD. Qualitative data suggest increased distress for people with TRD compared to those with MDD. Clinical management and treatment access decisions should consider the broader impacts of depression and environmental factors affecting the patient's experience.
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- Janssen-Cilag Ltd., High Wycombe, UK.
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Franik S, Fleischer K, Kortmann B, Stikkelbroeck NM, D’Hauwers K, Bouvattier C, Slowikowska-Hilczer J, Grunenwald S, van de Grift T, Cartault A, Richter-Unruh A, Reisch N, Thyen U, IntHout J, Claahsen-van der Grinten HL. Quality of life in men with Klinefelter syndrome: a multicentre study. Endocr Connect 2023; 12:e230111. [PMID: 37578764 PMCID: PMC10563591 DOI: 10.1530/ec-23-0111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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Background Klinefelter syndrome (KS) is associated with an increased risk of lower socioeconomic status and a higher risk for morbidity and mortality, which may have a significant impact on quality of life (QOL). The objective of this study is to investigate QOL in a large European cohort of men with KS. Design Cross-sectional multicentre study. Methods Two-hundred-eighteen men with KS were recruited from 14 clinical study centres in 6 European countries which participated in the European dsd-LIFE study. Male normative data from a healthy and a psychiatric reference population were used for comparison. The validated World Health Organization (WHO) QOL (WHOQOL)-BREF questionnaire was used to investigate five main domains of quality of life (WHOQOL): global, physical, psychological, environment, and social. Results The QOL physical domain score was lower for men with KS compared to the healthy reference population (KS: 66.9; s.d. 19.4, n = 193; healthy reference population: 76.5; s.d. 16.2, n = 1324, P < 0.001) but higher compared to the psychiatric reference population (54.6; s.d. 20.6; n = 77, P < 0.001). The WHOQOL-psychological domain score was lower for men with KS compared to the healthy reference population (KS: 63.6; s.d. 17.8, n = 193; healthy reference population: 67.8; s.d. 15.6, n = 1324, P < 0.05) but higher compared to the psychiatric reference population (45.9; s.d. 26.0), n = 77, P < 0.001). The social domain score on the WHOQOL questionnaire was found to be lower in men with Klinefelter syndrome (KS) compared to the healthy reference population (KS: 60.0; s.d. 21.6, n = 193; healthy reference population: 68.2; s.d. 13.8, n = 1324, P < 0.001). However, this score was similar to that of the psychiatric reference population (61.0; s.d. 17.0, n = 77, P = 0.5). The WHO environment domain score of men with KS (70.0; s.d. 15.0, n = 193) was similar to the healthy reference population (70.5; s.d. 20.7, n = 1324) but higher compared to the psychiatric reference population (61.9; s.d. 20.8, n = 77, P = 0.002). Experienced discrimination, less social activities, and the presence of chronic health problems were associated with significantly decreased QOL in men with KS. Conclusion Overall QOL in European men with KS is significantly worse compared to a healthy European reference population. Especially, the presence of discrimination, less social activities, and chronic health problems is associated with lower physical, psychological, and social QOL. Further studies are necessary to investigate if a multidisciplinary approach may help to provide adequate counselling and psychosocial support to improve QOL.
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- Sebastian Franik
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Urology, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Bicêtre Hospital, Paris Sud University, France
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Disease, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Toulouse, France
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- Departments of Plastic Surgery and Medical Psychology, Amsterdam UMC location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, Hospital Des Enfants, Toulouse, France
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- Kinderendokrinologie und Diabetologie, Universitätsklinikum Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Kinderklinik, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Endocrinology, Medizinische Klinik and Poliklinik IV, University Hospital Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Klinik fur Kinder- und Jugendmedizin, Universitat zu Lubeck, Ratzeburger Allee, Lubeck, Germany
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- Department for Health Evidence, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Department of Pediatric Urology, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Department of Internal Medicine, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Department of Urology, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Department for Health Evidence, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Bicêtre Hospital, Paris Sud University, France
- Department of Andrology and Reproductive Endocrinology, Medical University of Lodz, Poland
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Disease, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Toulouse, France
- Departments of Plastic Surgery and Medical Psychology, Amsterdam UMC location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Pediatrics, Hospital Des Enfants, Toulouse, France
- Kinderendokrinologie und Diabetologie, Universitätsklinikum Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Kinderklinik, Bochum, Germany
- Department of Endocrinology, Medizinische Klinik and Poliklinik IV, University Hospital Munich, Munich, Germany
- Klinik fur Kinder- und Jugendmedizin, Universitat zu Lubeck, Ratzeburger Allee, Lubeck, Germany
- Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Amalia Childrens Hospital, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Forbes G, Kent R, Charman T, Baird G, Pickles A, Simonoff E. How do autistic people fare in adult life and can we predict it from childhood? Autism Res 2023; 16:458-473. [PMID: 36519265 PMCID: PMC10947100 DOI: 10.1002/aur.2868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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This study describes social, mental health, and quality of life outcomes in early adulthood, and examines childhood predictors in the Special Needs and Autism Project (SNAP), a longitudinal population-based cohort. Young autistic adults face variable but often substantial challenges across many areas of life. Prediction of outcomes is important to set expectations and could lead to the development of targeted early intervention. Autistic children were enrolled at age 12 and parents reported outcomes 11 years later when their children were age 23 (n = 121). Thirty six percent of autistic adults were in competitive employment or education and 54% had frequent contact with friends. Only 5% of autistic adults were living independently, and 37% required overnight care. Moderate or severe anxiety and depression symptoms were found for 11% and 12% of young adults, respectively. Subjective quality of life was similar to UK averages except for social relationships. Using childhood IQ, autism traits and adaptive functioning meaningful predictions can be made of living situation, employment and education and physical health. Prediction was poor for friendships, mental health outcomes and other aspects of quality of life. Our results suggest that although young autistic adults face challenges across normative, social outcomes, they may be faring better in regard to mental health or quality of life. Childhood IQ, autism traits and adaptive functioning are most useful for predicting outcomes. After accounting for these factors, childhood measurements of behavioral and emotional problems and language offered little improvement in prediction of adult outcomes.
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- Gordon Forbes
- Department of Biostatistics and Health Informatics London, Kings College LondonInstitute of Psychiatry, Psychology and NeuroscienceLondonUK
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Kings College LondonInstitute of Psychiatry, Psychology and NeuroscienceLondonUK
- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation TrustLondonUK
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- Department of Psychology, Kings College LondonInstitute of Psychiatry, Psychology and NeuroscienceLondonUK
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- Department of Biostatistics and Health Informatics London, Kings College LondonInstitute of Psychiatry, Psychology and NeuroscienceLondonUK
- NIHR Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre at South LondonMaudsley NHS Foundation Trust and King's CollegeLondonUK
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Kings College LondonInstitute of Psychiatry, Psychology and NeuroscienceLondonUK
- NIHR Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre at South LondonMaudsley NHS Foundation Trust and King's CollegeLondonUK
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Charlton RA, McQuaid GA, Wallace GL. Social support and links to quality of life among middle-aged and older autistic adults. AUTISM : THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND PRACTICE 2023; 27:92-104. [PMID: 35362329 PMCID: PMC9806477 DOI: 10.1177/13623613221081917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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LAY ABSTRACT Social support can take many forms, such as practical help, time spent socially with others, or the satisfaction with personal relationships. Social support is known to affect quality of life (QoL) in both non-autistic older and autistic young adults. QoL reflects how satisfied an individual is with their life either overall or in a certain area. We know little about middle-aged and older autistic adults' experiences of social support or QoL. In this study, 388 adults aged 40-83 years old, completed online questionnaires asking about background such as age and sex, depression and anxiety symptoms, QoL (physical, psychological, social, environmental, and autism-specific), and different types of social support. Even after taking into account background, depression, and anxiety, social support was important for individuals' QoL. To our knowledge this is the first paper to examine the relationship between social support and QoL in middle-aged and older autistic adults. Improving social support may have a significant impact on the QoL of older autistic adults. Future studies should examine whether age-related changes in social support (size, content, and arrangement of social networks) that are common in non-autistic aging, also occur among older autistic adults.
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- Rebecca A Charlton
- Goldsmiths, University of London,
UK,Rebecca A Charlton, Department of
Psychology, Goldsmiths University of London, New Cross, London SE14 6NW, UK.
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Key considerations to reduce or address respondent burden in patient-reported outcome (PRO) data collection. Nat Commun 2022; 13:6026. [PMID: 36224187 PMCID: PMC9556436 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-33826-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are used in clinical trials to provide evidence of the benefits and risks of interventions from a patient perspective and to inform regulatory decisions and health policy. The collection of PROs in routine practice can facilitate monitoring of patient symptoms; identification of unmet needs; prioritisation and/or tailoring of treatment to the needs of individual patients and inform value-based healthcare initiatives. However, respondent burden needs to be carefully considered and addressed to avoid high rates of missing data and poor reporting of PRO results, which may lead to poor quality data for regulatory decision making and/or clinical care. The collection of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) may capture patients’ assessments of their health status. Here authors highlight PRO-specific issues that should be considered to minimise respondent burden in clinical trials and routine care.
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Perceived Community Participation and Associated Factors in People With Stroke. Arch Rehabil Res Clin Transl 2022; 4:100210. [PMID: 36123973 PMCID: PMC9482037 DOI: 10.1016/j.arrct.2022.100210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objective To examine individual- and environmental-level factors associated with perceived participation performance and satisfaction in people with chronic stroke. Design Cross-sectional study using secondary data analysis of baseline data from a randomized controlled trial. Setting Community-based setting. Participants Community-dwelling adults with mild to moderate stroke (N=113; mean age=57 years; 58 males). Interventions Not applicable. Main Outcome Measures Main outcomes were measured with the Reintegration to Normal Living Index (perceived participation performance) and Patient-Reported Outcome Measure Information System satisfaction with participation in social roles (perceived participation satisfaction). Other variables collected included personal (eg, age, perceived recovery), health-related (eg, time since stroke, number of comorbidities), body function–related (eg, Stroke Impact Scale, Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale), and environmental (eg, World Health Organization Quality of Life Short Form Environmental subscale) data. Results Depression, fatigue, mobility, and environmental support showed moderate to strong, statistically significant associations with participation performance and satisfaction in people with stroke. Perceived recovery was moderately associated with participation performance but not with participation satisfaction. Conclusions Returning to participation is a complex process after stroke. Results suggest that various personal, body function–related, and environmental factors are associated with participation performance and satisfaction.
