there is a growing interest of clinical and epidemiological researches in the field of functional gastrointestinal disorders in our society. accordingly, validated and culturally adapted instruments are required for appropriate measurement of variables specially the quality of life. the aim of our study was the linguistic validation of the irritable bowel syndrome-quality of life questionnaire ...

interest in the impact of illness on day to day function is leading investigators to include both disease specific and generic health related quality of life (hr qol) questionnaires in a broad range of clinical studies and to gain a full picture of the impact of asthma on the lives of children with this condition, it is necessary to make direct measurement of health related quality of life. in ...

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine whether low values of VLPP (Valsava Leak Point Pressure) and low values of MUCP (Maximal Urethral Closure Pressure) before operation can predict quality of life (QOL) after anti-incontinence surgery. METHODS 72 stress incontinent women were included in this study. All women underwent anti-incontinent surgery. We compared the quality of life usi...

BACKGROUND To examine associations between global quality of life (QOL) and major life events. MATERIAL/METHODS This was a retrospective study using the self-administrated expanded SEQOL questionnaire with questions on life events and connected emotions. Seven hundred forty-six people, 55-66 years old, from a representative sample of the Danish population participated. Global QOL was measured...

introduction: cancer patients face psychosocial and physical problems, which may have an impact on the patient’s quality of life (qol). the quality of life is a powerful factor when it comes to the guidance, maintenance and increasing the level of health and culture of communities. no more attention has been paid to qol of patients with cancer in our country.  close relation between medical hea...

PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES To determine the relationship between contextual variables, emotional state, and quality of life (QOL) now and expectations for the future in survivors of breast cancer. DESIGN Descriptive and nonexperimental. SETTING AND SAMPLE 148 volunteers and women with breast cancer involved in a program by the American Cancer Society. Most subjects were middle-aged (mean = 52.4, SD...

BACKGROUND Little is known about self-perceived quality of life (QOL) near the end of life, because such information is difficult to collect and to interpret. Here, we describe QOL in the weeks near death and determine correlates of QOL over time, with emphasis on accounting for death and missing data. METHODS Data on QOL were collected approximately every week in an ongoing randomized trial ...

background : in order to support cancer patients, nurses need to identify different physio-psycho- social needs of patients using a holistic approach. focusing on quality of life (qol) is congruent with the philosophy of a holistic approach in nursing. the main aim of this research study thus was to identify the level of agreement between cancer patients and nurses about cancer patients' qol. m...

background: idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (itp) is a chronic disease which is accompanied with hopelessness and loss of the sense of well-being due to its symptoms and treatment. it also affects patients' sense of social and spiritual well-being. this disorder decreases patients' self-esteem and their quality of life by changing their mental image and self-confidence. this study was perfo...