scholarly journals Family support in older institutionalized people

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-43
Author(s):  
Mª del Mar Molero ◽  
Mª del Carmen Pérez-Fuentes ◽  
José J. Gázquez ◽  
Erica Sclavo
Keyword(s):  
Family Support ◽  
Life Events ◽  
Family Relations ◽  
Life Stage ◽  
Social Changes ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Residential Context ◽  
Degree Of Satisfaction ◽  
Assess Quality

Social changes, life events, and the difficulties that accompany ageing can lead to situations of loneliness and, in the worst cases, isolation. In cases of institutionalization, the attenuating effect of family support may increase when people are faced by the need to deal with a new life stage like old age. The goal of this study was to analyze the frequency and type of family contacts that are maintained in old people's residences, as well as the old people's degree of satisfaction with such contacts. A sample of 50 institutionalized people over 70 years of age completed the Cuestionario de Evaluación de Calidad de Vida en contexto Residencial (CECAVI-R, in Spanish, the Questionnaire to Assess Quality of Life within a Residential Context). The results show that the oldest people in the residences have more frequent family contacts. Taking gender into account, the frequency of family contacts varied as a function of the visitor (grandchildren, siblings, etc.). Lastly, the analysis of satisfaction with family relations was positive, and the younger inmates displayed the least satisfaction.

scholarly journals Family support in older institutionalized people

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-43
Author(s):  
Mª del Mar Molero ◽  
Mª del Carmen Pérez-Fuentes ◽  
José J. Gázquez ◽  
Erica Sclavo
Keyword(s):  
Family Support ◽  
Life Events ◽  
Family Relations ◽  
Life Stage ◽  
Social Changes ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Residential Context ◽  
Degree Of Satisfaction ◽  
Assess Quality

Social changes, life events, and the difficulties that accompany ageing can lead to situations of loneliness and, in the worst cases, isolation. In cases of institutionalization, the attenuating effect of family support may increase when people are faced by the need to deal with a new life stage like old age. The goal of this study was to analyze the frequency and type of family contacts that are maintained in old people's residences, as well as the old people's degree of satisfaction with such contacts. A sample of 50 institutionalized people over 70 years of age completed the Cuestionario de Evaluación de Calidad de Vida en contexto Residencial (CECAVI-R, in Spanish, the Questionnaire to Assess Quality of Life within a Residential Context). The results show that the oldest people in the residences have more frequent family contacts. Taking gender into account, the frequency of family contacts varied as a function of the visitor (grandchildren, siblings, etc.). Lastly, the analysis of satisfaction with family relations was positive, and the younger inmates displayed the least satisfaction.

scholarly journals Construction and Initial Validation of a Questionnaire to Assess Quality of Life in Older Institutionalized People

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-65
Author(s):  
Mª del Mar Molero ◽  
Mª del Carmen Pérez-Fuentes ◽  
José J. Gázquez ◽  
Isabel Mercader
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Residential Setting ◽  
Alpha Coefficient ◽  
Initial Validation ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Specific Instrument ◽  
Initial Questionnaire ◽  
Assess Quality

The aim of present study is the construction and initial validation of a specific instrument to assess Quality of Life of older people in a residential setting. Firstly, an initial questionnaire was designed, the Cuestionario de Evaluación de Calidad de Vida en Contexto Residencial (CECAVIR; in English, Questionnaire of Assessment of Quality of Life in Residential Setting) and subsequently refined, reducing the number of items from 88 to 56. It was then administered to a sample of 50 institutionalized people over 70 years of age. The results obtained in the new version of the instrument showed a considerable improvement of the alpha coefficient, both in the total questionnaire (from .816 to .865), and in each subscale. The results also showed that Functional Capacity is the dimension that best explains (44%) quality of life in older institutionalized people. Thus, the CECAVIR is presented as a specific instrument for the assessment of Quality of Life, which takes into account its multidimensionality, obtaining optimal results in the initial analyses of reliability and validity, in older institutionalized population.

scholarly journals Stay Home—The Impact of Social Distancing in Families during COVID-19 Lockdown: The Case of Cyprus

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 354
Author(s):  
Gregory Neocleous
Keyword(s):  
Life Events ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Family Relations ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Alternative Approaches ◽  
Impact On Family ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Usual Pattern

Everyone has experiences that make them feel upset, disappointed, or fatigued. When these types of feelings are combined with certain life events or situations, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns, they often lead to mounting tension and stress. A crisis is a disruption or breakdown in a person’s or a family’s normal or usual pattern of functioning. The aims and objectives of this study are to explore how lockdown and social distancing had an impact on family relations in Cyprus and to what extent affected stress level of participants. By examining the impact of social distancing among adults 18 and older (N = 160), valuable conclusions were extracted. Therefore, the purpose of the study is to strengthen the idea of using alternative approaches in social preventions and/or interventions in crisis in order to deal with stress. The study argues that the disruption of usual patterns of functioning, in addition to other psychosocial and economic factors, diminishes the quality of life, resulting in tension and stress in a family environment. On the other hand, findings from the current study indicate an enhancement of relationships in challenging times, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Funcionalidad y calidad de vida luego de la cirugía de escoliosis neuromuscular. [Functionality and quality of life after neuromuscular scoliosis surgery.]