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Superior semi-circular canal dehiscence syndrome: quantifying the effectiveness of treatment from the patient's perspective. The Journal of Laryngology & Otology 2022; 136:809-822. [DOI: 10.1017/s0022215121003650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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AbstractBackgroundSuperior semi-circular canal dehiscence syndrome is a disorder characterised by auditory and vestibular symptoms that can significantly impact quality of life, and yet it has no disease-specific quality of life instrument.MethodThirty-six patients who underwent transmastoid superior semicircular canal resurfacing and plugging were included from an initial cohort of 60 surgically managed patients. A sub-cohort of 19 consecutive patients completed validated symptom and quality of life questionnaires before and after surgery. Of the 36 patients, 31 participated in a telephone semi-structured interview post-operatively.ResultsFollowing surgery, there was a statistically significant improvement in autophony index score (p = 0.02), symptom severity score (p < 0.001) and sound hypersensitivity (p = 0.01). Thematic analysis of telephone interviews suggested three main symptom themes: auditory hypersensitivity, dysequilibrium, headache and concentration difficulties. Dysequilibrium was found to persist post-operatively.ConclusionSurgery improves overall symptoms and quality of life. However, important symptom themes may be overlooked using the outcome measures that are currently available. A unified disease-specific outcome measure is urgently required to better understand the impact of symptoms and measure treatment effects.
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Salik E, Ozden AV, Alptekin HK. Chiropractic Care and Quality of Life Among Office Workers With Nonspecific Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Chiropr Med 2022; 21:157-167. [PMID: 36118107 PMCID: PMC9479198 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcm.2022.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2020] [Revised: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of life by a self-administered World Health Organization Quality of Life short version survey (WHOQoL-BREF) among office workers with nonspecific pain receiving chiropractic care in Istanbul, Turkey. Methods This cross-sectional study included 77 office workers (age interval, 18-65) with nonspecific neck, thoracic, back and/or extremity pain who underwent chiropractic care. Two weeks later, the quality of life was evaluated by a self-administered WHOQoL-BREF. The Numeric Pain Scale to evaluate the perceived pain was administered to all of the participants in the beginning and at the end of the study. Group-level changes on WHOQoL-BREF total score and subdimensions were compared according to descriptive data of office workers. The significance level was set at P ≤ .05. Results WHOQoL-BREF scale scores after chiropractic care (mean ± standard deviation) were 71.21% ± 7.91% (total score), 81.49% ± 14.43% (general health), 80.38% ± 10.49% (physical health), 73.16% ± 11.68% (psychological), 70.41% ± 12.43% (social), and 65.58% ± 10.91% (environment). Numeric Pain Scale scores decreased in a statistically significant way when compared with baseline (P ≤ .05). The descriptive statistical analysis of WHOQoL-BREF dimensions revealed that women had significantly higher scores than men, the 18-to-35 age group had higher scores compared with the 50-to-65 age group, and those married had significantly higher scores than those who were not married (P ≤ .05). Conclusion The findings of our study suggest that chiropractic care had positive effects on the quality of life of office workers.
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- Emsal Salik
- Corresponding author: Emsal Salik, MD, PhD, DC, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bahcesehir University, Abbasaga, Ihlamur Yildiz Cd. No:8, 34353 Besiktas, Istanbul, Turkey
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Siafaka V, Mavridis D, Tsonis O, Tzamakou E, Christogiannis C, Tefa L, Arnaoutoglou E, Tzimas P, Pentheroudakis G. The WHOQOL-BREF instrument: Psychometric evaluation of the Greek version in patients with advanced cancer and pain and associations with psychological distress. Palliat Support Care 2022:1-11. [PMID: 35983635 DOI: 10.1017/s1478951522001055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Assessment of the psychometric characteristics of the Greek version of the brief World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument (WHOQOL-BREF) in patients with advanced cancer and pain, and exploration of the association between psychological distress and quality of life (QoL). METHOD The sample consisted of 145 patients with advanced cancer and pain who completed the WHOQOL-BREF, the Symptom Checklist-90 (SCL-90), and the Pain Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). In analysis, the following methods were used: Cronbach's alpha, Item Response Theory (IRT), polychoric, Pearson and polyserial correlation, t-test, and Linear regression. RESULTS The internal consistency was high for all domains of the WHOQOL-BREF (Cronbach's α ≥ 0.731). Similarly, with the exception of three items, the WHOQOL-BREF items has large discrimination parameters suggesting that they have a high ability in differentiating subjects. On SCL-90, the three dimensions with the highest scores were Depression, Somatization, and Anxiety. The overall score for psychological distress, the Global Severity Index (GSI), showed significant negative association with all the WHOQOL-BREF factor scores (Physical Health: B = -1.488, p < 0.001, Psychological Health: B = -1.688, p < 0.001, Social Relationships: B = -0.910, p < 0.001, Environment: B = -1.064, p < 0.001). Male gender was associated with lower scores for Social Relationships (B = -0.358, p = 0.007) and Environment (B = -0.293, p = 0.026). SIGNIFICANCE OF RESULTS The Greek version of the WHOQOL-BREF showed good psychometric properties in patients with advanced cancer and can be used as a reliable instrument in clinical practice. The level of psychological distress can be considered a determinant of QoL in patients with advanced cancer and pain, independently of pain intensity or other clinical characteristics. In cancer, the disease process can activate multiple physiological and psychological mechanisms that lead to a wide range of symptoms of psychological distress. To improve their QoL, psychological intervention focused on the identification and alleviation of psychological distress in patients with advanced cancer, and help in finding meaning in their experience, should be provided.
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- Department of Primary Education, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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Love MF, Brooks AN, Cox SD, Okpala M, Cooksey G, Cohen AS, Sharrief AZ. The effects of racism and resilience on Black stroke- survivor quality of life: Study protocol and rationale for a mixed-methods approach. Front Neurol 2022; 13:885374. [PMID: 36034272 PMCID: PMC9399920 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.885374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Introduction Stroke, a life-threatening stressor, often negatively impacts stroke-survivor (SS) quality of life (QoL). Annual age-adjusted incidence and death rates for stroke are significantly higher among Black Americans than among White Americans. Racism, a significant stressor, occurs at structural, cultural, and interpersonal levels and contributes to health disparities for Black SS. Resilience, a dynamic process of positive adaptation to significant stress, is impacted by factors or resources both internal and external to the individual. This study aims to examine the effects of experiences of racism and resilience on Black SS QoL during early stroke recovery. This article presents the study protocol. Methods and analyses This will be a prospective observational mixed-methods study. Black community-dwelling adults who are within 4 weeks of a stroke will be eligible for inclusion. Baseline measures will include the exposure variables of experiences of racism and resilience. Covariates measured at baseline include sociodemographic variables (age, sex, marital status, education, income, health insurance, employment status, number of people in household, residential address), clinical variables (date and type of stroke, inferred Modified Rankin Scale, anxiety and depression screening), and psychosocial variables (COVID-19 stress, perceived stress, mindfulness). The outcome variable (QoL) will be assessed 6-months post-stroke. Multiple-level linear regression models will be used to test the direct effects of experiences of racism, and the direct and indirect effects of resilience, on QoL. Qualitative data will be collected via focus groups and analyzed for themes of racism, resilience, and QoL. Discussion Racism can compound the stress exerted by stroke on Black SS. This study will occur during the COVID-19 pandemic and in the aftermath of calls for social justice for Black Americans. Experiences of racism will be measured with instruments for both “everyday” discrimination and vigilance. Sociodemographic variables will be operationalized to assess specific social determinants of health that intersect with structural racism. Because of the long-standing history of racism in the United States of America (USA), cultural influences and access to resources are central to the consideration of individual-level resilience in Black SS. Study results may inform the development of interventions to support Black SS QoL through enhanced resilience.
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- Mary F. Love
- College of Nursing, University of Houston, Houston, TX, United States
- *Correspondence: Mary F. Love
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- College of Nursing, University of Houston, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Neurology, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center Houston, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Neurology, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center Houston, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Neurology, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center Houston, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Neurology, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center Houston, Houston, TX, United States
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Baseline characteristics of adults with neurofibromatosis enrolled on a psychosocial randomized controlled trial. J Neurooncol 2022; 159:637-646. [PMID: 35925531 DOI: 10.1007/s11060-022-04104-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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PURPOSE Neurofibromatosis (NF) is an incurable genetic neurological condition. Psychosocial interventions that promote resiliency are a promising approach to address the high emotional distress and low quality of life (QoL) associated with NF. However, no studies have examined the psychosocial needs of treatment-seeking adults with NF. Our goal was to explore, using data from the largest efficacy trial of a psychosocial intervention for NF, differences in QoL, emotional distress, resiliency, and pain-related outcomes compared to other chronic medical populations and within subtypes (NF1, NF2, schwannomatosis; SCHW). METHODS Enrolled participants (N = 228) were geographically diverse adults with NF and elevated stress. We performed secondary analysis on baseline measures of QoL, emotional distress, resiliency, and pain-related outcomes. We reported descriptive statistics and normative comparisons to understand the psychosocial characteristics of the overall sample and performed between-group analyses to explore differences within NF type. RESULTS Our sample endorsed worse QoL, emotional distress, resilience, and pain-related outcomes than similar chronic illness populations. Within NF types, participants with NF1 reported lower QoL and resilience compared to those with NF2. Participants with SCHW reported higher pain intensity than those with NF1. Participants with SCHW reported higher pain interference and lower physical QoL compared to those with NF1 and NF2. CONCLUSIONS Our findings support the urgent need for psychosocial interventions targeting deficits in QoL, emotional distress, resilience, and pain-related outcomes in adults with NF. We recommend efforts to enhance sample diversity, prepare clinicians to provide high-levels of support, and attune skills training to each NF type. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03406208; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03406208 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/72ZoTDQ6h ).
