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Filter by:A 16 week pilot study for Allina call center employees to look at the psychological outcomes and biological markers after an intervention of using a standing work station. There were two groups: group 1 received, and was instructed to use, the standing work station for all 16 weeks, group 2 was a wait-list control group and received, and was instructed to use, the standing work station for the second 8 weeks. Psychological outcomes were measured at weeks 0, 4, 8, 12, and 16. Biological markers were measured at weeks 0, 8, and 16.
Hypothesis 1: The proportion of pre-ART patients whose CD4 cell counts decline to ART-eligibility within 48 weeks will be lower in intervention compared to the non-intervention arm. Hypothesis 2: PLHIV who receive the PSCB intervention will experience lower rates of morbidity or death over the follow-up period compared to patients not receiving the intervention Hypothesis 3: PLHIV who receive the PCSB intervention will have better adherence to scheduled clinic appointments compared to those not receiving the intervention
In this research project a module based Ambient Assisted Living solution will be provided to elderly living in assisted living homes. Those products and services seek to impact quality of life of the elderly and have positive effects on their environment.
Chronic neuropathic pain is a common problem for breast cancer survivors. Even with the best medical treatment, some survivors continue to experience disabling pain. It is well-established that an interdisciplinary approach is key to the treatment of some types of chronic pain, but little research has been done on the effectiveness of interdisciplinary treatments for cancer survivors with chronic neuropathic pain. The investigators will evaluate the effectiveness of an interdisciplinary approach combining medical treatment and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) to reduce disability and improve quality of life among breast cancer survivors with chronic neuropathic pain. The investigators will also evaluate the impact of the program on psychological distress, pain cognitions, biomarkers of stress and immune function, cognitive function, as well as brain structure and function.
The aim of this study is to determine whether by incorporating an Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) measure in dental practice will improve patient-dentist communication and enhance patient's satisfaction. The objectives of this study are: (i) To determine the measurement equivalence of Computer Touch Screen Assessment (CTSA) and Paper Based Assessment (PBA) of the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14). (ii) To evaluate and compare how useful a standardized OHRQoL assessment improves patient-dentist communication with regards to number of relevant OHRQoL issues addressed and percentage of most frequently items discussed between the intervention and control groups, assess the patient's active participation between the intervention and control groups and enhances patient's satisfaction between the intervention and control groups.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of a software for smartphones and tablets on type 1 diabetes control and quality of life
The aim of the study is to analyze if a ketogenic diet (KD) compared to either a "low glycämic and insulinemic" (LOGI) diet or to a standard diet (SD) is feasible, safe and tolerable and will improve quality of life and physical performance in patients with Breast Cancer during the rehabilitation phase. It will be an open-label trial of nutritional intervention for 20 weeks spanning three phases: 3 weeks of stationary intervention, 16 weeks of outhouse phase and one final week of stationary intervention.
Prior studies have shown multifaceted falls prevention program with home-based exercise reduced falls significantly in the community setting. The Otago exercise program has been tested in four separated controlled trials of community living people in New Zealand. Falls were the main outcome in each trail and were defined as "unintentionally coming to rest on the ground, floor or other lower level". Not only this combination strengthening and balance training exercise could reduce fall but also could benefit in cost-effectiveness for fall prevention and decrease mortality in those 80 and older. However the limitation of Otago exercise program is that the program was needed to be trained by skill nurses or physical therapists. There are 17 steps levels to adhere the program. As some studies have shown that fall prevention program adherence could be as low as 10-40%. In Thailand the lack of medical staffs are continued the problem in the community. Therefore to establish fall prevention guideline that will be suitable and translated into the real setting, this study is aimed to test the effectiveness of simple program home-based exercise comparing to non-simple program home based exercise in preventing fall and improve muscle strength and balance dysfunction in older people with mild to moderate balance dysfunction. The method is the randomized controlled trails.
Bone metastases are a cause of significant morbidity in cancer patients. In patients who die from breast, prostate, and lung cancer, autopsy studies have shown that up to 85% have evidence of bone metastases at the time of death (1). These metastases frequently give rise to complications that reduce patients' quality of life. These include: pain, fractures, and decreased mobility, ultimately reducing performance status. Radiofrequency ablation therapy with cementoplasty/vertebroplasty for painful bone metastases has been shown to be feasible, efficacious, and safe. However, patient reported outcomes have yet to be determined.
A pilot to test feasibility of improving patient/caretaker quality of life and resilience.