Browsing by Subject "quality of life (QOL)"

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    COMPARISON OF DIABETES-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LATE ADOLESCENTS WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES USING INSULIN PUMP THERAPY VS. MULTIPLE DAILY INJECTIONS
    (Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, 2012-04-13) Woods, Jasmine; Hanna, Kathleen M.
    Traditionally, multiple daily injections (MDI) have been used to manage insulin levels, while insulin pump therapy is rising as an option for treat-ment. When determining which form of insulin to use, an important outcome to consider is the adolescent’s quality of life (QOL). Studies have showed mixed results as which form of insulin therapy shows a positive effect on the adolescent’s QOL. The purpose of this study will be to examine the differ-ences in diabetes-related quality of life for late adolescents with type 1 dia-betes in relation to insulin administration (multiple daily injections versus pump therapy). Late adolescents have just been enrolled in a larger longitu-dinal study and have completed questionnaires on Diabetes Related Quality of Life (DQOL) and a question on the type of administration. T-tests will be conducted to determine mean differences in (DQOL) for late adolescents who use pump therapy and who use MDI. This study will provide information on the differences between MDI and insulin pump therapy in relation to QOL.
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    Does Vibration Training Improve Physical Function and Quality of Life in Fibromyalgia Syndrome?
    (Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, 2010-04-09) Kaleth, Anthony S.; Ang, Dennis C.; Streepey, Jefferson W.; Mikesky, Alan E.; Bahamonde, Rafael E.; Dilts, Sandi
    Exercise and physical activity recommendations are an integral component of the overall management of fibromyalgia. Unfortunately, despite the known health, fitness, and symptom relief benefits, underlying pain and fatigue prevent most from initiating (or maintaining) physical activity and exercise programs, thereby contributing to sedentary lifestyles that lead to low levels of aerobic and muscular fitness. Therefore, it is important to identify alternative approaches to exercise programming in the overall management of fibromyalgia. Vibration training is a relatively new approach to exercise that has been shown to elicit numerous benefits; however little is known about the effects of this training method in fibromyalgia. Therefore, the primary aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of vibration training in improving musculoskeletal function, balance and postural control, and health-related quality of life in patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia.
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    A Longitudinal Study of Cultural Tourism and Quality of Life of Indianapolis Residents
    (Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, 2010-04-09) Cecil, Amanda K.; Fu, Yao-Yi; Wang, Suosheng; Hji-Avgoustis, Sotiris; King, Carina; Heo, Jinmoo
    Cultural tourism development is considered a viable channel to attract tourists to a destination and to enhance residents’ overall quality of life (QOL). This research reports the findings of a five-year study, from 2004-2008, to monitor patterns and changes in perceptions of cultural tourism and residents’ quality of life measurement. The series of studies yield interesting conclusions that have practical implications for Indianapolis city and tourism leaders who continually evaluate the cultural tourism initiatives and ways to improve the residents’ quality of life.