Impact of defocus incorporated multiple segments (DIMS) spectacle lenses for myopia control on quality of life of the children: a qualitative study by Sumita Agarkar, Anuradha Narayanan, Mobashir Fatimah

“…Objective To assess the impact of DIMS (defocus incorporated multiple segments) spectacle lenses on the quality of life of children using it.Methods Separate in-depth interviews were conducted with children using DIMS as a myopia control strategy for at least 1 month and their parents based on prepared guides. …”
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Effectiveness, toxicity and impact on quality of life of high-dose-rate brachytherapy delivered in two fractions as monotherapy in patients with prostate cancer by Johan Staby Olsén, Antonis Valachis, Bengt Johansson

“…Primary endpoint was biochemical recurrence (BCR) and secondary endpoints included toxicity (assessed through both healthcare provider and patient-reported outcomes) and quality-of-life (QoL) assessment. Results: In total, 175 patients with prostate cancer (94 % classified as low- or intermediate-risk) were treated with HDR-BT during the study period with a median age of 68 years (range: 51–80), and a median follow-up of 60 months (range: 0–174). …”
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Study of Health-Related Quality of Life and Healthcare Utilization among Type 2 Diabetic Population in an Urban Area of Eastern Nepal by Sangita Shah, Nilambar Jha, Deepak Kumar Yadav, Prajjwal Pyakurel, Sanjib Kumar Sharma, Suman Bahadur Singh

“…Diabetes affects quality of life through associated complications, comorbidity, and disease burden. …”
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Effect of biofeedback – therapy on clinical semiology, quality of life and sensorimotor function of anorectal area at irritable bowel syndrome with refractory constipation by O. V. Krapivnaya

“…To estimate effect of biofeedback-therapy (BFT) on clinical symptoms, quality of life, sensorimotor function of anorectal area at irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with refractory constipation (IBS-C).Material and methods. …”
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Quality of life and clinical correlates in cognitively-able autistic adults: A special focus on sensory characteristics and perceived parental support by Chun-Yi Lin, Yi-Lun Wu, Yi-Ling Chien, Susan Shur-Fen Gau

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Aerobic-training effects on CD4 cell count and health related quality of life of people living with human immunodeficiency virus by Ignatius Onyewadume, Thabo Muswere

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Health-related quality of life and health state utility value in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Guixiang Zhao, Siyuan Lei, Ya Li, Zhenzhen Feng, Jiansheng Li

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Evaluating patient outcomes and quality of life following laparoscopic extended totally extraperitoneal repair for ventral hernia: A prospective study by Cuddapah Manoj Krishna, Pothula Rajendra Vamsi Krishna, Vembuluru Dwarakanath Reddy, Dhaval Patel, Bonny Natesh

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Sleep problems and chronic conditions in single parents in Ghana: Serial mediating roles of health-related quality of life and functional limitations. by Obed Jones Owusu-Sarpong, Kabila Abass, Daniel Buor, Solomon Osei Tutu, Razak M Gyasi

“…<h4>Objectives</h4>Data on the association between sleep problems and chronic conditions among single parents in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are limited, and no study has, to date, reported the serial mediation effects of functional limitations and poor health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in this association. This study examines the extent to which functional limitations and poor HRQoL serially explain the link between sleep problems and chronic conditions among single parents in Ghana.…”
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The Impact of 3S2E Nursing Management on the Psychological Status of Respiratory Function and Quality of Life of Patients with Severe Pneumonia in the ICU by Yaoyao Xu, Xia Li, Qin Yang, Xiuxian Ma

“…The postintervention ratings in the observation class were higher than those in the control, and the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL) scale scores in the 2 categories were greater after the intervention than they were before (P<0.05). …”
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Estimating the Health-Related Quality of Life Benefit of Prophylactic Treatment for COVID-19 in Immunocompromised People: A Multimethod Valuation Study by Katy Gallop, Rebekah Hall, Michael Watt, Daniel Squirrell, Neil Branscombe, Sofie Arnetop, Andrew Lloyd

