The development and application of the Malocclusion Impact Questionnaire (MIQ Chinese version) / 口腔疾病防治

Objective @# To explore the feasibility of applying the Malocclusion Impact Questionnaire (MIQ) of Chinese version among Chinese teenagers, through the verification and evaluation of the Chinese version.@*Methods@# According to the standard procedures of the international quality of life assessment program, the MIQ was translated, back translated, adapted and updated culturally, and the Chinese version was established. The 161 teenagers with the first orthodontic treatment were included. This patient group was assessed for oral health-related quality of life by the Chinese version of the MIQ and Children's Perception Questionnaire (11-14 years old). The reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the MIQ were evaluated statistically by Spearman and factor analysis.@*Results @# A total of 161 valid questionnaires were collected. The internal consistency Cronbach's α of the Chinese scale was 0.887. The correlation coefficient between items and the scale ranged from 0.000 1 to 0.824. A significant positive correlation of the scores was noted between the translated scale and the Children's Perception Questionnaire (11-14 years old), and the correlation coefficient was 0.444 (P<0.001).@*Conclusion @#The reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the MIQ are reliable and can be applied for clinical orthodontic treatment.

Development and Application of Comprehensive Evaluation System in the Treatment of Children with Hemophilia in China / 罕见病研究

Being a hereditary bleeding disorder, hemophilia is characterized by spontaneous bleeding, especially joint bleeding. The treatment outcome is a comprehensive evaluation system of the following three aspects: bleeding, musculoskeletal structure (imaging), and function-activity participation. Multidisciplinary testing and corresponding scales are needed in the assessment. Among them, the quality of life assessment of hemophilia patients is particularly important, through general questionnaires and hemophilia-specific questionnaires. Canadian hemophilia outcomes-Kids' life assessment tool(CHO-KLAT), a special quality of life assessment tool for children with hemophilia, is the most widely used. This paper briefly describes the development and application of comprehensive evaluation system of the children with the disease.

Study on PET/CT Service Life Based on Key Components / 中国医疗器械杂志

In this study, through the analysis of the composition of domestic large radioactive medical equipment PET/CT and the characteristics of each subsystem, combing the vulnerable spots, according to the standard requirements of PET/CT for 10 years in its service life, we research the PET/CT service life's effectiveness. Firstly, this study introduces the concept of service life, the relationship between service life and risk analysis, the pivotal system composition of PET/CT, the importance of reliability of each component, the traditional test method to verify its reliability is researched. This study suggests a test procedure and method to prove the reliability of various components of PET/CT equipment during the service life. This method is described in detail, and the specific test process in practical engineering application is discussed, which proves that it is beneficial to ensure the effectiveness of PET/CT during the service life.

Assessment of the Quality of Life in Korean Patients with Vitiligo / 대한피부과학회지

BACKGROUND: Vitiligo is a chronic disfiguring dermatosis and can cause significant psychosocial burden that affects quality of life (QOL). OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to compare the QOL in patients with vitiligo and healthy controls by using general and dermatology-specific (DLQI) questionnaires: World Health Organization QOL Scale (WHOQOL-BREF) and Dermatology QOL Index (DLQI), respectively. METHODS: Vitiligo patients and healthy controls (104 of each) were recruited, all of whom completed the WHOQOL-BREF and DLQI. Total scores and scores of domains of the WHOQOL-BREF and DLQI in the two groups were compared. RESULTS: The scores of total DLQI and categories of symptoms and feelings, daily activities, and leisure of vitiligo patients were significantly higher than those of healthy controls (p<0.05). The QOL score and domains of physical, psychological health, and social relationships of the WHOQOL-BREF in patients with vitiligo were decreased compared with those in healthy controls (p<0.05). Clinical characteristics, including disease duration, treatment duration, vitiligo area, exposed site, self-reported severity, treatment unsatisfaction, Beck Depression Inventory, and Beck Anxiety Inventory showed significant impairment in the QOL of vitiligo patients according to the DLQI and WHOQOL-BREF (p<0.05). High disease activity and Koebner's phenomenon showed a negative correlation with QOL in patients with vitiligo according to the DLQI only (p<0.05). There was no association between the total DLQI and the QOL scores. CONCLUSION: In our study, QOL in patients with vitiligo was poorer than that of healthy controls. The severity of depression and anxiety was the most important predictor of QOL. Therefore, in managing patients with vitiligo, it is important for the dermatologist to consider the psychological aspects of QOL to provide satisfaction of life.

Quality of life among dentists in teaching hospitals in South Canara, India.

Objectives : This paper reports on the quality of life among dentists using World Health Organization Abbreviated Instrument for Quality of Life Assessment, comprising 26 items which measure the following broad domains: Physical health, psychological health, social relationships, and environment. Materials and Methods : The instrument was self-administered among dentists in four teaching dental institutions. A total of 191 questionnaires were given out. Of those, 187 were consented and answered, making up a response rate of 97.9%. The internal consistency of the questionnaire, measured by Cronbach's alpha was estimated at 0.75. Results : Highest mean score was seen for Domain 3 (Social relationships) (16.15 + 2.38) and the least score was for Domain 4 (Environment) (14.72 + 2.12). Higher proportions of respondents rated their quality of life as good (65.1 percent), and also majority of dentists (63.5 percent) were satisfied with their health. Conclusion : Quality of life recognizes the value of an individual's health in the broader psychologic and social aspects of his/her life. In this study, the overall rating of quality of life among dentists in teaching hospitals is good.

