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University of Alberta
1.
Zarekani,Mojgan.
A Framework for Measuring Accessibility as a Metric of
Quality of Life in Polycentric Cities.
Degree: MS, Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering, 2015, University of Alberta
URL: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/5425kd496
► The concept of quality of life has been an ongoing subject of discussion—both theoretical and empirical—in the field of urban development. There is strong subjective…
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▼ The concept of quality of life has been an ongoing
subject of discussion—both theoretical and empirical—in the field
of urban development. There is strong subjective (opinion-based)
evidence suggesting the existence of a link between an individual’s
perception of their living environment and their quality of life.
However, setting up an experimental framework for measuring quality
of life is challenging since this type of investigation requires
researchers to first answer the question of what factors could
impact an individual’s perception of quality of life, in particular
those related to neighbourhood development and available services.
It is important to note that, if appropriately chosen, factors
affecting quality of life as it pertains to land development and
land use can serve as metrics for urban developers and municipal
planners in building attractive neighbourhoods. This, in turn, will
lead to thriving cities/municipalities, and will promote
sustainable social and economic development. This thesis presents a
methodology to measure the effect of neighbourhood development on
the quality of urban life of residents, and assesses the impact of
combining objective (quantitative) and subjective (qualitative)
variables to evaluate quality of life in select neighbourhoods of a
polycentric city (i.e., a city with more than one hub, or
sub-centre, of services and activity). A case study that involves
four neighbourhoods in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, is used to
demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed methodology and
illustrate its essential features.
Subjects/Keywords: Quality of Life
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Zarekani,Mojgan. (2015). A Framework for Measuring Accessibility as a Metric of
Quality of Life in Polycentric Cities. (Masters Thesis). University of Alberta. Retrieved from https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/5425kd496
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Zarekani,Mojgan. “A Framework for Measuring Accessibility as a Metric of
Quality of Life in Polycentric Cities.” 2015. Masters Thesis, University of Alberta. Accessed February 27, 2021.
https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/5425kd496.
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MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Zarekani,Mojgan. “A Framework for Measuring Accessibility as a Metric of
Quality of Life in Polycentric Cities.” 2015. Web. 27 Feb 2021.
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Author name may be incomplete
Vancouver:
Zarekani,Mojgan. A Framework for Measuring Accessibility as a Metric of
Quality of Life in Polycentric Cities. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Alberta; 2015. [cited 2021 Feb 27].
Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/5425kd496.
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Council of Science Editors:
Zarekani,Mojgan. A Framework for Measuring Accessibility as a Metric of
Quality of Life in Polycentric Cities. [Masters Thesis]. University of Alberta; 2015. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/5425kd496
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Univerzitet u Beogradu
2.
Sukur, Željana, 1972- 21562471.
Утицај типа и тежине језичког поремећаја на квалитет
живота особа са афазијом.
Degree: Fakultet za specijalnu edukaciju i rehabilitaciju, 2019, Univerzitet u Beogradu
URL: https://fedorabg.bg.ac.rs/fedora/get/o:20523/bdef:Content/get
► Специјална едукација и рехабилитација - Поремећаји језика / Special education and rehabilitation - Language disorders
Будући да афазија оставља трајне последице на психосоцијалном плану, последњих…
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▼ Специјална едукација и рехабилитација - Поремећаји
језика / Special education and rehabilitation - Language
disorders
Будући да афазија оставља трајне последице на
психосоцијалном плану, последњих година се доста пажње поклања
квалитету живота погођених особа. Циљ овог истраживања је био
утврђивање утицаја типа и тежине језичког поремећаја на квалитет
живота особа са афазијом. Узорак је чинило 60 испитаника оба пола
(32 особе мушког и 28 особа женског пола), старосне доби од 30 до
70 година. У оквиру овог истраживања тестирана је и контролна група
коју је чинило 60 испитаника без неуролошког оштећења и језичког
поремећаја. Групе су уједначене према полу, старости, образовном
нивоу и брачном статусу. Дијагноза афазије је постављена Бостонским
дијагностичким тестом за афазије БДАЕ, који је адаптиран за српско
говорно подручје. На основу експресивних карактеристика спонтаног
говора сачињене су две групе испитаника. Прву групу са афазијом
чинило је 30 испитаника са нефлуентним облицима афазија, а другу 30
испитаника са флуентним облицима афазија. У групу са нефлуентним
афазијама укључени су испитаници са Брокином (15) и испитаници са
транскортикалном моторном афазијом (15), док су групу са флуентним
афазијама чинили испитаници са Верникеовом афазијом (15) и
испитаници са транскортикалном сензорном афазијом (15). У односу на
тежину афазије, испитаници су подељени у две групе: 1.испитаници са
лаком афазијом и 2.испитаници са тешком афазијом. У истраживању су
коришћена три инструмента за процену квалитета живота: 1. Скала за
мерење квалитета живота специфичног за афазију (Stroke and Aphasia
Quality of Life Scale-39 – SAQOL-39; Hilari et al., 2003) 2. Скала
за мерење квалитета комуникативног живота (Quality of Communication
Life Scale – ASHA-QCL; Paul et al., 2004) 3. Инвентар/Упитник за
мерење квалитета живота( the Quality of Life Inventory – QOLI;
Frisch, 1994). Резултати процене Скалом квалитета живота
специфичног за афазију су показали да пацијенти са афазијом имају
знатно нарушен квалитет живота у поређењу са контролном групом.
Квалитет живота је нарушен у групама испитаника са флуентним и
нефлуентним афазијама. Лошији квалитет живота утврђен је код
испитаника са тежим степеном афазије у поређењу са испитаницима са
афазијом лакшег степена. Резултати Скале квалитета комуникативног
живота су показали да испитаници са флуентним и нефлуентним
афазијама имају лош квалитет комуникације у свакодневном животу.
Већи степен оштећења комуникације утврђен је у групи испитаника са
тешком него у групи испитаника са лаком афазијом. Резултати
добијени применом Инвентара квалитета живота су показали да
испитаници са афазијом имају знатно нарушено задовољство животом у
поређењу са контролном групом испитаника. Снижен ниво задовољства
утврђен је и код испитаника са флуентним и нефлуентним афазијама.
Нижи ниво задовољства утврђен је код испитаника са тешком афазијом
него код испитаника са лаким степеном афазије. Закључено је да
особе са афазијом генерално испољавају снижен квалитет живота и да
тежина афазије представља посебно значајан…
Advisors/Committee Members: Vuković, Mile, 1961- 10957415.
Subjects/Keywords: Aphasia; quality of life; quality of
communication
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Sukur, Željana, 1. 2. (2019). Утицај типа и тежине језичког поремећаја на квалитет
живота особа са афазијом. (Thesis). Univerzitet u Beogradu. Retrieved from https://fedorabg.bg.ac.rs/fedora/get/o:20523/bdef:Content/get
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Sukur, Željana, 1972- 21562471. “Утицај типа и тежине језичког поремећаја на квалитет
живота особа са афазијом.” 2019. Thesis, Univerzitet u Beogradu. Accessed February 27, 2021.
https://fedorabg.bg.ac.rs/fedora/get/o:20523/bdef:Content/get.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Sukur, Željana, 1972- 21562471. “Утицај типа и тежине језичког поремећаја на квалитет
живота особа са афазијом.” 2019. Web. 27 Feb 2021.
Vancouver:
Sukur, Željana 12. Утицај типа и тежине језичког поремећаја на квалитет
живота особа са афазијом. [Internet] [Thesis]. Univerzitet u Beogradu; 2019. [cited 2021 Feb 27].
Available from: https://fedorabg.bg.ac.rs/fedora/get/o:20523/bdef:Content/get.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Sukur, Željana 12. Утицај типа и тежине језичког поремећаја на квалитет
живота особа са афазијом. [Thesis]. Univerzitet u Beogradu; 2019. Available from: https://fedorabg.bg.ac.rs/fedora/get/o:20523/bdef:Content/get
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Otago
3.
Paton, Claire.
Quality of Life versus Length of Life: Are Cancer Patients' Preferences Stable Over Time?
.
Degree: 2011, University of Otago
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10523/1925
► Background: Balancing treatment-related gains and losses with respect to quality of life (QoL) and length of life (LoL) is common in cancer. Little is known…
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▼ Background: Balancing treatment-related gains and losses with respect to
quality of
life (QoL) and length of
life (LoL) is common in cancer. Little is known about patient preferences for QoL versus LoL and preference stability in the setting of adjuvant therapy. An appropriate assessment tool could inform both patient and clinician.
Objectives: Primary – to describe the distribution and stability of preferences for QoL versus LoL in early cancer, using scores obtained on the
Quality Quantity Questionnaire (QQQ). Secondary –to determine concurrent scores on three other questionnaires to inform the interpretation of the QQQ and to test the validity of the QQQ. To examine the association between sociodemographic variables, type of cancer and preferences for QoL versus LoL. To trial the QQQ with non-metastatic cancer patients, and to discuss possible cultural influences in relation to studies from different countries. To further develop the Daily Time Trade Off (TTO) instrument, and to trial it with non-metastatic patients.
Design: an observational, prospective, cohort study. Assessment following diagnosis and approximately 4 months later.
Setting: Dunedin Hospital, New Zealand.
Participants: Baseline - 44 adult patients (70% participation rate) receiving either adjuvant chemotherapy for breast (n=15) or bowel (n=14) cancer, or radiotherapy for prostate (n=15) cancer (mean age, 57 [SD, 12.1] years). 21 men, 23 women. Follow-up – 39 patients (breast n=13, bowel n=11, prostate n=15) (mean age, 56 [SD, 12.0] years). 20 men, 19 women.
Measurements: The QQQ questionnaire, supplemented with the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G), Daily Time Trade-off (TTO), EuroQol (EQ-5D), and a socio-demographic checklist.
Results: Primary – at baseline 75% of adjuvant patients did not report a clear preference for QoL versus LoL; 20% preferring LoL (n=9), 5% preferring QoL (n=2). There was a significant association between baseline and follow-up scores (r=0.84, n=39, p<0.001). There was no significant difference in QQQ scores from baseline (mean 15.9, SD 6.3) to follow-up (mean 16.8, SD 5.6), p=0.093. With an estimated increase of 0.95, clinically significant changes could not be ruled out. Exploratory subgroup analyses showed significant positive changes for women (baseline mean 16.4, SD 5.5; follow-up mean 17.9, SD 5.1; p=0.029), and for people with a degree (baseline mean 15.2, SD 6.3; follow-up mean 17.2, SD 6.9; p=0.010). Secondary –No significant associations between socio-demographic variables, type of cancer, and baseline QQQ score. No significant associations between the QQQ and the FACT-G, TTO or EQ-5D.
Conclusions: Most adjuvant patients do not express a clear preference for QoL versus LoL. A small minority do, so assuming an individual’s preference is inappropriate. Results indicate good relative and absolute stability of preference using the QQQ, although there may be an increase in preference for QoL for women and people with a degree. Other socio-demographic variables, cancer…
Advisors/Committee Members: Perez, David (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: cancer;
quality of life;
length of life
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APA (6th Edition):
Paton, C. (2011). Quality of Life versus Length of Life: Are Cancer Patients' Preferences Stable Over Time?
. (Masters Thesis). University of Otago. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/1925
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Paton, Claire. “Quality of Life versus Length of Life: Are Cancer Patients' Preferences Stable Over Time?
.” 2011. Masters Thesis, University of Otago. Accessed February 27, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10523/1925.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Paton, Claire. “Quality of Life versus Length of Life: Are Cancer Patients' Preferences Stable Over Time?
.” 2011. Web. 27 Feb 2021.
Vancouver:
Paton C. Quality of Life versus Length of Life: Are Cancer Patients' Preferences Stable Over Time?
. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Otago; 2011. [cited 2021 Feb 27].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10523/1925.
Council of Science Editors:
Paton C. Quality of Life versus Length of Life: Are Cancer Patients' Preferences Stable Over Time?
. [Masters Thesis]. University of Otago; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10523/1925

University of Namibia
4.
Sinkala, Ute.
Quality of life of individuals suffering from spinal cord injury in Namibia
.
Degree: 2010, University of Namibia
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11070/510
► Abstract provided by author; Literature has found that paraplegic as well as quadriplegic individuals are presented with a range of challenges, which are similar as…
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▼ Abstract provided by author; Literature has found that paraplegic as well as quadriplegic individuals are presented with a range of challenges, which are similar as well as frequent amongst them. These include stigmatisation, discrimination, problems related to family, work and independence. Health problems such as bowel and bladder control, infections and pressure sores, as well as related psychological problems are also common (Lustig, 2005). Paralysis impacts on all areas of an individual's
life, because it has physical, psychological, social, and environmental effects. Thus, it impacts on the individual's overall well-being, their level of satisfaction with
life, as well as their perception of the
quality of their
life; The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the themes that represent
quality of
life and the meaning of
quality of
life, as defined by adults with paraplegia or quadriplegia. Purposive sampling was employed and seven people (3 females, 4 males; 3 persons with quadriplegia, 4 with paraplegia) participated in this study; Semi-structured interviews, which present the participants with maximum opportunity to convey their perceptions, were utilised for data collection. The semi-structured interviews were recorded, transcribed and analysed through interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA). IPA is prescribed as the most effective way of psychological studies; Based on the findings of this study,
quality of
life is summarised as the evaluation of an individual's
life, which is determined by the individual's health, psychological wellbeing, living environment,relationships, as well as their future outlook. Additionally, the results indicate that
quality of
life, regardless of the severity of the injury is related to the following fourteen themes: aspirations, emotional wellbeing, identity, recreation, spontaneity, effort and comfort, stigma and discrimination, mobility and accessibility, relationships, resources, coping, independence, physical wellbeing, and work and money; These findings may provide the MVA Fund and other rehabilitation institutions with information necessary to help identify most relevant professionals to assist their clients with rehabilitation. In addition, the findings may also be used in the development of programs to enhance
quality of
life for motor vehicle accident survivors, following severe spinal cord injuries
Advisors/Committee Members: (advisor), (advisor), (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Quality of life dfisabled persons
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Sinkala, U. (2010). Quality of life of individuals suffering from spinal cord injury in Namibia
. (Thesis). University of Namibia. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11070/510
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Sinkala, Ute. “Quality of life of individuals suffering from spinal cord injury in Namibia
.” 2010. Thesis, University of Namibia. Accessed February 27, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/11070/510.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Sinkala, Ute. “Quality of life of individuals suffering from spinal cord injury in Namibia
.” 2010. Web. 27 Feb 2021.
Vancouver:
Sinkala U. Quality of life of individuals suffering from spinal cord injury in Namibia
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Namibia; 2010. [cited 2021 Feb 27].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11070/510.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Sinkala U. Quality of life of individuals suffering from spinal cord injury in Namibia
. [Thesis]. University of Namibia; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11070/510
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Rochester
5.
Olzenak, Dana Lee.
The Association between Motor Proficiency and
Participation in School-aged Children with Autism Spectrum
Disorder.
Degree: PhD, 2015, University of Rochester
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1802/29775
► Background Participation is an essential component of child development that influences long term mental and physical health. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) profoundly affects an individual’s…
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▼ Background
Participation is an essential component
of child development that influences long term mental and physical
health. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) profoundly affects an
individual’s ability to relate and reciprocally interact with peers
within their environment; therefore children with ASD are at
considerable risk for limited participation in everyday activities.
Although ASD is not considered a syndrome with obvious motor
deficits, emerging evidence suggests the presence of motor
impairments. Fundamental motor and active play skills are vital for
and practiced through peer interaction. The purpose of this
cross-sectional study was to evaluate the relationship between
motor proficiency and participation, examine the role of physical
activity in this relationship, and determine the influence of level
of participation on quality of life in school-aged children with
ASD.
Methods
School-aged children diagnosed with ASD were
recruited through a previous research database at the University of
Rochester. The Children’s Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment
(CAPE) was completed to measure overall and physical activity
participation. Motor skills were assessed through the
Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency-2 Short Form. The
Social Responsiveness Scale and Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory
measured social characteristics and behaviors, and overall quality
of life, respectively. Multivariable linear regression models
examined the associations of motor proficiency with physical
activity and participation, and participation and quality of life.
Results
Sixty-eight children with an average age of 9.4 years and
IQ score of 98 participated in the study. Motor proficiency scores
were in the below average range, one standard deviation
below the
mean. The association between motor proficiency and participation
was statistically significant. The association between physical
activity participation and motor skill proficiency was also
statistically significant. Participation and quality of life
demonstrated both statistical and clinical significance. Greater
participation intensity (frequency) led to higher self-perceived
quality of life.
Conclusion
School-aged children with ASD
demonstrated impaired motor proficiency. Improved motor skills were
associated with increased participation in a variety of activities,
including physical activities. More frequent participation
increased quality of life. Attention to motor assessment in
children with ASD may allow improved participation in all
activities and therefore greater quality of life.
Subjects/Keywords: Physical Activity; Quality of Life
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Olzenak, D. L. (2015). The Association between Motor Proficiency and
Participation in School-aged Children with Autism Spectrum
Disorder. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Rochester. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1802/29775
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Olzenak, Dana Lee. “The Association between Motor Proficiency and
Participation in School-aged Children with Autism Spectrum
Disorder.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Rochester. Accessed February 27, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1802/29775.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Olzenak, Dana Lee. “The Association between Motor Proficiency and
Participation in School-aged Children with Autism Spectrum
Disorder.” 2015. Web. 27 Feb 2021.
Vancouver:
Olzenak DL. The Association between Motor Proficiency and
Participation in School-aged Children with Autism Spectrum
Disorder. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Rochester; 2015. [cited 2021 Feb 27].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1802/29775.
Council of Science Editors:
Olzenak DL. The Association between Motor Proficiency and
Participation in School-aged Children with Autism Spectrum
Disorder. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Rochester; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1802/29775

University of Utah
6.
Tavernier, Susan Skinner.
Individualized Health-Related Quality of Life in Radiation Oncology.
Degree: PhD, Nursing;, 2010, University of Utah
URL: http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd2/id/2059/rec/639
► It is widely recognized that health- related quality of life (HRQL) is often a secondary research endpoint. Most HRQL instruments are norm referenced with prescribed…
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▼ It is widely recognized that health- related quality of life (HRQL) is often a secondary research endpoint. Most HRQL instruments are norm referenced with prescribed indicators. The Patient Generated Index is an individualized patient reported outcome measure of HRQL. In contrast to many other measures, the PGI does not have standardized items, allowing for individuals to define their own quality of life. Evidence supports the PGI as a valid measure of HRQL; however, the PGI has seen little use in oncology populations and none in the radiation treatment setting. The purpose of this prospective study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the PGI in an outpatient oncology patient population (N= 98) receiving radiation treatment using cognitive interview and repeated measure methods. Eighty-six people participated in the study. Feasibility of using the PGI was supported by a high study retention rate (95%), a low completion time (mean = 4 min) and low missing score rates (10%-17%). Test-retest reliability was also supported (r = .75, p < .001; paired ?=.14,/>=.89). Content validity was supported; however response errors due to high cognitive burden and survey formatting were of concern. PGI scores inversely correlated with National Community Cancer Network Distress levels (r= -.49, - 55, -.44; p<.001) and with role (r=.31, .40,,38; p< .01), emotional (r=.33, .41, .33;p< .01) and social functioning (r=.27, .49, .42; p< .05), pain (r=-.29, -.39, -.39; p
Subjects/Keywords: Cancer; Quality of Life
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Tavernier, S. S. (2010). Individualized Health-Related Quality of Life in Radiation Oncology. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Utah. Retrieved from http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd2/id/2059/rec/639
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Tavernier, Susan Skinner. “Individualized Health-Related Quality of Life in Radiation Oncology.” 2010. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Utah. Accessed February 27, 2021.
http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd2/id/2059/rec/639.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Tavernier, Susan Skinner. “Individualized Health-Related Quality of Life in Radiation Oncology.” 2010. Web. 27 Feb 2021.
Vancouver:
Tavernier SS. Individualized Health-Related Quality of Life in Radiation Oncology. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Utah; 2010. [cited 2021 Feb 27].
Available from: http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd2/id/2059/rec/639.
Council of Science Editors:
Tavernier SS. Individualized Health-Related Quality of Life in Radiation Oncology. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Utah; 2010. Available from: http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd2/id/2059/rec/639
7.
Chou, Chyuan.
CURRENT ORAL HEALTH STATUS AND PRACTICE IN TAIWAN AND THEIR ASSOCIATIONS WITH QUALITY OF LIFE AND TOOTH LOSS.
Degree: 2014, Johns Hopkins University
URL: http://jhir.library.jhu.edu/handle/1774.2/36956
► This thesis has three aims 1) to identify current dental hygiene practice and dental health status among Taiwanese population; 2) to study the association between…
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▼ This thesis has three aims 1) to identify current dental hygiene practice and dental health status among Taiwanese population; 2) to study the association between dental hygiene practice, dental health status, and
quality of
life indicators; and 3) to assess factors associated with tooth loss among Taiwanese population. This study uses a cross-sectional, secondary database from the National Health Interview Survey. The dependent variables are
quality of
life-indicators and loss of teeth. Independent variables include both personal characteristics and dental related measures. Results of the study indicate most of the participants reported regular teeth brushing at least twice a day, but about 40% of the participants did not visit any dentist in the past year (Study Aim 1). After controlling for known determinants of
quality of
life including personal factors, oral hygiene behavior, dental service utilization, and self-reported oral health, a significant and positive
association was identified between the behavior of daily brushing teeth and all sub-domains of physical and mental health. Good or better dental function was positively associated with better physical and mental health than poor dental function (Study Aim 2). Significant and positive associations were also identified between tooth loss and dental hygiene practice (Study Aim 3). The implications of these findings are that policy makers and health providers should advocate for good oral health practice and ensure adequate access to oral health services for the population. In addition, policy-making regarding oral health should take full consideration of the socioeconomic determinants of health.
Advisors/Committee Members: Wang, Mei- Cheng (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Quality of Life; Tooth Loss
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Chou, C. (2014). CURRENT ORAL HEALTH STATUS AND PRACTICE IN TAIWAN AND THEIR ASSOCIATIONS WITH QUALITY OF LIFE AND TOOTH LOSS. (Thesis). Johns Hopkins University. Retrieved from http://jhir.library.jhu.edu/handle/1774.2/36956
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Chou, Chyuan. “CURRENT ORAL HEALTH STATUS AND PRACTICE IN TAIWAN AND THEIR ASSOCIATIONS WITH QUALITY OF LIFE AND TOOTH LOSS.” 2014. Thesis, Johns Hopkins University. Accessed February 27, 2021.
http://jhir.library.jhu.edu/handle/1774.2/36956.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Chou, Chyuan. “CURRENT ORAL HEALTH STATUS AND PRACTICE IN TAIWAN AND THEIR ASSOCIATIONS WITH QUALITY OF LIFE AND TOOTH LOSS.” 2014. Web. 27 Feb 2021.
Vancouver:
Chou C. CURRENT ORAL HEALTH STATUS AND PRACTICE IN TAIWAN AND THEIR ASSOCIATIONS WITH QUALITY OF LIFE AND TOOTH LOSS. [Internet] [Thesis]. Johns Hopkins University; 2014. [cited 2021 Feb 27].