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Zakeri MA, Sedri N, Bazmandegan G, Zakeri M, Safariyan M, Dehghan M. Patients' knowledge and concerns about using the implantable cardioverter defibrillator for the primary prevention of sudden cardiac death and its correlates: A cross‐sectional study. Health Sci Rep 2022; 5:e698. [PMID: 35734342 PMCID: PMC9193961 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Revised: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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- Mohammad A. Zakeri
- Social Determinants of Health Research Centre Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences Rafsanjan Iran
- Non‐Communicable Diseases Research Center Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences Rafsanjan Iran
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- Critical Care Nursing, Zarand Nursing Faculty Kerman University of Medical Sciences Kerman Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Unit, Ali‐Ibn Abi‐Talib Hospital Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences Rafsanjan Iran
- Department of Family Medicine, Ali‐Ibn Abi‐Talib Hospital, School of Medicine Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences Rafsanjan Iran
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- Physiology‐Pharmacology Research Center, Research Institute of Basic Medical Sciences Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences Rafsanjan Iran
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences Rafsanjan Iran
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- Department of Critical Care Nursing, Razi Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery Kerman University of Medical Sciences Kerman Iran
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Chen C, Chen Y, Huang Q, Yan S, Zhu J. Self-Care Ability of Patients With Severe Mental Disorders: Based on Community Patients Investigation in Beijing, China. Front Public Health 2022; 10:847098. [PMID: 35719645 PMCID: PMC9198226 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.847098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background Severe Mental Disorders have become a topic of increasing interest in research due to their serious consequences for the quality of life and functioning. In the pages that follow, it will be argued that the self-care ability and its influencing factors among patients with severe mental disorders in Beijing, according to the questionnaire survey in 2019. Methods Proportionate stratified sampling was used to select representative patients as samples. The demographic characteristics of were obtained from the Management Information System for Severe Mental Disorders and the questionnaires. The self-care ability was measured by self-made scales. Descriptive statistics, t-test, and multiple linear regression were used to analyze the data. Results We surveyed 662 people and found that the deficiency of self-care ability is common in patients with severe mental disorders. Self-care ability was positively correlated with educated levels and guardian takes care of alone, and negatively correlated with age, course of disease and physical disease (P < 0.05). From a dimensional perspective, the daily basic activity was positively correlated with educated levels and negatively correlated with physical disease (P < 0.05); the housework ability was positively correlated with gender, educated levels and medication adherence, and negatively correlated with source of income and physical disease (P < 0.05); the social function was positively correlated with educated levels, guardian takes care of alone and medication adherence, and negatively correlated with age, source of income, course of disease and physical disease (P < 0.05). Conclusion The self-care ability of patients with severe mental disorders is affected by many factors, including patient characteristics and social factors. Therefore, targeted interventions are needed to help patients restore their self-care ability, which requires the joint efforts of the government and the whole society.
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- Chen Chen
- School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,Research Center for Capital Health Management and Policy, Beijing, China
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- The National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders and Beijing Key Laboratory of Mental Disorders, Beijing Anding Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,Advanced Innovation Center for Human Brain Protection, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,Beijing Institute of Mental Health, Beijing, China
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- The National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders and Beijing Key Laboratory of Mental Disorders, Beijing Anding Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,Advanced Innovation Center for Human Brain Protection, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,Beijing Institute of Mental Health, Beijing, China
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- Department of Sociology, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,Research Center for Capital Health Management and Policy, Beijing, China
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Pugh JD, McCoy K, Williams AM, Pienaar CA, Bentley B, Monterosso L. Neurological patient and informal caregiver quality of life, and caregiver burden: A cross-sectional study of postdischarge community neurological nursing recipients. Contemp Nurse 2022; 58:138-152. [PMID: 35670272 DOI: 10.1080/10376178.2022.2086892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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BACKGROUND Neurological conditions produce considerable disease burden. AIMS To describe quality of life in patients with neurological conditions and informal caregivers receiving postdischarge generic community neurological nursing services, and caregiver burden. METHOD A descriptive cross-sectional design was used with researchers administering the WHOQOL-BREF Australian Version questionnaire and Zarit Burden Interview. RESULTS Most patients and caregivers rated quality of life as 'Good'. The patients' physical, psychological and environment domain scores, and caregivers' physical domain scores, were below norms. Half of the caregivers experienced burden and 42% had risk for depression. CONCLUSION A heterogeneous group of patients with neurological conditions had considerable care and support needs for fundamental functioning postdischarge. Quality of life and caregiver burden measures highlight the impact of their circumstances on their health and wellbeing. Research is warranted to determine a comprehensive set of generic needs to guide integrated community nursing services for building patient and caregiver self-management capacity.
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- Judith Dianne Pugh
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Western Australia, Neurological Change and Development Nurse, Neurological Council of Western Australia, Nedlands, Western Australia,
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- Neurological Council of Western Australia, Nedlands, Western Australia, Professional Affiliate and Honorary Senior Professional Fellow, WA Neuroscience Research Institute, Nedlands, Western Australia, Adjunct Associate Professor, Discipline of Nursing, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Western Australia, , Tel: +61 418 916 811
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- Professor of Health Research, Discipline of Nursing, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Western Australia, Research Consultant, Centre for Nursing Research, Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group, Nedlands, Western Australia, Research Consultant, Nursing & Midwifery Research & Practice Network, Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospital Group, Murdoch, Western Australia, Research Consultant, Solaris Cancer Care, Collaborative Research Team, Cottesloe, Western Australia
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- Project Officer, Child and Adolescent Health Service, Perth Children's Hospital, Nedlands, Western Australia,
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- Senior Lecturer, Discipline of Counselling, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Western Australia,
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- Professor and Chair of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, The University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, Western Australia, St John of God Murdoch Hospital, Murdoch, Western Australia, , Tel: +61 8 9433 0103
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Braden BB, Pagni BA, Monahan L, Walsh MJM, Dixon MV, Delaney S, Ballard L, Ware JE. Quality of life in adults with autism spectrum disorder: influence of age, sex, and a controlled, randomized mindfulness-based stress reduction pilot intervention. Qual Life Res 2022; 31:1427-1440. [PMID: 34655389 PMCID: PMC9012783 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-021-03013-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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PURPOSE Adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) consistently report worse functional health and well-being, compared to neurotypical (NT) peers. In a series of studies, we aimed to elucidated the effects of sex, age, and their interaction on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and evaluated the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) for improving health-, disability-, and autism-related QoL, with possible sex and age outcome moderators, in adults with ASD. METHODS Study 1 used the 36-Item Short Form Survey to compare mental and physical HRQoL composite scores in adults with ASD (n = 67) and matched NT adults (n = 66). Study 2 was a randomized pilot evaluation of the effect of MBSR, compared to an active control intervention with social support and relaxation education (support/education; n = 56), on the World Health Organization QoL BREF, Disability, and Autism-Specific scales in adults with ASD. RESULTS In Study 1, we replicated findings that mental HRQoL is worse in both men and women with ASD, compared to NT counterparts, but physical HRQoL is only worse in women with ASD. We present novel findings that older age is associated with better mental HRQoL in women with ASD only. In Study 2, MBSR improved disability-related QoL in adults with ASD over and above the support/education intervention, but both interventions improved mental HRQoL. Lastly, both interventions were more effective for HRQoL improvements in women with ASD. CONCLUSION Findings encourage precision medicine approaches tailored to age and sex groups for best HRQoL outcomes in adults with ASD. CLINICALTRIALS gov Identifier: NCT04017793.
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- B Blair Braden
- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA.
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- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA
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- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA
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- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA
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- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA
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- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA
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- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA
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- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA
- Department of Medicine, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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McBeth J, Dixon WG, Moore SM, Hellman B, James B, Kyle SD, Lunt M, Cordingley L, Yimer BB, Druce KL. Sleep Disturbance and Quality of Life in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Prospective mHealth Study. J Med Internet Res 2022; 24:e32825. [PMID: 35451978 PMCID: PMC9077504 DOI: 10.2196/32825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Revised: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Sleep disturbances and poor health-related quality of life (HRQoL) are common in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Sleep disturbances, such as less total sleep time, more waking periods after sleep onset, and higher levels of nonrestorative sleep, may be a driver of HRQoL. However, understanding whether these sleep disturbances reduce HRQoL has, to date, been challenging because of the need to collect complex time-varying data at high resolution. Such data collection is now made possible by the widespread availability and use of mobile health (mHealth) technologies. OBJECTIVE This mHealth study aimed to test whether sleep disturbance (both absolute values and variability) causes poor HRQoL. METHODS The quality of life, sleep, and RA study was a prospective mHealth study of adults with RA. Participants completed a baseline questionnaire, wore a triaxial accelerometer for 30 days to objectively assess sleep, and provided daily reports via a smartphone app that assessed sleep (Consensus Sleep Diary), pain, fatigue, mood, and other symptoms. Participants completed the World Health Organization Quality of Life-Brief (WHOQoL-BREF) questionnaire every 10 days. Multilevel modeling tested the relationship between sleep variables and the WHOQoL-BREF domains (physical, psychological, environmental, and social). RESULTS Of the 268 recruited participants, 254 were included in the analysis. Across all WHOQoL-BREF domains, participants' scores were lower than the population average. Consensus Sleep Diary sleep parameters predicted the WHOQoL-BREF domain scores. For example, for each hour increase in the total time asleep physical domain scores increased by 1.11 points (β=1.11, 95% CI 0.07-2.15) and social domain scores increased by 1.65 points. These associations were not explained by sociodemographic and lifestyle factors, disease activity, medication use, anxiety levels, sleep quality, or clinical sleep disorders. However, these changes were attenuated and no longer significant when pain, fatigue, and mood were included in the model. Increased variability in total time asleep was associated with poorer physical and psychological domain scores, independent of all covariates. There was no association between actigraphy-measured sleep and WHOQoL-BREF. CONCLUSIONS Optimizing total sleep time, increasing sleep efficiency, decreasing sleep onset latency, and reducing variability in total sleep time could improve HRQoL in people with RA.
