Showing 8 results for Quality of Life
Mohsen Shahriari, Fereshteh Jalalvandi, Hojatollah Yousefi, Khosro Tavkol, Hamid Saneei,
Volume 5, Issue 1 (6-2005)
Abstract
Introduction. Today, the subject of patient education as well as education for their families is mainly about acceptance of self-care by patients. Therefore, proper conditions should be provided for patients to be able to take care of themselves. This study attempts to examine the effects of a self-care program on quality of life of patients having permanent pacemaker.
Methods. A quasi-experimental study using two groups/two stages design was performed. Thirty four patients with pacemakers referred to Chamran Hospital Pacemaker Clinic in Isfahan, were selected through convenience sampling and divided to two 17 person groups. One week after installing the pacemaker, the quality of life of both experiment and control groups was studied by a valid and reliable questionnaire. Then, the self care program consisting of individual education, demonstration and practice, was held for the experimental group. After two months, the quality of life was checked again in both groups. The data was analyzed by descriptive statistics, independent and paired t-tests, and Chi square using SPSS software.
Results. In both experimental and control groups, there was a significant difference between the qualify of life scores before and after intervention. However, two months after the intervention, the mean score of quality of life in experimental group was significantly more than control group.
Conclusion. The self care program is effective in promoting the quality of life of the patients with permanent pacemaker. This is supported by other studies as well. It is suggested to include these educational programs in post-operative care plans of patients having permanent pacemaker.
Mansooreh Yazdkhasti, Maryam Keshavarz, Effat Merghati Khoei, Agha Fatemeh Hosseini,
Volume 11, Issue 8 (3-2012)
Abstract
Introduction: Measuring the quality of life among menopause women is one of the efficiency proofs in health education hence, this study was conducted to determine the effect of structured educational program by support group on quality of life among menopause women.
Methods: In a single blind field study from August to December 2011 in Saadatmandy health care center of Robat Karim town, 110 menopause women meeting inclusion criteria were selected through convenience sampling method. After taking the consent form, they were randomly allocated to either of the control or support group (55 subjects in each group). The support group was divided into 6 groups (5 groups of 9 and a group of 10 subjects). The educational program was performed in predetermined days of the week and for 10 consecutive sessions of 120 minutes.The scores for quality of life level achieved before the educational program and a month after that were compared using Menopause specific quality of life questionnaire (MENQOL). No intervention was done in control group.
Results: The execution of structured educational program by support group in intervention group indicated a statistically significant difference in quality of life level among menopause women (reduction of symptoms from 153.76±38.61 to 113.31±24.35, P<0.001). No significant change was found in quality of life scores achieved by control group.
Conclusion: Structured educational program by support group could be used as an appropriate strategy which helps menopause women to promote their health and encounter with menopause symptoms in a healthier manner and in conclusion promote their quality of life. This educational program could be applied in health intervention and health care programs in our country.
Mohammad-Reza Ghavam-Nasiri, Fatemeh Heshmati Nabavi, Kazem Anvari, Azam Habashi Zadeh, Mahboobe Moradi, Gholamreza Neghabi, Mehran Omidvar, ,
Volume 11, Issue 8 (3-2012)
Abstract
Introduction: Educating Patients diagnosed with cancer about their disease and treatment is a vital component of their nursing care. Management of treatment side effects and maintaining the quality of life could be achievable only by adequate and organized self-care education. With regards to the importance of the concept of cost-effectiveness in health care providing system, this study aimed to assess the effects of patient education on the quality of life in patients receiving chemotherapy and also to compare these effects between individual patient education and group education methods.
Methods: One hundred and two patients with breast, esophagus and stomach cancer referred to Chemotherapy Unit in Omid hospital were randomly assined to two groups: Group teaching and Individual teaching methods. Fifty-one received three individual teaching sessions. Three group teaching sessions were conducted for the other fifty-one patients. All subjects were interviewed by the same interviewer three times (before the first chemotherapy, second and third session) using EORTC QLQ-C30 quality-of-life questionnaire.
Results: The mean age of the two groups were 46/6± 3/9 and 48/7±1/32 in the individual and group teaching groups, respectivly. Using repeated measure test, we observed a significant difference in the quality of life scores over time between the two groups (p=0.02, F=3.7). However, this effect was only evident after the third chemotherapy course.
Conclusion: Group teaching could maintain quality of life better than individual teaching over time. Health care providers could use these two methods interchangeably according to institute condition and the patients' needs and preferences.
Fatane Alibake, Ahmad Ahmady, Kiumars Farahbakhsh, Ahmad Abedi, Morteza Alibake,
Volume 12, Issue 9 (12-2012)
Abstract
Introduction: Quality of life is a significant issue among dormitory students which is frequently related to decline in educational performance and severe psychological and physical problems. This study aimed to investigate the effect of optimism training on quality of life among dormitory female students at Isfahan Medical University.
Methods: This was a quasi/experimental study with pre-test, post-test and follow-up. The instrument used was WHOQOL-100 questionnaire. Among the students who completed the questionnaire in the pretest phase, 60 students who got the lowest scores, were selected randomly and then assigned into two experimental (30 students) and control (30 students) groups. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Multivariate Covariance Analysis of Variance
Results: The means of the general quality of life were 1.94±0.47 and 2.04±0.50 (out of 4) in experimental and control groups respectively. Whereas the means of the general quality of life in experimental group were 2.98±0.31 and 2.92±0.34 in post-test and follow-up respectively, which had increased compared to those of control group. So, the experimental group means were significantly higher (p<0.001, F=14.79) than those of the control group Means
Conclusion: The results of the study showed that optimism training could increase the quality of life and all its dimensions among dormitory female students. It is recommended to run similar training programs for other dormitory residents.
