Quality of Life

Practical Research

Associations Between Quality of Life and Outdoor Access in Nursing Homes: A Cross-Sectional Study

06/14/2021

Maria Crotty ;

Rachel Milte ;

Enwu Liu ;

Suzanne M. Dyer ;

Stephanie L. Harrison ;

Emmanuel Gnanamanickam ;

The aim of this analysis is to examine the association between provision of independent access to outdoor areas at the NH level and actual use of outdoor areas by the residents with health-related QoL (HR-QoL) in a population of residents of...

The aim of this analysis is to...

06/14/2021

Annals of Long-Term Care

Empirical Research

The Impact of Surgical Site Infection on Health-related Quality of Life: A Systematic Review

06/03/2021

Zena Moore , PhD, MSc, FFNMRCSI, PG Dip, Dip First Line Management, RGN;

Pinar Avsar , PhD, MSc, RGN, BSc;

Tom O'Connor , EdD, MSc Ad Nursing, PG Dip Ed, BSc, Dip Nur, RNT;

Karen Ousey , PhD, RGN, FHEA, CMgr, MCMI;

Declan Patton , PhD, MSc, PGDipEd, PGCRM, BNS, RNT;

Joanna Blackburn , BSc, MSc, PhD;

This article provides an in-depth understanding of the lived experience and quality of life of individuals with surgical site infections.

This article provides an...

06/03/2021

Wound Management & Prevention

Empirical Studies

Determination of Quality of Life and Self-Care Agency in Patients Who Underwent Colorectal Cancer Surgery: A Prospective Descriptive Study

01/06/2021

Nurhan Aktaş , RN;

Zehra Gocmen Baykara , RN, PhD;

This prospective, descriptive study evaluated the quality of life and self-care agency of patients who underwent surgery for colorectal cancer.

This prospective, descriptive...

01/06/2021

Wound Management & Prevention

Empirical Research

Correlation Between Spiritual Well-being and Quality of Life in Patients With Urinary Incontinence: A Cross-sectional Descriptive Study

12/02/2020

Emel Gülnar , RN, PhD;

Hüsna Özveren , RN, PhD;

Ercan Yuvanç , MD, PhD;

This study examined the relationship between quality of life and spiritual well-being in 383 persons with urinary incontinence visiting an outpatient urology clinic.

This study examined the...

12/02/2020

Wound Management & Prevention

When All Else Fails Vac It: A Case Report on the Efficacy of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy as a Singular Modality to Accelerate Wound Healing for Limb Salvage

The purpose of this case study is to investigate the efficacy of negative pressure wound therapy as a singular modality for limb salvage status-post extensive sharp debridement of the foo...

Michael Acerra ;

Cindy Alsamarriae ;

Brian M. Gillette ;

11/23/2020

Original Research

Endovascular Treatment for Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

09/05/2012

The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of endovascular treatment for chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency on chronic fatigue in multiple sclerosis patients.

The aim of this study was to...

09/05/2012

Vascular Disease Management