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- John McBeth
- Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom.,National Institute for Health Research Manchester Musculoskeletal Biomedical Research Centre, Central Manchester University Hospitals National Health Service Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom.,National Institute for Health Research Manchester Musculoskeletal Biomedical Research Centre, Central Manchester University Hospitals National Health Service Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences, Manchester University, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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Rees M, Kiemle G, Slade P. Psychological variables and quality of life in women with endometriosis. J Psychosom Obstet Gynaecol 2022; 43:58-65. [PMID: 32706632 DOI: 10.1080/0167482x.2020.1784874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Endometriosis is a common gynecological condition which has been found to have a detrimental impact upon women's quality of life (QoL). This study investigated the impact of pain self-efficacy, health locus of control (HLOC), coping style and illness uncertainty on QoL in women with endometriosis. METHOD Two hundred and thirty women completed online questionnaires. Standard multiple regressions assessed the relationship between the psychological predictors and QoL. RESULTS The psychological variables accounted for a statistically significant proportion of the variance (p < .0005) in scores across the four QoL domains. The model accounted for 55, 26, 10 and 32% of the scores in physical, psychological, social and environmental QoL domains, respectively. Pain self-efficacy made the largest unique contribution, followed by illness uncertainty. CONCLUSIONS Women's perception of their ability to manage their pain and how uncertain they felt about their condition, were important factors in QoL, particularly in the physical domain.
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- Madeleine Rees
- Clinical Health Psychology Service, Hywel Dda University Health Board, Carmarthen, UK
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- Department of Primary Care and Mental Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Primary Care and Mental Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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Mason D, Happé F. The role of alexithymia and autistic traits in predicting quality of life in an online sample. RESEARCH IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS 2022; 90:None. [PMID: 35116075 PMCID: PMC8763252 DOI: 10.1016/j.rasd.2021.101887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Revised: 11/19/2021] [Accepted: 11/21/2021] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Autistic people tend to report poorer Quality of Life (QOL) than comparison groups, though some studies do report more optimistic findings. Higher autistic traits are also related to poorer QOL. However, the role of alexithymia in this relationship has not been explored. METHOD A total of 163 participants (N = 53 autistic and N = 111 comparison) consented to take part; however, 30 participants were excluded due to missing data (who did not differ from those who were retained on age, gender, education, employment, or living status), leaving a final sample of 133 (N = 42 Autistic and 91 Comparison participants). Demographic information (including age, gender) was collected, alongside self-report measures of autistic traits, mental health, alexithymia, and QOL. We estimated regression models based on pre-registered analysis, and we conducted exploratory network analyses. RESULTS Alexithymic traits did not predict QOL when controlling for covariates. Depression significantly predicted Physical, Psychological, and Social QOL. When examining the impact of just alexithymic traits and autistic traits, both were significantly associated with Physical and Psychological QOL. For participants with a low depression score, the correlation between alexithymia and QOL was strong; suggesting that depression occludes the association between alexithymia and QOL. Network analyses suggested that depression and anxiety exert direct effects on Physical and Psychological QOL, whereas alexithymia scores may influence Physical QOL via autistic traits. CONCLUSION In sum, depression is a pervasive negative predictor of multiple QOL domains. The role of alexithymia in predicting QOL dimensionally and categorically was not ruled out, given our exploratory analyses, we suggest that interventions which target alexithymia may positively impact QOL for those who score low on depressive symptoms.
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- David Mason
- Social, Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Centre, King’s College London, UK
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- Social, Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Centre, King’s College London, UK
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Alzahrani A, Alqahtani A, Saleh A, Aloqalaa M, Abdulmajeed A, Nadhrah A, Alhazmi N. Quality of life of cardiac outpatients with and without psychiatric disorders: a cross-sectional study. THE EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY, PSYCHIATRY AND NEUROSURGERY 2022. [DOI: 10.1186/s41983-021-00444-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
The study aims to measure the quality of life (QOL) for cardiac outpatients with psychiatric disorders (CPP) in comparison to cardiac outpatients without psychiatric disorders (CPOP). A semi-structured interview was performed for consecutive cardiac outpatients. Psychiatric diagnoses were confirmed using the mini-international neuropsychiatric interview (MINI). The QOL was measured by the World Health Organization quality of life (WHOQOL-BREF).
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Out of the 343 enrolled patients, 93 (27.1%) patients were found to have psychiatric disorders. The WHO-BREF score of QOL was 4.25 ± 0.85. The CPP were found to have statistically significant lower scores in QOL than CPOP in all the WHOQOL-BREF domains. Particularly, the domain of psychological health showed the highest difference between the two groups (76.9 vs. 87.8, P < 0.001), whereas the environment domain showed the lowest difference between them (80.2 vs. 87.9, P < 0.001). Within each QOL domain, patients with congestive heart failure and psychiatric disorders showed the lowest QOL in both the physical domain (51.4 vs. 71.3, P < 0.02) and the social domain (64.7 vs. 81.9, P < 0.05), while patients with vulvular heart disease and psychiatric disorders showed the lowest QOL in the psychological domain (74.6 vs. 85.7, P < 0.001) and patients with arrhythmias and psychiatric disorders in the environment domain (80 vs. 86.2, P < 0.02).
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The QOL of CPP were found to have poorer QOL than CPOP. The magnitude of difference in QOL was the highest in the psychological health domain and the lowest in the environment domain.
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Zilbershlag Y, Ravitz-Ron K, Engel-Yeger B. The Role of Altered Sensory Processing and Its Association with Participation in Daily Activities and Quality of Life among Older Adults in the Community. Occup Ther Health Care 2022; 37:230-247. [PMID: 35034550 DOI: 10.1080/07380577.2022.2025552] [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: 10/19/2022]
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To identify variables that contribute to fall risk in older adults, this study examined the relationship between fall risk, sensory processing, participation in daily activities, and quality of life (QoL). Of the 123 participants, those at high-risk were significantly less able to register sensory input and had increased sensory sensitivity, restricted participation and overall lower QoL. Altered sensory processing was related with risk of falling. Additionally, both sensory process and fall risk were subsequently related with lower daily participation and, together, were related with lower QoL. Thus, sensory processing, participation and QoL assessments need to be included in occupational therapy evaluations and interventions for fall risk among older adults.
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- Yael Zilbershlag
- Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health Allied Professions, Ono Academic College, Kiryat Ono, Israel
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Sciences, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Sciences, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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Pisanu C, Vitali E, Meloni A, Congiu D, Severino G, Ardau R, Chillotti C, Trabucchi L, Bortolomasi M, Gennarelli M, Minelli A, Squassina A. Investigating the Role of Leukocyte Telomere Length in Treatment-Resistant Depression and in Response to Electroconvulsive Therapy. J Pers Med 2021; 11:jpm11111100. [PMID: 34834452 PMCID: PMC8622097 DOI: 10.3390/jpm11111100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Revised: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Psychiatric disorders seem to be characterized by premature cell senescence. However, controversial results have also been reported. In addition, the relationship between accelerated aging and treatment-resistance has scarcely been investigated. In the current study, we measured leukocyte telomere length (LTL) in 148 patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD, 125 with major depressive disorder, MDD, and 23 with bipolar disorder, BD) treated with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and analyzed whether LTL was associated with different response profiles. We also compared LTL between patients with TRD and 335 non-psychiatric controls. For 107 patients for which genome-wide association data were available, we evaluated whether a significant overlap among genetic variants or genes associated with LTL and with response to ECT could be observed. LTL was negatively correlated with age (Spearman’s correlation coefficient = −0.25, p < 0.0001) and significantly shorter in patients with treatment-resistant MDD (Quade’s F = 35.18, p < 0.0001) or BD (Quade’s F = 20.84, p < 0.0001) compared to controls. Conversely, baseline LTL was not associated with response to ECT or remission. We did not detect any significant overlap between genetic variants or genes associated with LTL and response to ECT. Our results support previous findings suggesting premature cell senescence in patients with severe psychiatric disorders and suggest that LTL could not be a predictive biomarker of response to ECT.
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- Claudia Pisanu
- Department of Biomedical Science, Section of Neuroscience and Clinical Pharmacology, University of Cagliari, 09042 Cagliari, Italy; (C.P.); (A.M.); (D.C.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, 25121 Brescia, Italy; (E.V.); (M.G.); (A.M.)
- Genetics Unit, IRCCS Istituto Centro San Giovanni di Dio Fatebenefratelli, 25125 Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Section of Neuroscience and Clinical Pharmacology, University of Cagliari, 09042 Cagliari, Italy; (C.P.); (A.M.); (D.C.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Section of Neuroscience and Clinical Pharmacology, University of Cagliari, 09042 Cagliari, Italy; (C.P.); (A.M.); (D.C.); (G.S.)
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Section of Neuroscience and Clinical Pharmacology, University of Cagliari, 09042 Cagliari, Italy; (C.P.); (A.M.); (D.C.); (G.S.)
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- Unit of Clinical Pharmacology, University Hospital Agency of Cagliari, 09123 Cagliari, Italy; (R.A.); (C.C.)
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- Unit of Clinical Pharmacology, University Hospital Agency of Cagliari, 09123 Cagliari, Italy; (R.A.); (C.C.)
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- Psychiatric Hospital “Villa Santa Chiara”, 37142 Verona, Italy; (L.T.); (M.B.)
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- Psychiatric Hospital “Villa Santa Chiara”, 37142 Verona, Italy; (L.T.); (M.B.)
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- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, 25121 Brescia, Italy; (E.V.); (M.G.); (A.M.)
- Genetics Unit, IRCCS Istituto Centro San Giovanni di Dio Fatebenefratelli, 25125 Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, 25121 Brescia, Italy; (E.V.); (M.G.); (A.M.)
