Browsing Theses by Subject "quality of life"
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The association between two quality of life measures for first time low vision device users
(University of Waterloo, 2006)Many individuals with impaired vision experience a decreased quality of life. Quality of life is defined as "the degree to which an individual enjoys the important possibilities of their life. " Vision rehabilitation ... -
Exploring the Interconnectedness between Work hours, Income Inadequacy, Time Adequacy, Leisure Time and Wellbeing within the Context of the Canadian Index of Wellbeing: A Case study of Victoria, British Columbia
(University of Waterloo, 2017-04-28)Sustainability has consistently been linked to the wellbeing of the economy, society, and the environment. It has been viewed as a framework, which focuses on the interconnectedness of different systems, and activities ... -
Hair cortisol concentration as a predictor of quality of life among children with mental disorder
(University of Waterloo, 2019-04-08)Children living with mental disorder are at risk for lower health-related quality of life (HRQoL) than their healthy peers. Although hair cortisol concentration (HCC) is found to be elevated among individuals subjected to ... -
Parents, employment, gender and well-being: a time use study
(University of Waterloo, 2009-01-21)Transformations in the economy have led to changes in employment practices that can create a mismatch between parents’ work schedules and family routines. At the same time, approaches to child-rearing have become more ... -
Relationships between Quality of Life and Selected Resident and Facility Characteristics in Long Term Care Facilities in Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2011-08-04)Background: Quality of life (QoL) of long term care facility (LTC) residents is being recognized as an important outcome of care by LTC providers, researchers, and policy makers. For residents, measurement of QoL is a ... -
Widening the View: A Standardized Approach to Capturing Family Members’ Perspectives on Quality of Life in Long-term Care
(University of Waterloo, 2023-11-20)Background and Rationale: Family members provide important functional and socio-emotional support to residents living in Long-Term Care (LTC). With high rates of cognitive impairment among residents, family member input ...