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Showing 1 to 20 of 127 for “"health-related quality of life(HrQoL)"”.
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Exploring how Health-related Quality of Life (HRQOL) is experienced among patients living with HIV associated TB in Khayelitsha, South Africa
Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is a construct that has received attention in research for nearly four decades. However, renewed interest in this field came about with advances in medical technology and health policies. Better treatment options and policies, which enables greater access to …
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The development of an English Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) measure for very young children, to be completed by proxy
… increasing awareness that, in order to monitor health outcomes both mortality and morbidity need to be assessed. A common metric used to measure morbidity and functional limitation is the quality adjusted life year or QALY, which incorporates time spent in a health condition and Health-Related …
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Health-related quality of life among Macassar residents with persistent lower respiratory symptoms and
To determine the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in Macassar residents with persistent lower respiratory symptoms and/or asthma (PLRS and/or asthma), six years after a sulphur stockpile fire disaster.
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Joint effects: water exercise and manual therapies for arthritis
This thesis investigated the relative effects of manual therapies and warm-water exercise on the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of people with common arthritides (rheumatoid arthritis [RA] or osteoarthritis [OA]). The thesis comprised three linked clinical studies and a pilot study. The …
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The effect of a community based pulmonary rehabilitation programme on the quality of life of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a community based rehabilitation exercise programme had an effect on pulmonary function, exercise tolerance and Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) in patients diagnosed with Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB). The prevalence of PTB in South Africa is …
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The effect of exercise and autogenic training on the psychological well-being and health-related quality of life of people with multiple sclerosis
This thesis was an investigation of physical activity and the effects of exercise and autogenic training (AT) on the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and psychological well-being of people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The terms HRQOL and psychological well-being in this thesis were …
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Effects of osteopathic treatment on people with psoriatic arthritis: a pilot study
… treatment, such as osteopathy, as a sole form of treatment, or as a complement to conventional treatment. The aim of this case series design was to determine the effects of osteopathic treatment on the symptoms, and health related quality of life (HRQOL) in people with psoriatic arthritis. The …
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Diabetes mellitus and quality of life of the Palestinian diabetic refugees in the refugee camps in Gaza Strip
Objectives: To examine the effect of the refugee life and diabetes on the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of the diabetic refugees in Gaza Strip. Design and methods: A cross-sectional 1:1 paired matched case-control design was used. One case (diabetic refugees) and two age- and sex-matched …
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Exploring the Health Benefits of Nature for Children in Urban, Suburban, and Rural Settings
A growing body of research suggests that increasing children’s exposure to natural environments can have positive benefits for their overall health and well-being. Using a mixed-methods approach, this thesis uses (a) surveys and spatial analyses within a geographic information system framework to …
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QUANTIFYING THE HUMANISTIC BURDEN OF SMOKING AND EXPLORING ISSUES RELATED TO WORKPLACE-BASED SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAMS IN SINGAPORE
SMOKING IS A MAJOR CAUSE OF MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY, AND IS A COSTLY PROBLEM WORLDWIDE. WHILE THE HEALTH AND ECONOMIC BURDEN OF SMOKING IS WELL KNOWN, MORE WORK NEEDS TO BE DONE TO EVALUATE ITS HUMANISTIC BURDEN. TO COPE WITH THE BURDEN, WE THINK THAT THE WORKPLACE IS IDEAL AS A SETTING TO PROMOTE …
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Psychological Factors and Health-Related Quality of Life in Upper Extremity Conditions
… and psychological factors; however, the role of early psychological responses remains incompletely understood. This thesis aimed to examine how positive and negative psychological characteristics relate to health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and to explore patients’ emotional experiences …
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Health-Related Quality of Life and Associated Factors in Patients with Hypertension
… study was to examine the relationship between health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and associated factors in patients with hypertension. This study was a correlational survey using a convenience sampling. A total of 110 patients diagnosed hypertension were recruited from one health center in …
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A Cross Sectional Study of the Association Between Antiretroviral therapy With Depression and health Related Quality of Life in Patients Infected With HIV in Kasempa,Zambia
… are accompanied with parallel improvements in quality of life. The purpose of this research was to determine whether ART was associated with lower levels of depression and higher levels of health-related quality of life (HRQOL). The primary objective was to compare the association of ART with …
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A Cross Sectional Study of the Association Between Antiretroviral therapy With Depression and health Related Quality of Life in Patients Infected With HIV in Kasempa,Zambia
… are accompanied with parallel improvements in quality of life. The purpose of this research was to determine whether ART was associated with lower levels of depression and higher levels of health-related quality of life (HRQOL). The primary objective was to compare the association of ART with …
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Quality of life for individuals with traumatic brain injury : the influence of attachment security and partner support
… have diverse and wide-ranging effects. Survivors of TBI often experience a unique constellation of symptoms with cognitive, emotional, and physical sequela. The present study sought to elucidate the effects of TBI on romantic relationship satisfaction. A sample of 122 survivors of TBI completed an …
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PSYCHOLOGICAL RESILIENCE & PHYSICAL FUNCTION AMONG OLDER ADULTS WITH HIP FRACTURE SURGERY IN SINGAPORE
… among older adults with hip fracture (one of the most common severe adverse life events affecting the older adults), in this thesis I performed four studies. First, I systematically reviewed the literature on prognostic factors of physical function among older adults with hip fracture. …
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Presumption of perception: people with arthritis challenge the importance of pain in treatment
The purpose of this semi-structured interview enquiry was to expand on the quantitative findings presented by Cameron, Anderson, and Speed (2004a, 2004b). They investigated the use of joint mobilization on individuals with either osteoarthritis (OA) or rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and reported that …
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Health-Related Quality of Life in Morphea
OBJECTIVE: Little is known about health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of patients with morphea (localized scleroderma). We determined the impact of morphea on HRQOL and clinical and demographic correlates of HRQOL. METHODS: Cross sectional survey of Morphea in Adults and Children (MAC) cohort. …
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Psychometric properties of the Icelandic version of the MacNew heart disease health-related quality of life questionnaire
… proven to be a well-equipped tool for measuring Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) in numerous languages and its psychometric properties evaluated with affirmative results. In this study the psychometric properties of the Icelandic version of the MacNew were tested. Participants were 164 …
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Psychosocial Factors and Health-Related Quality of Life in Pediatric Cancer
Children with cancer are at risk for poorer health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Prior work indicates that HRQOL may change throughout cancer treatment, and some evidence indicates that psychosocial factors affect overall HRQOL. Additional research is needed to examine the trajectory of …
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