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Hu Y, Yang Y, Gao Y, Zhao L, Chen L, Sui W, Hu J. The impact of chronic diseases on the health-related quality of life of middle-aged and older adults: the role of physical activity and degree of digitization. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:2335. [PMID: 39198736 PMCID: PMC11351089 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-19833-8] [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: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/20/2024] [Indexed: 09/01/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The incidence of chronic diseases is on the rise worldwide, with a high mortality rate in China, posing a serious threat to the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of middle-aged and older adults. This study explores the association between chronic diseases and the HRQoL of middle-aged and older adults, as well as the role of physical activity (PA) and degree of digitization in this relationship. METHODS The data used in this study was obtained from the 2018 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), which included 13,620 middle-aged and older Chinese adults (≥ 45 years). The study utilized correlation analysis, and bootstrapping to investigate the mediating role of PA and the moderating influence of the degree of digitization. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS 26.0. RESULTS The study findings indicate that the severity of chronic disease has a significant negative predictive effect on HRQoL (PCS, physical component summary; MCS, mental component summary) (PCS: β = -2.515, p < 0.01, MCS: β = -0.735, p < 0.01). Further analysis revealed that PA plays a mediating and masking role in the impact of chronic disease on PCS and MCS. Additionally, the degree of digitization moderates the relationship between chronic disease and PA, chronic disease and PCS, and PA and PCS. CONCLUSION For middle-aged and older persons, chronic diseases have a detrimental effect on their HRQoL; nevertheless, PA can help. Furthermore, proper internet usage can help older individuals to some extent in mitigating the negative impact of chronic diseases. Therefore, it is encouraged to promote PA among the elderly with chronic diseases to improve their physical health, as well as to guide them in the proper use of the Internet to establish healthy behaviors.
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- Yining Hu
- School of Physical Education, Shandong University, No. 17923, Jingshi Road, Lixia District, Jinan City, 250061, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physical Education, Shandong University, No. 17923, Jingshi Road, Lixia District, Jinan City, 250061, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physical Education, Shandong University, No. 17923, Jingshi Road, Lixia District, Jinan City, 250061, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Physical Education, Shandong University, No. 17923, Jingshi Road, Lixia District, Jinan City, 250061, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physical Education, Shandong University, No. 17923, Jingshi Road, Lixia District, Jinan City, 250061, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physical Education, Shandong University, No. 17923, Jingshi Road, Lixia District, Jinan City, 250061, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physical Education, Shandong University, No. 17923, Jingshi Road, Lixia District, Jinan City, 250061, Shandong Province, People's Republic of China
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Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty pain and function: new perspectives from a 10-year multicenter study at the 7-year follow-up. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2022:10.1007/s00402-022-04702-z. [PMID: 36436065 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-022-04702-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) can decrease shoulder pain and improve function. However, results reportedly deteriorate as patients approach mid-term follow-up and little is known about how this impacts physical health-related quality of life (PHRQOL) and mental health-related quality of life (MHRQOL). The study hypothesis was that shoulder function, pain, and medication use for pain would influence PHRQOL and MHRQOL. METHODS This prospective cohort study involving subjects from 6 orthopedic clinics and 12 fellowship-trained surgeons evaluated the influence of RTSA on PHRQOL, MHRQOL, shoulder function, pain, instability, and medication use over the initial 7 years of a 10-year study, and device survivorship and revision rates. Clinical examination, the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, Short Form (SF)-12 PHRQOL and MHRQOL assessments, the single assessment numeric shoulder function evaluation (SANE), visual analog scale (VAS) shoulder pain and instability scores, shoulder pain, medication use for pain, surgery satisfaction, survivorship and revision rate data were collected pre-RTSA, and at 6-week, 6-month, 1-year, 2-year, 