Health-related quality of life among older adults with arthritis.

abstract：BACKGROUND:We investigated the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) indicated by baseline health status in elementary school children. METHODS:Data were obtained via parents whose children enrolled in an elementary school, kindergarten to fourth grade, in southern Missi...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Zhang L,Fos PJ,Johnson WD,Kamali V,Cox RG,Zuniga MA,Kittle T

更新日期：2008-10-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Quality of life (QoL) is influenced in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients by a set of factors related to diagnosis, treatment and tumor impacts. The aim of this study was to evaluate the Quality of Life (QoL) changes in Head and Neck cancer (HNC) patients during treatment (radiotherapy and/or chemoradiother...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： do Nascimento Santos Lima E,Ferreira IB,Lajolo PP,Paiva CE,de Paiva Maia YC,das Graças Pena G

更新日期：2020-09-16 00:00:00

abstract：:The McMaster framework introduced by Kirshner & Guyatt is the dominant paradigm for the development of measures of health status and health-related quality of life (HRQL). The framework defines the functions of such instruments as evaluative, predictive or discriminative. Evaluative instruments are required to be sens...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Hankins M

更新日期：2008-05-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fatigue has a major influence on the quality of life of people with multiple sclerosis. The Fatigue Severity Scale is a frequently used patient-reported measure of fatigue impact, but does not generate the health state utility values required to inform cost-effectiveness analysis, limiting its applicability ...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Goodwin E,Hawton A,Green C

更新日期：2019-08-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies have been rarely conducted to provide a comprehensive perspective of pregnant women with the intention to investigate the relationships between periodontal conditions and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). As such, this study aimed to describe the OHRQoL of pregnant women in Shanghai, Chin...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Lu HX,Xu W,Wong MC,Wei TY,Feng XP

更新日期：2015-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Understanding patients' views about medication is crucial to maximize adherence. Thalassemia is a congenital blood disorder requiring chronic blood transfusions and daily iron chelation therapy. METHODS:The Beliefs in Medicine Questionnaire (BMQ) was used to assess beliefs in chelation in thalassemia patien...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Trachtenberg FL,Mednick L,Kwiatkowski JL,Neufeld EJ,Haines D,Pakbaz Z,Thompson AA,Quinn CT,Grady R,Sobota A,Olivieri N,Horne R,Yamashita R,Thalassemia Clinical Research Network.

更新日期：2012-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of a rapid response system (RRS) is to improve the timely recognition and treatment of ward patients with deteriorating vital signs The system is based on a set of clinical criteria that are used to assess patient's vital signs on a general ward. Once a patient is evaluated as critical, a medical eme...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Simmes F,Schoonhoven L,Mintjes J,Fikkers BG,van der Hoeven JG

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Seasonal changes in mood and behavior are common in a general population, being of relevance to public health. We wanted to analyze whether the HRQoL is associated with the seasonal changes in mood and behavior. Because the shortage of exposure to daylight or artificial bright light has been linked to the occ...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Grimaldi S,Partonen T,Saarni SI,Aromaa A,Lönnqvist J

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although considerable progress has been made in the treatment of chronic kidney disease, compromised quality of life continues to be a significant problem for patients receiving hemodialysis (HD). However, in spite of the high prevalence of sleep complaints and disorders in this population, the relationship ...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Parker KP,Kutner NG,Bliwise DL,Bailey JL,Rye DB

更新日期：2003-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the absence of a French health-related quality of life (QOL) instrument for renal transplant recipients (RTR), we developed a self-administered questionnaire: the ReTransQol (RTQ). METHODS:This questionnaire was developed using classical methodology in the following three phases over a two-year period: I...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Gentile S,Jouve E,Dussol B,Moal V,Berland Y,Sambuc R

更新日期：2008-10-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate the impact of the gap between subjective and objective social status on health-related quality of life. METHODS:We analyzed data from 12,350 participants aged ≥ 18 years in the Korean Health Panel Survey. Health-related quality of life was measured by EuroQol-Visual analogue scale. Objective ...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Choi Y,Kim JH,Park EC

更新日期：2015-08-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Modeling latent variables such as physical disability is challenging since its measurement is performed through proxies. This poses significant methodological challenges. The objective of this article is to present three different methods to predict latent variables based on classical summed scores, individu...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Pietrobon R,Taylor M,Guller U,Higgins LD,Jacobs DO,Carey T

更新日期：2004-10-25 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:Adverse childhood experiences (ACE) have been previously linked to quality of life, health conditions, and life expectancy in adulthood. Less is known about the potential mechanisms which mediate these associations. This study examined how ACE influences adult health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in a low-...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Salinas-Miranda AA,Salemi JL,King LM,Baldwin JA,Berry EL,Austin DA,Scarborough K,Spooner KK,Zoorob RJ,Salihu HM

