Current classification systems based on bowel habit fail to capture the multidimensional nature of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). We previously derived and validated a classification system, using latent class analysis, incorporating factors beyond bowel habit. We applied this in another cohort of people with IBS to assess its ability to capture t...
Published in Open Access Journal of Ophthalmology
Introduction: Sight is important for learning and daily living life and becomes a challenge in cases of visual impairment. This study aims to assess the impact on the quality of life of learners at Parakou Social Promotion Centre for the Blinds. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 57 visually impaired and blind participants, using th...
Published in The Journal of laryngology and otology
Only a few studies have assessed the quality of life in children with tracheostomies. This study aimed to evaluate the quality of life and the factors influencing it in these children. This cross-sectional, two-centre study was conducted on paediatric patients living in the community with a tracheostomy by using the Pediatric Quality of Life Invent...
Published in Palliative & supportive care
Lung cancer (LC) patients have shown a predisposition for developing emotional and physical symptoms, with detrimental effects on the quality of life (QoL). This study evaluates the bidirectional relationship between main psychological disorders and clinical/sociodemographic factors with the QoL. In this observational cross-sectional study, patient...
Published in The Journal of laryngology and otology
Oropharyngeal dysphagia is caused by difficulty in bolus preparation and transport from the mouth to the oesophagus; this may result in malnutrition and aspiration pneumonia. It has a high prevalence in head and neck cancer patients. The objective of this study is to reduce these complications using a new protocol of diagnosis and evaluation of oro...
Published in The Journal of laryngology and otology
To evaluate the long-term functional outcomes in patients who received primary radiotherapy for tumour-node stage T2N0 glottic carcinoma, stratified for tumour extension. A cross-sectional study was performed on patients who were treated with radiotherapy for T2N0 glottic carcinoma. Four questionnaires were used to measure different aspects of func...
Published in Studies in health technology and informatics
Quality of life (QoL) is affected by environmental influences and varies between patients. A combined measurement through Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs) and Patient Generated Data (PGD) may enhance the detection of QoL impairments by a longitudinal survey. Leveraging different approaches of QoL measurement techniques, the challenge is to combine ...
Published in The Journal of laryngology and otology
Necrotising otitis externa is a serious infective condition. Patients are typically frail, diagnostic delay is common and severe pain is a key feature. This study aimed to qualitatively analyse patient-centred data to identify key themes in the patient's experience. Open-ended questionnaires were sent to 28 patients. Responses were qualitatively an...
Published in The Journal of laryngology and otology
Hearing loss is the third leading cause globally for 'years lived with disability'. The majority of those affected live in low and middle-income countries. This study used qualitative research methods to explore the impact of chronic ear disease on quality of life in Nepal. Twenty face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted during a visi...
Published in The Journal of laryngology and otology
Adverse swallowing outcomes following head and neck squamous cell carcinoma treatment in the context of late-onset post-radiotherapy changes can occur more than five years post-treatment. A retrospective study was conducted utilising patient records from March 2013 to April 2015. Patients were categorised into 'swallow dysfunction' and 'normal swal...
