Significance of Quality of life
Quality of life encompasses overall well-being and satisfaction, influenced by various factors across different disciplines. Purana emphasizes satisfaction and absence of negativity, while Ayurveda highlights the impact of treatments and conditions. Indian history focuses on fulfilling existence and spiritual principles. Science and Psychiatry address well-being in relation to diseases and mental health. Health sciences consider physical, mental, and social aspects. Religion links it to spirituality and gratitude, and environmental sciences studies factors like hearing loss and biological rhythms.
Synonyms: Well-being, Life satisfaction, Standard of living, Overall happiness, Wellness., Comfort, Happiness, Welfare
In Dutch: Kwaliteit van leven; In Finnish: Elämänlaatu; In Spanish: Calidad de vida; In German: Lebensqualität; In Malay: Kualiti hidup; In Swedish: Livskvalitet; In Portugese: Qualidade de vida; In Italian: Qualità della vita; In Polish: Jakość życia; In French: Qualité de vie
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Hindu concept of 'Quality of life'
In Hinduism, quality of life encompasses overall well-being and satisfaction, influenced by mental state and desires. Ayurveda and Yoga are seen as tools to enhance it by addressing physical, mental, and spiritual health.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) It is significantly affected by Osteoarthritis, and can be improved through effective management of pain, disability, and other symptoms.[1] (2) Quality of life for individuals with YOPD can be improved through Ayurvedic oral medications such as Ashwagandhadi Leham and Kampavatari Rasa, along with Panchakarma therapies.[2] (3) It is affected by pain, and Basti is given more importance because it directly pacifies the vitiated Vata Dosha.[3] (4) Classical approach of Panchkarma, Rasayana, Satwavjay Chikitsa helps in relieving signs and symptoms as well as side effects of chemotherapy and Radiotherapy and It helps to increases the life span of individual and improves it.[4] (5) It is negatively impacted by the issue of hair loss, which is constantly getting worse in society, affecting people's well-being and self-esteem.[5]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) A measure of well-being that can be improved through interventions like yoga, especially for cancer patients undergoing treatments like radiotherapy.[6] (2) It makes subject to experience good health and happiness and improves quality of life, which must be added in routine for improving the quality and quantity of life.[7] (3) Tinnitus is one of the irritating conditions that can drastically lower a patient’s quality of life and productivity.[8] (4) Gandhakadi Yoga with Pippali helps to decrease iron overload from body, normalize iron metabolism, prolong RBCs lifespan, relieve signs and symptoms of the disease and improve this.[9] (5) There is a great scope of research to find out safe remedy from Ayurveda by improving this.[10]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) Quality of life is greatly impacted by psoriasis, which is a chronic, noncommunicable, painful, disfiguring and disabling disease for which there is no cure.[11] (2) Diabetic foot wounds is a major contributor to the global disability and worsen this, mainly in geriatric patients.[12] (3) This improved for the patient as a result of the treatment, and this was one of the positive outcomes.[13] (4) The study aims to find a therapy that not only slows down disease progression but also improves this aspect for patients, as the disease affects the patient's ability to live comfortably.[14] (5) Quality of life refers to an individual's overall well-being and satisfaction with their life, and the text mentions that the restriction of shoulder mobility in frozen shoulder can lead to a poor quality of life due to the limitations on daily activities.[15]
From: Markandeya Purana
(1) The ideal existence marked by satisfaction, absence of enmity or envy, and living conditions that changed with the emergence of community structures.[16]
From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4
(1) The overall experience and conditions of a being's existence, influenced by the state of the mind and its desires.[17]
From: Chandogya Upanishad (english Translation)
(1) A measure of existence that can be improved through the knowledge of udgitha, as described by Atidhanva.[18]
The concept of Quality of life in local and regional sources
Quality of life, according to the text, encompasses well-being, satisfaction, health, comfort, happiness, cultural fulfillment, and ethical living, all aimed at a fulfilling existence beyond materialistic values, which adult education and various philosophies seek to improve.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) Education should encourage students to concern themselves less with material acquisition and more with the quality of life.[19] (2) Adult Education is the education of the adult for improving this.[20] (3) An aspect of human existence that science and technology aim to improve, while needing to guard against negative societal attitudes.[21] (4) The standard of living that can be improved through learning and application of spiritual and secular knowledge.[22] (5) The standard of health, comfort, and happiness experienced by an individual or group.[23]
The concept of Quality of life in scientific sources
Quality of life, as defined in the text, encompasses overall well-being, satisfaction, and daily functioning. It is influenced by physical, psychological, social, and environmental factors, and is impacted by various health conditions and treatments.
