Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Fanjun Kong, Yuqin Gao, Lulu Yuan
Summary: This study translated the CPQ(8 similar to 10) into Chinese and evaluated its reliability and validity. The results showed that the Chinese version of CPQ(8 similar to 10) had a structure consistent with the original questionnaire and displayed good reliability and validity. This study facilitates the application of CPQ(8 similar to 10) in China for evaluating the oral health-related quality of life of 8 similar to 10-year-old children.
CLINICAL ORAL INVESTIGATIONS
(2023)
Article
Dermatology
Huw Rees, Dmitri Wall, Laita Bokhari, Leila Asfour, Rodney Sinclair
Summary: This study assessed the reliability and validity of the Women's Androgenetic Alopecia Quality of Life (WAA-QoL) scale in female patients with alopecia areata (AA). The results showed that the WAA-QoL is a reliable and valid measure for assessing the impact of AA on women's health-related quality of life.
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL DERMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Economics
William Furlong, Charlene Rae, David Feeny, Satvinder Ghotra, Vicky R. Breakey, Teresa Carter, Nikhil Pai, Eleanor Pullenayegum, Feng Xie, Ronald Barr
Summary: Health Utilities Preschool (HuPS) was developed as a generic preference-based measure (GPM) for early childhood that incorporates key components of existing measurement systems. HuPS measurements were evaluated for reliability, validity, interpretability, and acceptability and show continuity with the Health Utilities Index Mark 3 (HUI3) scoring, expanding the applicability of GPM to include young children.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Mohamad Adam Bujang, Wei Hong Lai, Selvasingam Ratnasingam, Xun Ting Tiong, Yoon Khee Hon, Eileen Pin Pin Yap, Yvonne Yih Huan Jee, Nurul Fatma Diyana Ahmad, Alex Ren Jye Kim, Masliyana Husin, Jamaiyah Haniff
Summary: This study developed and validated a health-related quality of life instrument called the HRQ-6D, aiming to measure an individual's HRQOL within a 24-hour period. Through the questionnaire development and testing process involving five phases, six domains were identified, and the HRQ-6D was found to be reliable, valid, and significantly associated with clinical evidence.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sophie Lembacher, Viktoria Hofer, Katrin Bekes
Summary: Dental pain in children significantly impacts the oral health-related quality of life, nearly twice as much as children without dental pain. This study suggests that dental pain in children may lead to a reduction in quality of life.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Mina Pakkhesal, Elham Riyahi, AliAkbar Naghavi Alhosseini, Parisa Amdjadi, Nasser Behnampour
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of oral and dental health conditions on the oral health-related quality of life in preschool children and their parents. The results showed a significant relationship between the dmft index and the oral health-related quality of life score, indicating the importance of preventive policies for promoting oral health in young children.
Article
Economics
Miguel Angel Perez-Sousa, Pedro R. Olivares, Robinson Ramirez-Velez, Narcis Gusi
Summary: The study found that EQ-5D-5L-Y is feasible, consistent, and reliable among children and adolescents, but with low convergent validity. The 5L version showed a slight increase in informativity compared to the 3L version, and correlations with other health measurements were similar to international validation study results.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Anna Lena Sundell, Charlotte Angelhoff
Summary: The study reveals the correlation between children's sleep and health-related quality of life, with few children sleeping less than 8 hours per night. Younger children tend to have higher sleep problems, and these issues can affect children's psychological and physical well-being, as well as their school environment.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Robert P. Lavan, Muna Tahir, Christina O'Donnell, Alex Bellenger, Elodie de Bock, Patricia Koochaki
Summary: Two new tools have been developed to improve communication between veterinarians and dog caretakers, leading to better health outcomes for the dog. These tools measure a dog's health-related quality of life and the character of the human-canine animal bond, and can be used during visits to the veterinarian's office.
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Miranda Lindburg, Banan Ead, Donna B. Jeffe, Judith E. C. Lieu
Summary: This qualitative study aimed to explore the impact of HL on young children's QOL and develop a parent-proxy QOL measure. Through focus groups and interviews, six themes emerged: behavior, feelings, environments, social/activities, family, and hearing equipment, providing insight into HL-related issues affecting young children's QOL.
OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Tenaw Gualu Melesse, Janita Pak Chun Chau, William Ho Cheung Li, Kai Chow Choi, Mulugeta Ayalew Yimer, Abdulkadir Mohamed Said Gidey
Summary: This study aimed to translate and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Amharic version of the PedsQL (TM) 4.0 GCS for Ethiopian children with cancer. The scale showed good validity and reliability among the 142 participants with childhood cancer, supporting its use in clinical settings for assessing and evaluating quality of life in children with cancer.
HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE OUTCOMES
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Kamila Abu Bakar, Nor Asiah Muhamad, Mohamad Alwi Sarpin, Syaniza Shaharudin, Sangeet Sidhu, Suet Li Yap, Tengku Hasnita Tengku Hussain, Hai Liang Tan, Fen Ni Ong, Wen Chian Gan, Mohammad Ikram Ilias, Juliana Othman, Caroline Siew Yin Eng
Summary: This study aimed to validate the Bahasa Melayu version of the PedsQL 3.0 ESRD Module and determine the HRQoL scores in children with CKD in Malaysia. The results showed good internal consistency for the Bahasa Melayu version, with agreement between child self-report and parent proxy report. The scores on the generic scales correlated with the disease-specific scale. There were no significant differences in HRQoL scores among different stages of CKD.
PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Radka Buzgova, Radka Kozakova, Renata Zelenikova, Katka Bobcikova
Summary: This study confirms the reliability and validity of the Czech version of the OPQoL-brief questionnaire in assessing the quality of life of older adults in a community setting.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Danial Qasim Butt, Osama Khattak, Farooq Ahmad Chaudhary, Alzarea K. Bader, Hasan Mujtaba, Azhar Iqbal, Shahab Ud Din, Gharam Radhi A. Alanazi, Mohammed Ghazi Sghaireen, Waseem Ahmad
Summary: The aim of this study was to translate and validate the Urdu version of the Chronic Oral Mucosal Disease Questionnaire (COMDQ) and assess the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in Pakistani patients. The COMDQ showed good internal consistency and test-retest reliability, and correlated well with the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and OHIP-14, indicating good convergent validity.
Article
Pediatrics
Dezhong Chen, Li Lin, Chunrong Li, Weiqing Chen, Yuying Zhang, Yan Ren, Vivian Yawei Guo
Summary: This study explored the association between maternal adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their children's health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in Chinese preschool children, as well as the moderating role of children's sex. The findings revealed a significant negative association between maternal ACEs and their children's HRQOL in terms of physical, social, and school functioning, as well as psychosocial health summary score and total scale score. This association varied by children's sex, but sex was not a significant moderator.
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY AND MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Respiratory System
Alba Torrent-Vernetta, Mirella Gaboli, Silvia Castillo-Corullon, Pedro Mondejar-Lopez, Veronica Sanz Santiago, Jordi Costa-Colomer, Borja Osona, Javier Torres-Borrego, Olga De la Serna-Blazquez, Sara Bellon Alonso, Pilar Caro Aguilera, Alvaro Gimeno-Diaz De Atauri, Alfredo Valenzuela Soria, Roser Ayats, Carlos Martin de Vicente, Valle Velasco Gonzalez, Jose Domingo Moure Gonzalez, Elisa Maria Canino Calderin, Maria Dolores Pastor-Vivero, Maria Angeles Villar Alvarez, Sandra Rovira-Amigo, Ignacio Iglesias Serrano, Ana Diez Izquierdo, Ines de Mir Messa, Silvia Gartner, Alexandra Navarro, Noelia Baz-Redon, Rosario Carmona, Nuria Camats-Tarruella, Monica Fernandez-Cancio, Christina Rapp, Joaquin Dopazo, Matthias Griese, Antonio Moreno-Galdo
Summary: This study analyzed the incidence and prevalence of children's diffuse lung disease (chILD) in Spain. The results showed a higher incidence and prevalence of chILD than previously described, probably due to greater understanding and increased clinician awareness of these rare diseases.
ARCHIVOS DE BRONCONEUMOLOGIA
(2022)
Article
Respiratory System
Ines de-Mir-Messa, Olaia Sardon-Prado, Manuel Sanchez-Solis, Paula Corcuera-Elosegui, Javier Korta-Murua, Virginia Perez-Fernandez, Araceli Caballero-Rabasco, Ah-Fong Hoo, Eduardo G. Perez-Yarza, Antonio Moreno-Galdo
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate lung function development in healthy preterm infants during the first two years of life and compare it to healthy term infants. The results showed that preterm infants had poorer lung function at 6 months, but caught up to term infants at 18 months. This suggests that airway function in preterm infants can recover and develop.
