Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 16 of 16
Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences
Quality Of Life And Related Factors Of Patients With Brugada Syndrome Type 1 At King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Boosamas Sutjaporn, Chavit Tunvirachaisakul, Apichai Khongphatthanayothin
Quality Of Life And Related Factors Of Patients With Brugada Syndrome Type 1 At King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Boosamas Sutjaporn, Chavit Tunvirachaisakul, Apichai Khongphatthanayothin
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: Brugada syndrome (BrS) is a rare cardiac arrhythmic syndrome which can increase the risk of sudden cardiac death in patients without structural heart disease. BrS may affect patients’ quality of life due to long-term follow-up. Objective: To identify the quality of life and related factors in patients with BrS. Methods: Twenty-nine patients with BrS from King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital were recruited between August 2019 to April 2020. We collected demographic data, evaluated depression/anxiety with Thai-HADS test, and administered cognitive tests and the quality of life questionnaires (MacNew and SF-36). Descriptive and multiple linear regression were used to analyze the …
Relationships Between Activities Of Daily Living Capabilities, Family Support, And Quality Of Life And Mental Health In The Elderly In Laplae District, Uttaradit Province, Tanyarat Jeenheng, Siriluck Suppapitiporn
Relationships Between Activities Of Daily Living Capabilities, Family Support, And Quality Of Life And Mental Health In The Elderly In Laplae District, Uttaradit Province, Tanyarat Jeenheng, Siriluck Suppapitiporn
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: Due to the sociocultural context of Laplae District, Uttaradit Province as the example district of long-term care services for dependent elderly project. To improve public health, quality of life and mental health of elderly in this district would be interesting and useful. Objective: To explore the abilities of activities of daily living (ADL), the family support, the quality of life, and the mental health of the elderly and relationships among them. Methods: This cross-sectional study with participation of 381 elderly used structured questionnaires included demographic questions, ADL assessment (Barthel of Activities of Daily Living: ADL), family support and quality …
Comparison Of Pharmaceutical Therapy-Related Qualityof Life Of Patients Treated By Staff And Resident Physicians, Phantipa Sakthong
Comparison Of Pharmaceutical Therapy-Related Qualityof Life Of Patients Treated By Staff And Resident Physicians, Phantipa Sakthong
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: No data were available about the relationship between pharmaceutical therapy-related quality of lifeof patients and types of physicians.Objectives: This study aimed to compare the pharmaceutical therapy-related quality of life of patients treated bystaff and resident physicians.Methods: This study was a cross-sectional survey and was conducted in three public university hospitals inBangkok, Thailand, between July 2014 and March 2015. A convenience sample of 1,156 outpatients aged 18 yearsor over who were continuously taking any medicines to treat a chronic disease for at least three months wasincluded. The Patient-Reported Outcomes Measure of Pharmaceutical Therapy for Quality of Life (PROMPT-QoL)questionnaire was used …
Mental Health Status And Quality Of Life Of The Elderly In Rural Saraburi, Thanan Supasiri, Somrat Lertmaharit, Thanapoom Rattananupong, Parinya Kitidumrongsuk, Vitool Lohsoonthorn
Mental Health Status And Quality Of Life Of The Elderly In Rural Saraburi, Thanan Supasiri, Somrat Lertmaharit, Thanapoom Rattananupong, Parinya Kitidumrongsuk, Vitool Lohsoonthorn
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: Mental health problems are frequently underdiagnosed in older populations. Mental healthproblems and poor quality of life (QoL) can lead to adverse health outcomes and economical loss. Awarenessof the problems can lead to finding their causes and proper managements.Objective: To evaluate the mental health status and QoL of the older population in a community in SaraburiProvince, Thailand.Methods: Secondary data from a cross-sectional survey with simple random sampling to evaluate mental health status and QoL of the elderly were used. The survey was done by interviewing participants aged 55 years and above by 183 4th-year medical students of the Faculty of …
Improvement Of Caregivers’ Life Quality After Children With Cleft Lip Cleft Palate Undergoing Surgical Correction : The Thai Red Cross Project, Usa Boonplian, Pichit Siriwan, Kornkiat Snidvongs