2018 ◽  
Vol 83 (2) ◽  
pp. 101
Author(s):  
Patricia Carolina Curbelo Nova ◽  
Claudio Silveri ◽  
Alejandro Cuneo ◽  
Rodrigo Olivera
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Neuromuscular Scoliosis ◽  
Scoliosis Surgery ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Degree Of Satisfaction

<p><strong>Objetivo</strong></p><p>El objetivo de nuestro trabajo es estudiar las complicaciones de la cirugía en las escoliosis neuromusculares operadas en nuestro centro, así como la funcionalidad y calidad de vida de los pacientes luego del tratamiento quirúrgico.</p><p><strong>Métodos</strong></p><p>Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo, tipo serie de casos. Se revisó la historia clínica y se entrevistó a paciente y cuidador principal. Se valoró los resultados luego de la cirugía en cuanto a las complicaciones, funcionabilidad, calidad de vida y grado de satisfacción de los cuidadores.</p><p><strong>Resultados</strong></p><p>Obtuvimos un 26,7% de complicaciones, debidas a infección y alteraciones hemodinámicas. En cuanto a la funcionabilidad y calidad de vida de estos pacientes obtuvimos resultados positivos, siendo más significativos en cuanto a la capacidad de estar sentado y las actividades de la vida diaria.</p><p><strong>Conclusiones</strong></p><p>La cirugía de los pacientes con  escoliosis neuromuscular mejora la capacidad y el equilibrio de estar sentado, favoreciendo con esto la capacidad digestiva, respiratoria y de vida social del paciente. Si bien se trata de cirugías con altos indices de complicaciones muestra indices elevados de satisfacción por parte de los cuidadores.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Abstract</strong></p><p><strong></strong><br /><strong>Introduction</strong>: The objective of this study was to evaluate surgical complications in patients with scoliosis operated on in our Center, as well as their functionality and quality of life after surgical treatment.</p><p><br /><strong>Methods</strong>: A retrospective case series study was carried out. Medical history was reviewed and the patient and primary caregiver were interviewed. Results after surgery were assessed for complications, function, quality of life and caregivers´ degree of satisfaction.</p><p><br /><strong>Results</strong>: Complication rate was 26.7%, due to infection and hemodynamic alterations. Positive results were obtained regarding function and quality of life of these patients, being more significant in terms of the ability to be seated and activities of daily living.</p><p><br /><strong>Conclusions</strong>: Surgery of patients with neuromuscular scoliosis improves the capacity and balance of sitting, favoring digestive, respiratory and social life capacity. Although rate of complications is high, satisfaction rates on the part of the caregivers are elevated.</p>

scholarly journals Satisfaction with family relations and support according to elderly persons caring for elderly relatives

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 330-341 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Elizabeth dos Santos Lins ◽  
Carola Rosas ◽  
Anita Liberalesso Neri
Keyword(s):  
Family Support ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Emotional Support ◽  
Family Relations ◽  
Home Care Services ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Hierarchical Logistic Regression ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Chi Squared

Abstract Objective: The aim of the presentstudy was to investigate the associations between the satisfaction of family caregivers and family relations; sociodemographic variables; the type and direction, sufficiency and burden of family support, and the number of social partners involved. Method: A total of 148 caregivers of elderly relatives who were physically and cognitively dependent were recruited from medical clinics and home care services in cities in the state of São Paulo and invited to respond to a questionnaire about family support, and to a scale of satisfaction with family relationships with reference to adaptation, partnership, growth, affection and resolutive capacity. The chi-squared and Fisher's exact tests were used to compare frequencies for the scores of the two satisfaction levels (low and intermediate, and high). To analyze the relationship between high levels of satisfaction and other variables, univariate and hierarchical logistic regression analysis was used. Results: High levels of satisfaction were related to the reciprocity and suffiency of received emotional support, and absence of burden associated to giving support. The adequacy of emotional support was most strongly associated with high levels of satisfaction with family relationships. Conclusion: For the satisfaction of caregivers of elderly persons with family functioning, quality of support is better than quantity, reciprocity is more important than unidirectionality and emotional is the most important type of support.