3-year, 5-year, and 7-year follow-ups. RESULTS Two hundred participants (108 female) of 69 ± 8.3 years of age, with gross rotator cuff deficiency (poor tissue quality or impaired dynamic stability) (n = 92), glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis (n = 88), failed primary total shoulder arthroplasty (n = 8), non-united humeral head fracture (n = 6) or 3-4 section comminuted humeral head fracture (n = 6) underwent pre-RTSA evaluation. Device survivorship was 94%. Friedman two-way ANOVA and Wilcoxon test pairwise comparisons revealed that compared to pre-RTSA, median active shoulder flexion (+ 25°) and external rotation (+ 10°) mobility improved by 6 months (p < 0.0001) and remained improved. Shoulder flexion (+ 1 grade), abduction, external rotation (+ 0.5 grade), and internal rotation strength (+ 1 grade) also improved by 6 months (p < 0.0001) and remained improved. ASES (+ 26.8), SANE (+ 17.5) and VAS pain (- 5.7) scores improved by 6 weeks (p < 0.0001) and remained improved, as medication use for shoulder pain decreased (- 24.6%) (p < 0.0001). SF-12 PHRQOL scores improved by 6 months (+ 11.5) and remained improved (p < 0.0001). Significant Spearman Rho correlations were observed between shoulder function (ASES or SANE) and SF-12 PHRQOL (r ≥ 0.52) and MHRQOL (r ≥ 0.20) scores (p < 0.0001) supporting the relationship between shoulder function and quality of life. Trend analysis revealed changing shoulder function, pain, and PHRQOL relationships between 2 and 3 years, and 5 and 7 years post-RTSA (Chi-Square, p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Excellent device survival and good-to-excellent perceived shoulder function, and PHRQOL improvements were observed. Secondary objectives of improved shoulder mobility, strength, pain and instability were also achieved. In contrast to previous reports, subjects did not display shoulder mobility or perceived function deterioration by the 7-year follow-up. Following chronic pain relief at 6 weeks post-RTSA, subjects appear to balance PHRQOL and shoulder pain relationships at the 6-month and 1-year post-RTSA follow-ups. Careful evaluation at this time may help patients with higher pain levels and lower function expectations reverse these trends, or patients with lower pain levels and higher function expectations to optimize RTSA use and longevity.
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Antol DD, Hagan A, Nguyen H, Li Y, Haugh GS, Radmacher M, Greenlund KJ, Thomas CW, Renda A, Hacker K, Shrank WH. Change in self-reported health: A signal for early intervention in a medicare population. HEALTHCARE (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2022; 10:100610. [PMID: 34933272 PMCID: PMC11304208 DOI: 10.1016/j.hjdsi.2021.100610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2021] [Revised: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Health plans and risk-bearing provider organizations seek information sources to inform proactive interventions for patients at risk of adverse health events. Interventions should take into account the strong relationship between social context and health. This retrospective cohort study of a Medicare Advantage population examined whether a change in self-reported health-related quality of life (HRQOL) signals a subsequent change in healthcare needs. METHODS A retrospective longitudinal analysis of administrative claims data was conducted for participants in a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug coverage (MAPD) who responded to 2 administrations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 4-item Healthy Days survey within 6-18 months during 2015-2018. Changes in HRQOL, as measured by the Healthy Days instrument, were compared with changes in utilization and costs, which were considered to be a reflection of change in healthcare needs. RESULTS A total of 48,841 individuals met inclusion criteria. Declining HRQOL was followed by increases in utilization and costs. An adjusted analysis showed that every additional unhealthy day reported one year after baseline was accompanied by an $8 increase in monthly healthcare costs in the subsequent six months for the average patient. CONCLUSIONS Declining HRQOL signaled subsequent increases in healthcare needs and utilization. IMPLICATIONS Findings suggest that HRQOL assessments in general, and the Healthy Days instrument in particular, could serve as a leading indicator of the need for interventions designed to mitigate poor health outcomes and rising healthcare costs. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Office of Health Affairs and Advocacy, Humana Inc., Louisville, KY, USA
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- Digital Health & Analytics, Humana Inc., Louisville, KY, USA
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- Humana Healthcare Research, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Digital Health & Analytics, Humana Inc., Louisville, KY, USA
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- Division of Population Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA.
