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International Journal of Environmental... Oct 2021The aim of the study was to analyse and evaluate the determinants influencing the overall satisfaction of patients with inpatient healthcare in the conditions of the...
The aim of the study was to analyse and evaluate the determinants influencing the overall satisfaction of patients with inpatient healthcare in the conditions of the Czech Republic. A total of the 1425 patients, who experienced hospitalisation and agreed to participate, were questioned in the study. A research questionnaire was used to obtain data on satisfaction with hospitalisation. The subject of the research consisted of the indicators related to the following factors: (i) satisfaction with the hospital, clinic, room and meals; (ii) satisfaction with medical staff-nurses, physician expertise and other staff; (iii) the quality of the treatment provided; (iv) satisfaction with leaving the hospital. The formulated statistical hypotheses were evaluated through structural equation modelling. The results of the analyses brought interesting findings. Satisfaction with medical staff is the most significant factor which has a positive effect on satisfaction with hospitalisation. Physician expertise (with trust and good communication skills) is more important for patients than satisfaction with nurses or other staff. The results obtained from the study represent valuable information for policymakers, regional healthcare plans, as well as for managers of hospitals.
Topics: Hospitals; Humans; Inpatients; Patient Satisfaction; Personal Satisfaction; Surveys and Questionnaires
PubMed: 34769856
DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182111337 -
Hong Kong Medical Journal = Xianggang... Feb 2023
Topics: Humans; Motivation; Physicians; Delivery of Health Care; Personal Satisfaction; Job Satisfaction; Patient Satisfaction
PubMed: 36810236
DOI: 10.12809/hkmj235142 -
Value in Health : the Journal of the... Jan 2023
Topics: Humans; Patient Satisfaction; Patient Preference; Surveys and Questionnaires; Patient Reported Outcome Measures; Personal Satisfaction
PubMed: 36328327
DOI: 10.1016/j.jval.2022.10.005 -
Sexual Medicine Reviews Apr 2022Sexual problems are characterized by difficulties in the ability to respond sexually or to obtain sexual pleasure. Their etiology is assumed to be multifactorial,... (Review)
Review
INTRODUCTION
Sexual problems are characterized by difficulties in the ability to respond sexually or to obtain sexual pleasure. Their etiology is assumed to be multifactorial, demanding a biopsychosocial treatment approach. Positive sexual experiences involve the dynamic interplay between cognitive, emotional, and motivational factors. Difficulties in emotion identification or impairment in emotion regulation may thus play a pivotal role in the development and maintenance of sexual problems.
OBJECTIVES
To conduct a scoping review of the literature on the effects of emotion regulation on sexual function and satisfaction.
METHODS
We conducted a scoping review using Cinahl, Lilacs, Scielo, Scopus, PsycInfo and Pubmed electronic databases using search terms related to emotion regulation and sexual function and satisfaction.
RESULTS
27 articles met the inclusion criteria and were further analyzed. Overall, emotion regulation difficulties were associated with poorer sexual health outcomes, difficulties in the sexual response cycle and overall lower sexual satisfaction. Laboratory studies and intervention trials found positive effects of promoting emotion regulation change on sexual function and satisfaction.
CONCLUSIONS
Despite the methodological diversity of studies, it can be concluded from this review that difficulties in emotion regulation are related to sexual difficulties and sexual dissatisfaction. Future research should consider emotion regulation-focused interventions to mitigate sexual health problems. Fischer VJ, Andersson G, Billieux J, et al. The Relationship Between Emotion Regulation and Sexual Function and Satisfaction: A Scoping Review. Sex Med Rev 2022;10:195-208.
Topics: Emotional Regulation; Emotions; Humans; Personal Satisfaction; Sexual Behavior; Sexual Health
PubMed: 35012894
DOI: 10.1016/j.sxmr.2021.11.004 -
Journal of the American Board of Family... 2022Little data exist on the well-being of older adults from Asian American (AA) communities.
BACKGROUND
Little data exist on the well-being of older adults from Asian American (AA) communities.
METHODS
Using data from the 2018 California Health Interview Survey, we examined 2 well-being metrics among AAs and AA subgroups (Korean, Filipino, Vietnamese, Chinese) 65 years and older.
RESULTS
AA older adults reported lower life satisfaction and not having needed social and emotional support compared with all other race/ethnicities. Current life satisfaction among AA older adults was 54% compared with 80% for all other race/ethnicities; 56% of AA older adults reported usually or always receiving social/emotional compared with 80% for all other race/ethnicities. Within the AA category, life satisfaction was 40% for Korean, 48% for Chinese, 47% for Vietnamese, and 77% for Filipino older adults. Among Korean older adults, 30% reported receiving needed social/emotional support, 57% among Chinese, 59% among Filipino, and 65% among Vietnamese older adults.
