QUALITY OF LIFE (QOL)

This study tested whether a school program called Super Skills for Life can help prevent anxiety and depression in children. Researchers worked with 126 fifth-grade students in Pakistan who showed signs of anxiety. Schools were randomly assigned to either run the 8-session progra…

This study looked at whether adjusting hearing aids helps older adults communicate more easily and with less mental effort and fatigue. Sixty people aged 60 and older with hearing loss who had never used hearing aids took part. Researchers measured listening effort, fatigue, and …

This study tested an 8-week exercise program done at home via video calls to see if it could reduce fatigue and improve quality of life in nurses with long COVID. 68 nurses who had long COVID symptoms like tiredness and breathing trouble took part. The program aimed to boost hear…

This study tested a 7-session anti-stigma education program for adults with Type 1 diabetes. The program was designed to help people feel less judged and more confident. Researchers compared participants who received the program with those who did not, measuring stigma and qualit…

This study adapted a group therapy program to help Turkish breast and ovarian cancer survivors cope with the fear that their cancer might return. About 100 participants completed questionnaires before and after therapy to measure changes in fear, anxiety, and quality of life. The…

This study tested whether the MIND diet (a mix of the Mediterranean and DASH diets) can improve fatigue, brain fog, and quality of life in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). 62 adults with MS followed either the MIND diet or a standard healthy diet for 3 months. Researchers mea…

This study looked at whether a type of exercise that mixes mental tasks with physical movement can help healthy women aged 65 and older improve their balance, walking, and quality of life. 75 women in China took part in 12 weeks of training, with some doing a special version that…

This study looked at whether a special exercise program called Task-Specific Circuit Training (TSCT) helps children with cerebral palsy improve their movement, balance, and quality of life. Thirty-four children aged 5 to 12 who can walk with or without help took part. One group d…

This study tested whether doing gentle neck stretches and strengthening exercises for 10 days after thyroid surgery helps reduce pain and improve early recovery. 93 adults who had their thyroid removed were split into two groups: one did the exercises, the other received standard…

This study tested a free online program designed to improve mental well-being in people with myasthenia gravis, a chronic muscle weakness condition. 77 participants watched four short video lessons about building social support, managing emotions, and finding personal meaning. Re…

This study tested a Turkish version of a questionnaire that measures how drug allergies in children affect their parents' quality of life. Researchers worked with 74 caregivers to make sure the translated questions were accurate and reliable. The goal was to create a tool that ca…

This study asked 88 Canadians with lupus about their daily lives, including how the disease affects their quality of life and ability to work. Researchers used questionnaires to measure these impacts. The goal was to gather real-world information to help doctors and policymakers …