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- Division of Population Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA.
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- Office of Health Affairs and Advocacy, Humana Inc., Louisville, KY, USA
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- Division of Population Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA; National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA.
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- Office of Health Affairs and Advocacy, Humana Inc., Louisville, KY, USA
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Hanna N, Silverberg OM, Reaume M, Gladman D, Davis MDP, Piguet V, Alavi A. Incidence, prevalence, and predictors of inflammatory arthritis in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Dermatol 2021; 61:1069-1079. [PMID: 34432308 DOI: 10.1111/ijd.15860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Revised: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 07/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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An increasing amount of evidence has emerged suggesting that hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is associated with inflammatory arthritis. This study reviewed the incidence, prevalence, and predictors of inflammatory arthritis in patients with HS. A comprehensive literature search was conducted in CINAHL, Embase, and Medline from inception to February 14, 2020. Articles were included in the review if they provided data on disease epidemiology or predictors of adult or pediatric HS patients with comorbid inflammatory arthritis. There are no validated diagnostic criteria for HS, thus we considered patients as having HS if they had at least one diagnostic code in a hospital or claims database or a diagnosis of HS/inflammatory arthritis in a medical record. The same criteria were used to confirm presence of inflammatory arthritis. We identified an increased incidence of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis (AS), and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in HS patients when compared with estimates in the general population. We identified a relatively high prevalence of RA, spondyloarthritis (SpA), and PsA in HS patients when compared with estimates in the general population. There was evidence to suggest that patients who are younger than 30, male, have severe HS, or are taking infliximab or adalimumab (which may also be confounded by HS disease severity) may be at greater risk for specific subtypes of inflammatory arthritis. However, further data are needed to confirm these associations. The increased incidence and prevalence of inflammatory arthritis within HS patients underscore the need for increased awareness and interdisciplinary partnership within rheumatology and dermatology.
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- Nardin Hanna
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Schroeder Arthritis Institute, Krembil Research Institute, Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.,Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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King-Stephens D, Wheless J, Krogh C, Bettles M, Niemira J, Stolper R, Benitez A, Fournier M, Spalding W, Lu M. Burden of disease in patients with a history of status epilepticus and their caregivers. Epilepsy Behav 2020; 112:107374. [PMID: 32882626 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2020.107374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2020] [Revised: 07/24/2020] [Accepted: 07/24/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Status epilepticus (SE) is a life-threatening neurological emergency with the potential for wide-ranging impact on patients and caregivers. In this study, the burden of disease in patients with a history of SE and their caregivers was assessed. METHODS Adult patients as well as caregivers of children, adolescents, and adults who had experienced ≥1 SE event in the past 24 months completed an online survey. Functional, social, emotional, and economic burden in patients and caregivers was assessed. Burden was measured through concept-targeted questionnaires, including the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Health-Related Quality of Life 4 (HRQoL-4) and the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment (WPAI) instruments. RESULTS The 198 respondents comprised 49 adult patients, 51 caregivers of children, 47 caregivers of adolescents, and 51 caregivers of adults. Most patients (93.9%) were diagnosed with epilepsy. Patients' daily activities were highly affected, and many respondents reported a substantial long-term physical and mental impact on patients. The mean CDC HRQoL-4 score for unhealthy days per month ranged from 11.1 for caregivers of adults to 16.9 for caregivers of children. WPAI scores demonstrated a substantial impact on the ability of adult patients and all caregivers to work. Among respondents, caregivers of children reported the highest absenteeism from work (20%) and the lowest employment rate (33%). Proportions of caregivers reporting that their daily social life was impacted at least 'some of the time' ranged from 80% to 92%, with nearly half (47%) of caregivers of children responding that their social life was impacted 'all the time'. CONCLUSIONS Status epilepticus episodes place a high burden on patients and caregivers. Notably, the burden appeared high across a variety of domains. This study highlights that the burden of disease is pronounced and wide-reaching and goes beyond the immediate physical and medical impact of an SE episode.
