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Filter by:The aims of this study are to examine the differences in the quality of life among individuals with type 1 diabetes and individuals without chronic diseases, differences in the quality of life among men and women with type 1 diabetes and the differences in the quality of life among individuals with good and poor glycaemic control. The relationship between personality traits and the management of disease in patients with type 1 diabetes will also be examined.
Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic infectious disease found in children worldwide and if left untreated, is rapidly progress. Severe tooth decay in children is not only affect child's health and school performance, but also has impact on the family well-being. Oral rehabilitation in children requires time, resources and effort of dental specialists, the child and parents. Caries is a destructive condition of organic and inorganic components of the tooth structures but reversible and most importantly, preventable. Topical fluoride therapy, delivered by dentists has been effectively used to speed up the repair process as well as to strengthen the surface of intact tooth structure. Topical fluoride is available in various preparations. Regular application of sodium fluoride varnish is every three months, by far, considered as effective method in preventing new caries, particularly in the high-risk children. It has the advantage of containing therapeutic concentration of fluoride and ability to flow over and stick to the tooth surface. Whereas silver ion and relatively higher fluoride concentration in Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) has been shown to be the most effective in harden the decay, stop the caries progress and eliminate pathogenic bacteria. It can be hypothesize that when use in combination in school children, both reagents might have synergistic effect on arresting existing caries as well as preventing new caries.
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of using new app-based technology to increase the level of physical activity, compared to conventional postoperative information given to patients undergoing bariatric surgery. The hypothesis is that the intervention, i.e. using the new technology, will have a greater positive effect on levels of physical activity and outcomes of weight loss than conventional postoperative information.
The aim of this study is to evaluate gastroesophageal reflux disease - health related quality of life (GERD-HRQL) after electrical stimulation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and esophageal dysmotility.
An aging population means an increase of the oldest part of the population, resulting from a change in demographic behavior and an increasing lifespan. The social networks are changing and the health care costs are rising. We know informal care of older civilians becomes more and more complex. A formal framework with a good communication to support informal caregivers is therefore essential in order to provide good care for a dependent older civilian. Informal care is the support and assistance of a dependent person, outside the context of professional care or organized volunteering, but by one or more members from the immediate vicinity of the dependent1. The 'informal care group' is defined as follows: 'a group of two or more persons who together provide informal care to a dependent person, beyond the scope of professional care or organized volunteering, but as members of the immediate vicinity of the dependent'. In this group, the different members contribute to the care process in an equitable but non-proportional manner. The dynamics in an informal care group are obviously different from those in a family where one central informal caregiver is responsible for the care of the ill relative: behind each individual of the informal care group, there is also a partner and/or children who influence the care motivations and accountability. Sharing informal caregiving has important advantages. Firstly, individuals of the informal care group needs less time to fulfill specific caregiver tasks and have more time to cope with external stressors. Secondly, caregivers in group receive support from each other, which strengthens their self-efficacy. However, the involvement of more caregivers may also be a source of conflict. This project aims to meet the needs of informal care groups of older civilians. An adjusted support for older civilians (≥70 years) and their informal care group will be achieved. We will focus on their needs, aimed to decrease the caregiver burden and increase the well-being of both older civilian and caregivers. This goal will be achieved by a better care planning and attempts to improve communication between older civilian, informal and professional caregivers, which we found in previous research as difficult and an important obstacle in concretize individual tailored support of the older civilian and caregivers.
Through this study, The investigator believe to evaluate the impact in terms of overall quality of life of adjuvant chemotherapy in patients with locally advanced endometrial cancer at a distance from their care
A single-center, observational, prospective, two dynamic cohorts study with before-after design. Group 1: Treatment with 6 sessions using dry needling with DNHS® (Dry Needling for Hypertonicity and Spasticity) on the spastic muscles of the affected arm in patients with stroke plus standard physiotherapy treatment. Group 2: Standard physiotherapy treatment. Spasticity will be assessed by Modifying Modified Ashworth Scale (MMAS), functionality with the Fugl-Meyer scale for the upper limb, motor recovery with Brunnstrom Stages Scale (BSS) and upper limb spasticity pattern (ULP), pain by 10-points Numerical Rating Scale (NRS10) and the quality of life with the Euro QoL 5D 5L survey. In both groups the valuations will be made following the same schedule.
Decreased muscle mass (sarcopenia) and strength (dynapenia) are common during aging, with a rate of muscle mass loss that is approximately 6% per decade between 30 and 70 years of age. Muscle mass loss results in reduced strength and physical function (frailty), increased risk for falls and bone fractures, and decreased quality of life. The age-related decrease in testosterone plays a key role in the loss of muscle mass and strength for aging males. There is increasing interest in nutritional and exercise strategies to prevent aging-related losses in muscle mass and strength. Sexual dysfunction has a high prevalence among men (31%), and include erectile difficulties (10%), lack of interest in sex (9%), and inability to achieve orgasm (7%). There are multiple causes including low testosterone. There is growing interest in natural supplements, and this study will compare under double blind procedures two natural supplements with placebo (Men's Perfect Multi Formula and Andro Vitality) that have been formulated by Purity Products. The supplements contain micronutrients, plant extracts, and herbs, with the primary bioactives Rhaponticum carthamoides and magnesium. Rhaponticum carthamoides, commonly known as maral root or Russian leuzea, is a perennial herb that grows in South Siberia, and has been used to enhance muscular and sexual function, but more evidence from properly designed human trials is needed to determine both efficacy and safety. The purpose of this study using a randomized, parallel group design, is to evaluate the effect of two supplements relative to placebo on strength, serum free and total testosterone levels, sexual function, mood state, and quality of life compared to placebo over a 6-week period in 120 males.
To date it is unknown how physical activity levels in adults is limited before and after lumbar spine surgery and if physical activity level is associated with disability and limitations of quality of life. The main objective is to compare physical activity preoperatively and 6 and 12 weeks postoperatively in patients undergoing lumbar spine surgery with norm data. In addition, the investigators will study the association of changes in physical activity, disability and quality of live.
This randomized controlled study evaluates the effect of home biofeedback compared to pelvic floor physical therapy for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence. Half of the participants will use a home biofeedback device for 3 months and the other half will attend pelvic floor physical therapy appointments for 3 months.