scholarly journals Construction and Initial Validation of a Questionnaire to Assess Quality of Life in Older Institutionalized People

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-65
Author(s):  
Mª del Mar Molero ◽  
Mª del Carmen Pérez-Fuentes ◽  
José J. Gázquez ◽  
Isabel Mercader
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Residential Setting ◽  
Alpha Coefficient ◽  
Initial Validation ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Specific Instrument ◽  
Initial Questionnaire ◽  
Assess Quality

The aim of present study is the construction and initial validation of a specific instrument to assess Quality of Life of older people in a residential setting. Firstly, an initial questionnaire was designed, the Cuestionario de Evaluación de Calidad de Vida en Contexto Residencial (CECAVIR; in English, Questionnaire of Assessment of Quality of Life in Residential Setting) and subsequently refined, reducing the number of items from 88 to 56. It was then administered to a sample of 50 institutionalized people over 70 years of age. The results obtained in the new version of the instrument showed a considerable improvement of the alpha coefficient, both in the total questionnaire (from .816 to .865), and in each subscale. The results also showed that Functional Capacity is the dimension that best explains (44%) quality of life in older institutionalized people. Thus, the CECAVIR is presented as a specific instrument for the assessment of Quality of Life, which takes into account its multidimensionality, obtaining optimal results in the initial analyses of reliability and validity, in older institutionalized population.

scholarly journals High perceived discrimination and no family support increase risk of poor quality of life in gender dysphoria

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 187
Author(s):  
Surilena Hasan ◽  
Yovita Alviany ◽  
Cerellia Clarissa ◽  
Sonia Sudana
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Peer Support ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Perceived Discrimination ◽  
Family Relations ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Poor Quality

Background<br />Family support and low discrimination perceptions are a factor in protecting against mental disorders and poor quality of life in male to female (MtF) gender dysphoric individuals. The aim of this study was to determine the role of family factors, peer support, self-esteem, perceived discrimination, depression, anxiety, and stress on the quality of life among MtF gender dysphoric individuals. <br /><br />Methods<br />A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 106 MtF gender dysphoric individuals of Sanggar Swara Jakarta. Respondents filled out questionnaires on demographics, WHOQL-BREF, perceived discrimination, Rosenberg self-esteem, family support, social support (SSQ6), family relations (FACES III), and depression anxiety stress scale (DASS). Simple and multivariate logistic regression tests were used to analyze the data.<br /><br />Results<br />Among the 106 MtF gender dysphoric individuals of Sanggar Swara Jakarta with an age range of 18-45 years, 78.3% had no family support, 64.1% no peer support, 62.3% high perception discrimination, 64.1% low self-esteem, 36% extreme family relations, 44.3% depression, 59.4% anxiety, 35.8% stress and 62.3% poor quality of life. Employment, perception of discrimination, self-esteem, family support, and anxiety were significantly associated with quality of life (p&lt;0.05). Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that perceived discrimination (Odds Ratio=13.89; 95% CI: 5.89-11.99), and family support (Odds Ratio=29.11; 95% CI: 2.45-8.21) were significantly associated with quality of life. <br /><br />Conclusion <br />High perceived discrimination and no family support increase the risk of poor quality of life in MtF gender dysphoric individuals. These findings suggest the need for prevention and intervention of stigmatization and discrimination that should have a special focus on families with MtF gender dysphoric individuals.

scholarly journals Therapeutic process and perspectives about the practice of equine-assisted therapy

2010 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 757
Author(s):  
Rosane Teresinha Fontana ◽  
Mariliane Adriana Monteiro ◽  
Cristiana Fick ◽  
Francine Zorzo
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Professional Growth ◽  
Family Relations ◽  
Therapeutic Process ◽  
Patient Care Team ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Equine Assisted Therapy ◽  
New Learning ◽  
Equine Assisted

