Assessing whether EORTC QLQ-30 and FACT-G measure the same constructs of quality of life in patients with total laryngectomy.

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aims to validate the Chinese version of the Reynolds' Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire (SIQ) in a Chinese society and explore a convenient short version. METHODS:A sample of 711 cases was derived from two territory-wide surveys of Hong Kong adolescents aged between 15 and 19 years old. RESULTS:Th...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Zhang Y,Yip PS,Fu KW

更新日期：2014-03-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To assess QOL of patients with stroke in comparison to other groups (caregivers and CHF patients), to identify which items of QOL are more affected on each group and what is the functional profile of patients with stroke. METHODS:Consecutive stroke or congestive heart failure (CHF) patients were evaluated a...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Pinto EB,Maso I,Pereira JL,Fukuda TG,Seixas JC,Menezes DF,Cincura C,Neville IS,Jesus PA,Oliveira-Filho J

更新日期：2011-08-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Quality of life (QoL) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) measurement in low and middle-income countries of people with cerebral palsy (CP), the major cause of childhood physical disability, is essential to assess the impact of interventions and inform policies that best improve people's lives. The pu...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Power R,Akhter R,Muhit M,Wadud S,Heanoy E,Karim T,Badawi N,Khandaker G

更新日期：2019-08-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A key goal for services treating older persons is improving Quality of Life (QoL). This study aimed to 1) determine the QoL and utility (i.e. satisfaction with own quality of life) for participants of a discharge program for older people following an extended hospital episode of care and 2) examine the impac...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Comans TA,Peel NM,Gray LC,Scuffham PA

更新日期：2013-04-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ulcerative colitis disease activity is determined by measuring symptoms and signs. Our aim was to determine which symptom domains are frequent and responsive to change in the evaluation of disease activity, which are those defined by three criteria: 1) they occur frequently during flares; 2) they improve dur...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Joyce JC,Waljee AK,Khan T,Wren PA,Dave M,Zimmermann EM,Wang S,Zhu J,Higgins PD

更新日期：2008-09-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Given that bariatric surgery (BS) and lifestyle intervention (LI) represent two vastly different approaches to treating severe obesity, there is growing interest in whether individuals who seek BS versus LI also differ on weight-related behaviors. In the present study, we compared BS- and LI-seekers on physi...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Bond DS,Unick JL,Jakicic JM,Vithiananthan S,Trautvetter J,O'Leary KC,Wing RR

更新日期：2012-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients prescribed supplemental oxygen (O2) therapy face challenges as they adjust to being constantly "tethered" to an oxygen delivery device. Informal caregivers (ICs) of patients with pulmonary fibrosis (PF) face their own, often overlooked hardships when O2 is brought into their home and added to their ...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Graney BA,Wamboldt FS,Baird S,Churney T,Fier K,Korn M,McCormick M,Vierzba T,Swigris JJ

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Psychometric evidence is necessary to establish scientific integrity and clinical usefulness of translations and cultural adaptations of the Stroke-Specific Quality of Life (SS-QoL) scale. However, the limited evidence on psychometrics of Yoruba version of SS-QoL 2.0 (SS-QoL(Y)) is a significant shortcoming....

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Odetunde MO,Akinpelu AO,Odole AC

更新日期：2017-10-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Medical students gain a particular perspective on health problems during their medical education. This article describes how medical students value 10 hypothetical health states using the EQ-5D compared to the general population. METHODS:Based on a sample of 161 medical students (male: 41%) we compared valu...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Barbist MT,Renn D,Noisternig B,Rumpold G,Höfer S

更新日期：2008-12-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With data from a diverse sample of patients either in treatment for cancer or post-treatment for cancer, we examine inter-domain and cross-domain correlations among the core domains of the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Sexual Function and Satisfaction measures (PROMIS® SexFS) and t...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Flynn KE,Reeve BB,Lin L,Cyranowski JM,Bruner DW,Weinfurt KP

更新日期：2013-03-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although multiple language versions of health-related quality of life instruments are often used interchangeably in clinical research, the measurement equivalence of these versions (especially using alphabet vs pictogram-based languages) has rarely been assessed. We therefore investigated the measurement equ...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Luo N,Chew LH,Fong KY,Koh DR,Ng SC,Yoon KH,Vasoo S,Li SC,Thumboo J

更新日期：2003-04-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Proxy respondent-someone who assists the intended respondent or responds on their behalf-are widely applied in the measurement of health-related quality of life (HRQL). However, proxies may not provide the same responses as the intended respondents, which may bias the findings. OBJECTIVES:To determine wheth...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Liang Y,Che T,Zhang H,Shang L,Zhang Y,Xu Y,Guo L,Tan Z

更新日期：2020-03-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dental caries, traumatic dental injury (TDI) and malocclusion are common oral health conditions among preschool children and can have both physical and psychosocial consequences. Thus, it is important to measure the impact these on the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of children. The aim of the ...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Gomes MC,Pinto-Sarmento TC,Costa EM,Martins CC,Granville-Garcia AF,Paiva SM

更新日期：2014-04-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Health of the Nation Outcomes Scale (HoNOS) is recommended for use by the English National Service Framework for Mental Health and by the working group on outcome indicators for severe mental illnesses to the Department of Health. It was developed to measure the health and social functioning of people wi...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Smith W,Vitoratou S,McCrone P,Patel A

