INTRODUCTION Imprisoned people have usually a poor health status in comparison with the general population. The aim is to investigate a possible association between the quality of life and physical activity level in male inmates. METHODS A cross-sectional pilot study was carried out between 2010 and 2011. A questionnaire contained SF12 and International Physical Activity Questionnaire was adm...

BACKGROUND & AIM Quality of life may be reduced in patients with chronic liver diseases. The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of chronic viral liver disease on health-related quality of life (HRQOL). PATIENTS AND METHODS Quality of life was prospectively investigated in 227 patients with chronic viral liver disease and 75 controls. The generic Short Form 12 questionnaire was app...

Our aim is to analyse the clinical outcome of a series of patients affected by avascular necrosis of the femoral head and treated with core-decompression technique and autologous stromal cells of the bone marrow.We enrolled in our study 29 patients with 31 hips in total affected by avascular necrosis of the femoral head. The clinical and radiological outcome has been assessed through self-admin...

OBJECTIVES To establish the prevalence of voice disorder using the Malay-Voice Handicap Index 10 (Malay-VHI-10) and to study the determinants, quality of life, depression, anxiety and stress associated with voice disorder among secondary school teachers in Peninsular Malaysia. METHODS This study was divided into two phases. Phase I tested the reliability of the Malay-VHI-10 while Phase II was...

Background In addition to its multiple functional, social and economic consequences, knee osteoarthritis is responsible for a significant deterioration in the quality of life (QOL)[1]. Studies examining impact on have been made possible through development validated measurement questionnaires. The SF-12 score with aspects (physical, mental social) valid reliable instrument assessment QOL. Objec...

BACKGROUND When planning the Aging in Place Initiative at TigerPlace, it was envisioned that advances in technology research had the potential to enable early intervention in health changes that could assist in proactive management of health for older adults and potentially reduce costs. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to compare length of stay (LOS) of residents living with environment...

Patients with many problems often face difficulties in modifying their behavior as desired. Uncovered basic needs may be an important barrier. This research tests the effect of patient-centered consultations for 20to 44year-old patients with multiple psychosocial and lifestyle problems. We focus on resources and barriers for obtaining self-chosen goals within life circumstances and lifestyle. A...