We report findings from qualitative interviews with 47 healthcare professionals working with stroke and elderly care patients, which sought their views of the meaning and uses of quality of life. Most defined quality of life in terms of happiness/life satisfaction. Poor health and disability were ...
Quality of life is a basic, patient-centered experience measure that incorporates physical, emotional and psychosocial well-being. We ask loved ones to rate the patient’s quality of life. We expect clinicians to give their patients’ QOL a number. And, of course, we ...
Healthcare systems are complex and challenging for all stakeholders, but artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed various fields, including healthcare, with the potential to improve patient care and quality of life. Rapid AI advancements can revoluti
The surveys included the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ), the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF), and the Effort-Reward Imbalance (ERI) Questionnaire. High effort-reward (ER) ratio and overcommitment were defined when scores fell into the upper tertile of the ...
Physical health is strongly associated with the quality of life for individuals both in the general population as in people with SMI. However, people with a SMI are disproportionally touched by physical health problems. This, together with their mental health problems, impacts negatively their quality...
chronic hepatitis;occupational disease;work ability;quality of life;mental health;inpatient rehabilitation 1. Introduction Hepatitis B and C virus (HBV and HCV) infections are among the most common blood-borne infectious diseases in the world. According to recent estimates from the World Health Organis...
We have two divisions focused on providing highly effective treatments and support services to patients with complex conditions, such as chronic pain and immune deficiencies, to improve their quality of life and management of their health. Our Advanced Infusion Care (AIC) division specializes in prov...
To describe perceived work-related quality of life of Ugandan healthcare workers. A secondary aim was to seek participant input on ways to improve work environments.BackgroundPoor patient outcomes, decreased employee motivation and decisions to leave the organization have been linked to poor work co...
Fewer long-term health and financial impacts. Quality providers help patients get healthy and stay healthy, and practice medicine efficiently to reduce overpriced or unnecessary bills. This has positive impacts on work absenteeism, financial stress, and overall quality of life. ...
Rafael Saavedra from Venezuela, known for his Youtube channel “Rafa Goes Around,” noted that the smart healthcare services mean a significant evolution in healthcare system in general. "I am glad to see the big investments made to improve the quality of life for people in cities like ...