Quality of Life

Research Reports

Patient-Reported Outcomes in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients: Design, Implementation, and Pilot Results

02/21/2024

Christi Ann Hayes, MD

Aricca D. Van Citters, MS

Wenyan Zhao, PhD

Kate L. Caldon

Charlotte M. Coughenour

Tor D. Tosteson, PhD

Anna N. A. Tosteson, PhD

Kenneth R. Meehan, MD

In a recent study, Christi Ann Hayes, MD, and colleagues aimed to define patient-reported outcome measures in patients receiving hematopoietic stem cell transplant.

In a recent study, Christi Ann...

02/21/2024

Journal of Clinical Pathways

Empirical Studies

Fetal Bovine Acellular Dermal Matrix in the Management of Chronic Nonhealing Lower Extremity Wounds

11/27/2023

Susan Benitez-Sanchez, MD¹; Amit Rao, MD²; and Alisha Oropallo, MD^2,3

Susan Benitez-Sanchez, MD1; Amit Rao,...

11/27/2023

Wound Management & Prevention

Original Research

Satisfaction With Head and Neck Scar Appearance in Latin American Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study

08/30/2023

Santiago Restrepo, MD¹; Santiago Rojas, MD¹; Alvaro Sanabria, PhD^1,2,3

Santiago Restrepo, MD1; Santiago Roja...

This study describes the self-assessment of head and neck scars in Latin American patients using the Patient Scar Assessment Questionnaire.

This study describes the...

08/30/2023

ePlasty

Original Research

Use of an Application to Increase Self-Care Ability, Improve Quality of Life, and Decrease Stoma Complications in Patients With Ileocystoplasty or Ureterostomy Due to Bladder Cancer

11/10/2022

Rongrong Tan, RN, MSN¹; Li Wang, RN, BSc¹; Ruqin Xia, RN, BSc¹; and Hong Zheng, RN, MSc¹

Rongrong Tan, RN, MSN1; Li Wang, RN, ...

Quality of life for patients after ileocystoplasty or ureterostomy due to a urinary bladder neoplasm can be limited after discharge from the hospital. Interaction with health care providers and other patients, via an app, improved patients’...

Quality of life for patients...

11/10/2022

Wound Management & Prevention

Empirical Studies

10/03/2022

Aishah Alenezi, MSN, RN, PhD

Amanda Kimpton, PhD

Karen Livesay, PhD

Ian McGrath, PhD

Effects of sex, diagnosis, health care provider, and ostomy type on QOL

Effects of sex, diagnosis,...

10/03/2022

Wound Management & Prevention

Upfront With Ostomies

To Irrigate or Not?

09/01/2022

Janice Erbe, DNP, APNP, FNP-BC, CWON

Colostomy irrigation successes

09/01/2022

Wound Management & Prevention

Heidi B. Prather, MD, FAAD, Dermatology Week 2022

Improved Quality of Life With Cosmetic Procedures

05/13/2022

Riya Gandhi, MA, Associate Editor

In her session, “Cosmetic Surgery and Its Impact on Quality of Life,” at the Dermatology Week 2022, Heidi Prather, MD, discussed cosmetic procedures, their impact on quality of life, and why dermatologists should offer them.

In her session, “Cosmetic...

05/13/2022

The Dermatologist

Upfront With Ostomies

Improved Quality of Life After Ostomy Surgery

05/01/2022

Lori Rosenberger, BA

Janice Erbe, DNP, APNP, FNP-BC, CWON

One woman’s journey with ulcerative colitis, an ostomy, and improved quality of life.

One woman’s journey with...

05/01/2022

Wound Management & Prevention

Video

Improving Quality of Life in the Treatment of Chronic Venous Leg Ulcers

01/14/2022

In this video, Dr Alisha Oropallo discusses treating patients with chronic venous leg ulcers, with special attention paid to improving quality of life.

In this video, Dr Alisha...

01/14/2022

Wound Management & Prevention

Empirical Studies

City of Hope-Quality of Life Questionnaire-Arabic Version: Assessment of Reliability and Validity

01/03/2022

Aishah Alenezi, MSN, RN

Karen Livesay, PhD

Amanda Kimpton, PhD

Ian McGrath, PhD

Khalid Bedaiwi, MD

Wahaj Khan, PhD