Available from: http://jhir.library.jhu.edu/handle/1774.2/36956.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Chou C. CURRENT ORAL HEALTH STATUS AND PRACTICE IN TAIWAN AND THEIR ASSOCIATIONS WITH QUALITY OF LIFE AND TOOTH LOSS. [Thesis]. Johns Hopkins University; 2014. Available from: http://jhir.library.jhu.edu/handle/1774.2/36956
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of New Brunswick
8.
Lanteigne, Cynthia Anne.
Quality of life in cities.
Degree: 2005, University of New Brunswick
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1882/177
► Quality of life (QOL) studies are abundant within the research and popular literature. Rankings are produced on national, state/province, city and municipal levels. Yet, there…
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▼ Quality of
life (QOL) studies are abundant within the research and popular literature. Rankings are produced on national, state/province, city and municipal levels. Yet, there is not a widely supported simple index that is applicable to the city level. Using lessons derived from the Human Development Index and a review of the recent QOL literature, an index is developed for city-level comparisons and applied to 30 cities across Canada and the New England states. The QOL index is composed of the dimensions of Economy, Safety, Social Environment, and Education and uses the indicators of average income, crime rate, divorce rate, and educational attainment. Two alternate indices are developed and applied to measure the sensitivity of the index formulation based on the addition of the dimensions of Health (QOL2) and Housing (QOL3). The study indicates that city rankings are not dependent upon population size and that high-ranking cities consistently rank within the top levels of each of the developed indices. Statistical analysis (p<0.001) indicates that there is significant rank correlation between the two additional enlarged indices, QOL2 and QOL3, and the original more simple QOL index suggested in this study, thereby supporting the implementation of a simple, transparent and well-supported index.
Advisors/Committee Members: Wielemaker, M. W (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Quality of Life; QOL
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Lanteigne, C. A. (2005). Quality of life in cities. (Thesis). University of New Brunswick. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1882/177
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Lanteigne, Cynthia Anne. “Quality of life in cities.” 2005. Thesis, University of New Brunswick. Accessed February 27, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1882/177.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Lanteigne, Cynthia Anne. “Quality of life in cities.” 2005. Web. 27 Feb 2021.
Vancouver:
Lanteigne CA. Quality of life in cities. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of New Brunswick; 2005. [cited 2021 Feb 27].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1882/177.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Lanteigne CA. Quality of life in cities. [Thesis]. University of New Brunswick; 2005. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1882/177
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Saskatchewan
9.
Chambers-Richards, Tamara La-Toya Angelina.
RISK FACTORS, TRENDS, HEALTH CARE AND GENERAL LIFE SATISFACTION FOR SELECT NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AMONG AN AGING POPULATION IN CANADA.
Degree: 2020, University of Saskatchewan
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10388/12831
► There is an increasing number of people with neurological conditions. These people are living longer due to advances in critical care medicine and increasing survival…
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▼ There is an increasing number of people with neurological conditions. These people are living longer due to advances in critical care medicine and increasing survival and
life expectancy rates among an aging population. As a result, neurological conditions and their attendant disabilities impact over 3.7 million people living in Canada and account for large health care expenditures, both by the publicly funded health system and through out-of-pocket payments by individuals with the conditions. Our main objective is to discover, other factors besides age, that affect the
quality of
life for Canadians living with neurological conditions. We use nationally representative population based survey data to identify risk factors, trends, health care and general
life satisfaction for select neurological conditions found among Canadians. In order to inform health systems planning and direction of financial resources, policy and services, especially amidst grim predictions on the overall burden of these conditions on the Canadian economy, we examine specific neurological conditions (Alzheimer’s disease (AD)/dementia, Parkinson’s disease (PD), stroke effects, migraine headaches, multiple sclerosis (MS), cerebral palsy, epilepsy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Huntington's disease, Tourette’s syndrome, dystonia, muscular dystrophy, hydrocephalus, spina bifida, brain and spinal cord tumors, and brain and spinal cord injuries), either independently or collectively in four distinct studies.
In the first study, chapter 3, we confirmed through our systematic review and meta-analysis that toxic occupational exposures are significant risk factors for the development of Parkinson’s disease especially that confirmed by a neurologist or nurse using standardized diagnostic methodology.
The second study analyzed the trends in AD/dementia prevalence by age, gender, education and geographic regions and found increasing prevalence across all strata of the community, with more men than women living with AD/dementia in the community. Increases in prevalence over the twenty-year period were less among those with higher levels of education and in the 45-64 age category, while prevalence was higher in the 65-79 age category and ballooned in the 80+ age categories of both men and women.
The third study assessed the relationship between self-reported unmet care needs and general health care satisfaction, satisfaction with physician and satisfaction with hospital services among Canadians with neurological conditions. We found that patient satisfaction was positively influenced by
quality and availability of provincial and received care and being satisfied with
life in general while unmet health care needs and receiving emergency services at the hospital had a negative impact on patient satisfaction.
The final study which examined the association between spirituality/religiosity and general
life satisfaction among Canadians with neurological conditions found a protective relationship between spiritual values providing strength to face everyday…
Advisors/Committee Members: D'Arcy, Carl, Szafron, Michael, Lebrecque, Mary-Ellen, Meng, Xiangfei, Farag, Marwa.
Subjects/Keywords: neurological conditions; quality of life
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Chambers-Richards, T. L. A. (2020). RISK FACTORS, TRENDS, HEALTH CARE AND GENERAL LIFE SATISFACTION FOR SELECT NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AMONG AN AGING POPULATION IN CANADA. (Thesis). University of Saskatchewan. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10388/12831
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Chambers-Richards, Tamara La-Toya Angelina. “RISK FACTORS, TRENDS, HEALTH CARE AND GENERAL LIFE SATISFACTION FOR SELECT NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AMONG AN AGING POPULATION IN CANADA.” 2020. Thesis, University of Saskatchewan. Accessed February 27, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10388/12831.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Chambers-Richards, Tamara La-Toya Angelina. “RISK FACTORS, TRENDS, HEALTH CARE AND GENERAL LIFE SATISFACTION FOR SELECT NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AMONG AN AGING POPULATION IN CANADA.” 2020. Web. 27 Feb 2021.
Vancouver:
Chambers-Richards TLA. RISK FACTORS, TRENDS, HEALTH CARE AND GENERAL LIFE SATISFACTION FOR SELECT NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AMONG AN AGING POPULATION IN CANADA. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Saskatchewan; 2020. [cited 2021 Feb 27].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10388/12831.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Chambers-Richards TLA. RISK FACTORS, TRENDS, HEALTH CARE AND GENERAL LIFE SATISFACTION FOR SELECT NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AMONG AN AGING POPULATION IN CANADA. [Thesis]. University of Saskatchewan; 2020. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10388/12831
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Texas A&M University
10.
Cantu Garza, Roberto Antonio.
Impact of Relocation on Quality of Life.
Degree: PhD, Urban and Regional Sciences, 2015, Texas A&M University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/155425
► The aim of this research was to explore the impact of a relocation project in the quality of life. The study was conducted in the…
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▼ The aim of this research was to explore the impact of a relocation project in the
quality of
life. The study was conducted in the state of Tabasco, Mexico and it considered a subjective and an objective approach. The study included relevant variables in three dimensions: social, economic and environmental.
Relocatees used to live on the riverbanks close to downtown and they were, voluntarily or involuntarily, relocated into two suburban areas far away from their original homes. This study was designed to compare the
quality of
life before and after being relocated and also to compare the objective and subjective
quality of
life approaches. Finally, the study made a
quality of
life distinction between both new localities. Data were collected through a survey that was carried out face to face with the relocatees.
It was found that the
quality of
life of the relocatees, either objectively or subjectively, decreased after being moved to the new sites. Although people who were relocated to the closest location to downtown showed a better
quality of
life than people from the other location. People who live closer to downtown rated better their subjective and objective conditions than the inhabitants of farthest neighborhood; however in both neighborhoods the perception of people about their
quality of
life was worse assessed than the objective indicators showed.
Any relocation process, whether voluntary or not, involve a change in the lifestyle of those affected. The extent to which this change affects
quality of
life will depend on how the relocation process is carried out and the degree of divergence between the former and current location.
It can be expected that relocatees improve their
quality of
life over time. This is a characteristic of adaptability and evolution of societies. Therefore, future research could determine if this phenomenon occurs or not in these two new locations.
Advisors/Committee Members: Giusti, Cecilia (advisor), Li, Wei (committee member), Matarrita, David (committee member), Van Zandt, Shanoon (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Quality of Life; Relocation
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Cantu Garza, R. A. (2015). Impact of Relocation on Quality of Life. (Doctoral Dissertation). Texas A&M University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/155425
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Cantu Garza, Roberto Antonio. “Impact of Relocation on Quality of Life.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, Texas A&M University. Accessed February 27, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/155425.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Cantu Garza, Roberto Antonio. “Impact of Relocation on Quality of Life.” 2015. Web. 27 Feb 2021.
Vancouver:
Cantu Garza RA. Impact of Relocation on Quality of Life. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Texas A&M University; 2015. [cited 2021 Feb 27].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/155425.
Council of Science Editors:
Cantu Garza RA. Impact of Relocation on Quality of Life. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Texas A&M University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/155425

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
11.
Cook, Ellen Claire.
The Impact of Specialized Family Camps on Quality of Life and Hope in Families Who Are Coping with Pediatric Cancer.
Degree: 2012, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2152.5/1120
► BACKGROUND: Over the past several decades, specialized summer camps for children with cancer have been shown to have various positive results in those who attend.…
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▼ BACKGROUND: Over the past several decades, specialized summer camps for children with cancer have been shown to have various positive results in those who attend. Family camps have become increasingly popular over the past few years, but the efficacy of family camps for specialized populations has not been well established through research. In addition, few studies have addressed the benefits of the camp experience over time, especially in regard to its impact on
quality of
life. The aim of this study was to learn whether or not the family camp experience increases the
quality of
life of families with a child with cancer, and whether or not these changes are maintained after the camp experience ends. In addition, this study examined the impact of camp on levels of hope, and analyzed how hope and social support contribute to the
quality of
life of those who attend camp.
SUBJECTS: A total of 66 families participated in this study. Participants include parents, cancer patients or survivors, and siblings. Thirty-nine families who attended a specialized weekend camp participated in the study, and a control sample of 27 families who did not attend camp was recruited as well.
METHOD: Questionnaire data was collected at three time points: pre-camp, post-camp, and a three-month follow up. Measures included a demographic questionnaire, age appropriate versions of the PedsQLTM 4.0 Generic Core Scales, the PedsQLTM 2.0 PedsQLTM 2.0 Family Impact Module, the Hope Scale (Adult and Child versions), the Young Children’s Hope Scale, and a brief follow-up questionnaire.
RESULTS:
Quality of
life did not significantly increase in the camp group in the overall family unit. However,
quality of
life was shown to be significantly higher in the camp group than the control group at the beginning and end of camp. Siblings demonstrated a significant increase in
quality of
life when examined separately from the family unit. No significant changes in hope or differences in hope between groups were observed.
DISCUSSION: Though this study did not demonstrate the efficacy of family camp as predicted, it did show that individual family members are impacted by camp in different ways. Camp has been show to benefit siblings in particular, which is indicated by improvement in
quality of
life, hope, and social support in this population. This study also shows that different results may be found using different measures of the same variables.
Advisors/Committee Members: Wetherington, Crista E., Germann, Julie, Chiu, Chung-Yi, Leavey, Patrick.
Subjects/Keywords: Family; Neoplasms; Quality of Life
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Cook, E. C. (2012). The Impact of Specialized Family Camps on Quality of Life and Hope in Families Who Are Coping with Pediatric Cancer. (Thesis). University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2152.5/1120
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Cook, Ellen Claire. “The Impact of Specialized Family Camps on Quality of Life and Hope in Families Who Are Coping with Pediatric Cancer.” 2012. Thesis, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Accessed February 27, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/2152.5/1120.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Cook, Ellen Claire. “The Impact of Specialized Family Camps on Quality of Life and Hope in Families Who Are Coping with Pediatric Cancer.” 2012. Web. 27 Feb 2021.
