Turkish version of life balance inventory: Validity, reliability, and cultural adaptation study.

Background: Life balance is an important concept in occupational therapy and is considered an essential component of the outcomes of life, such as happiness, and satisfaction of needs.

Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Life Balance Inventory (LBI) in healthy individuals.

Materials And Methods: The study consisted of three stages: (1) translation and cultural adaptation, (2) testing internal consistency and reliability, and (3) checking construct validity of LBI.

Assessing life balance of European people with multiple sclerosis: A multicenter clinimetric study within the RIMS network.

Background: Life balance is defined as "a satisfying pattern of daily activity that is healthful, meaningful, and sustainable to an individual within the context of his or her current life circumstances". To assess life balance, the self-report instrument Life Balance Inventory (LBI) has been developed in the US. The aim of this study was to evaluate cross-cultural, construct validity and test-retest reliability of translated versions of the LBI in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) within different European cultures (Dutch, Flemish, Slovenian, and Spanish).

Life Balance and Stress in Adults With Medical Conditions or Obesity.

This cross-sectional research examined differences in life balance and perceived stress by body mass index (BMI) levels and self-reported medical conditions that limited physical activity. The sample consisted of 2,338 participants between the ages of 18 and 49 years who took the Life Balance Inventory, the Perceived Stress Scale, and provided demographic information including height and weight. Findings showed that individuals who were obese (BMI > 30.

Life balance and perceived stress: predictors and demographic profile.

This article explored differences in life balance scores between demographic groups and whether life balance predicted perceived stress. This research used secondary analysis of 1,048 subjects from a database for the Life Balance Inventory (LBI). Analysis of variance showed that the profile of people with the highest total life balance scores was: white, 61 years or older, earned a master's degree, had incomes between $81,000 and $100,000, lived in the suburbs, had two children (but the children were not at home), were not working (if working, they were self-employed), owned a home, and lived in the United States.

One-year follow-up to a randomized controlled trial of an energy conservation course for persons with multiple sclerosis.

In this randomized controlled trial, 169 persons with multiple sclerosis were randomly assigned to an immediate intervention group or a delayed control group using a crossover design. The outcome measures (Fatigue Impact Scale and SF-36 Health Survey) were measured four times before and after courses. This study investigated whether the immediate benefits of a 6-week, community-based, energy conservation course for persons with multiple sclerosis were maintained at 1-year follow-up.

Use and perceived effectiveness of energy conservation strategies for managing multiple sclerosis fatigue.

Objective: This study describes the use and perceived effectiveness of energy conservation strategies by persons with multiple sclerosis after participation in an energy conservation course.

Method: One hundred twenty-three participants completed a survey about their use of energy conservation strategies.

Results: All strategies were newly used by at least 50% of the participants and rated as effective.

Randomized controlled trial of an energy conservation course for persons with multiple sclerosis.

Objective: To assess the short-term efficacy and effectiveness of a six-week energy conservation course on fatigue impact, quality of life and self-efficacy for persons with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Methods: In this randomized controlled trial, we randomly assigned 169 persons with MS to an immediate intervention group or a delayed control group using a crossover design. The outcome measures: Fatigue Impact Scale, SF-36 Health Survey and Self-Efficacy for Performing Energy Conservation Strategies were measured before and after courses and no intervention control periods.

Outcomes of a pilot occupational therapy wellness program for older adults.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate a pilot occupational therapy wellness program designed to teach elders the importance of participation in meaningful social and community occupations to their quality of life.

Method: Sixty-five older adults participated in this pilot wellness program held at each of three senior apartment complexes. Measures of health-related quality of life using the SF-36 Health Survey and frequencies of social and community participation from a program-specific intake form were completed by 39 participants before and after the 6-month program.