Improvement Of Caregivers’ Life Quality After Children With Cleft Lip Cleft Palate Undergoing Surgical Correction : The Thai Red Cross Project, Usa Boonplian, Pichit Siriwan, Kornkiat Snidvongs
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background : Cleft lip and cleft palate (CL/P) are among the most common congenitalmalformations of the face. These facial deformities significantly impactthe mother, children, society and economy of the country. Studies haveshown that surgical correction can improve the patient’s appearance andfunctionality such as feeding and speech. However, there are limitedinformation pertaining to the quality of life (QOL) of the caregivers aftertheir children have received corrective surgery for cleft deformities andthe use of mobile surgical units to reach the hard-to-reach population.Objectives : To assess the quality of life (QOL) of the caregivers whose childrenreceived corrective surgery for CL/P offered through ‘The …
Quality Of Life Of Registered Nurses In Private International Hospital., K Toojinda, S. Suppapitiporn
Quality Of Life Of Registered Nurses In Private International Hospital., K Toojinda, S. Suppapitiporn
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background : Nurse are a healthcare professionals who are responsible for medical clinics and public health. Therefore, the quality of life of registered nurses is vital to perceive on satisfaction towards their life and works. Objective : To study the quality of life and related factors of registered nurses in private international hospital. Design : A cross – sectional descriptive study. Setting : Private International Hospital. Materials and Methods : The research data collected from 281 samples of full-time registered nurses who worked from April 2010 – October 2010, not include the samples who’s under took leave exceed than 3 …
Development Of Disease-Specific Health-Related Quality Of Life Questionnaire For Thai Adolescents With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Sle), A Pattaragarn, S. Eiam-Ong
Development Of Disease-Specific Health-Related Quality Of Life Questionnaire For Thai Adolescents With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Sle), A Pattaragarn, S. Eiam-Ong
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Introduction : Most instruments used for QOL evaluation are not developed specifically for SLE; hence, they present limited features when overall aspects of pediatric SLE and the responses to clinical changes are considered. Objective : To develop a quality of life questionnaire for adolescent with lupus (QoLMEAL). A disease-specific QOL questionnaire appropriate for evaluation of Thai adolescents diagnosed with SLE. Settings : University Hospitals in Bangkok. Research design : Multi-center descriptive study. Patients Thai adolescents aged 10 - 18 years old with SLE. Methods : The items were generated after an extensive review of the existing childhood and adolescent SLE, …
Quality Of Life Among Ruamkatanyu Rescue Workers In Bangkok Metropolis, P Worakul, C. Roomruangwong
Quality Of Life Among Ruamkatanyu Rescue Workers In Bangkok Metropolis, P Worakul, C. Roomruangwong
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background : Ruamkatanyu rescue workers are working in pressure of emergency situation with severely injured patients or corpses. The quality of life in this group of subject has not been studied. Objective : To study quality of life and associated factors among Ruamkatanyu rescue workers. Design : A cross – sectional descriptive study. Setting : Ruamkatanyu rescue foundation in Bangkok Metropolis. Materials and Methods : All of current Ruamkatanyu rescue workers (during September- December 2009, without sampling) in Bangkok Metropolis (N = 236) were approached for informed consent. The questionnaire assessed for demographic data, quality of life questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF-THAI), stress …
Correlation Between Health-Related Quality Of Life Using St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire And Pulmonary Function Testing In Thai Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, K Kawkitinarong, T Yingchutrakul, C Sittipunt, S. Wongtim
Correlation Between Health-Related Quality Of Life Using St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire And Pulmonary Function Testing In Thai Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, K Kawkitinarong, T Yingchutrakul, C Sittipunt, S. Wongtim