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- David King-Stephens
- Department of Neurology, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, CA, USA.
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- Division of Pediatric Neurology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA; Neuroscience Institute & Le Bonheur Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Shire Development LLC, a Takeda Company, Lexington, MA, USA
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- Shire Development LLC, a Takeda Company, Lexington, MA, USA
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Carlson B, Hoyt H, Kunath J, Bratzke LC. Gender Differences in Hispanic Patients of Mexican Origin Hospitalized with Heart Failure. Womens Health Issues 2020; 30:384-392. [PMID: 32660828 DOI: 10.1016/j.whi.2020.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2019] [Revised: 05/15/2020] [Accepted: 06/05/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND More than 3 million women in the United States die of heart failure (HF) annually. Women are significantly underrepresented in studies that inform practice guidelines, especially women hospitalized for HF despite the associated negative outcomes. HF is common in Hispanic people, the largest ethnic minority group in the United States, who are mostly of Mexican origin. There are no studies of gender differences in Mexican-Hispanic persons hospitalized for HF. We sought to describe gender differences in demographic and clinical characteristics, clinical presentation, treatment, in-hospital outcomes, and discharge status in Mexican-Hispanic patients hospitalized for HF. METHODS We conducted a secondary analysis of data collected for a study examining readmission in patients hospitalized with HF in a 107-bed community; hospital near the U.S.-Mexico border. RESULTS Of 155 self-identified Hispanic patients, 43.2% (n = 67) were women. Compared with men, women were equally affected by obesity, on average 6 years older (p < .01), and more likely to be widowed (31% vs 6%; p < .001). Women had significantly higher ejection fractions, more total comorbid conditions, more hyperlipidemia, more arthritis, more anxiety, and were less likely to be treated with digoxin and more likely to be treated with calcium channel blockers. At discharge, women were significantly less likely to receive an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor or an aldosterone receptor blocker and had a higher systolic blood pressure. CONCLUSIONS Key gender differences in chronic illness burden, treatment, and discharge status were found, highlighting the heterogeneity of women with HF and the need for further gender-specific research to develop care strategies specific to women of all races and ethnicities.
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- Beverly Carlson
- San Diego State University, School of Nursing, San Diego, California.
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- San Diego State University, School of Nursing, San Diego, California
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- San Diego State University, School of Nursing, San Diego, California; Pioneers Memorial Hospital, Brawley, California
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- University of Wisconsin - Madison, School of Nursing, Madison, Wisconsin
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Health outcomes and unmet needs in patients with long-standing rheumatoid arthritis attending tertiary care in Greece: a cohort study. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2019; 17:73. [PMID: 31036012 PMCID: PMC6489275 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-019-1127-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2018] [Accepted: 03/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background No previous studies have characterized a patient’s experience of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) management in Greece and unmet needs may exist despite a broad range of available treatments. Therefore, we assessed quality of life (QoL), functional ability, and healthcare resource utilization in patients with established RA and receiving treatment in a tertiary care setting in Greece. Methods This was a prospective, observational cohort of patients aged ≥18 years, receiving any type of treatment for RA, and followed for 12 months at 7 rheumatology referral centers across mainland Greece (NCT01001182). Patient data were collected at the initial visit and 3, 6, and 9 months. QoL was evaluated using the Euro Quality of Life-5 dimensions questionnaire (EQ-5D) and functional ability was evaluated using the Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ). Results A total of 210 patients with RA were enrolled (76.7% women, mean ± standard deviation [SD] age: 59.1 ± 12.6 years, median [interquartile range] disease duration: 11.9 [5.0–16.0] years). Baseline mean ± SD EQ-5D and HAQ scores were 0.57 ± 0.32 and 0.75 ± 0.63, respectively, and remained largely unchanged throughout the study. Post-hoc comparison showed that patients receiving non-biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (non-bDMARDs) had significantly higher EQ-5D and lower HAQ-DI scores compared with those receiving biologic DMARDs. A majority of patients reported having difficulty doing housework or other duties (61.4 and 61.9%, respectively), and 55.2% reported needing external support for these tasks. Positive correlation was observed between QoL and functional ability. Hospitalization at least once during the study occurred in 9.5% of the patients, and 12.5% of these cases were due to exacerbation of RA. At baseline, 52.4% of the patients were retired, with 38.5% of retirees having retired early due to RA. Among the patients who were retired at baseline, the mean ± SD period from actual retirement to expected retirement age was 12.1 ± 8.1 years. Conclusion QoL and functional ability were positively correlated in patients with long-standing RA, with a large proportion showing impairments in both. Timely, target-oriented treatment initiated as soon as possible after diagnosis may help to improve patient-reported outcomes and limit the burden of RA. