SF-12 and SF-36 Health Survey

Wong, G.C.

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-22009-9_426

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“…We administered this instrument both at the beginning and at the end of the study to assess participants’ perceptions of their health. We chose SF12v2 because, compared to SF36v2, it is both a concise (hence, reducing patient burden) and comprehensive patient-reported outcome measurement [ 50 ]. It has also demonstrated efficacy across age, disease and treatment groups [ 51 , 52 ].…”

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Successful Aging for Community-Dwelling Older Adults: An Experimental Study with a Tablet App

Chaudhry

Dasgupta

Chawla

2022

IJERPH

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Mobile health (mHealth) technologies offer an opportunity to enable the care and support of community-dwelling older adults, however, research examining the use of mHealth in delivering quality of life (QoL) improvements in the older population is limited. We developed a tablet application (eSeniorCare) based on the Successful Aging framework and investigated its feasibility among older adults with low socioeconomic status. Twenty five participants (females = 14, mean age = 65 years) used the app to set and track medication intake reminders and health goals, and to play selected casual mobile games for 24 weeks. The Older person QoL and Short Health (SF12v2) surveys were administered before and after the study. The Wilcoxon rank tests were used to determine differences from baseline, and thematic analysis was used to analyze post-study interview data. The improvements in health-related QoL (HRQoL) scores were statistically significant (V=41.5, p=0.005856) across all participants. The frequent eSeniorCare users experienced statistically significant improvements in their physical health (V=13, p=0.04546) and HRQoL (V=7.5, p=0.0050307) scores. Participants reported that the eSeniorCare app motivated timely medication intake and health goals achievement, whereas tablet games promoted mental stimulation. Participants were willing to use mobile apps to self-manage their medications (70%) and adopt healthy activities (72%), while 92% wanted to recommend eSeniorCare to a friend. This study shows the feasibility and possible impact of an mHealth tool on the health-related QoL in older adults with a low socioeconomic status. mHealth support tools and future research to determine their effects are warranted for this population.

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Successful Aging for Community-Dwelling Older Adults: An Experimental Study with a Tablet App

Chaudhry

Dasgupta

Chawla

2022

IJERPH

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“…• Inclusion: I) being diagnosed with a stroke; ii) having monoparesis; iii) being older than 50 years. Therefore, before their selection for the study, we conducted a preliminary physical and cognitive evaluation to assess participants overall physical and cognitive capabilities, as shown in the following subsection [27][28]…”

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Evaluation of custom-made VR exergame for at-home Stroke rehabilitation. A longitudinal single-arm study.

Castillo,

Vega,

Cardona

et al. 2024

Preprint

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Exercise games (Exergames) based on Virtual Reality (VR) have emerged as a promising option for supporting physical rehabilitation in stroke users. As a com- plementary therapy, they offer valuable benefits such as therapy engagement and enjoyment. In this study, we assessed the effectiveness of an immersive, custom- made VR exergame designed for upper limb rehabilitation in stroke participants aged 50 and above. We conducted 14 sessions of 15 minutes involving ten par- ticipants (6 females, ages 58.1 ± 7.5 years old) who volunteered to participate in an assisted at-home rehabilitation process. The study employed a range of evaluation tests to measure physical rehabilitation and game user experience out- comes. The tests included pre- and post-assessments of range of motion (ROM), the Ashworth spasticity test, and the Borg rating of perceived fatigue question- naire. To evaluate the game participant experience, we used the VR Neuroscience Questionnaire (VRNQ), and the Immersive Tendencies Questionnaire (ITQ). Our results revealed significant improvements in the range of motion for elbow and shoulder flexion, extension, adduction, and abduction. Furthermore, we observed a reduction in Ashworth spasticity, and the fatigue scale showed reduced per- ception comparing the last with the first session, although the difference was insignificant. The VRNQ questionnaire indicated significant enhancements in the domains related to ”Game Experience” and ”Game Mechanics” and an overall reduction of the perceived “Motion Sickness”. In the ITQ questionnaire, partic- ipants reported high levels of ”Attention,” and while there were no significant differences in ”Immersion” and ”Enjoyment,” a considerable improvement was observed in ”Excitement”. In summary, our results indicate that the immersive VR exergame improved the range of motion, spasticity, and overall game user experience among participants with stroke in a longitudinal, single-arm inter- vention. We conclude that using custom-made VR exergames is an effective and motivating tool for upper limb rehabilitation, with positive changes in both clin- ical and perception outcomes, and the positive and measurable effects persist after the first sessions. These findings support using VR exergames as a comple- mentary tool for at-home rehabilitation therapy with good ease of use, improved physical rehabilitation outcomes, and high treatment adherence.

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Examining symptom and quality of life in polycystic ovarian syndrome: a web-based cross-sectional study

Begum,

Vellapandian,

Mohan

2024

Future Science OA

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Background Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a reproductive disorder that significantly impacts women’s quality of life (QOL). Its unclear etiology, whether genetic or environmental, and the treatments associated with it have been widely studied globally. Research Design and Methods This study assessed the QOL of 108 women with PCOS, examining both physical and mental symptoms. Participants completed the Short Form-12 (SF-12) questionnaire through a web-based survey to evaluate their QOL scores. Results Common symptoms included menstrual irregularity (73.14%), hirsutism (65.7%), acne (62.03%), and obesity (22.22%). Complications such as diabetes mellitus (12.9%), hypertension (2.78%), infertility (1.85%), miscarriages (31.4%), hyperandrogenism (68.51%), and insulin resistance (28.7%) were reported. Patients with infertility had the lowest physical scores (PCS), while those working night shifts had the lowest mental scores (MCS). Conclusion PCOS significantly affects QOL, with infertility contributing to the lowest physical scores and night shift work correlating with the lowest mental scores. These findings emphasize the need for integrated psychological and physical care, particularly for young working women with PCOS.

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SF-12 and SF-36 Health Survey

Cited by 3 publications

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Successful Aging for Community-Dwelling Older Adults: An Experimental Study with a Tablet App

Successful Aging for Community-Dwelling Older Adults: An Experimental Study with a Tablet App

Evaluation of custom-made VR exergame for at-home Stroke rehabilitation. A longitudinal single-arm study.

Examining symptom and quality of life in polycystic ovarian syndrome: a web-based cross-sectional study

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