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background : Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by progressive worsening of airway obstruction. The patients usually present with cough, breathlessness on and limited activities, which adversely affects their quality of life. Severity of COPD is traditionally classified by using spirometry. However, the relationship between quality of life and lung function parameters is unclear. Objective : To study the effects of COPD on the health-related quality of life of patients in the Outpatient Clinic, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital (KCMH) using Thai version of the St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) and to evaluate correlation of FEV1% predicted value and the …
Does Quality Of Life Of Schizophrenia Different From Other Mental Disorder? Quality Of Life : A Study In Outpatient Psychiatric Disorders At King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, D. Lalitanantpong
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background : Quality of life (QOL) can be used to assess the treatment outcomes. No ranking of quality of life of Thai outpatients based on psychiatric diagnosis was studied before. Objective : To study the quality of life of psychiatric outpatients of King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital and ranking of quality of life by diagnosis. Setting : Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society of Thailand Research design : Descriptive study. Material and Method : In this research, the quality of life of 113 psychiatric outpatient of King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, the Red Cross Society of …
Validation Of Thai Version Of The Urogenital Distress Inventory And Incontinence Impact Questionnaires, T Manchana, S. Bunyavejchevin
Validation Of Thai Version Of The Urogenital Distress Inventory And Incontinence Impact Questionnaires, T Manchana, S. Bunyavejchevin
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Objective : To validate the Thai version of the Urogenital Distress Inventory (UDI) and Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (IIQ) for Thai women. Materials and Methods : The UDI and IIQ have been translated into Thai. Test - retest reliability and internal consistency were tested. Two hundred and eighteen patients who visited the urogynecologic clinic at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital between March 2008 and April 2010 completed the Thai version of UDI and IIQ. A higher score indicates a greater impairment on the quality of life (QOL) but a lower score indicates a better QOL. Results : There were 86 asymptomatic and …
Quality Of Life Of Pregnant Women Who Decide To Terminate Their Pregnancy, N Rattanaprasop, C. Nimnuan
Quality Of Life Of Pregnant Women Who Decide To Terminate Their Pregnancy, N Rattanaprasop, C. Nimnuan
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Objective : To study the quality of life (QOL) and related factors of pregnant women who decided to terminate their pregnancy. Design : Cross-sectional descriptive study. Setting : A private clinic in Bangkok. Materials and Methods : One hundred and forty-one women who decided to terminate their pregnancy took part. Demographic data were collected using self-complete questionnaire. The WHOQOL- BREF-THAI questionnaire was used to determine QOL. Result : The QOL score of women who terminated pregnancy was quite low in every dimension especially in mental health. Using reference value; about one-fifth had poor QOL-mental health and one-fourth had poor QOL- …
Quality Of Life Of Students Living In Dormitories Of Chulalongkorn University, W. Anghao, C. Nimnuan
Quality Of Life Of Students Living In Dormitories Of Chulalongkorn University, W. Anghao, C. Nimnuan
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Quality Of Life And Depression In Breast Cancer Patients After Surgery In King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, P. Malarat, N. Pityaratstian
Quality Of Life And Depression In Breast Cancer Patients After Surgery In King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, P. Malarat, N. Pityaratstian
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
A Home-Based Nursing Intervention For Enhancing Quality Of Life Of Stroke Survivors, T. Khampolsiri, L. Pothiban, K. Sucamvang, S. Panuthai
A Home-Based Nursing Intervention For Enhancing Quality Of Life Of Stroke Survivors, T. Khampolsiri, L. Pothiban, K. Sucamvang, S. Panuthai
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Reactivities Of Antibodies Of Dengue Virusinfected Patients By Western Blotting, L. Kittgul, T. Ruamthum, D. Sujirarat, C. Kittigul
Reactivities Of Antibodies Of Dengue Virusinfected Patients By Western Blotting, L. Kittgul, T. Ruamthum, D. Sujirarat, C. Kittigul
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
No abstract provided.