Avaliação da qualidade de vida de homens com Diabetes Mellitus / Quality of life assessment of men with Diabetes Mellitus

Estudo sobre a saúde do homem, que vive com Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2 (DM2), dos 25 aos 59 anos. Os objetivos foram descrever a qualidade de vida de homens com DM2 através dos questionários SF-36 e B-PAID; identificar as principais dimensões que interferem na qualidade de vida de homens com DM2, discutir a relação dos domínios de qualidade de vida com os problemas referentes ao diabetes e saúde do homem. A fundamentação teórica utilizou conceitos referentes à qualidade de vida; questões de gênero e qualidade de vida relacionada ao diabetes. A influência da doença na Qualidade de Vida Relacionada à Saúde (QVRS) em termos metodológicos foi avaliada pelos instrumentos de avaliação SF-36 (genérico) e B-PAID, (específico) e aspectos sócio-clínico-demográficos. A qualidade de vida dos pacientes masculinos DM2 pôde ser descrita a partir do SF-36 e B-PAID. A média do B-PAID apresentou o escore de variação alto, indicando prejuízo na QVRS nos sujeitos do estudo. Dentre as dimensões do SF-36, seis domínios encontraram-se acima da média de variação (0-100) considerada pela literatura de qualidade de vida. As duas dimensões do SF-36 que apresentaram escores baixos foram relacionadas aos domínios Vitalidade e Saúde Mental. Os domínios do SF-36 com maiores associações com o B-PAID foram os Aspectos Emocionais (AE) e Aspectos Sociais (AS). Os resultados do B-PAID e do SF-36, principalmente nas questões referentes às dimensões Vitalidade/SF-36 e Saúde Mental/SF-36, baseiam-se no estado atual do paciente nas últimas quatro semanas e foram os mais baixos. Suas questões referem-se a cansaço, esgotamento, vitalidade, estresse, desânimo, infelicidade e depressão. Apesar de os resultados dos domínios do SF-36 demonstrarem uma QV satisfatória (excetuando-se Vitalidade e Saúde Mental), o grupo de idade de até 44 anos teve uma representatividade baixa na pesquisa. A pesquisa encontrou na maioria das entrevistas a ausência de consultas com profissionais de saúde e exames laboratoriais recentes para indicar um tratamento adequado para uma doença crônica com alto impacto social

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the men's health with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) aged 25 to 59 years. The objectives were to describe the quality of life of male patients with T2DM of the SF-36 and PAID-B; identify the dimensions that affect the quality of life of male patients with T2DM; discuss the relationship of domains of quality of life with problems related to diabetes and men's health. The theoretical concepts sought on quality of life, gender issues and quality of life related to diabetes. The influence of disease on quality of life related to health (HRQoL) was assessed in terms of methodology for assessment instruments SF-36 (generic) and PAID-B (specific) and social, demographic and clinical issues. The quality of life of male patients T2DM might be described from the SF-36 and PAID-B. The average PAID-B score showed high variation, indicating impairment in HRQoL in the study subjects. Among the dimensions of the SF-36, six domains were found above the average range (0-100) considered the literature of quality of life. The two dimensions of the SF-36 showed that low scores were related to areas were Vitality and Mental Health. The domains of the SF-36 with larger associations with PAID-B were the Roleemotional and Social Functioning. The results of the PAID-B and the SF-36, especially on issues relating to Vitality and Mental Health, based on the current state of the patient in the past four weeks and were the lowest. Your questions relate to fatigue, exhaustion, vitality, stress, depression, unhappiness and depression. Although the results of the SF-36 demonstrate a satisfactory QoL (except for Vitality and Mental Health), the age group up to 44 years had a low representation in research. The survey found the majority of cases the lack of consultation with health professionals and recent laboratory tests to indicate an appropriate treatment for a chronic disease with high social impact

The Effects of Home Nursing on Patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia / 中国慢性病预防与控制

Objective To study the effects of home nursing on patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia. Methods One hundred and eighty patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia meeting our experimental conditions were selected. They were divided into experimental group and comparative group. The experimental group had 82 cases and the average age was 68.5 ?1.2 yrs, the comparative group had 98 cases and the average age was 66.8?0.8. The first prevalence survey was carried out including history of past illnesses, international prostate symptom score, quality of life assessment, customs of life, habits of diet, circumstances of medicine and statuses of psychology. The patients of experimental group received home nursing including psychology nursing, directions of medication, reformations of customs in life and diet, strength in body exercise and kinesitherapy. The patients of comparative group did not receive any nursing measures. After two, four, six months, three prevalence surveys were carried out. At the end of each time, the data were collected and statistical treatments were processed. Results The IPSS rates of improvement in experimental group were 14.6% , 31.7% , and 52.4% . The QOL rates of improvement in experimental group were 12.2% , 34.2% , 57.3% . The IPSS rates of improvement in comparative group were 4.0%, 10.0%, 18.4%. The QOL rates of improvement in comparative group were 3.1%, 13.3%, 16.3%. There was statistical differences between two groups in international prostate symptom score and quality of life assessment (P