Exploring the Perception of Quality of Life of Polio Survivors in Northwest Nigeria

Sulaiman, Surajo Kamilu; Aldersey, Heather Michelle; Fayed, Nora; Kaka, Bashir

doi:10.1007/s11482-020-09815-4

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“…This review aims to identify and select a pre-existing QoL instrument that is consistent with the perspectives of polio survivors in northwest Nigeria and at the same time exhibits good psychometric properties. The findings of this review show that the Quality of Life Index (QLI), World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire-Brief (WHOQOLBREF), and Comprehensive Quality of Life Scale (CQS) are consistent with the perspectives of polio survivors in northwest Nigeria and have satisfactory measurement properties [55,56]. The QLI has most of the required characteristics, followed by the WHOQOLBREF and CQS respectively.…”

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“…We conducted this integrative review using the findings of our previous studies: a scoping review of QoL assessment instruments among polio survivors [56] and a qualitative exploration of the perception and domains of QoL for polio survivors in northwest Nigeria [55]. We employed pre-existing recommendations to select the most appropriate QoL instrument(s) that reflects the perspectives of polio survivors in northwest Nigeria and at the same time possesses good psychometric properties.…”

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“…We evaluated the content suitability of each of the instruments by linking the instrument to our qualitative findings. We identified the domains and contents of the instruments from our scoping review and subsequently mapped them to the four fundamental perceptions of QoL and their aspects (satisfaction of needs, self-perception, spirituality, and happiness) as identified by the polio survivors in northwest Nigeria who participated in our qualitative study [55].…”

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“…All definitions are based on the findings of our previous qualitative study [55] Table 3 Application of the checklist How to apply the checklist…”

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“…Under the satisfaction of needs, polio survivors described the satisfaction of the following needs: accessibility, education, employment and financial stability, health, and social cohesion. Besides, the polio survivors expressed self-perception as comprising self-value/selfworth, physical/bodily appearance, and feeling independent [55]. Figure 1 provides a pictorial organization of the themes illustrating the perception of the QoL of polio survivors in northwest Nigeria.…”

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Selection of a quality of life instrument for polio survivors in Northwest Nigeria

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Background To generate high-quality evidence, contextually relevant outcome measurement instruments are required. Quality of life evaluation among polio survivors typically involves the use of generic instruments, which are developed and validated among a different groups of people. There is no clear evidence whether these instruments are appropriate for the measurement of quality of life among polio survivors in northwest Nigeria. The purpose of this review is to identify and select a pre-existing instrument that is best suited for the measurement of quality of life among polio survivors in northwest Nigeria. Methods Using the findings of a previous scoping review of the literature and qualitative descriptive study, we screened 11 quality of life instruments that are used in polio literature. We identified and selected the most appropriate instrument, which reflected the perspectives of polio survivors in northwest Nigeria and at the same time exhibited good measurement properties. Results The Quality of Life Index, World Health Organization Quality of Life Brief, and Comprehensive Quality of Life Scale are consistent with the perspectives of polio survivors in northwest Nigeria and have satisfactory measurement properties. Among these instruments, the Quality of Life Index satisfied most of the screening criteria we employed and is suitable for cross-cultural adaptation in northwest Nigeria. Conclusion Most instruments that are employed to evaluate the quality of life of polio survivors were not primarily designed as a measure of quality of life. To select the appropriate instrument, there is a need to consider and reflect the perspectives of the individuals, to improve the validity of the measurement.

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confidence: 99%

“…All definitions are based on the findings of our previous qualitative study [55] Table 3 Application of the checklist How to apply the checklist…”

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confidence: 99%

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With a powerful God, all things are possible: A compensatory control account of occupational aspirations among overqualified policemen

Adebusuyi

2023

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Psychological Health in Late Effects of Poliomyelitis: Ten-Year Follow-Up

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Marmor,

Jalagil

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Background: Individuals with late effects of poliomyelitis (LEoP) cope with various physical and psychological symptoms throughout their entire life which become more severe as they are ageing. Objectives: To perform a 10-year follow-up of the functional status and levels of psychological health of individuals with LEoP and to examine the associations of hope levels, work status, health perceptions, and life satisfaction with functional and psychological changes. Design: A within-subject 10-year follow-up study. Participants: Eighty-two individuals with LEoP who participated in a previous study 10 years ago. Methods: Outcome measures included the functional status of individuals with LEoP assessed by the activities of daily living (ADL) questionnaire, emotional distress based on the Global Health Questionnaire (GHQ), hope based on the Hope Scale, life satisfaction as measured by the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), and subjective health perception. The McNemar test, paired t-test, Spearman’s correlation coefficient, and linear regression were used for statistical analysis. Results: The mean age was 66.9 ± 8.5 years with a male–female ratio of 0.52. A significant functional deterioration was noticed during the follow-up years. Yet, the functional deterioration was not associated with changes in psychological health. Psychological health was associated with elevated levels of hope and life satisfaction. Individuals with LEoP who continued to work demonstrated higher psychological health, higher levels of hope, and greater life satisfaction. Conclusions: Individuals with LEoP demonstrated significant psychological health, manifested in their ability to block emotional distress and maintain life satisfaction despite the deterioration in their functional status. Hope and psychological health were associated with increased life satisfaction. Work appeared to be a significant source of psychological health in this population.

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Exploring the Perception of Quality of Life of Polio Survivors in Northwest Nigeria

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Selection of a quality of life instrument for polio survivors in Northwest Nigeria

Selection of a quality of life instrument for polio survivors in Northwest Nigeria

With a powerful God, all things are possible: A compensatory control account of occupational aspirations among overqualified policemen

Psychological Health in Late Effects of Poliomyelitis: Ten-Year Follow-Up

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