- Genetics Unit, IRCCS Istituto Centro San Giovanni di Dio Fatebenefratelli, 25125 Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Section of Neuroscience and Clinical Pharmacology, University of Cagliari, 09042 Cagliari, Italy; (C.P.); (A.M.); (D.C.); (G.S.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-070-675-4323
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Shumye S, Amare T, Derajew H, Endris M, Molla W, Mengistu N. Perceived quality of life and associated factors among patients with severe mental illness in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. BMC Psychol 2021; 9:152. [PMID: 34602067 PMCID: PMC8489038 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-021-00664-w] [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: 03/11/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Severe mental illness is strongly associated with an impaired quality of life. This intern can affect the treatment adherence and outcomes of the illness. However, there are insufficient studies in the literature pertaining to the quality of life of patients with severe mental illness in Ethiopia. Therefore, assessing the quality of life of patients with severe mental illness and its correlates is a yardstick measure of the effectiveness of the mental health service. Methods An institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted from May 1 to 16, 2019 at Amanuel Mental Specialized Hospital. A systematic random sampling technique was used to get a total number of 387 samples. Data were collected using interview-administered questionnaires; World Health Organization Quality of Life Brief Version, Morisky Medication Adherence Screening Tool, Oslo Social Support Scale, and Jacoby Stigma Scale. Simple and multiple linear regression analysis were used to assess the contributing factors of quality of life in the participants and B coefficient with 95% CI confidence interval was used. The statistical significance was accepted at p value < 0.05. Results The result showed that the Mean quality of life score of patients with severe mental illness for each domain (mean ± SD) was 41.3 ± 7.5, 42.8 ± 8.2, 38.9 ± 8.9, and 41.8 ± 6.5 for physical, psychological, social and environmental, respectively. Multiple regression analysis showed that age of participants was strongly positively correlated with all domains of quality of life. It predicts above 45% of the variability in each domain. Social support is also another strong predictor which was negatively correlated with all domains of quality of life, except physical. Conclusion This study revealed that the mean score quality of life of patients with severe mental illness in each domain was low. This demonstrates a need for improving the quality of life of people with severe mental illness by integration of a positive mental health approach and bio-psychosocial view with biological treatment of severe mental illness. Moreover, in Collaboration with medical professionals, people with severe mental illness should screen and managed for any comorbid medical conditions.
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- Seid Shumye
- Department of Psychiatry, Dilla University, P.O. Box (DU): 419, Dilla, Ethiopia
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Psychiatry, Amanuel Mental Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Psychiatry, Amanuel Mental Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Midwifery, Dilla University, P.O. Box (DU): 419, Dilla, Ethiopia
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- Department of Psychiatry, Dilla University, P.O. Box (DU): 419, Dilla, Ethiopia.
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Quality of Life of Brazilian Vegetarians Measured by the WHOQOL-BREF: Influence of Type of Diet, Motivation and Sociodemographic Data. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13082648. [PMID: 34444816 PMCID: PMC8400525 DOI: 10.3390/nu13082648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 07/18/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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This study aimed to evaluate the general quality of life (QoL) of Brazilian vegetarians. A cross-sectional study was conducted with Brazilian vegetarian adults (18 years old and above). Individuals were recruited to participate in a nationwide online survey that comprised the WHOQOL-BREF as well as sociodemographic and characterization questions related to vegetarianism. The WHOQOL-BREF is composed of 24 items which are divided into four domains (domain 1: physical health; domain 2: psychological well-being; domain 3: social relationships; and domain 4: environment), plus two general items which were analyzed separately, totaling 26 items. The answers from the questionnaire were converted into scores with a 0-100 scale range, with separate analyses for each domain. Results were compared among groups based on the different characteristics of the vegetarian population. A total of 4375 individuals completed the survey. General average score results were 74.67 (domain 1), 66.71 (domain 2), 63.66 (domain 3) and 65.76 (domain 4). Vegans showed better scores when compared to the other vegetarians, except in domain four, where the statistical difference was observed only for semi-vegetarians (lower score). Individuals adopting a vegetarian diet for longer (>1 year) showed better results for domains one and two, with no difference for the other domains. Having close people also adopting a vegetarian diet positively influenced the results for all domains. On the other hand, it was not possible to distinguish any clear influence of the motivation for adopting a vegetarian diet on the scores' results. Adopting a vegetarian diet does not have detrimental effects on one's QoL. In fact, the more plant-based the diet, and the longer it was adopted, the better the results were.
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Sing Joo G, Owen Devan DM, Shao Qi C, Patil SS. Association between depression, anxiety, stress and perceived quality of life in a Malaysian B40 urban community during the COVID-19 lockdown: A cross-sectional study. F1000Res 2021; 10:693. [PMID: 38455873 PMCID: PMC10918314 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.51924.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/13/2021] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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Background: In Malaysia, B40 communities are those with a median monthly household earning of under RM 3166. With the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting lockdown, the livelihoods of those in these areas has been severely impacted. This has increased their vulnerability to psychological afflictions and has led to a poorer perception of their quality of life (QoL) in comparison to the rest of the population. We investigated the association between perceived levels of depression, anxiety and stress and their impact on quality of life (QoL) among B40 residents in a low-cost urban housing area in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between July 2020 and February 2021 in the Seri Pantai housing settlement. The validated Malay versions of the depression, anxiety, and stress scale-21 (DASS-21) and the World Health Organization Quality of Life, brief (WHOQOL-BREF) were distributed to the participants using Google forms. The statistical significance of the association between subscales of depression, anxiety, stress and QoL domains were assessed using the Pearson's correlation test. Results: Of the 180 participants, the majority were Malays (87.2%) and females (82.2%). The average scores were the highest for stress (5.66 ± 4.59) and the score in the environment domain of QoL (59.27 ± 17.23) was the lowest. A statistically significant negative correlation was found between the subscales of DASS-21 and the four domains of the QoL, with the social relationships and psychological domains showing a highly significant association (p < 0.001). The strongest correlation was observed between the psychological domain and depression (r= -.520) followed by psychological domain and stress (r= -.496). Conclusion: The strongest correlation was observed between psychological domain and depression. This suggests a need to address potential devastating mental health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on the QoL of residents in B40 communities.
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- Gan Sing Joo
- School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, Subang Jaya, Selangor, 47500, Malaysia
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- School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, Subang Jaya, Selangor, 47500, Malaysia
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- School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, Subang Jaya, Selangor, 47500, Malaysia
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- School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University, Subang Jaya, Selangor, 47500, Malaysia
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Quinn SJ, Anderson LA, Lohfeld L, McShane CM. The psychosocial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on patients with monoclonal gammopathy of undermined significance, smouldering and active myeloma: findings from an international survey. Br J Haematol 2021; 194:294-297. [PMID: 33763875 PMCID: PMC8250488 DOI: 10.1111/bjh.17427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Centre for Public HealthQueen's University BelfastBelfastUK
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Suto MJ, Smith S, Damiano N, Channe S. Participation in Community Gardening: Sowing the Seeds of Well-Being: Participation au jardinage communautaire : pour semer les graines du bien-être. Can J Occup Ther 2021; 88:142-152. [PMID: 33761777 PMCID: PMC8240003 DOI: 10.1177/0008417421994385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND. Sustaining well-being challenges people with serious mental health issues. Community gardening is an occupation used to promote clients' well-being, yet there is limited evidence to support this intervention. PURPOSE. This paper examines how facilitated community gardening programs changed the subjective well-being and social connectedness of people living with mental health issues. METHOD. A community-based participatory research approach and qualitative methods were used with 23 adults living in supported housing and participating in supported community gardening programs. A constructivist approach guided inductive data analysis. FINDINGS. Participation in community gardening programs enhanced well-being through welcoming places, a sense of belonging, and developing positive feelings through doing. The connection to living things and responsibility for plants grounded participants in the present and offered a unique venue for learning about gardening and themselves. IMPLICATIONS. Practitioners and service-users should collaborate to develop leadership, programs, places, and processes within community gardens to enhance well-being.
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- Melinda J. Suto
- Melinda J. Suto, University of British Columbia, T325-2211 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 2B5. E-mail:
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Fleckenstein M, Keenan TDL, Guymer RH, Chakravarthy U, Schmitz-Valckenberg S, Klaver CC, Wong WT, Chew EY. Age-related macular degeneration. Nat Rev Dis Primers 2021; 7:31. [PMID: 33958600 DOI: 10.1038/s41572-021-00265-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 362] [Impact Index Per Article: 120.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of legal blindness in the industrialized world. AMD is characterized by accumulation of extracellular deposits, namely drusen, along with progressive degeneration of photoreceptors and adjacent tissues. AMD is a multifactorial disease encompassing a complex interplay between ageing, environmental risk factors and genetic susceptibility. Chronic inflammation, lipid deposition, oxidative stress and impaired extracellular matrix maintenance are strongly implicated in AMD pathogenesis. However, the exact interactions of pathophysiological events that culminate in drusen formation and the associated degeneration processes remain to be elucidated. Despite tremendous advances in clinical care and in unravelling pathophysiological mechanisms, the unmet medical need related to AMD remains substantial. Although there have been major breakthroughs in the treatment of exudative AMD, no efficacious treatment is yet available to prevent progressive irreversible photoreceptor degeneration, which leads to central vision loss. Compelling progress in high-resolution retinal imaging has enabled refined phenotyping of AMD in vivo. These insights, in combination with clinicopathological and genetic correlations, have underscored the heterogeneity of AMD. Hence, our current understanding promotes the view that AMD represents a disease spectrum comprising distinct phenotypes with different mechanisms of pathogenesis. Hence, tailoring therapeutics to specific phenotypes and stages may, in the future, be the key to preventing irreversible vision loss.
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- Monika Fleckenstein
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
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- Division of Epidemiology and Clinical Applications, National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Centre for Eye Research Australia, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, East Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Ophthalmology, Department of Surgery, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Centre for Public Health, Queen's University of Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.,Department of Ophthalmology, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, Netherlands.,Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, Netherlands.,Department of Ophthalmology, Radboud Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands.,Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology, Basel, Switzerland
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- Section on Neuron-Glia Interactions in Retinal Disease, National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Division of Epidemiology and Clinical Applications, National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA.
