A. Schmeiser-Rieder
University of Vienna
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European Respiratory Journal | 1998
J. Bolitschek; A. Schmeiser-Rieder; R. Schobersberger; Albert Rosenberger; M. Kunze; K. Aigner
Quality-of-life (QoL) issues have become increasingly important in health care practice and research. Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) results in an especially serious reduction in QoL. The purpose of this study was to measure the QoL (life satisfaction) of OSAS patients treated with nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP). We aimed to determine whether and to what extent the QoL of OSAS patients using nCPAP differs from that of randomly selected subjects without this disorder. The QoL of 67 patients treated for at least 3 months with nCPAP, 21 OSAS patients at the time of OSAS diagnosis, and 113 randomly selected persons visiting the hospital (controls) was investigated with the help of the Munich life-quality dimension list (MLDL), an instrument for cognitive assessment of elementary components (physical condition, psyche, social life, everyday life) of QoL. It was found that QoL of OSAS patients treated with nCPAP did not significantly differ from that of control subjects with regard to elementary components. The 21 untreated OSAS patients showed significantly lower scores in all four subcategories: physical condition (p<0.0005), psyche (p<0.01), social life (p<0.0005) and everyday life (p<0.007). Thus, it may be concluded that nasal continuous positive airway pressure therapy has an important impact on the quality of life of obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome patients, and signifies a further advantage in addition to clinical aspects. Treated patients are as satisfied or dissatisfied with their life as persons without this illness.
Sleep Medicine | 2002
G.G. Tribl; A. Schmeiser-Rieder; Albert Rosenberger; Bernd Saletu; J. Bolitschek; G. Kapfhammer; H. Katschnig; B. Holzinger; R. Popovic; M. Kunze; J. Zeitlhofer
OBJECTIVES To gain reliable data on sleeping habits and sleep disturbances of the Austrian population. BACKGROUND Exact data on sleeping habits are of interest in relation to assessment of sleep disturbance-related illnesses and general social processes. METHODS A prospective, cross-sectional study was performed with recruitment of a representative sample of 1049 Austrians (aged 15-82 years), according to the Federal Statistics population characteristics. Interviews were conducted in the households of the participants by specially trained interviewers of an institute for empirical research. RESULTS Men consider their quality of sleep to be significantly better than women (P=0.00234), and younger persons consider their quality of sleep to be significantly better than older persons (P=0.00001). In comparison, women and people over the age of 50 report worse subjective sleep quality, worse sleep efficiency, more difficulty in falling asleep and sleep maintenance, more apneic events, more pathologic limb movements, more daytime dysfunction, and more intake of sleeping medication. Other sociodemographic factors influence sleep reports to a lesser extent. CONCLUSIONS Subjectively disturbed sleep (prevalence in the total population 24.9%), excessive hypnotic drug intake (prevalence 13.0%), and daytime dysfunction (prevalence 17.4%) are a widespread problem, especially in women and older people. With increasing life expectancy in Western societies, the prevalence of sleep disturbances will increase.
The Aging Male | 1999
A. Schmeiser-Rieder; Ingrid Kiefer; C. Panuschka; H. Hard; B. Leitner; M. Schmeiser; M. Csitkovics; H. Schmidl; M. Kunze
Internationally, there are very few reports on mens health. The City of Vienna supported a first Report on Mens Health, in the framework of sex- and target-group-specific health reporting. The objective of the Mens Health Report is to present the importance and priorities of prevention with regard to mens health. Further, we offer a view of male health problems into the next century. The Report was presented publicly in Vienna in July 1999.It is the intent of the Mens Health Report presented here to offer the health system a basis by which to identify the focal points of mens health issues. With the help of this Report, it is possible to step up promotion of the issue as well as to contribute to the improvement of mens health. The Report builds on demographic conditions and trends and the health status of the male population. This report deals particularly with those health issues that are most essential to the state of health and the life expectancy of the male population. In addition, it deals wi...
International Journal of Public Health | 1998
Ursula Kunze; A. Schmeiser-Rieder; Rudolf Schoberberger
The present study summarizes the latest scientific findings on smoking cessation and the various therapeutic possibilities. The guidelines presented here were compiled by the experts of EMASH (European Medical Association Smoking or Health). Accurate diagnosis and adequate treatment of nicotine dependence is essential for achieving sustained abstinence. Diagnostic procedures including the Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND) and various modes of nicotine replacement therapy (chewing gum, plaster, nasal spray and inhaler) are described. New symptoms of nicotine dependence (nocturnal sleep disturbing nicotine craving, nicotine pre-abstinence syndrome), that permit a more precise diagnosis, are discussed.
Der Internist | 1998
Rudolf Schoberberger; Ursula Kunze; A. Schmeiser-Rieder; Ernest Groman; M. Kunze
Das vorliegende “Wiener Standard Raucher-Inventar” (WSR) wurde erstellt, um die Durchführung der Erstdiagnostik bzw. Begleitdiagnostik im Zusammenhang mit der Rauchertherapie zu optimieren. Die einzelnen Teile des WSR reichen von allgemeinen Lebensdaten, über Prä-Abstinenz-Syndrom und Nikotinabhängigkeit bis zu möglichen Barrieren zur Raucherentwöhnung. Es wird ausdrücklich darauf hingewiesen, daß das WSR von den Therapeuten nach der jeweiligen Ausbildung und Vorerfahrung individuell genützt werden soll, um so einen jeweils spezifischen Zugang zum Problem offen zu lassen.
Acta Neurologica Scandinavica | 2000
Josef Zeitlhofer; A. Schmeiser-Rieder; G. Tribl; Albert Rosenberger; J. Bolitschek; G. Kapfhammer; Bernd Saletu; H. Katschnig; B. Holzinger; R. Popovic; M. Kunze
Journal of Clinical Epidemiology | 2000
Dan Seidler; A. Schmeiser-Rieder; Oliver Schlarp; Anton N. Laggner
Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health | 1995
A. Schmeiser-Rieder; G. Kapfhammer; J. Bolitschek; B. Holzinger; A Skrobal; M. Kunze; H Lechner; Bernd Saletu; Josef Zeitlhofer
Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift | 1998
Rudolf Schoberberger; Ursula Kunze; A. Schmeiser-Rieder; Ernest Groman; Michael Kunze
International Journal of Public Health | 1998
Ernest Groman; Ursula Kunze; A. Schmeiser-Rieder; Rudolf Schoberberger