 ABSTRACTObjective: to identify the perspectives of therapists before the therapeutic process and their views about the practice of equine-assisted therapy. Methodology: exploratory study from qualitative approach, performed in a Therapeutic Center, where are therapists health and educations professionals and volunteers of Psychology, Nursing, Education and Physical Education undergraduates. Data collection was performed by a questionnaire with 15 professionals, after the approval by the Ethics Committee of the Regional Integrated University of Alto Uruguai and of Mission/Campus Santo Ângelo/RS (protocol 118-04/PPH/08). Results: data indicate promising prospects for professionals with work, especially because it is a new initiative designed to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities and special needs and to involve personal and professional growth, new learning and challenges to be overcome. Conclusion: we can observe satisfactory involvement of subjects in the therapeutic process with the prospect of exchanging knowledge and building new, and they are key actors in the therapeutic process of the practitioner. It is believed that such initiatives contribute to the promotion of health and creating healthy environments. Descriptors: therapy; patient care team; public health; equine-assisted therapy; delivery of health care; professional-family relations; nursing care.RESUMOObjetivo: identificar as perspectivas dos equoterapeutas diante do processo terapêutico e suas concepções acerca da prática da equoterapia. Metodologia: trata-se de uma pesquisa exploratória, de caráter qualitativo. Foi realizada em um Centro de Equoterapia, onde os equoterapeutas são profissionais de saúde e educação e voluntários dos cursos de Psicologia, Enfermagem, Pedagogia e Educação Física. A coleta de dados deu-se por meio de um questionário, oferecido a 15 profissionais. O projeto foi aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética da Universidade Regional Integrada do Alto Uruguai e das Missões/campus Santo Ângelo/RS, sob protocolo número 118-04/PPH/08. Resultados: os dados apontam perspectivas otimistas dos profissionais com o trabalho desenvolvido, especialmente porque se trata de uma nova iniciativa que pretende melhorar a qualidade de vida de portadores de deficiências e necessidades especiais, envolvem crescimento pessoal e profissional e novas aprendizagens, desafios a serem vencidos. Conclusão: pode-se observar envolvimento satisfatório dos sujeitos com o processo terapêutico com perspectivas de trocas de saberes e da construção de novos e, de que são atores importantes no processo terapêutico do praticante. Acredita-se que iniciativas desta natureza contribuem para a promoção da saúde e para a criação de ambientes saudáveis. Descritores: terapia; equipe de assistência ao paciente; saúde pública; terapia assistida por cavalos; assistência à saúde; relações profissional-família; cuidado de enfermagem.RESUMENObjetivo: identificar las perspectivas de terapeutas acerca del proceso terapéutico de La terapia asistida con caballos y sus puntos de vista acerca de la práctica. Metodología: este es un carácter exploratorio y cualitativo. Se celebró en un Centro de Equitación Terapéutica, donde terapeutas son profesionales de la salud y la educación y los voluntarios de cursos de Psicología, Enfermería, Educación y Educación Física. La recopilación de datos se realizó por medio de un cuestionario aplicado a quince  profesionales. El proyecto fue aprobado por el Comité de Ética de la Universidad Regional Integrada del Alto Uruguay y de la Misiónes/ Campus Santo Ângelo/RS, con número de protocolo 118-04/PPH/08. Resultados: datos indican buenas perspectivas para los profesionales con el trabajo, especialmente porque es una nueva iniciativa destinada a mejorar la calidad de vida de las personas con discapacidades y necesidades especiales y la participación de crecimiento personal y profesional, el aprendizaje y nuevos desafíos por superar. Conclusión: se puede observar la participación satisfactoria de los sujetos en el proceso terapéutico con la posibilidad de intercambiar conocimientos y la creación de nuevos, y son actores clave en el proceso terapéutico. Se cree que estas iniciativas contribuyen a la promoción de la salud y la creación de ambientes saludables. Descriptores: terapia; grupo de atención al paciente; la salud pública; terapía asistida por caballos; prestación de atención de salud;  relaciones profesional-familia; atención de enfermería. 

scholarly journals SUPPORT AND FAMILY PERCEPTION ABOUT QUALITY OF PATIENTS LIFE WITH MENTAL DISORDERS

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 109
Author(s):  
Irfan Irfan ◽  
Heriyati Heriyati ◽  
Saharani Saharani
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Family Relations ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Analytic Description ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Family Perceptions

Mental disorders are thought patterns that are usually associated with problems or distorted problems in one or more important functions for humans, namely psychological, behavioral, biological, and change functions not only in the relationships of these people but also in society. The purpose of this study is to discuss family relationships with family perceptions about the quality of life of patients with mental disorders. The research design used was analytic description with cross-sectional study, sample selection with purposive sampling technique, the number of samples found was 64 samples. Data were analyzed using chi-square test. Statistical test results obtained about family relations with a quiet family about the quality of life of patients for p = 0,000 <0.05. The conclusion of this study is about the relationship between family support and patients' perceptions about the quality of life of patients with mental disorders. Related to health care recommendations to provide maximum psychiatric care for patients, not only with care but also with useful information both from the medical and family and those around him to improve the quality of life of patients, such as socializing about caring for people with mental assistance and providing training for the cadres mostly about the care of patients with mental disorders.Keywords : family support, quality of life, mental disorder 

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