Chronic pain, healthcare utilization, and quality of life following gastrointestinal surgery [PDF]
Our aim in this pilot study was to identify potential predictors of chronic post-surgical pain (CPSP) and other outcomes to consider for inclusion in future prospective studies of CPSP following abdominal gastrointestinal surgery.We followed 76 surgical patients during this prospective single-centre cohort study.
Elizabeth G, VanDenKerkhof +6 more
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Simulation on sensory impairment in older adults:nursing education [PDF]
Sensory impairments are identified as the most common chronic and disabling conditions of later life impacting significantly on the quality of life and safety of older adults.
Croy, Suzanne +2 more
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Homeira Vafaei,1 Shohreh Roozmeh,1 Kamran Hessami,1,2 Maryam Kasraeian,1 Nasrin Asadi,1 Azam Faraji,1 Khadije Bazrafshan,1 Najmieh Saadati,3 Soudabeh Kazemi Aski,4 Elahe Zarean,5 Mahboobeh Golshahi,6 Mansoureh Haghiri,7 Nazanin Abdi,8 Reza Tabrizi,9 ...
Vafaei H +15 more
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Continence Across Continents To Upend Stigma and Dependency (CACTUS-D): study protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial [PDF]
Background: Urinary incontinence occurs in 40 % of women aged 65 years and over; however, only 15 % seek care and many delay healthcare seeking for years.
Fritel, Xavier +6 more
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Health-Related Quality of Life among University Healthcare Academics
Introduction: Having a good health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is important to ensure good job performance. However, it is subjective and it cannot be measured easily. This study aimed to evaluate HRQoL among universityhealthcare academics in public andprivate universities. Method: In this study,a stratified random sampling approach was ...
Muhammad Zahid Iqbal +2 more
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Purpose The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the way of life of many individuals, especially those working at the frontlines, such as healthcare workers. Our study aims to examine the impact of COVID-19 on the socio-economic status, quality of life, and
Linh Phuong Doan +10 more
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SCOPE: Safer care for older persons (in residential) environments: A study protocol [PDF]
BACKGROUND: The current profile of residents living in Canadian nursing homes includes elder persons with complex physical and social needs. High resident acuity can result in increased staff workload and decreased quality of work life.
Carole A Estabrooks +4 more
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Healthcare experiences and quality of life of adults with coeliac disease: a cross-sectional study.
BACKGROUND Coeliac disease affects many aspects of quality of life and treatment can be burdensome. Access to healthcare services is necessary for the diagnosis and management of coeliac disease.
H. Crocker +2 more
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Background and purpose: Job burnout is one of the major reasons for frequent job changes that creates physical and mental problems and reduces efficiency and at workplace.
Sahar Sotoodeh Ghorbani, Hamid Soori
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Piloting a manualised weight management programme (Shape Up-LD) for overweight and obese persons with mild-moderate learning disabilities: study protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial [PDF]
National obesity rates have dramatically risen over the last decade. Being obese significantly reduces life expectancy, increases the risk of a range of diseases, and compromises quality of life.
Beeken, RJ +8 more
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