Body mass index and health-related quality of life in patients preparing for coronary angiography

There is evidence that body mass index (BMI) is related to some extent to the health related quality of life (HRQoL) in different populations. The purpose of our study was to investigate the relationship between the BMI and the HRQoL in patients awaiting coronary angiography. The sample consisted of 100 patients (68 males and 32 females) with symptomatology indicated for coronary angiography. For all of them BMI was calculated. They were also administered Duke Health profile questionnaire which measures adult self-reported functional health status. The findings reveal that BMI is related to some aspects of HRQoL. Considering this, health counseling directed at regulating body weight as part of the positive health behavior can benefit and improve some domains of the HRQoL and the QoL per se of the individuals having health problems

Body mass index and health-related quality of life in patients preparing for coronary angiography

There is evidence that body mass index (BMI) is related to some extent to the health related quality of life (HRQoL) in different populations. The purpose of our study was to investigate the relationship between the BMI and the HRQoL in patients awaiting coronary angiography. The sample consisted of 100 patients (68 males and 32 females) with symptomatology indicated for coronary angiography. For all of them BMI was calculated. They were also administered Duke Health profile questionnaire which measures adult self-reported functional health status. The findings reveal that BMI is related to some aspects of HRQoL. Considering this, health counseling directed at regulating body weight as part of the positive health behavior can benefit and improve some domains of the HRQoL and the QoL per se of the individuals having health problems

Body mass index and quality of life in patients waiting for coronary angiography

Aim: There is evidence that the body mass index (BMI) is related, to some extent, to the quality of life (QoL) in different populations. The purpose of our study was to investigate the differences in QoL in relation to the BMI in patients awaiting coronary angiography. Method: The sample consisted of 100 patients (68 males and 32 females) with symptoms indicating coronary angiography. For all of them BMI was calculated. The participants completed the Duke Health profile questionnaire (DUKE) which measures adult self-reported functional health status. Results: After splitting the group in two according to the BMI median cut-off point, the findings reveal differences in the following aspects of QoL secondary to BMI: mental health (p = .006), general health (p = .038), perceived health (p = .008), anxiety (p = .022), depression (p = .008), anxiety-depression (p = .004), but not related to: physical health (p = .384), social health (p = .267), self-esteem (p = .172), pain (p = .797), disability (p = .710). Conclusion: Considering the findings, health counselling directed at regulating body weight is recommended as part of the positive health behaviour. It can benefit and improve some domains of the QoL of individuals having health problems

Feeling of control over the illness and possible health benefits in cardiac surgery patients

The level of feeling of control over a certain health condition is an important factor in determining to what extent that condition will be considered stressful or not. Prolonged distress can disturb the bodily metabolism and consequently a stress-related disease can develop thus having a negative impact over the overall health

Psychodynamics of stress and perceived life stress level at cardio surgical (CAD) patients in/at the Special Hospital for Surgical Diseases “FILIP II”

The aim of this study is to explore the psychodynamic of stress at CDH patients and the perceived level of life stress events as a risk factor in the development of the stress-related illness (coronary heart disease)

Прирачник за родители и наставници - Моето срце во сите бои

Сите знаеме дека во секој од нас „чука“ по едно срце. Тоа неуморно работи се додека сме живи. Да му помогнеме со знаење и умеење во тоа. Срцето ја има главната моторна сила која ја движи крвта низ целото тело и е витален орган. Од голема важност за нашето здравје е да научиме доволно да го сакаме и да го почитуваме. Кога тоа го знаеме, ќе умееме да се грижиме и да го чуваме. Пред нас и вас стои одговорна задача. Да ја пренесеме оваа умешност на идните поколенија, на нашите деца. Нека ова биде првиот заеднички чекор во најдолгиот марш „Негување на здрав и квалитетен живот“. Исполнувањето на оваа задача ќе значи оставање на најголемото богатство во наследство на потомците

Qualitative and quantitative Analysis of the Parenting Styles, Coping Strategies and Perceived Stress in Mothers of Children who have undergone Cardiac Interventions

Exploring the parenting styles, coping strategies and perceived stress in parents of children who have undergone cardiac intervention are challenging issues because they affect the whole family dynamics. Ten mothers of children who have undergone cardiac intervention and ten mothers of healthy children, aged 5 to 14 were administered three questionnaires: Parenting styles Questionnaire, Cope and Perceived stress Questionnaire. The testing was conducted at the final day of their five-day summer camp in June 2011. Exploration of psychosocial characteristics of parents living with the diagnosis of cardiac disease in their child is crucial for the entire team of those providing healthcare. Adequate medical as well as psychological diagnosis can provide adequate psychotherapeutic interventions which can have multi-faceted benefits both for the parents and children in the process of coping

Application of dermal fillers doctor vs. cosmetic technician

Dermal fillers, commonly known as cosmetic fillers are injected in soft tissue of the skin to help filling in facial wrinkles, and also achieving smoother skin appeal. They can be used for many aesthetic reconstructions, such as filling in fine lines and superficial wrinkles, medium to deep folds, smoothing out creased areas, restoring the volume loss in the cheek area or plumping thin lips. Nowadays cosmetic technicians use fillers constantly despite not knowing the rules for perfect facial aesthetics and the lack of education for facial anatomy such as anatomy of muscles and nerves. Their only attendance is at courses for certificates that are untrustworthy and the effects of this kind of education causes damage to the patients. When placing dermal fillers by the cosmetic technician, frequent adverse effects such as tissue necrosis, artificial appearance or a possibility of many infections may occur. Doctors, dentists and oral surgeons learn how to safely administer dermal injections as part of their medical training. Medical professionals are taught how to use needles and cannulas safely, and they are also taught how to deal with problems that may arise from allergic reactions, infection, or an error by the injector. Would you feel completely comfortable having a tooth extracted by a beauty therapist who learned that one procedure and observed dentists performing it, but had no other medical training? Or would you prefer a qualified dentist to do it

Body Mass Index and Quality of Life in Patients Waiting for Coronary Angiography

AimThere is evidence that the body mass index (BMI) is related, to some extent, to the quality of life (QoL) in different populations. The purpose of our study was to investigate the differences in QoL in relation to the BMI in patients awaiting coronary angiography.MethodThe sample consisted of 100 patients (68 males and 32 females) with symptoms indicating coronary angiography. For all of them BMI was calculated. The participants completed the Duke Health profile questionnaire (DUKE) which measures adult self-reported functional health status.ResultsAfter splitting the group in two according to the BMI median cut-off point, the findings reveal differences in the following aspects of QoL secondary to BMI: mental health (p = .006), general health (p = .038), perceived health (p = .008), anxiety (p = .022), depression (p = .008), anxiety-depression (p = .004), but not related to: physical health (p = .384), social health (p = .267), self-esteem (p = .172), pain (p = .797), disability (p = .710).ConclusionConsidering the findings, health counselling directed at regulating body weight is recommended as part of the positive health behaviour. It can benefit and improve some domains of the QoL of individuals having health problems