CONCLUSION
Topics: Aged; Humans; Asian; California; Counseling; Ethnicity; Personal Satisfaction
PubMed: 35039430
DOI: 10.3122/jabfm.2022.01.210232 -
BMJ (Clinical Research Ed.) Dec 2005
Topics: Employment; Happiness; Health Status; Humans; Income; Personal Satisfaction; Quality of Life
PubMed: 16373724
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Journal of Religion and Health Aug 2022This article describes and analyses the religious justifications for the life satisfaction reported by two groups of Muslim women. Approximately, twenty Somali women...
This article describes and analyses the religious justifications for the life satisfaction reported by two groups of Muslim women. Approximately, twenty Somali women and twenty Gambian women, living in Norway, who had experienced trauma and pain due to female genital mutilation/cutting as well as other traumas and hardships, were interviewed. While the Somali women adhere to conservative Islam and try to cope with their life through endurance and patience, the Gambians belong to a Sufi tradition and verbalise their dissatisfaction in order to receive help from Sufi saints. Therefore, there are two religious codes, here called emotionologies, within the Muslim tradition that have different impacts on the expression of life satisfaction and women's ways of coping with pain and suffering.
Topics: Female; Gambia; Humans; Islam; Pain; Personal Satisfaction; Religion; Somalia
PubMed: 35478306
DOI: 10.1007/s10943-022-01561-1 -
BMC Psychology Jan 2022Current UK health policy stresses treating health as an asset to underpin and promote a more inclusive and productive society. The quality of personal relationships is...
BACKGROUND
Current UK health policy stresses treating health as an asset to underpin and promote a more inclusive and productive society. The quality of personal relationships is essential for overall quality of life. The social determinants of health (SDH) literature shows that poor mental health and well-being are linked to weaker personal and social connections for individuals, families, and society. The causal impact that mental health has on satisfaction with partners is less understood but requires investigation.
METHODS
The causal relationship between mental health and satisfaction with partners is examined drawing on the United Kingdom's British Household Panel Survey from 1991 to 2008. A total sample of 9,024 individuals in dyadic couples comprising 42,464 observations was analysed using fixed-effects and instrumental variable fixed-effects panel data estimation.
RESULTS
Lower mental health is associated with a lower satisfaction with partners. However, some causal evidence of lower mental health reducing satisfaction with partners is present for males.
DISCUSSION
For females, relationship satisfaction is more likely to influence mental health. For males there is a potential 'vicious circle' between satisfaction with partners and mental health.
CONCLUSIONS
Investment in mental health provision can improve satisfaction with partners which in turn will further enhance health and well-being.
Topics: Female; Humans; Longitudinal Studies; Male; Mental Health; Personal Satisfaction; Quality of Life; United Kingdom
PubMed: 35086553
DOI: 10.1186/s40359-022-00723-w -
Journal of Korean Medical Science Nov 2022
Topics: Humans; Patient Satisfaction; Personal Satisfaction; Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive; Republic of Korea
PubMed: 36631029
DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2022.37.e341 -
The Journal of Veterinary Medical... Apr 2021Many dogs are relinquished worldwide, so it is important to enhance adoptions' success. We aimed at investigating factors associated with owners' satisfaction with...
Many dogs are relinquished worldwide, so it is important to enhance adoptions' success. We aimed at investigating factors associated with owners' satisfaction with adopted dogs, both in general and focusing on galgos. Data on 392 dogs (191 galgos) were gathered using an online survey, investigating dogs' and owners' demographics, satisfaction with the adopted dog and post-adoption behavior. Satisfaction was affected by different variables in galgos' owners as compared to non-sighthound non-podenco dogs' ones, with only the presence of disobedience on walks negatively affecting satisfaction in both samples. Depending on dogs' type, the presence of some behavioral problems was associated with decreased satisfaction with the dog (e.g., destructiveness for galgos, or separation problems for non-sighthound non-podenco dogs), whereas that of others increased it (e.g., not being interested in social interactions with dogs for galgos, and shadowing for non-sighthound non-podenco dogs). The variables most often being predictors of the behaviors influencing satisfaction were dog type, with being a galgo as a negative predictor, and dog's age, with being older as a negative predictor. Further studies on dog adopters' satisfaction are needed.
Topics: Animals; Dogs; Human-Animal Bond; Personal Satisfaction; Problem Behavior; Surveys and Questionnaires
PubMed: 33627543
DOI: 10.1292/jvms.20-0394