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Quality of life refers to an individual's overall well-being, and the text aims to improve it for youth with asthma and obesity through symptom self-management and promoting healthy behaviors.[24] (2) An important aspect that can be improved through cognitive stimulation, especially for individuals living in community and residential care units, enhancing overall well-being.[25] (3) Quality of life, also known as QoL, is a multidimensional construct comprising physical, psychological, social, and environmental domains that can be affected by conditions like multiple sclerosis.[26] (4) Quality of life, often abbreviated as QoL, is a broad concept that includes oral health as a component, which can be assessed through various parameters related to oral health.[27] (5) Self-reported health is a generic instrument for the measure of health-related quality of life that can be used both in individuals and in groups of patients.[28]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) This refers to the overall well-being and satisfaction of individuals, and they reported on their solidarity campaigns in contributing to the fight against the pandemic in order to improve the quality of life for citizens.[29] (2) Arts and the perceived quality of life in British Columbia are closely related.[30] (3) Quality of life is related to dispositional gratitude, with perceived stress and mental health acting as mediating factors in this relationship.[31] (4) It is improved through efficient public services, such as public transport and health infrastructure, which supports equitable urban development.[32] (5) CBT improves livelihoods and quality of life and creating jobs; however, there was clear ambivalence whether the broader community benefit from CBT.[33]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) Community-Based Rehabilitation is a strategy for enhancing the quality of life of people with disabilities, improving service delivery and promoting social integration within communities.[34] (2) It is a person's overall well-being and satisfaction with their life, which can be significantly impacted by spinal cord injuries and the resulting functional limitations.[35] (3) Furthermore, studies examining aspects relating to the quality of life of persons with multiple disabilities and their caregivers are also recommended.[36] (4) It is impacted by urinary incontinence, as measured using a visual analogue scale, and improvements can be seen with physiotherapy management and tailored treatment plans.[37] (5) By pursuing this management programme, and on subjective assessment, it appears that These aims are being achieved, and this is improved for these children.[38]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) Existing aggravations have influenced multifarious scientific societies into developing frameworks designed to improve this in chronic kidney disease patients.[39] (2) Quality of life can be impaired for survivors of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, who may experience late complications resulting from the effects of radiation on dose-limiting organs.[40] (3) An aspect that improved among stroke patients through tele-rehabilitation, indicating a positive impact of this technology-driven method.[41] (4) Besides better efficacy for positive and negative symptoms, second-generation anti-psychotics have also improved this for psychotic patients.[42] (5) This refers to the overall well-being and satisfaction of individuals, which is assessed when evaluating the effects of asthma and its treatments on their lives.[43]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) Quality of life refers to an individual's overall well-being and satisfaction with their life, which can be negatively impacted by uncontrolled hypertension.[44] (2) Quality of life in osteoporosis patients can be significantly improved through exercise training, which enhances muscle strength, balance, coordination, and proprioception, ultimately reducing the risk of falling and fractures.[45] (3) It refers to the general well-being of individuals, including all emotional, social and physical aspects of their lives. Untreated chronic insomnia can decrease this.[46] (4) Quality of life is the standard of health, comfort, and happiness experienced by an individual, and erectile dysfunction has a negative effect on the quality of life for men with diabetes mellitus.[47] (5) Quality of life is significantly impacted by chronic pain, and effective management strategies are essential to improve patients' social, psychological, and physical functioning, thereby enhancing their overall well-being.[48]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) Food allergy is a growing public health problem that affects millions of people and their this.[49] (2) The research has aimed towards achieving specific and targeted delivery of anticancer agent, directing drugs to tumors so as to improve the length and it of cancer patients.[50] (3) This is affected by the knowledge of warfarin therapy among patients.[51] (4) The effect of sexual satisfaction on this in patients with cardiovascular disease was mentioned in the references.[52] (5) This can improve the patient quality of life and also helps in improving the adherence of the patient with designated therapeutic plans.[53]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) Palliative care aims to improve the quality of life for individuals and their families who are confronting challenges associated with life-limiting or life-threatening illnesses.[54] (2) Quality of life is improved by optimizing functioning through rehabilitation services, which address the impact of health conditions on individuals' daily lives and promote overall well-being.[55] (3) Refers to an individual's overall well-being and satisfaction with various aspects of their life, including physical health, mental health, and social relationships.[56] (4) Quality of life for stroke patients can be improved through educational interventions that address knowledge barriers in infection prevention and control for caregivers, and the lack of specific educational interventions on infection prevention and control for primary caregivers caring for home-based stroke patients leads to poorly executed stroke patient care and poor quality of life for the stroke patients.[57] (5) Quality of life is an individual's overall well-being and satisfaction with their living conditions, influenced by factors such as health, economic stability, and access to opportunities.