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01001182. Registered 23 October 2009. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12955-019-1127-8) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Shaib WL, Zakka K, Hoodbhoy FN, Belalcazar A, Kim S, Cardona K, Russell MC, Maithel SK, Sarmiento JM, Wu C, Akce M, Alese OB, El-Rayes BF. In-hospital 30-day mortality for older patients with pancreatic cancer undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy. J Geriatr Oncol 2019; 11:660-667. [PMID: 31706832 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2019.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2019] [Revised: 10/01/2019] [Accepted: 10/16/2019] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Surgical resection remains the only potentially curative therapy for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). There is paucity of literature about morbidity and mortality in older patients with PDAC undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy. This retrospective analysis evaluates the in-hospital 30-day mortality of this population utilizing the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) database. SUBJECTS AND METHODS All US patients hospitalized for pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure) were included. Data was obtained from the NIS provided by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Pancreaticoduodenectomy diagnoses were identified using Clinical Classifications Software codes based on ICD-9 between 2007 and 2010. Univariable and multivariable analyses were performed using the logistic model, weighted chi-square test, and generalized linear model. RESULTS A total of 6149 patient discharges for pancreaticoduodenectomy were identified. Mean age was 64.9 years (SD ± 12.3); 21% of patients were ≥ 76 years of age. Majority were White (N = 5257, 77.9%) with a male:female ratio of 1. Patients aged 76 and older (OR: 1.76; 1.36-2.28; p < .001), Hispanics (OR: 1.40; 0.92-2.13; p = .12), and high comorbidity score (OR: 5.70; 3.44-9.46; p < .001) were found to be associated with a higher risk of 30-day in-hospital mortality. In the multivariable analysis, advanced age (>76) remained a significant predictor of longer in-hospital length of stay (OR: 1.09; 1.04-1.14; p < .001) and 30-day in-hospital mortality (OR 1.46; 1.07-2.00; p = .016). The 30-day in-hospital mortality rate for all patients across all years was 3.24%, for patients >76 years 4.11% and for patients <76 years 2.77%. Patients who underwent surgery at teaching hospitals (OR: 0.61; 0.42-0.88; p = .008) had a lower risk of 30-day in-hospital mortality compared to non-teaching hospitals. CONCLUSION In-hospital 30 day mortality was higher in selected older patients with PDAC undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy. Mortality was lower at high volume and teaching centers. Further stringent selection criteria are needed to decrease mortality in the older population.
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- Walid L Shaib
- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
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- College of Arts and Sciences, Boston University, Boston, MA, United States of America
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- Eastern Maine Medical Center Cancer Care, Brewer, ME, United States of America
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- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States of America
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- Surgical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States of America
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- Surgical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States of America
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- Surgical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States of America
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- General Surgery, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States of America
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
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Doctor-Diagnosed Arthritis and Self-Reported Physical Health Function Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults With Serious Mental Illness. J Nerv Ment Dis 2019; 207:908-912. [PMID: 31517715 PMCID: PMC7053215 DOI: 10.1097/nmd.0000000000001078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Arthritis is one of the most common chronic conditions in aging adults, with both physical and mental health issues and consequences. However, there is insufficient arthritis research among aging adults with serious mental illness (SMI). This study examined rates of doctor-diagnosed arthritis and its cross-sectional associations with self-reported physical health function among adults aged 50 years and older with SMI. Community-based mental health center participants (n = 176) reported clinical and sociodemographic data (e.g., physical health function, sex), whereas diagnostic information (i.e., arthritis, psychiatric, and medical diagnoses) was retrieved from medical records. Arthritis prevalence was high (43.8%) and had an independent, negative association with physical health function. Findings suggest that arthritis evaluations and intervention services need to be prioritized in middle-aged and older adults with SMI. Future research should focus on further testing arthritis self-management programs and other nonpharmacological psychosocial approaches for arthritis in aging adults with SMI.
