Quality of life in psychiatric disorders

Das, Poonam R.; Murthy, P S; Diwan, Chetan; Patil, Anand A; Jagtap, Biswajit

doi:10.15761/jtbr.1000103

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“…Additionally, many QoL assessments that are disease-specific also include measures for social and psychological domains [ 21 , 22 ]. Psychological distress is a strong predictor of poor QoL, independent of physical and social factors [ 23 , 24 ]. Moreover, psychological distress is a primary factor in vulnerability to addiction and in treatment retention and relapse [ 25 , 26 ].…”

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Sociodemographic and Clinical Characteristics Associated with Improvements in Quality of Life for Participants with Opioid Use Disorder

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Background: The Houston Emergency Opioid Engagement System was established to create an access pathway into long-term recovery for individuals with opioid use disorder. The program determines effectiveness across multiple dimensions, one of which is by measuring the participant’s reported quality of life (QoL) at the beginning of the program and at successive intervals. Methods: A visual analog scale was used to measure the change in QoL among participants after joining the program. We then identified sociodemographic and clinical characteristics associated with changes in QoL. Results: 71% of the participants (n = 494) experienced an increase in their QoL scores, with an average improvement of 15.8 ± 29 points out of a hundred. We identified 10 factors associated with a significant change in QoL. Participants who relapsed during treatment experienced minor increases in QoL, and participants who attended professional counseling experienced the largest increases in QoL compared with those who did not. Conclusions: Insight into significant factors associated with increases in QoL may inform programs on areas of focus. The inclusion of counseling and other services that address factors such as psychological distress were found to increase participants’ QoL and success in recovery.

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confidence: 99%

Sociodemographic and Clinical Characteristics Associated with Improvements in Quality of Life for Participants with Opioid Use Disorder

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“…This finding is of importance and suggests that additional mental health conditions, or difficulties associated with mental health, may impact overall health-related well-being to a higher degree than additional physical health conditions. Given the impact that mental health has been found to have on general health and well-being in non-veteran populations (Chaudhury et al, 2018; Connell et al, 2012; World Health Organization, 2004), this finding warrants further investigation in this cohort. Furthermore, this study identified issues with the applicability of the WBI finance questions for older veterans, and a possible need to support working-age blind veterans in preparing financially for the future.…”

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confidence: 88%

A preliminary investigation of the well-being of visually impaired ex-service personnel in the United Kingdom

Godier-McBard

Castle²,

Heinze³

et al. 2020

British Journal of Visual Impairment

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Research has shown that visual impairment may impact daily functioning, health, and well-being negatively for adults of all ages. Ex-service personnel (‘veterans’) too may be at risk of poor health and well-being outcomes associated with post-military life, and this may be exacerbated by the presence of visual impairment. Despite this, research considering the experience of blind veterans has been limited and has not yet assessed well-being for these individuals across a broad spectrum of life domains. Rather, it has highlighted poor mental health and psychological well-being in working-age visually impaired veterans. However, the experiences of older visually impaired veterans (who make up the majority of visually impaired veterans in the United Kingdom) have been poorly represented in the literature. This pilot study aimed to provide a preliminary assessment of holistic well-being in an adult sample of 97 UK blind veterans, predominantly composed of older age veterans (majority over 80 years). Cross-sectional well-being data were collected using a validated measure of well-being (the Well-Being Inventory [WBI]). Results suggest that members of Blind Veterans UK are functioning well and are satisfied across four life domains (vocation, finances, health, and social relationships). Lower health satisfaction was identified, particularly in blind veterans with comorbid mental health conditions. Results are discussed in relation to the older age of the sample, the limitations of face-to-face survey administration, and the applicability of the WBI finance domain in this age cohort. Recommendations are made for future research in this population.

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“…Direct policymakers to take interest in stakeholders and provide appropriate treatment. [11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]…”

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Quality of life: concepts, needs, psychometric measurement, factors associated and treatment responsiveness in depression disorder

Sevak

Balamurugan²

2023

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Quality of life (QOL) is a multifaceted concept that warrants attention, especially in depression disorder. This review aimed to summarize the empirical evidence regarding concepts, needs, psychometric measurement, factors associated, and treatment responsiveness in depression disorder. The narrative review was conducted based on studies published in English databases from the last three decades to 2022 on the evidence from extensive electronic databases using PubMed, SCOPUS, PsychINFO, ScienceDirect, SpringerLink, and Google Scholar. The significant findings from books, journals and grey literature were also included. Based on relevant and significant facts the concepts were developed and evidence-based narrations were made under each concept to understand QOL in depression disorder. This review found a significant association between poorer QOL with the severity of depression and, its association with age of respondents, the intensity of the depressive symptoms, lower education, subjective perception of health, lower socio-economical status, and social support. The review signifies the needs and psychometric instruments of QOL in patients with depressive disorder. The review revealed that psychoeducation, multimodal and community-based lifestyle intervention, self-awareness and body-mind-spirit interventions, CBT, group therapy and mental health promotion intervention improved the QOL in depression disorder. The study concluded that QOL is a patient-centric approach, and should be involved as the standard measure of evaluating care outcomes, satisfaction, and cost-effectiveness through the incorporation of the various treatment approaches in clinical practice. Despite being an essential component QOL is received relatively little attention in depression disorder by clinicians and mental health professionals.

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Quality of life in psychiatric disorders

Cited by 14 publications

References 37 publications

Sociodemographic and Clinical Characteristics Associated with Improvements in Quality of Life for Participants with Opioid Use Disorder

Sociodemographic and Clinical Characteristics Associated with Improvements in Quality of Life for Participants with Opioid Use Disorder

A preliminary investigation of the well-being of visually impaired ex-service personnel in the United Kingdom

Quality of life: concepts, needs, psychometric measurement, factors associated and treatment responsiveness in depression disorder

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