更新日期：2015-08-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Japanese Osteoporosis Quality of Life (JOQOL) questionnaire measures quality of life in Japanese patients with osteoporosis. However, several important aspects of the psychometric properties of individual domains, including responsiveness, have not been addressed to enable valid clinical application. Thi...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Urushihara H,Yoh K,Hamaya E,Taketsuna M,Tanaka K

更新日期：2014-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Well-being Questionnaire (W-BQ) was designed to measure psychological well-being in people with diabetes. This study aimed to develop a Japanese version and a short form of the W-BQ. METHODS:A linguistic validation process produced a preliminary Japanese version of the 22-item W-BQ, which was distribute...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Riazi A,Bradley C,Barendse S,Ishii H

更新日期：2006-07-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This Study Examined The Measurement Properties Of The Japanese Version Of The European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Hepatocellular Carcinoma-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (QLQ-HCC18). METHODS:EORTC quality of life (QOL) translation guidelines were followed to create a J...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Mikoshiba N,Tateishi R,Tanaka M,Sakai T,Blazeby JM,Kokudo N,Koike K,Kazuma K

更新日期：2012-05-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) can affect importantly patients' quality of life (QOL). The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of the laparoscopic management of DIE on QOL after six months from treatment. METHODS:It is a prospective cohort study. In a tertiary care university hospital, betwee...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Mabrouk M,Montanari G,Guerrini M,Villa G,Solfrini S,Vicenzi C,Mignemi G,Zannoni L,Frasca C,Di Donato N,Facchini C,Del Forno S,Geraci E,Ferrini G,Raimondo D,Alvisi S,Seracchioli R

更新日期：2011-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Current evidence supports the use of pedometers as effective motivational tools to promote physical activity and improve health-related quality of life in the general population. The aims of this study are to examine whether a pedometer-driven walking programme can improve health-related quality of life, and...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Mansi S,Milosavljevic S,Tumilty S,Hendrick P,Baxter GD

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy (FACT) is one of the most commonly used self-report instruments for evaluation of health-related quality of life in oncology patients. However, cultural considerations necessitate testing of the subscales in different populations. We sought to qualitatively and qua...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Ding Y,Hu Y,Hallberg IR

更新日期：2012-10-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) is an important endpoint in oncology clinical trials aiming to investigate the clinical benefit of new therapeutic strategies for the patient. However, the longitudinal analysis of HRQoL remains complex and unstandardized. There is clearly a need to propose accessible s...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Anota A,Barbieri A,Savina M,Pam A,Gourgou-Bourgade S,Bonnetain F,Bascoul-Mollevi C

更新日期：2014-12-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The last decade has evidenced a dramatic increase in the development and utilization of pediatric health-related quality of life (HRQOL) measures in an effort to improve pediatric patient health and well-being and determine the value of healthcare services. The emerging paradigm shift toward patient-reported...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Varni JW,Limbers CA,Burwinkle TM

更新日期：2007-01-03 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:Endometriosis is one of the most common causes of infertility. The causes of the disease and its definitive treatments are still unclear. Moreover, Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) is a glycoprotein dimer that is a member of the transient growth factors family. This research work aimed to identify the effect of ...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Nankali A,Kazeminia M,Jamshidi PK,Shohaimi S,Salari N,Mohammadi M,Hosseinian-Far A

更新日期：2020-09-24 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:Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) was found to improve in participants of weight management interventions. However, information on moderately overweight youth as well as on maintaining HRQoL improvements following treatment is sparse. We studied the HRQoL of 74 overweight, but not obese participants (32...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Finne E,Reinehr T,Schaefer A,Winkel K,Kolip P

更新日期：2013-01-02 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:The resilience to face disease is a process of positive adaptation despite the loss of health. It involves developing vitality and skills to overcome the negative effects of adversity, risks, and vulnerability caused by disease. In Mexico, the Mexican Resilience Measurement Scale (RESI-M) has been validated ...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Toledano-Toledano F,Moral de la Rubia J,McCubbin LD,Liebenberg L,Vera Jiménez JA,Rivera-Rivera L,Hart A,Barajas Nava LA,Salazar García M,Martínez Valverde S,Rivera Aragón S,Sánchez Gómez C,Villavicencio Guzmán L,Granados García

更新日期：2017-12-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is no disease-specific instrument to assess health-related quality of life (HRQL) in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). METHODS:Patients' perspectives were collected to develop domains and items for an IPF-specific HRQL instrument. We used item variance and Rasch analysis to construct ...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Swigris JJ,Wilson SR,Green KE,Sprunger DB,Brown KK,Wamboldt FS

更新日期：2010-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) who are receiving radiotherapy commonly face detrimental complications, including oral issues. However, oral symptoms are not well understood given the lack of available specific assessment instruments. The Vanderbilt Head and Neck Symptom Survey version (VHNSS) 2.0 i...

journal_title：Health and quality of life outcomes

authors： Jin M,Sun L,Meng R,Wang W,Sun R,Huang J,Qin Y,Wu B,Ding Q,Peng G,Zhang T,Yang K

更新日期：2021-01-21 00:00:00