scholarly journals Mental Health and Quality of Life Differences Between the Family Members and Paid Caregivers in Brain Injury

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 85-91
Author(s):  
Emre ATA ◽  
Emre ADIGÜZEL ◽  
Sezer KİRAZ ◽  
Murat KÖSEM ◽  
Evren YAŞAR
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Family Members ◽  
The Family ◽  
Paid Caregivers

scholarly journals Family Burden and Health Related Quality of Life of HIV Infected Individuals in Madurai, South India

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Thiruvalluvan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Functioning ◽  
Family Burden ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
The Family ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Introduction: With the advent of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) in 1996, HIV-infected patients are living longer and are concerned not only with treatment’s ability to extend their life butalso with the quality of the life they are able to lead, because, efficacy of treatment is strongly relatedto meaningful outcome i.e., better Quality of Life. Especially Health related quality of life has not been studied well. Hence, this study was necessitated with the objectives to evaluate Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) in HIV infected persons on ART. The secondary objectives were to assess the family burden experienced by the families of HIV infected, and measure influence of family burden on overall quality of life.Methodology: The HIV infected individuals who were started on treatment six months prior to date of interview were considered for the study The SF36 (Short Form with 36 questions) was used to evaluate function and mental Health while Pai and Kapur’s Family Burden Interview schedule was used to assess family burden. Interview schedule was pre-tested on 10 HIV infected individuals for consistency. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 11 (SPSS inc. Chicago, IL, USA). Pearson product moment Correlation were computed to explore the relationships of SF36 with SLI, Family Burden and BMI. Further, Independent student “t” – test was performed to see the association between HRQoL and gender.Results: Of 91 participants interviewed 51.6% were women. Median age (years) of the respondents was 33. The overall mean score for Physical health was 45.13 SD (12.40) and for Mental health 56.91 SD (15.52). Age of HIV infected persons had significant influence in scores in social functioning (p-value .015), emotional well being scores (.015), and Mental health (.010). Socio life Index was directly related to physical health, mental health, Vitality, social functioning and emotional scores on HRQoL. Physicalhealth score was negatively affected by the Family burden score. Similarly, BMI status of the respondents correlated with Mental health, Body Pain, Vitality and Role emotional scores of HRQoL scale SF 36.Conclusion: Socio Life Index and BMI appear to be the two important predictors of HRQoL. Therefore, special attention may be required to HIV infected persons with lower SLI and BMI. Nutritional supplements, in addition to ART drugs, may be provided to ensure some improvements in physical functioning.SAARC J TUBER LUNG DIS HIV/AIDS, 2016; XIII(1), Page: 1-8

scholarly journals Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health and Quality of Life among Local Residents in Liaoning Province, China: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (7) ◽  
pp. 2381 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yingfei Zhang ◽  
Zheng Feei Ma
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Liaoning Province ◽  
Event Scale ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Impact

Our study aimed to investigate the immediate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and quality of life among local Chinese residents aged ≥18 years in Liaoning Province, mainland China. An online survey was distributed through a social media platform between January and February 2020. Participants completed a modified validated questionnaire that assessed the Impact of Event Scale (IES), indicators of negative mental health impacts, social and family support, and mental health-related lifestyle changes. A total of 263 participants (106 males and 157 females) completed the study. The mean age of the participants was 37.7 ± 14.0 years, and 74.9% had a high level of education. The mean IES score in the participants was 13.6 ± 7.7, reflecting a mild stressful impact. Only 7.6% of participants had an IES score ≥26. The majority of participants (53.3%) did not feel helpless due to the pandemic. On the other hand, 52.1% of participants felt horrified and apprehensive due to the pandemic. Additionally, the majority of participants (57.8–77.9%) received increased support from friends and family members, increased shared feeling and caring with family members and others. In conclusion, the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with mild stressful impact in our sample, even though the COVID-19 pandemic is still ongoing. These findings would need to be verified in larger population studies.

scholarly journals Parental Stress and Family Quality of Life: Surveying Family Members of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (23) ◽  
pp. 9007
Author(s):  
Cristina Jenaro ◽  
Noelia Flores ◽  
Belén Gutiérrez-Bermejo ◽  
Vanessa Vega ◽  
Carmen Pérez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Parenting Stress ◽  
Parental Stress ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Family Quality Of Life ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Impact

(1) Background. This study assesses the quality of life in families with a member with an intellectual disability using the Family Adjustment and Adaptation Response framework. (2) Methods. The study included 515 Spanish participants whose family members with disabilities range in age from infancy to adulthood. We hypothesized that it is possible to predict parenting stress by paying attention to the meaning families give to themselves and their circumstances while controlling for the impact of other variables such as family capabilities and characteristics of the family member with disabilities. We used the Beach Center Family Quality of Life Scale and the section on Exceptional needs of medical and behavioral support from the Supports Intensity Scale, together with other potential predictors. The subscale on parental stress from the Parenting Stress Index–Short Form was utilized as a criterion measure. (3) Results. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis revealed that 49% of parental stress was predicted by dysfunctional interaction, difficult behaviors, low emotional wellbeing, poor family interaction, as well as kinship as parents, and the severity of both the medical needs and intellectual disability. (4) Conclusions. The stress experienced by those families is mostly predicted by the meaning they give to themselves and their circumstances. Implications of these findings for service delivery are discussed.