[58]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Quality of life is influenced by osteoporosis, which is a major health and economic problem that delineates a debilitating chronic disease in the elderly population.[59] (2) It is evaluated using the World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale, including physical, psychological, social, and environmental health dimensions.[60] (3) Promoting an elevation in the quality of life through lipid-regulating therapy to improve the prognosis of patients.[61] (4) A factor that is impaired in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, adding to the burden of the disease.[62] (5) Current goals of therapy of IBD include induction and maintenance of remission, prevention of the complications and to improve this.[63]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) Quality of life can be associated with factors such as social support, particularly for individuals with specific health challenges like amputees.[64] (2) Filariasis can cause disability and severe stigma, significantly impacting the quality of life of infected individuals, necessitating comprehensive treatment and support.[65] (3) Breast disorders during pregnancy and postpartum cause anxiety and reduce women's this.[66] (4) This is a measure of well-being, and the study suggests that improved access to healthcare through the National Health Insurance Scheme can improve the lives of the population.[67] (5) This is an aspect being considered in relation to the interplay between depression and its effect on persons with HIV infection.[68]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) Quality of life, or QOL, is a key aspect of the study, which assesses changes in this for HIV-positive women with cervical cancer as a result of their treatment at Tygerberg Hospital.[69] (2) Quality of life is a primary goal of children's palliative care, which aims to improve the well-being of children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.[70] (3) This refers to an individual's subjective assessment of their overall well-being, and it encompasses various dimensions, including physical, emotional, and social aspects.[71] (4) This is an aim of the strategies outlined in the plan, emphasizing the intention to improve the lives of individuals and reduce the need for extensive hospital care.[72] (5) This is a vital aspect that is linked to health outcomes and human rights, and therefore, rehabilitation needs to be integrated into HIV plans.[73]
From: Journal of Metabolic Health
(1) Quality of life of patients is improved by yoga and physical exercise in type 2 DM, along with reducing inflammatory, oxidative and psychological stress markers, blood pressure, lipid profile and waist-to-hip ratio.[74] (2) This refers to the overall well-being and satisfaction of an individual, and it is an important factor to consider when evaluating the effects of interventions such as a low-carbohydrate diet for individuals with heart conditions.[75] (3) A factor that is being investigated to see if it can be improved by a low-carbohydrate diet in patients with diabetic cardiomyopathy, and is evaluated using the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire.[76]
From: Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development
(1) The general well-being of individuals, and growing P. sidoides will enhance rural harvesters' quality of life.[77] (2) This encompasses an individual's overall well-being, including physical, mental, and social aspects, and how they perceive their life circumstances.[78]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) Quality of life is negatively affected by post-stroke depression, as the presence of depressive symptoms can reduce self-esteem and decrease the ability to engage in meaningful activities for stroke survivors.[79] (2) Although there still remains a potential for adverse events when combining psychotropics and antiretrovirals, the likelihood of an improved and better adherence through improved mental wellbeing warrants the risk.[80] (3) Quality of life among primary caregivers of individuals with mental illness is examined, emphasizing the importance of supporting caregivers to enhance their overall well-being.[81] (4) Quality of life refers to an individual's overall well-being and satisfaction with life, often impacted by mental illness and caregiving experiences.[82] (5) Quality of life is affected by untreated mental health problems amongst Liberians, which underscores the need for improved mental health services and support.[83]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) Black congregations are over-represented in faith-based community organizing firms that are committed to improving the quality of life within poor communities via interracial grassroots political coalitions.[84] (2) Quality of life is reflected as one of the components of the modified Oxford Happiness Inventory (OHI-19) in this study.[85] (3) Quality of life is not merely about being alive and liking qualities, but it is quality itself as a liveness, connected to the singularity, individuality, and seriality of beings, all of which tend to be suppressed in the process of considering them quantitatively, and quality of life involves living in the face of life's totality.[86] (4) It is the well-being of mothers of children with recurrence leukemia, influenced by factors such as faith-based coping mechanisms.[87] (5) Quality of life is strongly associated with spiritual expression and religious participation for individuals with and without disabilities, with many adults with intellectual disabilities reporting attending worship services, believing in God, and using positive coping strategies.[88]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Managing constipation is crucial for enhancing the quality of life and preventing complications.[89] (2) Quality Of Life (QOL) was evaluated in patients at both the one-year and two-year follow-up points.[90] (3) This refers to the general well-being and satisfaction experienced by individuals in their daily lives.[91] (4) An important consideration for female patients, with a growing pursuit of a beautiful image, which can be severely affected by breast cancer.[92] (5) Quality of life refers to an individual's overall well-being and satisfaction with their life, and clinical data suggests fluoxetine can significantly improve patients' quality of life.[93]
Classical concept of 'Quality of life'
From: The Gods of the Egyptians Vol 1
(1) A characteristic attributed to deities, suggesting they are living entities, in contrast to the dead, as indicated in certain ancient Egyptian texts.[94]