更新日期：2017-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although elderly Iranian immigrants in Sweden are the largest elderly group born outside Europe, little is known about their health-related quality of life (HRQL). The aim of this study was to examine the association between migration status and HRQL in a comparison of elderly Iranians in Iran, elderly Irani...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Koochek A,Montazeri A,Johansson SE,Sundquist J

更新日期：2007-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the present study was to identify the physical fitness (PF) tests of a multi-component battery more related to the perception of problems in each dimension of the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) assessed by the EuroQol 5 dimensions 3 level questionnaire (EQ-5D-3L) in community-dwelling midd...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Olivares PR,Gusi N,Prieto J,Hernandez-Mocholi MA

更新日期：2011-12-22 00:00:00

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journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Bharmal M,Fofana F,Barbosa CD,Williams P,Mahnke L,Marrel A,Schlichting M

更新日期：2019-03-27 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We assessed health-related quality of life (HRQOL), its associated factors, and examined measurement properties of the EuroQol - 5 Dimensions - 5 Levels (EQ-5D-5L) in HIV/AIDS patients. METHODS:A cross-sectional multi-site survey was conducted in 1016 patients (age: 35.4 ± 7.0 years; 63.8% male) in three ep...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Tran BX,Ohinmaa A,Nguyen LT

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have poor health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The association of CKD-related complications such as anemia and mineral and bone disorders (MBD) with HRQoL in pre-dialysis patients is not well-studied. As such, this study aimed to determine the association of anem...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Wee HL,Seng BJ,Lee JJ,Chong KJ,Tyagi P,Vathsala A,How P

更新日期：2016-06-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a lack of German-language, disease-specific health related quality of life instruments applicable in cardiac rehabilitation. The purpose of this project was to investigate the psychometric properties of the German version of the MacNew Heart Disease Health-related Quality of Life Questionnaire (MacN...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Gramm L,Farin E,Jaeckel WH

更新日期：2012-07-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patient-reported outcome measures have become a well-recognised part of outcome assessment in orthopaedic surgery. These questionnaires claim to measure joint-specific dimensions like pain, function in activities of daily living, joint awareness or stiffness. Interference of the patient's psychological statu...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Giesinger JM,Kuster MS,Behrend H,Giesinger K

更新日期：2013-04-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few epidemiologic studies have assessed health-related quality of life (HRQL) of asthma patients from a general population and it is unclear which instrument is best suitable for this purpose. We investigated the validity of the Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (AQLQ) and the SF-36 completed by individua...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Puhan MA,Gaspoz JM,Bridevaux PO,Schindler C,Ackermann-Liebrich U,Rochat T,Gerbase MW

更新日期：2008-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The evolution of technology in healthcare has increased the health care's costs and, the universal healthcare systems, in developed countries, need to ensure proper allocation of resources. Thus, the major issue is assessing the effectiveness of new medical technologies. The evaluation of quality of life in ...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Ragusa R,Bertino G,Bruno A,Frazzetto E,Cicciu F,Giorgianni G,Lupo L

更新日期：2018-01-17 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To assess the effect of a structured education intervention, Patient Empowerment Programme (PEP) patient-reported health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients, and if positive effect is confirmed, to further explore any association between frequency of sessions attendance a...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Wong CK,Wong WC,Wan EY,Wong WH,Chan FW,Lam CL

更新日期：2015-08-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several studies have assessed the psychological benefits of orthodontic treatment; however, the impact of competence on psychological benefits remains unknown. AIMS:To analyze the change of the perception of psychosocial dental impact in a sample of adults undergoing orthodontic treatment (mild/moderate den...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： González MJ,Romero M,Peñacoba C

更新日期：2019-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Feelings of gratitude and awe facilitate perceptions and cognitions that go beyond the focus of illness and include positive aspects of one's personal and interpersonal reality, even in the face of disease. We intended to measure feelings of gratitude, awe, and experiences of beauty in life among patients wi...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Büssing A,Wirth AG,Reiser F,Zahn A,Humbroich K,Gerbershagen K,Schimrigk S,Haupts M,Hvidt NC,Baumann K

更新日期：2014-04-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many patients with cancer experience depression and anxiety, and an associated decrease in quality of life (QOL) during radiation therapy (RT). The main objective of the study was to determine the benefits of psychosocial interventions for cancer patients who received RT. METHODS:Patients with cancer (n = 1...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Guo Z,Tang HY,Li H,Tan SK,Feng KH,Huang YC,Bu Q,Jiang W

更新日期：2013-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about the association between diabetes and health related quality of life (HRQL) in lower-middle income countries. This study aimed to investigate HRQL among individuals with and without diabetes in Bangladesh. METHODS:The analysis is based on data of a case-control study, including 591 pati...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Safita N,Islam SM,Chow CK,Niessen L,Lechner A,Holle R,Laxy M

更新日期：2016-09-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Substantial challenges have been reported in China in terms of the large number of adult patients with strabismus and their poor quality of life. Quality of life is a cultural concept that varies according to personal feelings and perceptions, and it is influenced by physical, psychological and social factor...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Wang Z,Zhou J,Xu Y,Yin H,She X,Bian W,Wang X

更新日期：2018-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：:To inform clinical guidelines and patient care we need high quality evidence on the relative benefits and harms of intervention. Patient reported outcome (PRO) data from clinical trials can "empower patients to make decisions based on their values" and "level the playing field between physician and patient". While cli...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Calvert M,Brundage M,Jacobsen PB,Schünemann HJ,Efficace F

更新日期：2013-10-29 00:00:00