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Hargreaves SM, Raposo A, Saraiva A, Zandonadi RP. Vegetarian Diet: An Overview through the Perspective of Quality of Life Domains. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:4067. [PMID: 33921521 PMCID: PMC8069426 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18084067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Revised: 03/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Vegetarianism has gained more visibility in recent years. Despite the well-described effects of a vegetarian diet on health, its influence on the quality of life of the individuals who follow it still needs to be properly investigated. Quality of life relates to a subjective perception of well-being and functionality, and encompasses four main life domains: physical, psychological, social, and environmental. The adoption of a vegetarian diet, despite being a dietary pattern, could potentially influence and be influenced by all of these domains, either positively or negatively. This review aims to present an overview of the background, conceptualization, features, and potential effects of vegetarianism in all quality of life domains. The choice of adopting a vegetarian diet could have positive outcomes, such as better physical health, positive feelings related to the adoption of a morally correct attitude, an increased sense of belonging (to a vegetarian community), and lower environmental impact. Other factors, however, could have a negative impact on the quality of life of those choosing to abstain from meats or other animal products, especially when they go beyond one's control. These include the environment, the social/cultural group in which a person is inserted, gender-based differences, economic aspects, and a limited access to a wide variety of plant-based foods. It is important to understand all the effects of adopting a vegetarian diet-beyond its nutritional aspects. Not only do studies in this area provide more consistent data, but they may also contribute to mitigating all factors that might prevent individuals from adopting a vegetarian diet, or that may have a negative impact on the quality of life of those who already follow it.
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- Shila Minari Hargreaves
- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Brasilia (UnB), Campus Darcy Ribeiro, Asa Norte, Brasilia, DF 70910-900, Brazil;
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- CBIOS (Research Center for Biosciences and Health Technologies), Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias, Campo Grande 376, 1749-024 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Department of Animal Pathology and Production, Bromatology and Food Technology, Faculty of Veterinary, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Trasmontaña s/n, 35413 Arucas, Spain;
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Brasilia (UnB), Campus Darcy Ribeiro, Asa Norte, Brasilia, DF 70910-900, Brazil;
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Garipoğlu G, Ersoy N, Gülşen M, Özgürtaş T. Effect of lactose intolerance severity on food intake and quality of life in adults with lactose intolerance in Turkey. JOURNAL OF HEALTH RESEARCH 2021. [DOI: 10.1108/jhr-12-2020-0617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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PurposeLactose intolerance is lactose digestive disorder due to lactase enzyme deficiency. This can affect the quality of life by restricting the intake of certain foods. The aim of this study is to show the lactose intolerance to the restriction in food intake and quality of life.Design/methodology/approachThis study was conducted with adults aged 18–60 years. A survey was used to gather information on the demographic characteristics of the patients and their symptoms related to lactose intolerance. In addition, the Visual Analog Scale was administered to identify common symptoms and the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL)-Bref Quality of Life Scale to determine their quality of life.FindingsThe average quality of life subscale scores was 56.25 ± 14.06 for physical, 58.29 ± 11.72 for mental, 63.28 ± 21.35 for social and 62.36 ± 16.37 for environmental. When VAS scores obtained for the common digestive system symptoms in lactose intolerance were compared with Quality of Life scores; it was found that physical life quality scores decreased (r = −0.239, p = 0.030) as the complaints of diarrhea increased and physical and environmental life quality decreased (r = −0.316, p = 0.004/r = −0.277, p = 0.012, respectively) as abdominal pain increased.Originality/valuePeople reduce dairy consumption due to digestive system complaints. Therefore, it is important to inform the people about the effects of lactose intolerance because discomfort caused by intolerance can affect nutrient intake and lower the quality of life.
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The role of thought suppression and psychological inflexibility in older family caregivers’ psychological symptoms and quality of life. JOURNAL OF CONTEXTUAL BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcbs.2021.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Background: Substance use disorders are a highly prevalent group of chronic diseases with devastating individual and public health consequences. Current treatment strategies suffer from high rates of relapse, or return to drug use, and novel solutions are desperately needed. Realize Analyze Engage (RAE) is a digital, mHealth intervention that focusses on real time, objective detection of high-risk events (stress and drug craving) to deploy just-in-time supportive interventions. The present study aims to (1) evaluate the accuracy and usability of the RAE system and (2) evaluate the impact of RAE on patient centered outcomes. Methods: The first phase of the study will be an observational trial of N = 50 participants in outpatient treatment for SUD using the RAE system for 30 days. Accuracy of craving and stress detection algorithms will be evaluated, and usability of RAE will be explored via semi-structured interviews with participants and focus groups with SUD treatment clinicians. The second phase of the study will be a randomized controlled trial of RAE vs usual care to evaluate rates of return to use, retention in treatment, and quality of life. Anticipated findings and future directions: The RAE platform is a potentially powerful tool to de-escalate stress and craving outside of the clinical milieu, and to connect with a support system needed most. RAE also aims to provide clinicians with actionable insight to understand patients’ level of risk, and contextual clues for their triggers in order to provide more personalized recovery support.
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Quality of life among people who use drugs living in poor urban communities in the Philippines. THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DRUG POLICY 2021; 93:103160. [PMID: 33721576 DOI: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2021.103160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2020] [Revised: 01/08/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND The quality of life (QOL) and mental health of people who use drugs (PWUD) in the Philippines, especially those living in poor urban communities, are highly concerning due to the situations surrounding drug use and the ongoing hard-line antidrug policy. This study aimed to investigate the QOL and mental health status of PWUD, compare them with a comparison group with no history of drug use, and identify factors associated with QOL among Filipino PWUD. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted with recruitment from a community-based rehabilitation programme and poor urban communities in Muntinlupa in 2018. QOL was measured using the WHOQOL-BREF, while psychological distress and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were measured using the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K-6) and the Primary Care PTSD Screen for DSM-5 (PC-PTSD-5), respectively. Multivariable linear regressions with each WHOQOL-BREF domain as a dependent factor were conducted to establish three predictions: age- and gender-adjusted QOL means, factors associated with QOL among PWUD, and interaction of lifetime drug use with each covariate. RESULTS In total, 272 PWUD and 402 comparison participants were recruited. Most PWUD were current drug users (53%), primarily of methamphetamine (70%). Among PWUD, the prevalence of moderate to severe psychological distress was 70%, and probable PTSD was 28%-both rates higher than those among the comparison group. All four QOL domain scores (physical, psychological, social, and environmental) of PWUD were lower than those of the comparison group. Multivariable regressions showed that psychological distress, current drug use, selling drugs, experiencing discrimination, and being never-married were associated with lower QOL. Higher individual income, household resources, social activity participation, and service use for drug use problems were associated with higher QOL among PWUD. Stratified and interaction analyses revealed that the QOL of PWUD was more sensitive to changes in individual income relative to the QOL of comparison group. CONCLUSION A comprehensive intervention addressing psychological distress reduction, economic empowerment, and social inclusion-complementary to abstinence-oriented programmes-may improve the well-being of Filipino PWUD.
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Curtis RG, Olds T, Ferguson T, Fraysse F, Dumuid D, Esterman A, Hendrie GA, Brown WJ, Lagiseti R, Maher CA. Changes in diet, activity, weight, and wellbeing of parents during COVID-19 lockdown. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0248008. [PMID: 33657182 PMCID: PMC7928513 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0248008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2020] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically impacted lifestyle behaviour as public health initiatives aim to "flatten the curve". This study examined changes in activity patterns (physical activity, sedentary time, sleep), recreational physical activities, diet, weight and wellbeing from before to during COVID-19 restrictions in Adelaide, Australia. This study used data from a prospective cohort of Australian adults (parents of primary school-aged children; n = 61, 66% female, aged 41±6 years). Participants wore a Fitbit Charge 3 activity monitor and weighed themselves daily using Wi-Fi scales. Activity and weight data were extracted for 14 days before (February 2020) and 14 days during (April 2020) COVID-19 restrictions. Participants reported their recreational physical activity, diet and wellbeing during these periods. Linear mixed effects models were used to examine change over time. Participants slept 27 minutes longer (95% CI 9-51), got up 38 minutes later (95% CI 25-50), and did 50 fewer minutes (95% CI -69--29) of light physical activity during COVID-19 restrictions. Additionally, participants engaged in more cycling but less swimming, team sports and boating or sailing. Participants consumed a lower percentage of energy from protein (-0.8, 95% CI -1.5--0.1) and a greater percentage of energy from alcohol (0.9, 95% CI 0.2-1.7). There were no changes in weight or wellbeing. Overall, the effects of COVID-19 restrictions on lifestyle were small; however, their impact on health and wellbeing may accumulate over time. Further research examining the effects of ongoing social distancing restrictions are needed as the pandemic continues.
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- Rachel G. Curtis
- Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity, UniSA Allied Health and Human Performance, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity, UniSA Allied Health and Human Performance, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity, UniSA Allied Health and Human Performance, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity, UniSA Allied Health and Human Performance, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity, UniSA Allied Health and Human Performance, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- UniSA Clinical and Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Health and Biosecurity, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity, UniSA Allied Health and Human Performance, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity, UniSA Allied Health and Human Performance, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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Skevington SM, Rowland C, Panagioti M, Bower P, Krägeloh C. Enhancing the multi-dimensional assessment of quality of life: introducing the WHOQOL-Combi. Qual Life Res 2021; 30:891-903. [PMID: 33331967 PMCID: PMC7952286 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-020-02661-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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INTRODUCTION We revisited the global concept of subjective quality of life (QoL) as assessed by the WHOQOL-BREF to investigate whether it could be elaborated into a conceptually more comprehensive instrument with good psychometric properties. Responding to a growing need for shorter QoL measures with broader social, spiritual and environmental contents, facets from WHOQOL international modules were examined for potential integration into the new WHOQOL-Combi. METHOD Adults over 65 years, diagnosed with one or more chronic diseases (n = 2833), completed 41 WHOQOL items during the CLASSIC survey; each item represented a WHOQOL facet. This pool of specific QoL facets contained 24 from the WHOQOL-BREF (excluding general items), and 17 from recent international WHOQOL short-form modules, selected for their generic properties. Rasch modelling reduced the final item pool when assessing the WHOQOL-Combi's conceptual structure. Comparisons are made with the WHOQOL-BREF. RESULTS Modelling confirmed the tenability of a 36-item solution scored as a five-domain profile, comprised of 24 WHOQOL-BREF facets and 12 new facets from modules. Social and psychological domains were strengthened by three facets, spiritual QoL by five, and physical QoL by one. The WHOQOL-Combi showed sound model fit, excellent internal consistency (α = .95), and scores discriminated between socio-demographic categories. Concurrent validity with the EQ-5D-5L was confirmed for physical and psychological domains. Performance was similar to the WHOQOL-BREF. CONCLUSION The WHOQOL-Combi offers a contemporary, comprehensive, integrated, multi-dimensional subjective QoL instrument with enhanced evaluations of social, spiritual, psychological and physical QoL. Acceptable to older people, future research should evaluate younger age groups and other cultures.
