QUALITY OF LIFE (QOL)

This study tested a program called Super Skills for Life (SSL) in 126 fifth-grade children from six schools in Pakistan. The program uses cognitive-behavioral therapy to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms and improve self-esteem, social skills, and quality of life. Children w…

This study tested psyllium husk, a natural fiber supplement, in 24 rectal cancer patients who had bowel control problems after surgery. The goal was to see if it could reduce symptoms like urgency and incontinence and improve quality of life. Results will help design a larger, mo…

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

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 could walk with or without help took part. One group…

This study looked at whether a type of training that mixes mental tasks with physical exercises can help healthy women aged 65 and older improve their balance, walking, and overall well-being. 75 women in China took part in 12 weeks of training, with some doing the combined menta…

This study tested a group therapy program to help breast and ovarian cancer survivors in Turkey 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. Th…

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

This study tested a 7-session anti-stigma education program for adults with type 1 diabetes. The program aimed to reduce feelings of stigma and improve quality of life. Researchers compared participants who received the program to those who did not, measuring stigma and quality o…

This study tested an 8-week tele-rehab exercise program for nurses with long COVID. 68 nurses who had lasting symptoms like fatigue and shortness of breath took part. The program aimed to reduce tiredness, stress, and other long COVID symptoms while improving quality of life. Res…

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 being more active, measured by daily steps, helps people with advanced rectal cancer respond better to chemotherapy and radiation before surgery. About 120 participants wore smartwatches to track steps, heart rate, and sleep. The goal was to see if hi…

This study asked 88 Canadian adults with lupus about their daily challenges, quality of life, and work productivity. Researchers used questionnaires to measure how lupus affects patients' physical and mental health. The goal is to help doctors and policymakers better support peop…

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…