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Wong SS, Hsu FC, Avis NE, Clark CJ. Health-related quality of life and medical comorbidities in older patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma: An analysis using the 1998-2011 surveillance, epidemiology, and end results-medicare health outcomes survey data. J Geriatr Oncol 2019; 11:633-639. [PMID: 31515163 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2019.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2019] [Revised: 06/07/2019] [Accepted: 08/21/2019] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study compares health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of older patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) to controls without cancer, and examines the impact of medical comorbidities on HRQoL. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted a case-control study using the 1998-2011 Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results-Medicare Health Outcomes Survey (SEER-MHOS) linked dataset. Cases were Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 and older diagnosed with PDAC (N = 128) and matched controls were without a history of cancer (N = 512). We used the Short Form 36 (SF-36) and Veterans-RAND-12 (VR-12) to examine HRQoL and calculated mental (MCS) and physical (PCS) component scores. Linear regression and mixed effects models were used to examine the impact of medical comorbidities on MCS and PCS for cases and controls, respectively. RESULTS Cases reported significantly poorer PCS (29.3 vs. 36.3) and MCS (44.8 vs. 49.9) compared to controls. Comorbidities were significantly associated with lower PCS and MCS in controls. However, neither total number of comorbidities or comorbidities grouped by organ systems (cardiopulmonary disease, musculoskeletal disease, diabetes) were significantly related to PCS or MCS for cases. Comparison of regression coefficients estimates did not indicate that lack of significance was due to differences in sample size. CONCLUSIONS The results of this study highlight the poor HRQoL reported by older patients with PDAC. HRQoL scores were very low in this population, particularly in physical health status, which were not explained by comorbidities.
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- Shan S Wong
- Department of Social Sciences & Health Policy, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA.
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- Department of Biostatistics and Data Science, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA.
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- Department of Social Sciences & Health Policy, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA.
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- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of General Surgery, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA.
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Hong M, Shin H, De Gagne JC. Social networks, health-promoting behaviors, and health-related quality of life in older adults with and without arthritis. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0220180. [PMID: 31339940 PMCID: PMC6655701 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0220180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2019] [Accepted: 07/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The purpose of this secondary analysis study was to compare social networks, health-promoting behaviors, and health-related quality of life of South Korean adults, aged 65 years or older, with and without arthritis, and to identify factors that are related to health-related quality of life. The sample consisted of 103 adults with arthritis and 123 adults without arthritis. Data were analyzed using a two-way analysis of variance, χ2-test, Pearson’s correlation, and multiple regression analysis. All variables except age and religion showed statistically significant differences between older adults with and without arthritis. The group with arthritis reported lower scores on social networks, health-promoting behaviors, and health-related quality of life compared to the healthy group without arthritis. Analyzed using multiple regression, 43.8% of the older adults with arthritis had the factors related to health-related quality of life (F = 40.71, p < .001) including exercise (β = .43, p < .001) and living with someone (β = .32, p = .001). In the group of older adults without arthritis, 26.2% had the factors related to health-related quality of life (F = 15.44, p < .001) including exercise (β = .31, p = .001), social gatherings, and employment status. Exercise was one of the factors that showed the strongest relationship to health-related quality of life. The provision of resources that can enable an individual to engage in physical activities is warranted.