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- Suzanne M Skevington
- International Hub for Quality of Life Research, Manchester Centre for Health Psychology, Division of Psychological Science and Mental Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK.
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- International Hub for Quality of Life Research, Manchester Centre for Health Psychology, Division of Psychological Science and Mental Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
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- NIHR School for Primary Care Research, NIHR Greater Manchester Patient Safety Translational Research Centre, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
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- NIHR School for Primary Care Research, Centre for Primary Care, Division of Population of Health, Health Services Research and Primary Care, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Centre for Person Centred Research, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
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Anand N, Sharma A, Shah J, Kochhar R, Singh SM. Quality of life in patients of corrosive esophageal stricture treated with endoscopic dilatation. JGH OPEN 2021; 5:301-306. [PMID: 33553671 PMCID: PMC7857296 DOI: 10.1002/jgh3.12490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2020] [Revised: 12/28/2020] [Accepted: 12/31/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Background and Aim Caustic ingestion is associated with long-term sequelae in the form of esophageal and/or gastric cicatrization requiring endoscopic or surgical intervention. Quality of life (QoL) and disability in patients with caustic-induced sequelae is less explored. Methods In this prospective study, we included consecutive patients with symptomatic caustic-induced esophageal stricture undergoing endoscopic dilatation. QoL was measured using the World Health Organization Quality of Life questionnaire (WHOQoL-BREF). Disability was measured using the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0). Subjective dysphagia score was calculated by Likert scale. Results A total of 42 patients were included in the study; 25 (59.5%) patients were male. Patients had poor WHOQoL-BREF and WHODAS scores compared to normality data in all domains of the scores among both the genders. A majority (66.7%) of patients had a current psychiatric diagnosis, with the most common being mood disorder (50%) followed by suicidality (45.2%). Males had a higher prevalence of a previous psychiatric diagnosis compared to females, while females had a higher prevalence of suicidality. Dysphagia score had strong correlation with the WHOQoL (r = -0.66; P < 0.01) and WHODAS (r = 0.71; P < 0.01). Conclusion Patients with esophageal stricture due to caustic ingestion on long-term endoscopic dilatation have poor QoL, high prevalence of psychological morbidity, and disability.
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- Naveen Anand
- Department of Psychiatry Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh India
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- Department of Psychiatry Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh India
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- Department of Gastroenterology Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh India
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- Department of Gastroenterology Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh India
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- Department of Psychiatry Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh India
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Dumith SC, Leite JS, Fernandes SS, Sanchez ÉF, Demenech LM. Social determinants of quality of life in a developing country: evidence from a Brazilian sample. J Public Health (Oxf) 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10389-020-01452-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Verhees MJM, Engels M, Span PN, Sweep FCGJ, van Herwaarden AE, Falhammar H, Nordenström A, Webb EA, Richter-Unruh A, Bouvattier C, de la Perrière AB, Arlt W, Reisch N, Köhler B, Rapp M, Stikkelbroeck NMML, Roeleveld N, Claahsen-van der Grinten HL. Quality of Life in Men With Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Due to 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2021; 12:626646. [PMID: 33815285 PMCID: PMC8018222 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.626646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2020] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency (21OHD) is a disorder of adrenal steroid biosynthesis, leading to hypocortisolism, hypoaldosteronism, and hyperandrogenism. Impaired quality of life (QoL) has been demonstrated in women with CAH, but data on men with CAH are scarce. We hypothesized that disease severity and poor treatment control are inversely associated with QoL. In this study, 109 men (16-68 years) with 21OHD were included. The WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire was used to measure self-reported QoL domain scores on a 0-100 scale, where higher scores reflect better QoL. QoL domain scores were compared to published data on healthy and chronically ill reference populations from France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Differences in QoL scores among groups of disease severity and treatment control were tested within the study population. Overall, the men with CAH in this study appeared to rate their QoL as good. Median domain scores were 78.6 (IQR: 67.9-85.7) for physical health, 79.2 (IQR: 66.7-87.5) for psychological health, 75.0 (IQR: 58.3-83.3) for social relationships, and 81.3 (IQR: 71.9-90.6) for environment. In general, these scores were similar to WHOQOL-BREF domain scores in healthy references and higher compared to chronically ill reference populations. The domain scores did not differ among genotype groups, but patients with undertreatment or increased 17-hydroxyprogestrone concentrations scored higher on several QoL domains (p<0.05). Patients treated with dexamethasone or prednisone scored higher on the physical health, psychological health, and social relationships domains, but not on the environmental domain. In conclusion, QoL domain scores appeared to be comparable to healthy reference populations and higher compared to patients with a chronic illness. QoL was not influenced by genotype, but undertreatment and use of dexamethasone or prednisone were associated with higher QoL.
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- Myrthe J. M. Verhees
- Department of Pediatrics, Amalia Children's Hospital, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, Amalia Children's Hospital, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences (RIMLS), Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Radiotherapy and OncoImmunology Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences (RIMLS), Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences (RIMLS), Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences (RIMLS), Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Centre for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Birmingham Health Partners, Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research (IMSR), University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Sektion Kinderendokrinologie und Diabetologie, Klinik für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin der Ruhr-Universität Bochum im St. Josef-Hospital, Bochum, Germany
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- Endocrinologie Pédiatrique, Centre de Référence des Maladies Rares du Développement Sexuel, Hôpital Bicêtre, Université Paris-Sud, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
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- Fédération d’Endocrinologie, Centre de Référence des Maladies Rares du Développement Génital, Groupement Hospitalier Est, Hopital Louis Pradel, Bron, France
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- Centre for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Birmingham Health Partners, Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research (IMSR), University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Medizinische Klinik IV, Klinikum der Universität München, München, Germany
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- Klinik für Pädiatrie m.S. Endokrinologie und Diabetologie, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Klinik fur Kinder- und Jugendmedizin, Universitat zu Lubeck, Lubeck, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Department for Health Evidence, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, Amalia Children's Hospital, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
- *Correspondence: Hedi L. Claahsen-van der Grinten,
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Beresford B, Mukherjee S, Mayhew E, Heavey E, Park AL, Stuttard L, Allgar V, Knapp M. Evaluating specialist autism teams’ provision of care and support for autistic adults without learning disabilities: the SHAPE mixed-methods study. HEALTH SERVICES AND DELIVERY RESEARCH 2020. [DOI: 10.3310/hsdr08480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends that every locality has a ‘Specialist Autism Team’: an specialist autism, community-based, multidisciplinary service that is responsible for developing, co-ordinating and delivering care and support. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommended that this novel delivery model was evaluated.
Objectives
The objectives were to identify services fulfilling the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s description of a Specialist Autism Team; to describe practitioner and user experiences; to investigate outcomes; to identify factors associated with these outcomes; and to estimate costs and investigate cost-effectiveness of these services.
Design
During stage 1, desk-based research and a survey to identify Specialist Autism Teams were carried out. Stage 2 comprised a mixed-methods observational study of a cohort of Specialist Autism Team users, which was followed for up to 2 years from the assessment appointment. The cohort comprised users of a Specialist Autism Team not previously diagnosed with autism (the ‘Diagnosis and Support’ group) and those already diagnosed (the ‘Support-Only’ group). Stage 2 also involved a nested qualitative study of senior practitioners and an exploratory comparison of the Diagnosis and Support group with a cohort who accessed a service which only provided autism diagnostic assessments (‘Diagnosis-Only’ cohort).
Setting
The setting in stage 2 was nine Specialist Autism Teams; three also provided a regional diagnostic assessment service (used to recruit the Diagnosis-Only cohort).
Participants
There were 252 participants in the Specialist Autism Team cohort (Diagnosis and Support, n = 164; Support Only, n = 88) and 56 participants in the Diagnosis-Only cohort. Thirty-eight participants (across both cohorts) were recruited to the qualitative evaluation and 11 practitioners to the nested qualitative study.
Main outcome measures
The World Health Organization Quality of Life assessment, abbreviated version (psychological domain) and the General Health Questionnaire (12-item version).
Data sources
Self-reported outcomes, qualitative interviews with users and focus groups with practitioners.
Results
A total of 18 Specialist Autism Teams were identified, all for autistic adults without learning disabilities. Services varied in their characteristics. The resources available, commissioner specifications and clinical opinion determined service design. Practitioners working in Specialist Autism Teams recruited to stage 2 reported year-on-year increases in referral rates without commensurate increases in funding. They called for an expansion of Specialist Autism Teams’ consultation/supervision function and resources for low-intensity, ongoing support. For the Specialist Autism Team cohort, there was evidence of prevention of deterioration in outcomes and positive benefit for the Diagnosis and Support group at the 1-year follow-up (T3). Users of services with more professions involved were likely to experience better outcomes; however, such services may not be considered cost-effective. Some service characteristics were not associated with outcomes, suggesting that different structural/organisational models are acceptable. Findings suggest that one-to-one work for mental health problems was cost-effective and an episodic approach to delivering care plans was more cost-effective than managed care. Qualitative findings generally align with quantitative findings; however, users consistently connected a managed-care approach to supporting improvement in outcomes. Among the Diagnosis-Only cohort, no changes in mental health outcomes at T3 were observed. Findings from the interviews with individuals in the Diagnosis and Support group and Diagnosis-Only cohort suggest that extended psychoeducation post diagnosis has an impact on immediate and longer-term adjustment.
