Factors predicting quality of life among patients with cervical spondylosis undergoing acupuncture in China: a cross-sectional study.

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The quality of life (QoL) of individuals with cervical spondylosis (CS) can be impaired due to both physical discomfort and psychological harm. Acupuncture is known to be an effective treatment approach for CS; however, the relevant factors affecting QoL in this patient population remain unclear. The purpose of this study was to assess QoL and investigate related factors among patients with CS undergoing acupuncture. A predictive correlational study was conducted among 265 participants with CS undergoing acupuncture as part of routine clinical care. The following questionnaires were used to collect data on QoL and related factors: healthy lifestyle questionnaire (HLQ), Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI), Chinese version of the perceptual stress scale (CPSS), self-rated abilities for health practices scale (SRAHP), social support rating scale (SSRS), cervical spine disease health knowledge awareness questionnaire and 12-item short form survey (SF-12). Standard multiple linear regression analysis was applied to determine the predictors of QoL in this patient population. The mean total score of the QoL scale was 37.8 ± 10.57 (mean ± SD), indicating moderate QoL levels among patients with CS undergoing acupuncture. Based on multiple regression, lifestyle (β = 0.25, p < 0.01), health behavior (β = 0.379, p < 0.01), social support (β = 0.098, p < 0.01), knowledge about CS (β = 0.107, p < 0.01) and PSQI scores (β = -0.196, p < 0.001) explained 71% of the variance of QoL. Lifestyle, health behavior, social support and knowledge about CS significantly and positively predict the level of QoL, while PSQI scores negatively predicted QoL.

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Does anxiety, depression, and sleep levels affect the quality of life in patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis?
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Status quo and correlation study of sleep quality and social support of frontline medical workers fighting COVID-19 in Wuhan.
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  • Journal of modern medicine and health
  • 顾 谢明晖

Objective To understand the status quo of sleep quality and social support of medical staffs in Wuhan who fighting against the epidemic of novel coronavirus pneumonia(COVID-19),and explore the relationship between them. Methods A total of 135 medical staffs were investigated by the cluster sampling method. The Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI),social support rating scale(SSRS) and self-designed demographic information questionnaire were used to investigate the 135 first-line medical staffs. Results The total score of social support was (41. 85 ± 7. 76 ) scores, the highest score was subjective social support [(22. 87±3. 99)scores],and the lowest was utilization [(7. 92 ±2. 04)scores];the total score of sleep quality was (8. 12±4. 17)scores, the highest score was sleep time [(1. 72±0. 92)scores], and the lowest was hypnotic drug [(O. 41± 0. 84) scores]. The total score of SSRS was negatively correlated with sleep quality in PSQI (r = —0. 222,P <0. 05) ;the two dimensions of subjective social support and utilization in SSRS,and the total score of SSRS were positively correlated with daytime dysfunction in PSQI (r = 0. 245, O. 244, 0.279, P< 0. 05), the total score of PSQI was negatively correlated with utilization in SSRS (r = — 0. 234, P <0. 05). Conclusion Social support of the medical staffs in Wuhan has an impact on their sleep quality. (English) [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] 目的 了解武汉抗疫一线医护人员睡眠质量和社会支持的现状并探索两者之间的关系。方法 采用整群抽样法,应用匹兹堡睡眠指数量表(PSQI)、社会支持量表(SSRS)、自制一般情况调查表对135名抗 击新型冠状病毒肺炎(COVID-19)的临床一线医护人员的睡眠质量进行调查。结果 武汉抗疫一线医护人员 社会支持总分为(41.85±7.76)分,各维度中得分最高的是主观社会支持[(22.87±3.99)分],最低的是利用度 [(7.92±2.04)分];睡眠质量总分为(8.12±4.17)分,各维度中得分最高的是睡眠时间[(1.72±0.92)分],最 低的是催眠药物[(0.41±0.84)分]。SSRS总分与PSQI中的睡眠质量维度呈显著负相关(r=-0.222,P < 0.05);SSRS中的主观社会支持、利用度等2个维度及SSRS总分与PSQI中的日间功能障碍维度呈显著正相 关(r=0.245、0.244、0.279,P <0.05),PSQI总分与SSRS的利用度维度呈显著负相关(r=-0.234,P < 0.05)。结论 武汉抗疫一线医护人员的社会支持对其睡眠质量有影响。 (Chinese) [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Journal of Modern Medicine & Health is the property of Journal of Modern Medicine & Health and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

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