Quality of Life Following Brain Injury: Perspectives from Brain Injury Association of America State Affiliates

2012 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 213-216
Author(s):  
Charles Edmund Degeneffe ◽  
Mark Tucker
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injuries ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Professional Services ◽  
Post Injury ◽  
Family Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Electronic Survey ◽  
Program Funding

Objectiveto examine the perspectives of brain injury professionals concerning family members' feelings about the quality of life experienced by individuals with brain injuries. Participants: participating in the study were 28 individuals in leadership positions with the state affiliates of the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA).Methodsan electronic survey containing open-ended questions was utilized to solicit qualitative statements concerning family members' feelings about the quality of life experienced by individuals with brain injuries. A constant comparative process was employed to identify themes expressed with a degree of consensus among respondents.Resultsthe following six themes were identified: (a) variability in quality of life; (b) the role of access to and quality of services in determining quality of life; (c) factors associated with negative quality of life; (d) the importance of social relationships in moderating quality of life; (e) post-injury factors influencing quality of life; and (f) the relationship between family socioeconomic status and quality of life.Conclusionsrespondents believed that families felt quality of life was more negative than positive, but was moderated by a variety of contextual factors. These findings reinforce the significance of enhancing professional services and program funding for individuals with brain injury.

scholarly journals Mental Health and Family Functioning in Patients and Their Family Members after Traumatic Brain Injury: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 670
Author(s):  
Mari S. Rasmussen ◽  
Juan Carlos Arango-Lasprilla ◽  
Nada Andelic ◽  
Tonje H. Nordenmark ◽  
Helene L. Soberg
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Family Functioning ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
General Health ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Targeted Interventions ◽  
The Family

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) affects the family as a whole. This study aimed to describe and compare mental health and family functioning in TBI patients and their family members, and to identify individual and family-related factors that were associated with mental health. It was conducted at an urban, specialized, TBI outpatient clinic and included 61 patients with mild to severe TBI and 63 family members. Baseline demographics and injury-related data were collected, and the participants answered standardized, self-reported questionnaires 6–18 months post-injury that assessed mental health; general health; family functioning, communication, and satisfaction; depression and anxiety; self-efficacy; resilience; and condition-specific quality of life. The patients reported significantly worse mental health, depression, resilience, self-efficacy, and general health compared with the family members. Patients and family members had similar perceptions, showing balanced family functioning, high family communication levels, and moderate family satisfaction. Factors significantly associated with mental health in patients and family members were depression, anxiety, and resilience, explaining 56% of the variance (p < 0.001). Family-related factors were not associated with mental health. The disease burden was mainly on the patients; however, the family members also reported emotional distress. Family-targeted interventions across the TBI continuum should be considered.

scholarly journals Transactional Analysis as a Method to Test the Quality of Life of a Family

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-38
Author(s):  
Dorota Strzelczyk
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Complex System ◽  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Transactional Analysis ◽  
Open Disclosure ◽  
The Family

Abstract One of the actions that affect the quality of life of the family as a complex system of relationships is interpersonal communication that takes place between the members of the family. In line with the transactional analysis, the trend in psychology founded by E. Berne, relationships between individuals should be based on honest and open disclosure of one’s desires and attitudes, i.e. variety of transactions. Otherwise, there are specific game leading to maintain and increase the distance between family members, weaken the ties between them and leading to a reduction in the quality of interpersonal relationships. The paper below aims to make closer the problems of transactional analysis, beginning from the explanation of the structure of “Ego” according to Berne and the terms “transactions”, “reinforcement” and “life scripts”. There will be presented also games played in family environment and their consequences for the proper functioning of the family.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Perceived Stress in Family Members of Stroke Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 131-136
Author(s):  
Gayatri T. Batkulwar ◽  
Gaurav C. Mhaske
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Stroke Patient ◽  
Chronic Condition ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Family Members ◽  
High Morbidity ◽  
Stroke Patients

Background - Family members play important role in recovery of stroke patient. As stroke is a common, chronic condition with high morbidity, mortality and disability. The aim of study was to estimate stress level in family members of stroke patients. Method - It was an observational study, done on 100 caregivers of stroke patients, by using PSS-10 scale to assess level of stress in family members. Online survey was done by making Google forms. Result - 57% of family members of stroke patient perceived moderate level of stress, this affects the mental health and quality of life of caregivers. Conclusion - This study concludes that the stress was more in wives, sons, daughters in first relation whereas in second relation stress was more in daughter in law. Some interventions should be structured to reduce the level of stress in family members. Key words: Stress, stroke, caregivers, perceived, PSS.

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