Vancouver:
Cook EC. The Impact of Specialized Family Camps on Quality of Life and Hope in Families Who Are Coping with Pediatric Cancer. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; 2012. [cited 2021 Feb 27].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2152.5/1120.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Cook EC. The Impact of Specialized Family Camps on Quality of Life and Hope in Families Who Are Coping with Pediatric Cancer. [Thesis]. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2152.5/1120
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Queens University
12.
Murray, Yvonne.
Comparing the Responsiveness of two Health-Related Quality of Life Instruments in a Phase III Randomized Clinical Trial of Men With Prostate Cancer (NCIC CTG PR.3): the EORTC QLQ-C30+3 With PR17 Trial Specific Checklist Versus the FACT-P
.
Degree: Community Health and Epidemiology, 2015, Queens University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1974/13027
► Background: The EORTC QLQ-C30 and the FACT are two commonly used Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQL) instruments in cancer clinical trials, but there is limited…
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▼ Background: The EORTC QLQ-C30 and the FACT are two commonly used Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQL) instruments in cancer clinical trials, but there is limited data comparing them. The NCIC CTG PR.3 clinical trial compared Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) alone with ADT plus radiation therapy (ADT + RT) in prostate cancer patients. In a PR.3 sub-study, we conducted a comparison of the EORTC QLQ-C30+3 and prostate module (PR17) to FACT-P by employing a cluster randomization of 29 participating North American centers to HRQL instrument used on the PR.3 clinical trial.
Purpose: To compare the responsiveness of two HRQL instruments to short-term radiation effects and long-term hormone effects in men treated for locally advanced prostate cancer on a clinical trial.
Methods: 311 patients randomized to the PR.3 sub-study were included for analysis. HRQL was assessed at baseline, 6 monthly (for 2 years), then annually; compliance exceeded 85% to three years. The ability of each HRQL instrument to detect RT toxicity was determined by comparing mean change scores (ADT vs. ADT + RT arms) at 6 months by HRQL instrument (Wilcoxon rank-sum). The ability of each instrument to detect proportions changed (at 6 or 36 months) was determined by calculating proportions (clinically meaningful change defined as 10% change from baseline) then comparing between instrument groups (chi-square). Finally, we compared instruments on time to clinically meaningful worsening of HRQL using Kaplan-Meier survival curves/Cox regression.
Results: The FACT-P detected significant between-treatment arm differences in urinary symptom change scores at 6 months. The EORTC QLQ-C30+3/PR17 detected significant between-treatment arm differences in diarrhea and bowel/rectum symptom changes at 6 months. For functional domains and fatigue, no significant between-instrument differences were observed in proportions of patients improved/stable and worsened at and up to 36 months. However, the FACT-P reported a faster rate of clinically meaningful HRQL decline for physical and role/functional domains.
Conclusions: When randomly assigned to patients participating in a clinical trial, the FACT-P and EORTC QLQ-C30+3/PR17 instruments differed in responsiveness to changes in urinary and bowel symptoms attributable to radiotherapy. The FACT-P was more responsive to change in physical and role function over time.
Subjects/Keywords: Quality of Life
;
HRQL
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Murray, Y. (2015). Comparing the Responsiveness of two Health-Related Quality of Life Instruments in a Phase III Randomized Clinical Trial of Men With Prostate Cancer (NCIC CTG PR.3): the EORTC QLQ-C30+3 With PR17 Trial Specific Checklist Versus the FACT-P
. (Thesis). Queens University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1974/13027
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Murray, Yvonne. “Comparing the Responsiveness of two Health-Related Quality of Life Instruments in a Phase III Randomized Clinical Trial of Men With Prostate Cancer (NCIC CTG PR.3): the EORTC QLQ-C30+3 With PR17 Trial Specific Checklist Versus the FACT-P
.” 2015. Thesis, Queens University. Accessed February 27, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1974/13027.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Murray, Yvonne. “Comparing the Responsiveness of two Health-Related Quality of Life Instruments in a Phase III Randomized Clinical Trial of Men With Prostate Cancer (NCIC CTG PR.3): the EORTC QLQ-C30+3 With PR17 Trial Specific Checklist Versus the FACT-P
.” 2015. Web. 27 Feb 2021.
Vancouver:
Murray Y. Comparing the Responsiveness of two Health-Related Quality of Life Instruments in a Phase III Randomized Clinical Trial of Men With Prostate Cancer (NCIC CTG PR.3): the EORTC QLQ-C30+3 With PR17 Trial Specific Checklist Versus the FACT-P
. [Internet] [Thesis]. Queens University; 2015. [cited 2021 Feb 27].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1974/13027.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Murray Y. Comparing the Responsiveness of two Health-Related Quality of Life Instruments in a Phase III Randomized Clinical Trial of Men With Prostate Cancer (NCIC CTG PR.3): the EORTC QLQ-C30+3 With PR17 Trial Specific Checklist Versus the FACT-P
. [Thesis]. Queens University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1974/13027
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Johannesburg
13.
Bruckner, Rene.
The effects of chiropractic treatment on patients' quality of life.
Degree: 2012, University of Johannesburg
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5936
► M.Tech.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether chiropractic care has an effect on a patient's quality of life using the endpoints of:…
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▼ M.Tech.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether chiropractic care has an effect on a patient's quality of life using the endpoints of: "the ability to perform general activities of daily living" (patient's level of disability, and restored function) and their "general emotional state" (energy level, depression, interference from emotional problems and feeling of wellness), also how these endpoints affect quality of life. Two hundred and fifty-three subjects participated in this study. The inclusion requirements were that subjects had to be aged 20 — 60, having been under chiropractic care previously. The subjects were recruited from 14 private practices from the whole of South Africa. All subjects were required to complete a self administered quality of life questionnaire. The quality of life questionnaire was developed to suit the South African population. Each questionnaire took about 5 minutes to complete. Domains used to calculate the results were changes in aerobic activity, physical activity, hygiene, activities of daily living and emotional state, after chiropractic care compared to before chiropractic care. The results overall showed that subjects experienced an improvement in their quality of life after chiropractic care. Chiropractic care therefore, had a beneficial effect on patients' quality of life. The overall results were statistically significant. The researcher therefore concludes that chiropractic care has an effect on patients' quality of life. It is recommended that future studies / research utilize a more comprehensively developed research questionnaire
Subjects/Keywords: Chiropractic; Quality of life
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Bruckner, R. (2012). The effects of chiropractic treatment on patients' quality of life. (Thesis). University of Johannesburg. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5936
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Bruckner, Rene. “The effects of chiropractic treatment on patients' quality of life.” 2012. Thesis, University of Johannesburg. Accessed February 27, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5936.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Bruckner, Rene. “The effects of chiropractic treatment on patients' quality of life.” 2012. Web. 27 Feb 2021.
Vancouver:
Bruckner R. The effects of chiropractic treatment on patients' quality of life. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2012. [cited 2021 Feb 27].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5936.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Bruckner R. The effects of chiropractic treatment on patients' quality of life. [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5936
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Johannesburg
14.
Bekker, Vernon Ludwigh.
Lewenskwaliteit na aftrede: 'n persoonlike en professionele leierskap perspektief.
Degree: 2011, University of Johannesburg
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3557
► M.Phil.
This is a descriptive, literature based study that examines retirement from a Personal and Professional Leadership(PPL) perspective. The aim of this study is to…
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▼ M.Phil.
This is a descriptive, literature based study that examines retirement from a Personal and Professional Leadership(PPL) perspective. The aim of this study is to determine whether a PPL perspective can contribute towards better quality of life with retirement. Retirement should be a golden period. This is, however, often not the case and quality of life often deteriorates with retirement. Retirement is described and the various phases of retiryment are discussed; planning, opportunity, the honeymoon phase, the disillusionment phase, reorientation and finally stability. This study identifies the potential problematic life domains that can affect quality of life during retirement. Each life dimension is discussed comprehensively and the conclusion is reached that all life dimensions remain vitally important during retirement: -Physical needs: This includes the health of the person including the need for food; clothing and a place to stay. -Intellectual needs: Here the need for stimulation and the ability of the person to respond intellectually new situations is examined. -Social needs: The need to love and be loved is explored as well as the importance of relationships. -Emotional needs: The influence of emotions is noted and emotional management is discussed. -Spiritual needs: Spiritual intelligence is discussed and this domain is identified as one of the most important. -Financial needs: Sufficient planning and management of finances is essential. The relationships between attitude, meaning of life and quality of life are explored. A positive attitude is found to positively influence a person's quality of life, Similarly, a person who experiences life as valuable and meaningful will experience better quality of life as opposed to someone to whom life is meaningless. The conclusion is drawn that it depends largely on the individual(inside outmodel) what quality of life is experienced after retirement. The most salient results of this study are: -That the quality of life experienced after retirement is a complex matter. -The various life dimensions-physical, intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual and financial-all impact the quality of life experience dafter retirement. -It is noted that the physical dimension is very important after retirement and that the pro-active management of the physical is vital to quality of life. -The spiritual domain is identified as the core dimension which influences all other dimensions and it must be imbalance. -Attitude is important. A positive attitude can improve quality of life. -Meaningful life can clearly affect quality of life. In essence each person must find the meaning for their existence, Once meaning is found,quality of life improves. -PPL can assist retired people to improve their quality of life. -Quality of life after retirement can be achieved through planning and pro-active management. Often lack of management and planning results in fear and anxiety. The author of this study recommends..that: -PPL courses be developed that are specifically aimed at people…
Subjects/Keywords: Retirement; Quality of life
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Bekker, Vernon Ludwigh. “Lewenskwaliteit na aftrede: 'n persoonlike en professionele leierskap perspektief.” 2011. Thesis, University of Johannesburg. Accessed February 27, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3557.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Bekker, Vernon Ludwigh. “Lewenskwaliteit na aftrede: 'n persoonlike en professionele leierskap perspektief.” 2011. Web. 27 Feb 2021.
Vancouver:
Bekker VL. Lewenskwaliteit na aftrede: 'n persoonlike en professionele leierskap perspektief. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2011. [cited 2021 Feb 27].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3557.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Bekker VL. Lewenskwaliteit na aftrede: 'n persoonlike en professionele leierskap perspektief. [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3557
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Addis Ababa University
15.
Esubalew, Asmare.
Economic growth and the quality of life nexus in Ethiopia: a time series Analysis
.
Degree: 2013, Addis Ababa University
URL: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/5582
► To what extent are improvements in quality of life (material living levels, consumption, education/literacy, urban dwelling, political and civil rights, and the like) associated with…
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▼ To what extent are improvements in
quality of
life (material living levels, consumption, education/literacy, urban dwelling, political and civil rights, and the like) associated with economic growth? International comparisons of
quality of
life (QOL) conditions usually point to a strong positive association with real GDP per capita. This study investigates the nexus between economic growth and
quality of
life using objective indicators (economic, social and political representative variables) in Ethiopia for the period 1981 to 2011. Applying both descriptive and econometric analyses, the study uses the long run and short run estimation approaches for econometrics part. The results from the descriptive analysis confirmed that on average, all the variables in the objective indicators of
quality of
life have shown a rising trend. Moreover, among these, education enrollment and per capita consumption expenditure have shown strong correlation with economic growth. The empirical results indicated that, the relationship between economic growth and objective indicators of
quality of
life is significant (at 1 %) with a positive sign in the long run. In the short run, economic growth has significant (at 5%) relationship with per capita consumption expenditure and gross education enrollment ratio and insignificant relationship with political freedom. The study also identified the existence of considerable relationship among the QOL indicators. It suggests adjustments in the short run path of economic growth and urbanization.