Sajjad Rezaei, Mohammad Bagher Kajbaf, Seyyed Valiallah Mousavi , Seyyed Heshmatallah Mousavi ,
Volume 12, Issue 10 (1-2013)
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Introduction: Academic performance is not a univalent construct hence planning for its promotion among university students necessitates vast educational emprises. This study addresses factors such as quality of life, the students' use of internet, and their attitudes toward addiction and drugs which potentially play a role in academic performance of students, and represents a model.
Methods: In a cross sectional study, consecutive sampling was performed on 106 students of Guilan University of Medical Science in 2010-2011 academic years. Every student answered a Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), attitude measurement questionnaire toward addiction, and the time dedicated to internet weekly. The last attained average grade of students was considered as an index for their academic performance. Data was analyzed using independent t-test, Pearson correlation and point biserial coefficient and multiple regressions (with Enter method).
Results: Findings showed that these supposed factors totally explain 34% of shared variance of academic performance (P<0.01). In final model, internet use variable was excluded whereas dimensions of quality of life including physical functioning (P= 0.001), physical role (P= 0.002), body pain (P= 0.03), general health (P= 0.004), physical health (P= 0.001), and also attitude toward addiction (P= 0.001) could significantly predict the academic performance.
Conclusion: Results indicated that some dimensions of students’ quality of life and also their negative attitudes toward addiction can affect the promotion of their academic success. Thus, it is necessary to plan health-oriented educational programs to enhance students’ academic performance.
Hamidreza Zendehtalab,
Volume 13, Issue 9 (12-2013)
Abstract
Introduction: The ultimate goal of care programs for patients with MS is to improve their quality of life (QOL). Nowadays, a variety of methods are used for providing health-oriented programs. This study was conducted to compare the effect of face to face and group discussion teaching methods on improving the quality of life among patients suffering from MS.
Methods: This quasi-experimental two group study of before-after intervention type was conducted on a convenient sample of 70 patients who visited Mashhad MS Society within 2011-2012. Participants were randomly allocated into two groups (n=35). Their QOL was assessed using standard questionnaire of SF-36 which its reliability and validity have been confirmed in previous studies. Then intervention was completed by performing either face to face or group discussion teaching. One month later, QOL was assessed again. Data was analyzed using independent and paired t-test, chi2 at 95% significance level.
Results: Before intervention, total score of QOL was 41.6±4.7 (out of 100) for face to face group and 40.8±4.5 for group discussion group. These scores showed a significant increase after intervention (56.3±5.1 and 50.4±4.7, respectively). According to the results of independent and paired t-test, the scores for different subscales of QOL significantly increased in both groups after intervention and this increase was higher for face to face group (P<0.05). A significant difference was observed in QOL according to age and employment status. This is while no significant difference was observed in QOL in different states of educational level, marital status, and gender (P <0.05).
Conclusion: Provided availability of sufficient resources, face to face teaching self-care programs prove more helpful compared to group discussion programs for chronic disease sufferers such as MS.
Reza Borzou, Zahra Bayat, Mohsen Salvati, Ali Reza Soltanian, Shahram Homayounfar,
Volume 14, Issue 9 (12-2014)
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Introduction: Heart failure is one of the most common chronic diseases associated with reduced quality of life. Given the positive role of education in improving quality of life, finding a suitable educational method to improve the quality of life of these patients is important. This study aimed to compare two methods of individual and peer education on quality of life in patients with heart failure.
Methods: This quasi-experimental study was performed on 64 patients with heart failure in Ekbatan Hospital in 2013. The participants were randomly assigned to individual educational and peer educational groups (each, n = 32). After preparing the peer group, 4 peer-to-peer educational sessions were held during a month. Individual education was conducted by the researcher for 15 to 20 minutes. The data collection tool was the translation of Ferrans and Powers’ quality of life questionnaire. The questionnaire was completed by both groups before, immediately after, and one month after the intervention. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical tests (independent t-test, Mann-Whitney, chi-square test).
Results: There was no significant difference between mean scores of quality of life before the intervention in both peer and individual groups (p=0.12). The mean scores of quality of life, immediately after the intervention, were 142.1±10.1 and 147±10.9 (out of 200), in the peer and individual groups respectively showing a significant difference (p=0.039, t=2.10). Results of one month after the intervention were 170.6±7.6 and 132.8±10.8 in the peer and individual groups respectively which also showed a significant difference (p=0.0001, t=16.11).
Conclusion: The results showed that both of educational methods lead to the promotion of quality of life. However the impact of peer educational method is stronger in the long term.
Elham Shakiba, Farzane Abolhadi, Mostafa Sadeghi,
Volume 21, Issue 0 (4-2021)
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Introduction: Students are beneficiaries in higher education and low quality of their academic life disrupts their learning. This study endeavored to assess the quality of academic life of medical and dental students of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences in the Corona's epidemic.
Methods: This descriptive study is analytical cross-sectional. The population including193 clinical medical (N= 80) and dental students (N= 73) of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences were selected by cluster and random sampling. Students with a mean age of 23.67±1.65 years (20-25) participated. Maarefvand's et al. questionnaire was employed to collect data. Questionnaire information was collected and coded. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the data and ANOVA as well as t-test analytical statistics were employed to analyze and compare fields of study, year of university entry, age, gender, residence status, employment, marriage and grade point average (α=0.05).
Results: The mean and standard deviation of quality of life score of dental students was 2.73±0.48 and medical students were 2.47±0.51. In both groups, the highest mean belonged to education and educational services and the lowest to welfare services. Only in the field of research, the average quality of life score of dental students was significantly higher than that of medicine (p<0.001, t=5.51).
Conclusion: The quality of academic life of dental and medical students was moderate. It is suggested that university officials provide more services to students regarding the conditions.
