CONTEXT Evaluating quality of life after surgery for gastroesophageal reflux is fundamental, since improvement of symptoms is the main goal of treatment. OBJECTIVE To compare the satisfaction of patients operated for GERD, interviewed at the office, with patients interviewed by telephone. METHODS One hundred and seventy-eight patients were submitted to laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication. Ni...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Patient anger because of a long wait is a common occurrence, but few studies have looked at how the anger should be addressed. This study determined patient levels of satisfaction, rating of importance, and preference for a variety of approaches for addressing anger being directed toward a physician. METHODS A video trigger tape of an angry patient and 12 physician r...

In 1973, in his foreword for de Finetti’s book “Theory of Probability, A critical introductory treatment”, Professor Lindley wrote that “(. . . ) every now and again delightful ideas spring to view; the idea that we shall all be Bayesian by 2020 (. . . ). But, as I said, this is a book about life” (Finetti, 1974, ix). The two strains of idea, that we should all use probability to approach uncer...

The practice of oncology can be a source of both great satisfaction and great stress. Although many oncologists experience burnout, depression, and dissatisfaction with work, others experience tremendous career satisfaction and achieve a high overall quality of life. Identifying professional goals, optimizing career fit, identifying and managing stressors specific to practice type, and achievin...

Could liquid wealth, or "cash on hand"-the balance of one's checking and savings accounts-be a better predictor of life satisfaction than income? In a field study using 585 U.K. bank customers, we paired individual Satisfaction With Life Scale responses with anonymized account data held by the bank, including the full account balances for each respondent. Individuals with higher liquid wealth w...

The main aim of the present study was to explore different patterns of retirement satisfaction. Following the dynamic model of job satisfaction, we identify different retirement satisfaction forms. We also examined a set of antecedents of observed retirement satisfaction forms and their impact on psychological well-being. Using a sample of 270 Spanish retirees, cluster analytical results showed...

The verbal messages that contextualize exposure to idealized body imagery may moderate media users' body satisfaction. Such contextualizing verbal messages often take the form of social comparison motives in fashion magazines, while body dissatisfaction is an important mechanism underlying various body image-related health issues like depression and unbalanced weight status. Hence, the present ...

Introduction. The study of personal factors in overcoming the negative impact traumatic events on life and education scientific performance PhD students appears very relevant conditions war Ukraine. Aim. To empirically determine nature relationship between students' satisfaction post-traumatic growth during resumption studies after deoccupation. Methods. Narrative interview «The Impact War Stre...