Advisors/Committee Members: Dr. Tadele Ferede (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Economic Growth;
Quality of Life
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Esubalew, A. (2013). Economic growth and the quality of life nexus in Ethiopia: a time series Analysis
. (Thesis). Addis Ababa University. Retrieved from http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/5582
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Esubalew, Asmare. “Economic growth and the quality of life nexus in Ethiopia: a time series Analysis
.” 2013. Thesis, Addis Ababa University. Accessed February 27, 2021.
http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/5582.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Esubalew, Asmare. “Economic growth and the quality of life nexus in Ethiopia: a time series Analysis
.” 2013. Web. 27 Feb 2021.
Vancouver:
Esubalew A. Economic growth and the quality of life nexus in Ethiopia: a time series Analysis
. [Internet] [Thesis]. Addis Ababa University; 2013. [cited 2021 Feb 27].
Available from: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/5582.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Esubalew A. Economic growth and the quality of life nexus in Ethiopia: a time series Analysis
. [Thesis]. Addis Ababa University; 2013. Available from: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/5582
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Otago
16.
Evans, DIANE ELIZABETH.
Quality of life in residential care: a qualitative study of perspectives of people with dementia, their family members and healthcare staff.
Degree: 2012, University of Otago
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10523/2547
► As our population ages so too will the number of people with dementia increase. For some time there have been concerns expressed by campaigners for…
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▼ As our population ages so too will the number of people with dementia increase. For some time there have been concerns expressed by campaigners for people with dementia about
quality of
life and the safety and
quality of care delivered for those in rest homes, particularly for residents in the specialised dementia rest homes. Little is known about the
quality of
life of people with dementia from their own subjective points of view, in particular in reference to the corresponding opinions of family members and healthcare workers.
The aim of this study was to look at views of
quality of
life for residents living in a specialist dementia level rest home, and how they were expressed. The study gathered data from four “cases” covering three viewpoints in each case: the resident with a moderate dementia, a key family member and a key residential healthcare worker involved in their care.
The study used a qualitative method, analysing data from these twelve recorded and transcribed interviews. The interviews were semi-structured following the line of questioning of the
Quality Of Life–Alzheimer’s Disease (QOL-AD) assessment (Thorgrimsen, Selwood & Spector, 2003) (Appendix 1) followed by some more open-ended questions. Data were analysed and interpreted according to key themes and phrases and explored for similarities and differences using descriptive methodology.
The main findings of this study are that
quality of
life has many dimensions and has differing meanings to each participant. The person with dementia’s subjective viewpoint is important in rating their own
quality of
life, however, using the “three voices” (resident, family and healthcare worker) made an authentic contribution, enabling a more comprehensive understanding of
quality of
life for the residents living with dementia. Despite being given a diagnosis of dementia, resident participants demonstrated awareness and an acceptance of their condition. Each resident participant described a better
quality of
life for themselves than that reflected in the opinions of the family members and healthcare workers. Another significant finding was that family relationships were seen to be important to the resident’s
quality of
life, not only as part of physical closeness but also as emotional attachment. These findings may lessen the degree of guilt and distress for family members in such situations. Studies of this type may also assist healthcare workers develop their ability to intervene to improve the
quality of
life of individuals with dementia rather than simply dealing with more medical or basic care aspects of the condition.
Advisors/Committee Members: Keeling, Sally (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Quality;
of;
life;
Dementia;
Opinions
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Evans, D. E. (2012). Quality of life in residential care: a qualitative study of perspectives of people with dementia, their family members and healthcare staff.
(Masters Thesis). University of Otago. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/2547
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Evans, DIANE ELIZABETH. “Quality of life in residential care: a qualitative study of perspectives of people with dementia, their family members and healthcare staff.
” 2012. Masters Thesis, University of Otago. Accessed February 27, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10523/2547.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Evans, DIANE ELIZABETH. “Quality of life in residential care: a qualitative study of perspectives of people with dementia, their family members and healthcare staff.
” 2012. Web. 27 Feb 2021.
Vancouver:
Evans DE. Quality of life in residential care: a qualitative study of perspectives of people with dementia, their family members and healthcare staff.
[Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Otago; 2012. [cited 2021 Feb 27].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10523/2547.
Council of Science Editors:
Evans DE. Quality of life in residential care: a qualitative study of perspectives of people with dementia, their family members and healthcare staff.
[Masters Thesis]. University of Otago; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10523/2547

North-West University
17.
Khimba, M P.
The impact of quality of work life on the perfomance of employees of a South African Revenue Services branch / M P Khimba
.
Degree: 2011, North-West University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10394/15781
► The pursuit for improved productivity through human resources has its beginning in the early 1900's. Taylor's scientific management principles created an awareness regarding human resources.…
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▼ The pursuit for improved productivity through human resources has its beginning in the
early 1900's. Taylor's scientific management principles created an awareness regarding
human resources. It was earlier considered as a mere instrument of production ready to
work from dawn to dusk under whatever conditions and being motivated by the lure of
money. From then onwards research and experiments have been undertaken to understand
human beings at work and the ways to improve their job satisfaction, balanced with the
aim of the organizations to combine better productivity with job and employee satisfaction.
The concept of QWL (quality of work life) has originated from the continuous research
process. The term QWL was introduced by Dav is (1972) at the first International QWL
conference held in Toronto. The focus of this research concerns a study of the quality of
work life for the employees at SARS in the Mmabatho Branch in the North West province.
The aim of this paper was to determine whether and how quality of work life affects the
satisfaction level of the employees and the implications of these findings suggest that the
quality of work life at SARS can be enhanced by factors such as adequate income and fair
compensation, safe and healthy working conditions, opportunities for career growth and
development of human capabilities and social integration in the workforce. A convenience
or accidental sampling was used for this study, out of93 questionnaires sent out, a total of
77 usable questionnaires were returned, representing an overall response rate of (82,8%).
The study reveals that a clear and consistent communication of the organisational goals
and objectives is essential to both employer and employees. The study also recommends
that an establishment of new policies and practices that promote a workplace culture that
stimulates employees with the aim of reducing stress, poor performance and low morale of
employees. Alignments of organisational goals to day-to-day work by maintaining healthy
working conditions: reduce high absenteeism levels and occupational burnout and fair
remuneration of employees. The study also recommends that maintenance and open
dialogue among the middle and junior employees.
Subjects/Keywords: Quality of work life
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. (Thesis). North-West University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10394/15781
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Khimba, M P. “The impact of quality of work life on the perfomance of employees of a South African Revenue Services branch / M P Khimba
.” 2011. Thesis, North-West University. Accessed February 27, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10394/15781.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Khimba, M P. “The impact of quality of work life on the perfomance of employees of a South African Revenue Services branch / M P Khimba
.” 2011. Web. 27 Feb 2021.
Vancouver:
Khimba MP. The impact of quality of work life on the perfomance of employees of a South African Revenue Services branch / M P Khimba
. [Internet] [Thesis]. North-West University; 2011. [cited 2021 Feb 27].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10394/15781.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Khimba MP. The impact of quality of work life on the perfomance of employees of a South African Revenue Services branch / M P Khimba
. [Thesis]. North-West University; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10394/15781
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
18.
Kirsh, Elliana.
The Utility of Disease-Specific Health Status Instruments in Ambulatory Care.
Degree: Doctor of Medicine, 2019, Harvard University
URL: http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:41971490
► Purpose: Currently, a major obstacle in evidence-based otolaryngology is incorporating validated instruments into daily practice. To address this need, we proposed a series of interrelated…
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▼ Purpose: Currently, a major obstacle in evidence-based otolaryngology is incorporating validated instruments into daily practice. To address this need, we proposed a series of interrelated projects which evaluate the utility of disease-specific health status instruments for patients in the ambulatory care setting. Aim 1 examined the ability of a disease-specific quality of life instrument to predict vocal diagnoses made via laryngoscopy/stroboscopy, as compared to common clinical inquiries about vocal characteristics. Aim 2 evaluated disease-specific and general health status to determine whether general health status data alone can accurately represent vocal health in this population. Aim 3 determined the extent to which voice-specific heath status contributes to general quality of life, when simultaneously adjusting for what have traditionally been considered more concerning comorbidities.
Methods: Patients presenting for their first visit to a tertiary care academic medical center laryngology subspecialty clinic completed disease-specific health status instruments (Voice Handicap Index-10 [VHI-10] and Singing Voice Handicap Index-10 [SVHI-10]), common clinical queries, and a standardized global health instrument (Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System [PROMIS] global short form), as part of their routine clinical intake. Results were reviewed against objective voice diagnoses and patient comorbidity data obtained through chart review. For Aim 1, the area under the receiver operating characteristic curves (AUC) and sensitivity/specificity of the VHI-10 and mainstream clinical queries were determined. For Aim 2, Spearman rho analyses were applied to test the null hypothesis that there were no correlations between the VHI-10 or and PROMIS scores. For Aim 3, the influence of voice and comorbid conditions on general health status scores was assessed through multivariate ordinal regression.
Results: For vocal fold paralysis, the VHI-10 score had an observed AUC of 0.78 (95% CI 0.68-0.88) and had better discrimination than 13 common clinical queries. For laryngeal stenosis, the VHI-10 score demonstrated moderate discrimination, with an associated AUC of 0.79 (95% CI 0.56-1.00) and higher discrimination than 5 common clinical queries. VHI-10 scores were moderately correlated with PROMIS social item scores (Spearman rho 0.37, p<0.0001), however there was no significant correlation between the SVHI-10 and PROMIS scores. In all analyses, voice-related quality of life was a significant predictor of general health status, even when adjusting for comorbid conditions (physical health β= -1.097, p<0.001; mental health β= -0.735, p<0.001; global item β= -1.334, p<0.001; social item β= -0.818, p<0.001).
Conclusions: Our results indicate that (1) the VHI-10 is an effective predictor of some voice diagnoses, when compared to mainstream queries about vocal characteristics; (2) voice-specific measures correlate with the PROMIS assessment, however correlations are not so robust that voice-specific instruments and…
Subjects/Keywords: quality of life; voice disorder
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Kirsh, E. (2019). The Utility of Disease-Specific Health Status Instruments in Ambulatory Care. (Doctoral Dissertation). Harvard University. Retrieved from http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:41971490
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Kirsh, Elliana. “The Utility of Disease-Specific Health Status Instruments in Ambulatory Care.” 2019. Doctoral Dissertation, Harvard University. Accessed February 27, 2021.
http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:41971490.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Kirsh, Elliana. “The Utility of Disease-Specific Health Status Instruments in Ambulatory Care.” 2019. Web. 27 Feb 2021.
Vancouver:
Kirsh E. The Utility of Disease-Specific Health Status Instruments in Ambulatory Care. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Harvard University; 2019. [cited 2021 Feb 27].
Available from: http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:41971490.
Council of Science Editors:
Kirsh E. The Utility of Disease-Specific Health Status Instruments in Ambulatory Care. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Harvard University; 2019. Available from: http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:41971490

University of Montana
19.
Schaumberg, Cindy.
Subjective Quality of Life in Dialysis Patients.
Degree: PhD, 2012, University of Montana
URL: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/etd/929
► With the ever increasing ability of medical technology to prolong life, quality of life is an increasingly legitimate medical outcome. This is an ethnographic study…
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▼ With the ever increasing ability of medical technology to prolong life, quality of life is an
increasingly legitimate medical outcome. This is an ethnographic study on the perceived
quality of life of hemodialysis dependent end stage renal disease patients. The study used
participant observations and in-depth patient interviews to elicit the perspective of
hemodialysis dependent end stage renal disease patients. Findings addressed the utility of
dialysis for patients of, patient values leading to renal replacement therapy, and issues
that might make patients perceive treatment as futile.
