International Psychometric Validation of the Chronic Venous Disease Quality of Life Questionnaire (CIVIQ-20)

Launois, R; Mansilha, Armando; Jantet, G.

doi:10.1016/j.ejvs.2010.03.034

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“…For the visual analog scale, clinical meaningful changes require a minimum variation of 2.1 to 5cm in the ratings. 25,31 Our observed improvement in the fatigue and heaviness symptoms matched this range (2.84e3.55), revealing an important improvement of these symptoms with MLD treatment in patients with CVI. It is difficult to explain the pain and discomfort that accompanies CVI.…”

Section: Mld and Symptomssupporting

confidence: 76%

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Influence of Manual Lymphatic Drainage on Health-Related Quality of Life and Symptoms of Chronic Venous Insufficiency: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Crisóstomo

Costa

Martins

et al. 2015

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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Section: Mld and Symptomssupporting

confidence: 76%

“…24 The scores for its 4 dimensions (physical, psychological, social, pain) and global HRQOL were obtained using a scale from 0 to 100 (best to worst). Symptoms (fatigue, heaviness) were additionally evaluated by a visual analog scale, 25 with scores from 0 to 10 (best to worst).…”

Section: Hrqol and Symptomsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Influence of Manual Lymphatic Drainage on Health-Related Quality of Life and Symptoms of Chronic Venous Insufficiency: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Crisóstomo

Costa

Martins

et al. 2015

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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“…Those classified as 4a (pigmentation or eczema) or 4b (lipodermatosclerosis or atrophy blanche) were grouped together under the heading Class 4. The CEAP system classifies clinical presentation of CVD and measures changes in its severity, 19,20 as follows: C 1 -telangiectasias and/or reticular veins; C 2 -varicose veins; C 3 -edema; C 4 -hyperpigmentation and lipodermatosclerosis; C 5 -healed ulcer; C 6 -active ulcer. 10,20,21 Candidates were excluded if they were aged < 18 or ≥ 60 years; had cognitive disorders (Mini mental state examination); had associated conditions (arterial and lymphatic); were diabetic; had neuropathies; had erysipelas, lymphangitis, acute deep vein thrombosis or ulcers of a non-venous origin; had psychiatric disorders and/or dementia (physician diagnosed); could not speak or understand Portuguese, or if they exhibited factors that changed clinical stability during the period of investigation: taking antibiotic and/or phlebotropic medication; sclerotherapy of the lower limbs; surgical debridement and/or other surgical procedures; changes to dressing methods, such as adoption of an Unna boot, multi layered dressings or dressings with topical medications.…”

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confidence: 99%

Validação no Brasil de Questionário de Qualidade de Vida na Doença Venosa Crônica (Questionário Aberdeen para Veias Varicosas no Brasil/AVVQ-Brasil)

Leal¹,

Couto²,

Pitta³

2015

J. vasc. bras.

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Background: There is growing global interest in validated health assessment instruments. In order to use these instruments in different countries, it is necessary to conduct translation, cultural adaptation and validation in the target language. In Brazil, there are few instruments for assessment of the impact of chronic venous disease (CVD) on the quality of life (QoL) of patients. Objective: To validate the AVVQ-Brazil. Method: This was an analytical, observational study to validate the AVVQ questionnaire with 107 individuals with CVD. The version of the AVVQ adapted for Brazilian Portuguese was administered three times. The first two administrations were successive, with a 30-minute interval (interobserver reproducibility) and the third administration took place 7 to 15 days later (intraobserver reproducibility). Internal consistency and validity were also assessed. Results: A total of 107 people took part, 87.9% were female, mean age was 50.1 years ± 14.7; the majority had spent long periods standing up (57.0%) throughout their lives and did not engage in physical exercise (96.3%). Many had not completed primary education (25.2%); were members of economic class C2 (36.4%); and had disease severity class C4 (22.4%) or C6 (23.3%) on the CEAP scale. Interobserver and intraobserver reliability of the AVVQ were excellent. Internal consistency was excellent to moderate for the majority of domains. Spearman correlations showed that total AVVQ score and its Pain and Dysfunction domains were negatively correlated with all SF-36 domains. The Mann-Whitney test showed that patients with CEAP 1, 2 or 3 exhibited differences that were statistically significant from those with CEAP 4, 5 or 6 for total AVVQ scores and for Complications domain scores. Conclusions: The AVVQ has been validated for Brazil and can now be used.

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“…The CIVIQ is a valid and reliable questionnaire; its clinical validity was excellent. The reproducibility was found to be excellent in all dimensions and the responsiveness to change over time was also found to be excellent, specifically toward pain relief [29].…”

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confidence: 89%

Conventional surgery versus endovenous radiofrequency ablation in management of patients with primary varicose veins

Hammad¹,

Modaber²,

Aliyev³

2017

Vascul Dis Ther

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Conventional surgery has been used for a long time for treatment of varicose veins with variable degrees of minor to major complications. Endovenous RA of VV has been established as a practical and effective alternative to conventional surgery. Segmental radiofrequency ablation provides high ablation rates in conjunction with a very moderate side effect profile. The advantages of RFA are far greater than its associated risks. There are certain points, which need to be carefully addressed during the RFA technique which was taken into consideration during gaining more experience with more number of cases which allowed to clarify our message from the study to achieve better results and avoid complications. Of most importance is an adequate Duplex scan to identify accessory channels and double superficial systems. Reconfirming the catheter tip position after leg elevation is a must. Blind positioning of the catheter must be avoided, as is the advancement of the catheter into the femoral vein to prevent unnecessary intimal damage. Tumescent anesthesia should be instilled below the saphenous fascia and above the deep muscular fascia surrounding the vein using ultrasound guidance. The purpose of tumescence is threefold; analgesia, protecting skin by displacing the vein away from it and neighboring structures against heat (heat sink effect) to displace heat radiating up to 1.5 mm beyond the vein wall, favoring the contact made between the electrode and a dry "saphenous vein" with inflow tributaries eliminated by compression is also created. The GSV should be compressed to separate it from the inflow tributaries, to maintenance an adequate probe temperature in contact with the vein wall. The avoidance of propagation of steam bubbles (or thrombus) by compression is of extreme importance. Further follow up ad studies is needed to improve the efficiency and decrease the incidence of complications of this well-established technique.

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International Psychometric Validation of the Chronic Venous Disease Quality of Life Questionnaire (CIVIQ-20)

Abstract: CIVIQ-20 is valuable in assessing treatment effects in longitudinal, multinational studies, but comparisons of different populations should use the global score rather than scores per dimension.

Cited by 103 publications

References 16 publications

Influence of Manual Lymphatic Drainage on Health-Related Quality of Life and Symptoms of Chronic Venous Insufficiency: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Influence of Manual Lymphatic Drainage on Health-Related Quality of Life and Symptoms of Chronic Venous Insufficiency: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Validação no Brasil de Questionário de Qualidade de Vida na Doença Venosa Crônica (Questionário Aberdeen para Veias Varicosas no Brasil/AVVQ-Brasil)

Conventional surgery versus endovenous radiofrequency ablation in management of patients with primary varicose veins

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