Limitations
Sample size prohibited an investigation of the associations between some service characteristics and outcomes. Comparison of the Diagnosis-Only cohort and the Diagnosis and Support group was underpowered. The economic evaluation was limited by incomplete costs data.
Conclusions
The study provides first evidence on the implementation of Specialist Autism Teams. There is some evidence of benefit for this model of care. Service characteristics that may affect outcomes, costs and cost-effectiveness were identified. Finding suggest that extended psychoeducation post diagnosis is a critical element of Specialist Autism Team provision.
Future work
We recommend a comparative evaluation of Specialist Autism Teams with diagnosis-only provision, and an evaluation of models of providing consultation/supervision and low-intensity support.
Funding
This project was funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Health Services and Delivery Research programme and will be published in full in Health Services and Delivery Research; Vol. 8, No. 48. See the NIHR Journals Library website for further project information.
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- Social Policy Research Unit, University of York, York, UK
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- School of Human and Health Sciences, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, UK
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- Care Policy and Evaluation Centre, Department of Health Policy, London School of Economics and Political Science, London, UK
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- Social Policy Research Unit, University of York, York, UK
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- Care Policy and Evaluation Centre, Department of Health Policy, London School of Economics and Political Science, London, UK
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Busija L, Ackerman IN, Haas R, Wallis J, Nolte S, Bentley S, Miura D, Hawkins M, Buchbinder R. Adult Measures of General Health and Health‐Related Quality of Life. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2020; 72 Suppl 10:522-564. [DOI: 10.1002/acr.24216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2020] [Accepted: 04/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Cabrini Institute, Malvern, Victoria, Australia, and Monash University Melbourne Victoria Australia
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- Cabrini Institute, Malvern, Victoria, Australia, and Monash University Melbourne Victoria Australia
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- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany, ICON GmbH, Munich, Germany, and Deakin University Burwood Victoria Australia
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- Queensland University of Technology Kelvin Grove Queensland Australia
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- Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria, Australia, and Swinburne University of Technology Melbourne Victoria Australia
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- Cabrini Institute, Malvern, Victoria, Australia, and Monash University Melbourne Victoria Australia
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Aminde JA, Aminde LN, Bija MD, Lekpa FK, Kwedi FM, Yenshu EV, Chichom AM. Health-related quality of life and its determinants in patients with chronic low back pain at a tertiary hospital in Cameroon: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e035445. [PMID: 33028543 PMCID: PMC7539580 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-035445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2019] [Revised: 07/24/2020] [Accepted: 07/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and its determinants in chronic low back pain (CLBP) patients in Cameroon. DESIGN Observational cross-sectional study. SETTING Tertiary hospital. PARTICIPANTS There were 150 eligible adults with low back pain of at least 12 weeks who provided informed consent. Of these, 136 with complete questionnaires were analysed. OUTCOMES HRQoL was measured using the WHO Quality of Life questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF). Outcome measures included its four domain (physical health, psychological, social relationships and environmental) scores and two independent scores for overall quality of life (OQOL) and general health satisfaction (GH). RESULTS Participants had a median age of 52 years, and median pain duration of 33 (IQR: 69) months. The median OQOL score was 50 (IQR: 25). After multivariable adjustment, tertiary education (β=11.43, 95% CI 3.12 to 19.75), age (β=0.49, 95% CI 0.12 to 0.87) and being a student (β=23.07, 95% CI 0.28 to 45.86) contributed to better OQOL. Age (β=0.57, 95% CI 0.10 to 1.04) and physical-type employment (β=-14.57, 95% CI -25.83 to -3.31) affected GH. Smoking (β=-20.49, 95% CI -35.49 to -5.48) and radiological anomalies (β=-7.57, 95% CI -14.64 to -0.49) affected the physical health domain, while disability (β=-0.67, 95% CI -1.14 to -0.20) and duration of pain (β=-0.13, 95% CI -0.20 to -0.05) affected the psychological domain. Income (β=14.94, 95% CI 4.06 to 25.81) affected the social domain, while education (β=9.96, 95% CI 1.41 to 18.50) and disability (β=-0.75, 95% CI -1.26 to -0.24) affected the environmental domain. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that CLBP affects HRQoL and multiple socioeconomic and clinical factors influence its impact on different domains of HRQoL. Multipronged management programmes, especially those that reduce disability, could improve HRQoL in patients with CLBP.
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- Jeannine Anyingu Aminde
- Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Service, Bamenda, Cameroon
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon
- School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
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- School of Medicine, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
- Non-communicable diseases Unit, Clinical Research Education, Networking & Consultancy (CRENC), Douala, Cameroon
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- Rheumatology Unit, Douala General Hospital, Douala, Cameroon
- Department of Internal Medicine & Specialties, Faculty of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde I, Yaounde, Cameroon
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Walshe C, Roberts D, Calman L, Appleton L, Croft R, Skevington S, Lloyd-Williams M, Grande G, Perez Algorta G. Peer support to maintain psychological wellbeing in people with advanced cancer: findings from a feasibility study for a randomised controlled trial. BMC Palliat Care 2020; 19:129. [PMID: 32807157 PMCID: PMC7433175 DOI: 10.1186/s12904-020-00631-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2019] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background Advanced cancer affects people’s lives, often causing stress, anxiety and depression. Peer mentor interventions are used to address psychosocial concerns, but their outcomes and effect are not known. Our objective was to determine the feasibility of delivering and investigating a novel peer mentor intervention to promote and maintain psychological wellbeing in people with advanced cancer. Methods A mixed methods design incorporating a two-armed controlled trial (random allocation ratio 1:1) of a proactive peer mentor intervention plus usual care, vs. usual care alone, and a qualitative process evaluation. Peer mentors were recruited, trained, and matched with people with advanced cancer. Quantitative data assessed quality of life, coping styles, depression, social support and use of healthcare and other supports. Qualitative interviews probed experiences of the study and intervention. Results Peer mentor training and numbers (n = 12) met feasibility targets. Patient participants (n = 12, from 181 eligible who received an information pack) were not recruited to feasibility targets. Those who entered the study demonstrated that intervention delivery and data collection were feasible. Outcome data must be treated with extreme caution due to small numbers, but indicate that the intervention may have a positive effect on quality of life. Conclusions Peer mentor interventions are worthy of further study and researchers can learn from these feasibility data in planning participant recruitment and data collection strategies. Pragmatic trials, where the effectiveness of an intervention is tested in real-world routine practice, may be most appropriate. Peer mentor interventions may have merit in enabling survivors with advanced cancer cope with their disease. Trial Registration The trial was prospectively registered 13.6.2016: ISRCTN10276684.
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- Catherine Walshe
- International Observatory on End of Life Care, Division of Health Research, Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK.
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- Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, Manchester University, Manchester, UK
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- Macmillan Survivorship Research Group, School of Health Sciences, Southampton University, Southampton, UK
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- Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust, Wirral, UK
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- Manchester Centre for Health Psychology, School of Psychological Sciences, Manchester University, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, Manchester University, Manchester, UK
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Prost SG, Panisch LS, Bedard LE. Quality of Life in Jail: Gender, Correlates, and Drivers in a Carceral Space. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OFFENDER THERAPY AND COMPARATIVE CRIMINOLOGY 2020; 64:1156-1177. [PMID: 31884837 DOI: 10.1177/0306624x19896906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Quality of life (QOL) is an important area of exploration in U.S. corrections linked closely to well-being and an important indicator of intervention efficacy. Little is known of QOL in U.S. jails despite the admittance of over 10-million people to these settings every year. Research regarding the dimensions, correlates, and gender disparities in QOL in jails is important to shaping gender-responsive supports and reducing recidivism. Independent t tests and correlational and regression analyses were used to explore dimensions, correlates, and gender disparities in QOL among persons incarcerated in a large, southeastern jail (N = 299). All QOL domains were significantly related to overall QOL, and psychological QOL contributed most readily to respondent's overall QOL. Females, on average, reported lower QOL than males with significant differences between the groups in physical health and psychological domains. The importance of psychological QOL intervention and healthcare continuity are discussed.
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Li G, Wang G, Hsu FC, Xu J, Pei X, Zhao B, Shetty A. Effects of Depression, Anxiety, Stigma, and Disclosure on Health-Related Quality of Life among Chronic Hepatitis B Patients in Dalian, China. Am J Trop Med Hyg 2020; 102:988-994. [PMID: 32124716 DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.19-0007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a major public health problem in China. We evaluated the impact of psychosocial factors (stigma, disclosure, depression, and anxiety) on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among people living with chronic HBV infection (CHB) in the city of Dalian, Liaoning Province, China. In this hospital-based cross-sectional study, 401 patients living with chronic HBV infection were enrolled as study participants. Study measures included the Beck depression and anxiety inventory, the WHO Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF) assessment, the Toronto Chinese HBV Stigma Scale, and disclosure of HBV status to sexual partners. The primary outcome was HRQoL score as measured by the WHOQOL-BREF. A linear regression model was used to examine the association between HRQoL and the potential risk factors including stigma, disclosure, depression, anxiety, and sociodemographic variables. Stigma, disclosure, depression, and anxiety were the covariates of interest. A majority of the participants were females (n = 251, 65.6%), married (81.6%), and had a college or higher degree (32.4%). Depression, anxiety, stigma, and disclosure of HBV infection were associated with low HRQoL in all four domains of the WHOQOL-BREF (physical, psychological, social, and environmental domains) (P < 0.05), when all psychological factors were included in the model separately. Depression was found to be independently associated with low HRQoL in people living with HBV, when all psychological factors were included in the model simultaneously (P < 0.0001). Our data indicate the urgent need for healthcare providers (HCPs) and policy-makers to implement psychological interventions to improve HRQoL among people living with CHB.
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- Ge Li
- Department of Precision Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Department of Infectious Disease, Dalian Sixth People Hospital, Liaoning, China
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- Division of Public Health, Department of Biostatistics and Data Science, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Department of Biochemistry, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Department of Infectious Disease, Dalian Sixth People Hospital, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Infectious Disease, Dalian Sixth People Hospital, Liaoning, China
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- Office of Global Health, Department of Pediatric/Infectious Disease, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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