Subjects/Keywords: adherence; hemodialysis; quality of life
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Schaumberg, C. (2012). Subjective Quality of Life in Dialysis Patients. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Montana. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.umt.edu/etd/929
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Schaumberg, Cindy. “Subjective Quality of Life in Dialysis Patients.” 2012. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Montana. Accessed February 27, 2021.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/etd/929.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Schaumberg, Cindy. “Subjective Quality of Life in Dialysis Patients.” 2012. Web. 27 Feb 2021.
Vancouver:
Schaumberg C. Subjective Quality of Life in Dialysis Patients. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Montana; 2012. [cited 2021 Feb 27].
Available from: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/etd/929.
Council of Science Editors:
Schaumberg C. Subjective Quality of Life in Dialysis Patients. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Montana; 2012. Available from: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/etd/929
20.
Iadevaia, Cheree.
Qualitative Examination of Adolescent Health-related Quality of Line: One Year Post-concussion.
Degree: MS, Health and Nutritional Sciences, 2014, South Dakota State University
URL: https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd/2010
► CONTEXT: Moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries can negatively influence healthrelated quality of life (HRQOL) in adolescent patients for significant periods of time. The…
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▼ CONTEXT: Moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries can negatively influence healthrelated
quality of
life (HRQOL) in adolescent patients for significant periods of time. The impact of sport-related concussion on adolescent HRQOL remains unclear. OBJECTIVE: To investigate adolescent student-athletes’ and their parents’ perceptions of the child’s health-related
quality of
life, one year post- sport-related concussion. DESIGN: Interpretive, qualitative study. SETTING: Secondary school. PATIENTS or OTHER PARTICIPANTS: Seven adolescent student-athletes, aged 12-17 years (2 male, 5 female), who sustained a sport-related concussion at least one year prior (15.3 + 2.8 months), along with one of their parents (n=7; 2 fathers and 5 mothers) participated in this study. DATA COLLECTION and ANALYSIS: Fourteen semi-structured interviews (7 adolescents and 7 parents) were completed. Interviews were transcribed and inductively analyzed by a team of 3 athletic trainers with 32 combined years of professional experience. Themes were negotiated through a consensual review process. Participant checks were completed to ensure trustworthiness of the results. RESULTS: Four major themes emerged from the data collected: (1) significant impact of symptomology (2) feelings of frustration (3) lack of academic accommodation and (4) the nature of interpersonal relationships. CONCLUSIONS: Physical and emotional function, academics, and interpersonal interactions can be negatively influenced by sport-related concussion as perceived by adolescent student-athletes and their parents. Education of parents and their children, along with school professionals, coaches, and teammates, remains a central component in the effective recognition and management of sport-related concussion. Secondary school districts may play a critical role in the concussion management process by establishing and implementing accommodation policies that alleviate student concerns relative to falling behind while ensuring a safe and timely return to normal school routines. Further, adolescent support systems must be considered throughout the recovery process.
Advisors/Committee Members: Trevor Roiger.
Subjects/Keywords: concussion; quality of life; adolescent
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Iadevaia, Cheree. “Qualitative Examination of Adolescent Health-related Quality of Line: One Year Post-concussion.” 2014. Masters Thesis, South Dakota State University. Accessed February 27, 2021.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd/2010.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Iadevaia, Cheree. “Qualitative Examination of Adolescent Health-related Quality of Line: One Year Post-concussion.” 2014. Web. 27 Feb 2021.
Vancouver:
Iadevaia C. Qualitative Examination of Adolescent Health-related Quality of Line: One Year Post-concussion. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. South Dakota State University; 2014. [cited 2021 Feb 27].
Available from: https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd/2010.
Council of Science Editors:
Iadevaia C. Qualitative Examination of Adolescent Health-related Quality of Line: One Year Post-concussion. [Masters Thesis]. South Dakota State University; 2014. Available from: https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd/2010

Xavier University
21.
Harrison, Jordan.
Longitudinal Health-Related Quality of Life in Children with
Newly-Diagnosed Epilepsy: Identifying Predictors and Assessing
Meaningful Change over Time.
Degree: Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.), Psychology, 2014, Xavier University
URL: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=xavier1510307341014498
► Compared to healthy peers, children with epilepsy, of which there are approximately 325,000 under the age of 15 in the United States, are at increased…
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▼ Compared to healthy peers, children with epilepsy, of
which there are approximately 325,000 under the age of 15 in the
United States, are at increased risk for lower health-related
quality of
life (HRQOL) (Epilepsy Foundation, n.d.; Modi et al.,
2009; Montanaro, Battistella, Boniver, & Galeone, 2004; Sabaz
et al., 2003). A number of variables may affect HRQOL in children
with epilepsy, including epilepsy specific variables,
comorbidities, and child, family, and community variables (Lach et
al., 2006). Few studies have examined how these variables predict
changes in HRQOL over time for children with newly-diagnosed
epilepsy using a disease specific measure. The aims of the current
study were to: 1) examine changes in HRQOL scores of children with
newly¬diagnosed epilepsy over two years using a disease specific
measure (
Quality of
Life in Childhood Epilepsy Questionnaire
[QOLCE] [Sabaz et al., 2003]) 2) examine clinical significance of
changes in HRQOL scores 3) examine how seizures (dichotomized as
present vs. absent) and antiepileptic drug (AED) side effects
predict changes in HRQOL scores over the course of two years. One
hundred and twelve caregivers of children from 4-12 with epilepsy
participated in the study. Hierarchical linear modeling (HLM)
revealed statistically significant increases of QOLCE-Overall
scores and Physical Restrictions, Energy and Fatigue, Behavior, and
General Health subscale scores from baseline to two years
post-diagnosis. Calculated minimum clinically important difference
(MCID) scores showed only QOLCE-Overall scores had clinically
significant improvements over time. HLM analyses examined the role
of seizures and AED side effects on HRQOL scores. Children who had
seizures between visits had significantly lower Energy and Fatigue
scores than children without seizures, although this difference
disappeared by the end of two years. Children with higher side
effects had lower Attention and Concentration, Memory, Language,
and Anxiety scores compared to children with lower side effects.
Unexpectedly, at baseline, children with higher side effects had
higher Energy and Fatigue scores compared with children with lower
side effects. However, by the end of two years children with higher
side effects had lower scores compared to children with lower side
effects. While, overall HRQOL may improve overtime for children
with newly-diagnosed epilepsy, the results highlight the role AED
side effects play for these children. Health-care providers need to
continue to be sensitive to the potential of side effects and work
with families and children to know what to expect when starting an
AED for the first time. This education and guidance may help
patients and families better be able to communicate with their
health-care providers and create a better decision-making
process.
Advisors/Committee Members: Schultz, Janet (Committee Chair).
Subjects/Keywords: Psychology; Epilepsy; quality of life
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Harrison, J. (2014). Longitudinal Health-Related Quality of Life in Children with
Newly-Diagnosed Epilepsy: Identifying Predictors and Assessing
Meaningful Change over Time. (Doctoral Dissertation). Xavier University. Retrieved from http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=xavier1510307341014498
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Harrison, Jordan. “Longitudinal Health-Related Quality of Life in Children with
Newly-Diagnosed Epilepsy: Identifying Predictors and Assessing
Meaningful Change over Time.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, Xavier University. Accessed February 27, 2021.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=xavier1510307341014498.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Harrison, Jordan. “Longitudinal Health-Related Quality of Life in Children with
Newly-Diagnosed Epilepsy: Identifying Predictors and Assessing
Meaningful Change over Time.” 2014. Web. 27 Feb 2021.
Vancouver:
Harrison J. Longitudinal Health-Related Quality of Life in Children with
Newly-Diagnosed Epilepsy: Identifying Predictors and Assessing
Meaningful Change over Time. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Xavier University; 2014. [cited 2021 Feb 27].
Available from: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=xavier1510307341014498.
Council of Science Editors:
Harrison J. Longitudinal Health-Related Quality of Life in Children with
Newly-Diagnosed Epilepsy: Identifying Predictors and Assessing
Meaningful Change over Time. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Xavier University; 2014. Available from: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=xavier1510307341014498

The Ohio State University
22.
Lancaster, Lydia Anne.
Longitudinal Effects of Surgical Orthodontics Treatment on
Quality of Life in a United States Population.
Degree: MS, Dentistry, 2019, The Ohio State University
URL: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1553856528855052
► Objectives: Aims of this study were (1) determine if there was any difference in psychosocial well-being and quality of life (QoL) surgical orthodontic patient subjects…
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▼ Objectives: Aims of this study were (1) determine if
there was any difference in psychosocial well-being and
quality of
life (QoL) surgical orthodontic patient subjects and controls at
different time points during and following treatment and (2)
identify any change in the subjects’ QoL during and following
treatment. Methods: The study was approved by The Ohio State
University Institutional Review Board. Subjects were patients with
facial skeletal mal-relationships whose proposed orthodontic
treatment plans included orthognathic surgery. Controls were
recruited and matched to subjects for age, sex, education level,
and employment status at each time point. Subjects were evaluated
at three time points: pre-treatment (T1), pre-surgery (T2), and
post-treatment (T3 - six months to two years after removal of
orthodontic appliances). Controls were not followed longitudinally;
they were recruited to match subjects at each of the 3 time
periods. To assess psychosocial well-being and condition-specific-
and overall QoL, participants were asked to fill out the following
questionnaires: Orthognathic
Quality of
Life Questionnaire (OQLQ)
and Satisfaction With
Life Scale (SWLS), Beck’s Depression Index
(BDI), Child’s Depression Inventory (CDI), State-Trait Anxiety
Inventory, Form Y (STAI-Y), and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for
Children (STAI-C). For depression and anxiety evaluation, BDI and
STAI-Y, and CDI and STAI-C were used for adult and pediatric
participants, respectively. Each of these instruments have been
determined to be valid and reliable. Differences between the
subjects at the different time points, as well as the differences
between subjects and controls at each of the three time points were
evaluated.Results: Four hundred and ninety-two surveys, controls
and subjects, were collected. Twenty-four subjects completed
surveys at all three time points, and 25 completed them at 2 time
points. No significant differences between
subject and control
groups in age, sex, and, employment status were found. Controls had
a higher level of education than subjects at T1.
Quality of
life
was significantly worse for Subjects for the total OQLQ and for
three of the four domains (social aspect, facial esthetics, oral
function) (p<.01). Treatment significantly improved SWLS
(p<=.0214) in subjects after treatment compared with
pre-treatment in treated subjects. There were no significant
differences between controls and subjects and within subjects for
depression and anxiety, for both adults and children.Conclusion:
Correction of facial skeletal mal-relationships by surgical
orthodontics improved condition-specific and higher level, over-all
quality of
life in patients.
Advisors/Committee Members: Firestone, Allen (Advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Dentistry; Orthognathic Surgery, Quality of Life, Health-Related
Quality of Life, Surgical Orthodontics, Orthognathic Quality of
Life Questionnaire
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Lancaster, L. A. (2019). Longitudinal Effects of Surgical Orthodontics Treatment on
Quality of Life in a United States Population. (Masters Thesis). The Ohio State University. Retrieved from http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1553856528855052
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Lancaster, Lydia Anne. “Longitudinal Effects of Surgical Orthodontics Treatment on
Quality of Life in a United States Population.” 2019. Masters Thesis, The Ohio State University. Accessed February 27, 2021.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1553856528855052.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Lancaster, Lydia Anne. “Longitudinal Effects of Surgical Orthodontics Treatment on
Quality of Life in a United States Population.” 2019. Web. 27 Feb 2021.
Vancouver:
Lancaster LA. Longitudinal Effects of Surgical Orthodontics Treatment on
Quality of Life in a United States Population. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. The Ohio State University; 2019. [cited 2021 Feb 27].