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- Minjoo Hong
- Department of Nursing, Gyeongnam National University of Science and Technology, Jinju, South Korea
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- School of Nursing, Clemson University, Greenville, South Carolina, United States of America
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- School of Nursing, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
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Casebeer AW, Antol DD, Hopson S, Khoury R, Renda A, Parikh A, Stein A, Michael T, Stemkowski S, Bunce M. Using the Healthy Days Measure to Assess Factors Associated with Poor Health-Related Quality of Life for Patients with Metastatic Breast, Lung, or Colorectal Cancer Enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Health Plan. Popul Health Manag 2019; 22:440-448. [PMID: 31211653 DOI: 10.1089/pop.2019.0054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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This study investigated factors associated with patient-reported health-related quality of life (HRQoL) using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Healthy Days tool for patients with Medicare Advantage undergoing treatment for metastatic breast, lung, and colorectal cancer. In 2015, a total of 6390 patients were mailed surveys regarding factors that may influence their HRQoL, including cancer-related symptoms. HRQoL was measured as the number of physically and mentally unhealthy days experienced in the past 30 days and summed for the total number of unhealthy days. Frequent unhealthy days was defined as ≥14 total unhealthy days in the prior month. Of 1567 respondents, the mean number of total unhealthy days (standard deviation) was 14.0 (11.9) with 46.2% experiencing frequent unhealthy days. On average, patients reported 10.5 (10.5) physically and 6.7 (9.4) mentally unhealthy days. Cancer-related symptoms, particularly pain and fatigue, were significantly associated with increased unhealthy days. In adjusted models, patients with pain had 83% more unhealthy days than patients without pain; patients with fatigue had 104% more unhealthy days than patients without fatigue. Diarrhea/constipation and shortness of breath also were associated with more unhealthy days. Cancer-related symptoms, most notably pain and fatigue, were associated with worse HRQoL for patients with metastatic cancer. Interventions aimed at ameliorating symptoms may improve quality of life for patients undergoing cancer treatment.
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- Humana Healthcare Research, Humana, Inc., Louisville, Kentucky
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- Genentech, Inc., South San Francisco, California
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- Genentech, Inc., South San Francisco, California
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- Genentech, Inc., South San Francisco, California
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- Genentech, Inc., South San Francisco, California
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Warren RC. Ethics and Well-Being: Ages 45-64: 70 is the New 50. JOURNAL OF HEALTHCARE, SCIENCE AND THE HUMANITIES 2019; 9:38-50. [PMID: 36819764 PMCID: PMC9930476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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The age range 45-64 covers a life-stage when ideally, health status is reasonably manageable. However, this life-stage also poses health risks, which may lead to diseases, illnesses, dysfunctions, disabilities and early death. In fact, over the last three years, life expectancy among non-Hispanic white men has decreased. The opportunity to synergize ethics, health and well-being at the individual and group/community level is also highlighted. Various sphere of ethics and how they impact on individual, group/community well-being strategically, infuses ethics into health and health care conversations. Difficult term to operationalize like well-being, health, ethics and healing are deliberated. The phrase "70 is the new 50" reflects an importance opportunity to discuss what it means to be middle age and be healthy. There are health threats created by social and environment injustices and food deserts which are important considerations influencing health. The concept of Optimal Health, as a group strategy to advance health, particularly for people of African descent, details five group domains: optimal physical, emotional, social-economic, intellectual, and spiritual health. Optimal Health translated into individual behavior also has five health promotion principles that are detailed in the article. Synergizing Optimal Health, at the group/community level, with the five Health Promotion Principles, at the individual level, is the ideal journey toward individual and group/community well-being. Persons ages 45-64 are poised to combine the wisdom gained from their lived experiences, with the knowledge acquired from their positive or negative interfaces with the health delivery system, are generously available to achieve Optimal Health. The article concludes by discussing the Ancient African Imhotep, True Father of Medicine, 2980 B.C.E.