ARCHIVOS DE BRONCONEUMOLOGIA
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Glenn Kiekens, Penelope Hasking, Ronny Bruffaerts, Jordi Alonso, Randy P. Auerbach, Jason Bantjes, Corina Benjet, Mark Boyes, Wai Tat Chiu, Laurence Claes, Pim Cuijpers, David D. Ebert, Arthur Mak, Philippe Mortier, Siobhan O'Neill, Nancy A. Sampson, Dan J. Stein, Gemma Vilagut, Matthew K. Nock, Ronald C. Kessler
Summary: Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is common among college students and is a behavioral marker of various common mental disorders.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Aina Gabarrell-Pascuet, Mireia Felez-Nobrega, Paula Cristobal-Narvaez, Philippe Mortier, Gemma Vilagut, Beatriz Olaya, Jordi Alonso, Josep Maria Haro, Joan Domenech-Abella
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the worsening of anxiety, depressive symptoms, and problems related to social relationships has led to an increase in suicidal thoughts and behaviors. This study found that feelings of detachment have a significant impact on mental health and suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and social support plays a mediating role in this relationship. Depressive and anxiety symptoms also mediate the association between social support and suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Genetics & Heredity
Juan Luque, Ingrid Mendes, Beatriz Gomez, Beatriz Morte, Miguel Lopez de Heredia, Enrique Herreras, Virginia Corrochano, Juan Bueren, Pia Gallano, Rafael Artuch, Cristina Fillat, Luis A. Perez-Jurado, Lluis Montoliu, Angel Carracedo, Jose M. Millan, Susan M. Webb, Francesc Palau, Pablo Lapunzina
Summary: CIBERER, a thematic area of CIBER, focuses on rare disease research. It aims to facilitate collaboration between biomedical and clinical research groups and provide new tools for the diagnosis and therapy of low-prevalence diseases.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Mariane Henriques Franca, Flavia Garcia Pereira, Yuan-Pang Wang, Laura Helena Andrade, Jordi Alonso, Maria Carmen Viana
Summary: The study investigated work loss and economic costs due to mental and substance use disorders in the economically active population of the Sao Paulo Metropolitan Area. Findings revealed that mental disorders significantly impact work performance, leading to high economic burden, highlighting the importance of implementing cost-effective interventions to prevent work loss.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Arthur D. P. Mak, Sue Lee, Nancy A. Sampson, Yesica Albor, Jordi Alonso, Randy P. Auerbach, Harald Baumeister, Corina Benjet, Ronny Bruffaerts, Pim Cuijpers, David D. Ebert, Raul A. Gutierrez-Garcia, Penelope Hasking, Coral Lapsley, Christine Lochner, Ronald C. Kessler
Summary: The study found a significant prevalence of ADHD among college students, with nearly 60% having comorbid disorders. Different disorder classes independently predict severe role impairment. Eliminating ADHD may reduce severe role impairment, but must also consider the factors of other comorbid disorders.
JOURNAL OF ATTENTION DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Mathilde M. Husky, Ekaterina Sadikova, Sue Lee, Jordi Alonso, Randy P. Auerbach, Jason Bantjes, Ronny Bruffaerts, Pim Cuijpers, David D. Ebert, Raul Gutierrez Garcia, Penelope Hasking, Arthur Mak, Margaret McLafferty, Nancy A. Sampson, Dan J. Stein, Ronald C. Kessler
Summary: This study examines the relationship between childhood adversities and lifetime mental disorders, 12-month disorder persistence, and impairment among incoming college students. The findings suggest that childhood adversities are associated with the onset and impairment of mental disorders, but not with disorder persistence.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Anna Monistrol-Mula, Mireia Felez-Nobrega, Joan Domenech-Abella, Philippe Mortier, Paula Cristobal-Narvaez, Gemma Vilagut, Beatriz Olaya, Montse Ferrer, Aina Gabarrell-Pascuet, Jordi Alonso, Josep Maria Haro
Summary: This study examined the moderating effect of pre-pandemic mental disorders on the association between COVID-19-related stress and social support with mental health. The findings showed that higher COVID-19-related stress was associated with poorer mental health, and this association was moderated by pre-pandemic mental disorders. Higher levels of social support were linked to better mental health, and this association was moderated by pre-pandemic mental disorders as well.
ANNALS OF GENERAL PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Lydia Hanaa Faris, Aina Gabarrell-Pascuet, Mireia Felez-Nobrega, Paula Cristobal-Narvaez, Philippe Mortier, Gemma Vilagut, Beatriz Olaya, Jordi Alonso, Josep Maria Haro, Raquel Lopez-Carrilero, Joan Domenech-Abella
Summary: Substance use disorder during the COVID-19 lockdown is associated with high levels of depressive symptoms, especially among individuals with low levels of social support.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Karen Kaiser, Rina S. Fox, Chelsea Perschon, Montserrat Vera-Llonch, Jordi Alonso, Laia Cubells, David Cella
Summary: This study aimed to create a PROMIS-based patient-reported outcome measure that accurately assesses the quality of life for patients with familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS). Through literature review and qualitative research, key symptoms and impacts of FCS were identified and a final measurement tool was developed through cognitive interviews with FCS patients.
QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Laura Esteve-Matali, Clara Llorens-Serrano, Jordi Alonso, Gemma Vilagut, Salvador Moncada, Albert Navarro-Gine
Summary: This study reveals a significant deterioration in mental health among the salaried population in 2021 compared to previous periods. Health inequalities appear to have narrowed in 2021, but not by improving the mental health of disadvantaged groups; rather, by worsening the mental health of the typically advantaged groups.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Guilherme Borges, Ricardo Orozco, David Gunnell, Raul A. Gutierrez-Garcia, Yesica Albor, Guillermo E. Quevedo E. Chavez, Praxedis Cristina Hernandez Uribe, Sergio Cruz Hernandez, Maria Anabell Covarrubias Diaz Couder, Jordi Alonso, Maria-Elena Medina-Mora, Corina Benjet
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on the mental health of populations worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This study examined the longitudinal effects of the pandemic on suicidal thoughts and behaviors among first-year university students in Mexico. The findings suggest that there was an increase in the incidence of suicidal ideation during the COVID-19 period, especially among students with risk conditions and positive coping strategies.
ARCHIVES OF SUICIDE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Isabel Moreira, Montse Ferrer, Gemma Vilagut, Philippe Mortier, Mireia Felez-Nobrega, Joan Domenech-Abella, Josep-Maria Haro, Jordi Alonso
Summary: Understanding the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on health requires longitudinal studies, and this study found that the pandemic has affected the physical and mental health of the Spanish population regardless of education level. The impact was observed to be higher in individuals with a high level of education, and this impact appeared later in this group.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR EQUITY IN HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Pediatrics
Alba Torrent-Vernetta, Maria Morillo Soriano, Ignacio Iglesias Serrano, Ana Diez Izquierdo, Sandra Rovira Amigo, Ines Mir Messa, Silvia Gartner, Antonio Moreno-Galdo
Summary: Long-term home mechanical ventilation in children has become more common due to advancements in clinical practices and technology, providing benefits to their quality of life. However, for invasive home ventilation, a suitable home environment, appropriate equipment, and supplies are necessary before discharge from the hospital. The transition from hospital to home requires a well-established plan involving a multidisciplinary team. Readiness for home care involves stabilizing the patient and transitioning from critical care ventilation to home mechanical ventilation. Additionally, comprehensive training on the knowledge and skills needed to safely and confidently use the equipment is essential.
PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Bettina Voelzer, Monira El Genedy-Kalyoncu, Alexandra Fastner, Tsenka Tomova-Simitchieva, Konrad Neumann, Kathrin Hillmann, Ulrike Blume-Peytavi, Elisabeth Hahnel, Janna Sill, Katrin Balzer, Jan Kottner
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the effects of implementing a skincare and prevention package on older nursing home residents. The results indicate that tailored and evidence-based nursing routines can improve skin health and safety in residential long-term care, but there was no significant impact on the skin barrier function.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2024)
Review
Nursing
Han Fu, Dongjiang Hou, Ran Xu, Qian You, Hang Li, Qing Yang, Hao Wang, Jing Gao, Dingxi Bai
Summary: This study systematically reviewed published studies on risk prediction models for DVT in patients with acute stroke and found a high risk of bias. Future studies should focus on developing new models with larger samples, rigorous study designs, and multicenter external validation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2024)
Article
Nursing
Laura Peutere, Jaana Pentti, Annina Ropponen, Mika Kivimaki, Mikko Harmae, Oxana Krutova, Jenni Ervasti, Aki Koskinen, Marianna Virtanen
Summary: Nurse understaffing and limited nursing work experience are associated with patient mortality during hospital stays, especially among patients with comorbidities. The use of administrative data to monitor and improve nurses' working conditions is crucial for reducing in-hospital mortality.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2024)
Review
Nursing
Yuanyuan Zhang, Lining Wang, Wenbi Wu, Shi Zhang, Min Zhang, Wenjing She, Qianqian Cheng, Nana Chen, Pengxia Fan, Yuxin Du, Haiyan Song, Xianyu Hu, Jiajie Zhang, Caiyan Ding
Summary: This meta-analysis identifies comorbid factors and behavioral factors that are significantly associated with inadequate bowel preparation in older adults undergoing colonoscopy.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2024)
Article
Nursing
Long Huang, Bing-yue Zhao, Xiao-ting Li, Shui-xiu Huang, Ting-ting Chen, Xiao Cheng, Si-jia Li, Hao Li, Rong -fang Hu
Summary: This study investigated the impact of a family-focused online parenting support intervention on parents' well-being and preterm infants' outcomes. The intervention showed significant improvements in parents' sense of competence, caregiving ability, depression, and social support. However, there were no significant differences in preterm infants' weight and length, or in family functioning.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2024)