Available from: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1553856528855052.
Council of Science Editors:
Lancaster LA. Longitudinal Effects of Surgical Orthodontics Treatment on
Quality of Life in a United States Population. [Masters Thesis]. The Ohio State University; 2019. Available from: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1553856528855052

Oklahoma State University
23.
Dao, Brittany.
Parent's perception of the impact of recreational therapy on their child's quality of life with cerebral palsy.
Degree: Leisure Studies, 2020, Oklahoma State University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11244/325472
► There is a need for research centered around recreational therapy, cerebral palsy, and quality of life. This study focused on one parent's perceptions of their…
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▼ There is a need for research centered around recreational therapy, cerebral palsy, and
quality of
life. This study focused on one parent's perceptions of their child's
quality of
life with spastic cerebral palsy before and after receiving recreational therapy treatment. The PedsQLTM Infant Scales were utilized for this study in a pretest/posttest case report. Data was collected from the participant at a health center in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The data collected determined that the parent did perceive an improvement in
quality of
life of their child with cerebral palsy after receiving recreational therapy treatment. There is minimal research in the specific areas of recreational therapy for cerebral palsy and the effect that recreational therapy has on a child's
quality of
life with cerebral palsy, however this study helps build the foundation for future studies.
Advisors/Committee Members: Passmore, Tim (advisor), Lindenmeier, Donna (committee member), Linsenmeyer, Jason (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: cerebral palsy; infant; pediatric; perception of quality of life; quality of life; recreational therapy
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Dao, B. (2020). Parent's perception of the impact of recreational therapy on their child's quality of life with cerebral palsy. (Thesis). Oklahoma State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11244/325472
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Dao, Brittany. “Parent's perception of the impact of recreational therapy on their child's quality of life with cerebral palsy.” 2020. Thesis, Oklahoma State University. Accessed February 27, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/11244/325472.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Dao, Brittany. “Parent's perception of the impact of recreational therapy on their child's quality of life with cerebral palsy.” 2020. Web. 27 Feb 2021.
Vancouver:
Dao B. Parent's perception of the impact of recreational therapy on their child's quality of life with cerebral palsy. [Internet] [Thesis]. Oklahoma State University; 2020. [cited 2021 Feb 27].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11244/325472.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Dao B. Parent's perception of the impact of recreational therapy on their child's quality of life with cerebral palsy. [Thesis]. Oklahoma State University; 2020. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11244/325472
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
24.
Antonio, Delmore.
An Examination of the Relationship Between Life Purpose and Health-related Quality of Life on Satisfaction With Life Among Registered Nurses
.
Degree: 2013, California State University – San Marcos
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.8/474
► A life purpose gives a person a sense of meaning and direction in life, allowing them to seek opportunities for personal growth and fulfillment. The…
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▼ A
life purpose gives a person a sense of meaning and direction in
life, allowing them to seek opportunities for personal growth and fulfillment. The nursing profession is widely accepted as being a very demanding occupation, and these stressful conditions cause nurses to feel overwhelming pressure. As a result, nurses begin to lose satisfaction with their chosen career, which subsequently begins to affect their personal
life. The purpose of this research was to examine the relationship between
life purpose, health-related
quality of
life, and satisfaction with
life among registered nurses. Results show a strong positive relationship was found between
life purpose, health-related
quality of
life, and satisfaction with
life.
Advisors/Committee Members: Coffin-Romig, Nancy (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Life Purpose;
Satisfaction with Life;
health;
quality of life
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Antonio, D. (2013). An Examination of the Relationship Between Life Purpose and Health-related Quality of Life on Satisfaction With Life Among Registered Nurses
. (Thesis). California State University – San Marcos. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.8/474
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Antonio, Delmore. “An Examination of the Relationship Between Life Purpose and Health-related Quality of Life on Satisfaction With Life Among Registered Nurses
.” 2013. Thesis, California State University – San Marcos. Accessed February 27, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10211.8/474.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Antonio, Delmore. “An Examination of the Relationship Between Life Purpose and Health-related Quality of Life on Satisfaction With Life Among Registered Nurses
.” 2013. Web. 27 Feb 2021.
Vancouver:
Antonio D. An Examination of the Relationship Between Life Purpose and Health-related Quality of Life on Satisfaction With Life Among Registered Nurses
. [Internet] [Thesis]. California State University – San Marcos; 2013. [cited 2021 Feb 27].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.8/474.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Antonio D. An Examination of the Relationship Between Life Purpose and Health-related Quality of Life on Satisfaction With Life Among Registered Nurses
. [Thesis]. California State University – San Marcos; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.8/474
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

NSYSU
25.
Huang, Rong-rong.
Factors Related to Quality of Life among Chronic Mental Illness Patients in Kaohsiung City.
Degree: Master, EMPP, 2009, NSYSU
URL: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0810109-171442
► The purposes of this study were 1) to explore the associations between individual factors, disease factors, family factors, social factors and quality of life (…
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▼ The purposes of this study were 1) to explore the associations between individual factors, disease factors, family factors, social factors and
quality of
life ( QoL ), 2) to predict QoL in patients with chronic mental illness ( CMI ), and 3) to understand the needs of caregivers. A cross-sectional and cluster sampling was employed. Structured questionnaires, including a living conditions questionnaire and a psychotic symptom assessment scale, Caregiver Burden Scale, 5-item Brief Symptom Rating Scale ( BSRS-5 ), and the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form-12 ( MOS SF-12 ) were used to collect data. Totally, 2023 patients were recruited, males 52.9%, females 47.1%, and a mean age of 44.99±12.09. Most of these cases were high school educated, unemployed, and had been hospitalized. 12.6% had a history of violence, 8.4% had a history of attempted suicide, 10% had substance abuse, and 5.4% had legal related issues. The most common diagnoses were schizophreniaï¼70.5%ï¼and affective disorderï¼19.7%ï¼. Single-factor analysis showed those who were unmarried, employed, younger, having less psychological problems, and low levels of psychological distress had better QOL. Besides, sex and education were not related to QOL in personal factors. Current psychotic symptoms and positive symptoms were negatively correlated with QOL. Schizophrenic patients and hospitalized patients reported higher QOL than bipolar patients and community patients in disease factors. Caregiverâs attitude and caregiverâs burden were negatively correlated with QOL in family factors. The unstable housing and community
life dysfunction were negatively correlated with QOL in social factors. All significantly correlated variables were entered into hierarchical regression analysis followed the sequence of social factors, family factors, disease factors and individual factors. The results showed all four of these dimensions were significant predictors of MCS and PCS of QoL, explained variance 48.2ï¼ and 21.2ï¼, respectively. Conclusions: Individual factors and disease factors are the most important factors in predicting QoL in CMI patients. Second, family factors are more important than social factors in MCS, and social factors are more important than family factors in PCS. The above evidence indicates a wide range of factors must be considered to improve the QoL in CMI patients.
Advisors/Committee Members: Ying-Yao Cheng (chair), Wen-Bin Chiou (committee member), Pai-Lu Wu (chair), Frank Huang-Chih Chou (committee member).
Subjects/Keywords: Chronic mental illness; Caregiver; Quality of life
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Huang, R. (2009). Factors Related to Quality of Life among Chronic Mental Illness Patients in Kaohsiung City. (Thesis). NSYSU. Retrieved from http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0810109-171442
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Huang, Rong-rong. “Factors Related to Quality of Life among Chronic Mental Illness Patients in Kaohsiung City.” 2009. Thesis, NSYSU. Accessed February 27, 2021.
http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0810109-171442.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Huang, Rong-rong. “Factors Related to Quality of Life among Chronic Mental Illness Patients in Kaohsiung City.” 2009. Web. 27 Feb 2021.
Vancouver:
Huang R. Factors Related to Quality of Life among Chronic Mental Illness Patients in Kaohsiung City. [Internet] [Thesis]. NSYSU; 2009. [cited 2021 Feb 27].
Available from: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0810109-171442.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Huang R. Factors Related to Quality of Life among Chronic Mental Illness Patients in Kaohsiung City. [Thesis]. NSYSU; 2009. Available from: http://etd.lib.nsysu.edu.tw/ETD-db/ETD-search/view_etd?URN=etd-0810109-171442
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Universiteit Utrecht
26.
Boers, J.
Measuring Quality of Life in Aphasics - Development of the QoL-Aphasia 28 Items.
Degree: 2009, Universiteit Utrecht
URL: http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/35684
► Until now, measuring quality of life in Dutch aphasics was not possible because of unsuitable questionnaires. The existing questionnaires do not focus on communication or…
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▼ Until now, measuring
quality of
life in Dutch aphasics was not possible because of unsuitable questionnaires. The existing questionnaires do not focus on communication or the grammatical structure of the questions is far to complex. The aim of this study is to develop a Dutch questionnaire that measures the
quality of
life in aphasics. Therefore it has to cover all important domains and use questions with simple grammatical structures. To see whether it is possible to let the partner of the patient fill in the questionnaire when the patient is not able to, a proxy version was developed. The QoL-Aphasia 28 Items was developed in two stages. In the first stage, 35 aphasics and 25 partners participated. The questionnaire contained 38 questions. Reliability analysis showed a high Cronbach’s alpha: .814. Item-to-Total correlations and Principal Component Analysis lead to the deletion of 10 questions. The adjusted version of the questionnaire was used in the second stage of this study. Seven aphasics and 4 partners participated and the questionnaire contained 28 questions. Reliability analysis showed that the questionnaire is homogeneous: Cronbach’s alpha was .846. Validity was not officially checked. However, it can be assumed that the questionnaire is valid because the domains in the questionnaire correspond with the domains The WHOQoL Group (1994) defined in their definition of
quality of
life. Answers of patients and partners did not correspond: an average of 38% of the answers was identical in both stages. This means that the partner can not fill in the questionnaire when the patient is not able to. When the questionnaire developed in this study is further checked for reliability and validity, it is ready to be used.
Advisors/Committee Members: Quené, H..
Subjects/Keywords: Letteren; Quality of Life, aphasia, questionnaire
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Boers, J. (2009). Measuring Quality of Life in Aphasics - Development of the QoL-Aphasia 28 Items. (Masters Thesis). Universiteit Utrecht. Retrieved from http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/35684
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Boers, J. “Measuring Quality of Life in Aphasics - Development of the QoL-Aphasia 28 Items.” 2009. Masters Thesis, Universiteit Utrecht. Accessed February 27, 2021.
http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/35684.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Boers, J. “Measuring Quality of Life in Aphasics - Development of the QoL-Aphasia 28 Items.” 2009. Web. 27 Feb 2021.
Vancouver:
Boers J. Measuring Quality of Life in Aphasics - Development of the QoL-Aphasia 28 Items. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Universiteit Utrecht; 2009. [cited 2021 Feb 27].
Available from: http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/35684.
Council of Science Editors:
Boers J. Measuring Quality of Life in Aphasics - Development of the QoL-Aphasia 28 Items. [Masters Thesis]. Universiteit Utrecht; 2009. Available from: http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/35684

Universiteit Utrecht
27.
Gerrits, H.J.H.
Long-term Outcome After Surgical Ligation for Treatment of Congenital Portosystemic Shunts in Dogs.
Degree: 2014, Universiteit Utrecht
URL: http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/301369
► Objectives: To report long-term clinical outcome in dogs treated for congenital portosystemic shunting (CPSS) with complete or partial ligation and to develop a scoring system…
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▼ Objectives: To report long-term clinical outcome in dogs treated for congenital portosystemic shunting (CPSS) with complete or partial ligation and to develop a scoring system to determine persistent shunting. Also to report the predictive value of pre-operative albumin, white blood cell count, fasting plasma ammonia concentration and fasting plasma bile acid concentration for the long-term outcome, and to determine the percentage of persistent and recurrent shunting in a group of patients that came back for a long-term follow up.