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- Rueben C Warren
- Professor and Director, National Center for Bioethics in Research and Health Care, Tuskegee University, (334) 724-4554,
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Casebeer AW, Antol DD, Hopson S, Khoury R, Renda A, Parikh A, Stein A, Michael T, Stemkowski S, Bunce M. Retracted: Using the Healthy Days Measure to Assess Factors Associated with Poor Health-Related Quality of Life for Patients with Metastatic Breast, Lung, or Colorectal Cancer Enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Health Plan. Popul Health Manag 2018; 21:e518-e527. [PMID: 30562143 DOI: 10.1089/pop.2018.0024] [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: 11/12/2022] Open
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The article entitled, "Using the Healthy Days Measure to Assess Factors Associated with Poor Health-Related Quality of Life for Patients with Metastatic Breast, Lung, or Colorectal Cancer Enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Health Plan," by Casebeer AW et al, which published online ahead of print in Population Health Management [doi: 10.1089/pop.2018.0024], is being retracted by the authors so that they can remove references to the 8-item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8) and republish the article without such references. Dr. Casebeer's team obtained a license to use the MMAS-8 scale from Dr. Morisky prior to conducting the study. Nevertheless, after publication of a separate article in the Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes that also cited the MMAS-8, as the lead author, Dr. Casebeer was contacted by Dr. Morisky who requested that a number of changes be made to the article. Dr. Casebeer and her team have no desire to engage in a dispute with Dr. Morisky and therefore proactively contacted the Editor of Population Health Management and requested that the scale be removed from her published paper. After assessing all of the provided information, the Editor agreed to the authors' request. It is important to note that the retraction of Dr. Casebeer's article is not the result of any misconduct on her part or that of her team. The retraction serves to remove the published version of the article that contains the MMAS-8 scale and a revised version that does not contain the tool or any references to it will be published. The elimination of the scale does not alter the results or conclusions of the study. Population Health Management is committed to upholding the highest standards of peer review and the community it serves.
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- 1 Comprehensive Health Insights, Humana, Inc., Louisville, Kentucky
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- 2 Genentech, Inc., South San Francisco, California
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- 2 Genentech, Inc., South San Francisco, California
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- 2 Genentech, Inc., South San Francisco, California
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- 2 Genentech, Inc., South San Francisco, California
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Drzayich Antol D, Waldman Casebeer A, Khoury R, Michael T, Renda A, Hopson S, Parikh A, Stein A, Costantino M, Stemkowski S, Bunce M. The relationship between comorbidity medication adherence and health related quality of life among patients with cancer. J Patient Rep Outcomes 2018; 2:29. [PMID: 30294709 PMCID: PMC6091619 DOI: 10.1186/s41687-018-0057-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2017] [Accepted: 06/22/2018] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background Studies have demonstrated that comorbidities compound the adverse influence of cancer on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Comorbidities adversely impact adherence to cancer treatment. Additionally, adherence to medications for comorbidities is positively associated with HRQoL for various diseases. This study used the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's Healthy Days measure of HRQoL to explore the association between HRQoL and adherence to comorbidity medication for elderly patients with cancer and at least one comorbid condition. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional survey combined with retrospective claims data. Patients with metastatic breast, lung or colorectal cancer were surveyed regarding their HRQoL, comorbidity medication adherence and cancer-related symptoms. Patients reported the number of physical, mental and total unhealthy days in the prior month. The Morisky Medication Adherence 8-point scale was differentiated into moderate/high (> 6) and low (≤ 6) comorbidity medication adherence. Results Of the 1847 respondents, the mean age was 69.2 years, most were female (66.8%) and the majority of the sample had Medicare coverage (88.2%). Low comorbidity medication adherence was associated with significantly more total, mental and physical unhealthy days. Low comorbidity medication adherence was associated with the presence of patient-reported cancer-related symptoms. Patients reporting low, as compared to moderate/high, comorbidity medication adherence had 23.4% more unhealthy days in adjusted analysis, P = 0.007. Conclusion The positive association between low comorbidity medication adherence and the number of unhealthy days suggests that addressing barriers to comorbidity medication adherence during cancer treatment may be an avenue for improving or maintaining HRQoL for older patients with cancer and comorbid conditions.
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