“…Therefore, PrEP may improve psychosocial well-being and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) for individuals with IC conditions. …”
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Self-Ligating Brackets and Their Impact on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Chinese Adolescence Patients: A Longitudinal Prospective Study by Yu Zhou, MinLing Zheng, Jiaqiang Lin, Yi Wang, Zhen Yu Ni

“…Although the associations between orthodontic and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQOL) have been explored, little research has been done to address the influence of brackets type on perceived OHRQOL. …”
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Health-Related Quality of Life and Its Influencing Factors in Patients with Hepatitis B: A Cross-Sectional Assessment in Southeastern China by Ping Chen, Fen Zhang, Yiqun Shen, Yubo Cai, Chaolei Jin, Yan Li, Mingmin Tu, Weizhen Zhang, Yu Wang, Shi-Feng Zhang, Jiangyun Wang, Lanjuan Li

“…Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is an important aspect in the management of patients with hepatitis B (HB), which remains a serious health problem in China. …”
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Birthing experience and quality of life after vacuum delivery and second-stage caesarean section: a prospective cohort study in Uganda by Barbara, Nolens, Thomas, van den Akker, John, Lule, Sulphine, Twinomuhangi, Roosmalen, Jos van, Josaphat, Byamugisha

Subjects: “…vacuum extraction, caesarean section, quality of life, pain, dyspareunia, birthing experience…”
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Treatment-related toxicity, utility and patient-reported outcomes of head and neck cancer patients treated with proton therapy: A longitudinal study by Yi Hsuan Chen, Michiel Kroesen, Mischa Hoogeman, Matthijs Versteegh, Carin Uyl-de Groot, Hedwig M. Blommestein

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Care burden and quality of life among family caregivers of children with cerebral palsy in China: the mediating roles of social support and coping styles by Fang Liu, Rui Zhang, Cui Cui, Hengyu Zhou

“…The contributing variables to caregivers’ quality of life must be identified. Our attention will be paid to the impact of caregiver’s social resources such as social support and caregiver’s personal resources such as coping styles on their care situation. …”
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Assessment of the Effect of Oral Health on Quality of Life and Oral-Health Indicators among ESRD Patients in Southwest Florida: A Pilot Study by Payal Kahar, Carol Chapman, Jayanta Gupta

“…To determine and compare OHRQoL (oral-health-related quality of life) using the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI-12) and Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) among patients receiving hemodialysis (HD). …”
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Functional Fitness and Self-Reported Quality of Life of Older Women Diagnosed with Knee Osteoarthrosis: A Cross-Sectional Case Control Study by Paula Andréa Malveira Cavalcante, Márcio Roberto Doro, Frank Shiguemitsu Suzuki, Roberta Luksevicius Rica, Andrey Jorge Serra, Francisco Luciano Pontes Junior, Alexandre Lopes Evangelista, Aylton José Figueira Junior, Julien Steven Baker, Danilo Sales Bocalini

“…Utilizing a cross-sectional case control design, the aim of this study was to evaluate the functional fitness and self-reported quality of life differences in older people diagnosed with knee osteoarthrosis (O) who participated in health promotion groups. …”
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Trazodone effectiveness in depression: impacts of trazodone extended release vs SSRIs on the health status and quality of life of patients with major depressive disorder by Marcin Siwek, Adrian Andrzej Chrobak, Anna Julia Krupa, Aleksandra Gorostowicz, Andrzej Juryk, Dominika Dudek

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Health-related quality of life and its predictors among chronic kidney disease patients: A hospital-based cross-sectional study. by Tasmia Tasnim, Kazi Muhammad Rezaul Karim, Tanjina Rahman, Harun-Ur Rashid

“…Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has a significant impact on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of affected individuals due to its progressive and disabling nature. …”
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