Study Design: Retrospective study.
Animals: 167 dogs with surgical attenuation of an intra- or extrahepatic CPSS.
Procedure: Medical records of dogs with CPSS treated by ligation were reviewed pre- and postoperative short and long-term. Long-term information was obtained by telephone interviews with veterinarians and questionnaires sent to the owners. With use of the questionnaires a CPSS scoring system was developed. A randomized group of 21 dogs came back for a control visit for persistent or recurrent shunting. Logistic regression analysis was used to determine the predictive value of pre-operative albumin, white blood cell count, fasting plasma ammonia concentration and fasting plasma bile acid concentration for persistent shunting after surgery.
Results: Preoperatively the majority of the dogs suffered from decreased activity, decreased appetite, gastrointestinal signs and signs of hepatic encephalopathy. Dogs which had the ammonia metabolism tested (fasting plasma ammonia concentration, ammonia tolerance test), all had an abnormal ammonia metabolism. The fasting plasma bile acid concentration was above reference for the majority of dogs that were tested. During surgery the majority of the shunts were partially ligated. The postoperative mortality rate (< 1 month) was 11%. During the routine control visits after surgery all dogs of the study population were clinically improved. With the use of the questionnaires a basic scoring system for CPSS was developed. Preoperative a mean CPSS score of 43 (SD 27) was calculated, postoperative the mean CPSS score was 11 (SD 13). This improvement in CPSS score was significant (P < 0.001). During the extra control visit of the randomized group of dogs, 58% of the dogs had no shunting, 16% had asymptomatic shunting and 26% had symptomatic shunting. The CPSS score was also calculated for these dogs, which corresponded with the shunting classification.
Conclusions: Complete or partial surgical ligation is an effective technique to improve the
quality of
life of dogs with CPSS. Owners are very satisfied with the result of the surgery. A basic clinical scoring system is developed to help diagnose portosystemic shunting, which is promising for the future.
Advisors/Committee Members: Kummeling, A.
Subjects/Keywords: Congenital Portosystemic Shunt; Outcome; Quality of Life
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Gerrits, H. J. H. (2014). Long-term Outcome After Surgical Ligation for Treatment of Congenital Portosystemic Shunts in Dogs. (Masters Thesis). Universiteit Utrecht. Retrieved from http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/301369
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Gerrits, H J H. “Long-term Outcome After Surgical Ligation for Treatment of Congenital Portosystemic Shunts in Dogs.” 2014. Masters Thesis, Universiteit Utrecht. Accessed February 27, 2021.
http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/301369.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Gerrits, H J H. “Long-term Outcome After Surgical Ligation for Treatment of Congenital Portosystemic Shunts in Dogs.” 2014. Web. 27 Feb 2021.
Vancouver:
Gerrits HJH. Long-term Outcome After Surgical Ligation for Treatment of Congenital Portosystemic Shunts in Dogs. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Universiteit Utrecht; 2014. [cited 2021 Feb 27].
Available from: http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/301369.
Council of Science Editors:
Gerrits HJH. Long-term Outcome After Surgical Ligation for Treatment of Congenital Portosystemic Shunts in Dogs. [Masters Thesis]. Universiteit Utrecht; 2014. Available from: http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/301369

Universiteit Utrecht
28.
Loo, A.A.H. van.
Standardized diagnostics for tinnitus at the Maastricht University Medical Center.
Degree: 2015, Universiteit Utrecht
URL: http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/316310
► Title: Standardized diagnostics for tinnitus at the Maastricht University Medical Center Background: Tinnitus can be defined as a continuous perception of a sound without an…
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▼ Title: Standardized diagnostics for tinnitus at the Maastricht University Medical Center
Background: Tinnitus can be defined as a continuous perception of a sound without an external source, with a prevalence of 10-15% in the general population. Tinnitus can be associated with a variety of psychological and psychiatric disorders. Caused by the uncertain pathophysiology and heterogeneity, diagnostics is largely based on patients’ report of symptoms. Maastricht University Medical Center (MUMC) has designed a diagnostic and intervention model for tinnitus, based on usual care.
Aim and research questions: The aim of the study was to take a first step in standardizing tinnitus diagnostics. The main research question was to determine the efficacy of the MUMC tinnitus model, based on the Tinnitus Questionnaire (TQ), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and Consumer
Quality Index (CQI).
Method: In a prospective cohort study without control group, TQ and HADS were analyzed to determine effects and correlations and regression analysis were performed. CQI data were studied to examine patient satisfaction. Overall grades were calculated, TQ gradations and grades were correlated and questions regarding time span, the provision of information, the staff and coordination were clustered to discover points for improvement.
Results: Correlation between TQ and HADS was strongly positive, HADS showed a predictive value for TQ. The mean overall grade for information and communication in the tinnitus team was 7.84, for expertise the general grade was 8.10, for service at the audiological center the grade was 7.99 and for overall tinnitus team the grade was 7.89. Patients were not satisfied about shared-decision-making.
Conclusion: The results show that the MUMC tinnitus model is an effective model and is a good first step towards standardized care for tinnitus patients.
Recommendations: Improvements regarding waiting time and shared-decision-making should be considered carefully.
Advisors/Committee Members: Ewijk, Dr. L. van.
Subjects/Keywords: Tinnitus; diagnostics; quality-of-life; standardized-process
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Loo, A. A. H. v. (2015). Standardized diagnostics for tinnitus at the Maastricht University Medical Center. (Masters Thesis). Universiteit Utrecht. Retrieved from http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/316310
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Loo, A A H van. “Standardized diagnostics for tinnitus at the Maastricht University Medical Center.” 2015. Masters Thesis, Universiteit Utrecht. Accessed February 27, 2021.
http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/316310.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Loo, A A H van. “Standardized diagnostics for tinnitus at the Maastricht University Medical Center.” 2015. Web. 27 Feb 2021.
Vancouver:
Loo AAHv. Standardized diagnostics for tinnitus at the Maastricht University Medical Center. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Universiteit Utrecht; 2015. [cited 2021 Feb 27].
Available from: http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/316310.
Council of Science Editors:
Loo AAHv. Standardized diagnostics for tinnitus at the Maastricht University Medical Center. [Masters Thesis]. Universiteit Utrecht; 2015. Available from: http://dspace.library.uu.nl:8080/handle/1874/316310

Dalhousie University
29.
Martin, Andi Céline.
Yoga's Effect on Quality of Life and Psychological Distress
in Key Caregivers of Cancer Survivors.
Degree: MS, School of Health & Human Performance, 2012, Dalhousie University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10222/15398
► Fourteen cancer caregivers participated in a six-week Vinyasa Yoga (VY) intervention and completed demographic items, psychological distress, measures of QOL, and open-ended questions. There was…
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▼ Fourteen cancer caregivers participated in a six-week
Vinyasa Yoga (VY) intervention and completed demographic items,
psychological distress, measures of QOL, and open-ended questions.
There was a significant difference and large effect (n2 =.47) in
the total mood disturbance scores; t(13)= 3.43, p=0.005, 95% CI
[8.6, 38.1]. There was no significant difference in the Physical
Component Score; t(13)= 1.70, p=0.113, 95% CI [-.8, 6.8], n2 =0.18.
There was a significant difference and large effect (n2 =.30) in
the Mental Component Score; t(13)= -2.37, p=0.034, 95% CI [-12.9,
-.6]. Additional analyses indicated that several subdomains of
psychological distress and QOL were significant. Responses to the
survey questions revealed participants perceived benefiting
physically and mentally from the VY intervention, noting
improvements in flexibility, core and upper-body strength,
mindfulness, breathing, and energy. Although further and more
rigorous exploration is required, this study provides support for
the feasibility of VY with cancer caregivers.
Advisors/Committee Members: Dr. Amy Speed-Andrews (external-examiner), Dr. Lynne Robinson (graduate-coordinator), Dr. Chris Blanchard (thesis-reader), Dr. Deborah McLeod (thesis-reader), Dr. Melanie Keats (thesis-supervisor), Received (ethics-approval), Not Applicable (manuscripts), Not Applicable (copyright-release).
Subjects/Keywords: Yoga; quality of life; distress; caregiver;
cancer
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APA (6th Edition):
Martin, A. C. (2012). Yoga's Effect on Quality of Life and Psychological Distress
in Key Caregivers of Cancer Survivors. (Masters Thesis). Dalhousie University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10222/15398
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Martin, Andi Céline. “Yoga's Effect on Quality of Life and Psychological Distress
in Key Caregivers of Cancer Survivors.” 2012. Masters Thesis, Dalhousie University. Accessed February 27, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10222/15398.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Martin, Andi Céline. “Yoga's Effect on Quality of Life and Psychological Distress
in Key Caregivers of Cancer Survivors.” 2012. Web. 27 Feb 2021.
Vancouver:
Martin AC. Yoga's Effect on Quality of Life and Psychological Distress
in Key Caregivers of Cancer Survivors. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Dalhousie University; 2012. [cited 2021 Feb 27].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10222/15398.
Council of Science Editors:
Martin AC. Yoga's Effect on Quality of Life and Psychological Distress
in Key Caregivers of Cancer Survivors. [Masters Thesis]. Dalhousie University; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10222/15398

Dalhousie University
30.
Tyrrell, Ashley.
Physical Activity and Gynaecologic Cancer in Nova
Scotia.
Degree: MA, School of Health & Human Performance, 2013, Dalhousie University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10222/31513
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Objectives: The purpose of this study was threefold: 1) to explore the physical activity (PA) levels of gynaecologic cancer survivors; 2) to explore the…
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Objectives: The purpose of this study was threefold:
1) to explore the physical activity (PA) levels of gynaecologic
cancer survivors; 2) to explore the associations between PA and
quality of life (QOL); 3) to examine the level of agreement between
self-reported and objectively measured PA; and 4) to identify PA
preferences. Methods: In Phase I, 900 gynaecologic cancer survivors
were mailed a questionnaire measuring PA, QOL, and various PA
preferences. In Phase II, 20 survivors wore an accelerometer for
nine consecutive days, completed a questionnaire, and participated
in a 20 minute semi-structured interview. Results: Approximately
30% of participants met the public health PA guidelines, with
survivors meeting the PA guidelines reporting higher scores on
physical well-being. Over 66% of participants were/may be
interested in a PA program. The level of agreement between
self-reported and objectively measured PA was poor. Conclusions:
This research demonstrates the importance of PA for cancer
survivors.
Advisors/Committee Members: Dr. Erin McGowan (external-examiner), Dr. Lynne Robinson (graduate-coordinator), Dr. Louise Parker (thesis-reader), Dr. Chris Blanchard (thesis-reader), Dr. Melanie Keats (thesis-supervisor), Received (ethics-approval), Not Applicable (manuscripts), Not Applicable (copyright-release).
Subjects/Keywords: Cancer; Quality of Life; Physical Activity
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APA (6th Edition):
Tyrrell, A. (2013). Physical Activity and Gynaecologic Cancer in Nova
Scotia. (Masters Thesis). Dalhousie University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10222/31513
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Tyrrell, Ashley. “Physical Activity and Gynaecologic Cancer in Nova
Scotia.” 2013. Masters Thesis, Dalhousie University. Accessed February 27, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10222/31513.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Tyrrell, Ashley. “Physical Activity and Gynaecologic Cancer in Nova
Scotia.” 2013. Web. 27 Feb 2021.
Vancouver:
Tyrrell A. Physical Activity and Gynaecologic Cancer in Nova
Scotia. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Dalhousie University; 2013. [cited 2021 Feb 27].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10222/31513.
Council of Science Editors:
Tyrrell A. Physical Activity and Gynaecologic Cancer in Nova
Scotia. [Masters Thesis]. Dalhousie University; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10222/31513
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