| Autor: |
Chidimma J. Ahanotu, Peter O. Ibikunle, Adebisi I. Hammed |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2018 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Turkish Journal of Kinesiology, Vol 4, Iss 2, Pp 58-64 (2018) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2459-0134 |
| DOI: |
10.31459/turkjkin.418491 |
| Popis: |
The study investigated the burden of caregiving, social support and quality of life of informal caregivers of patients with CP. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey research design. A total of 78 informal caregivers participated in this study. The quality of life was assessed using the World Health Organization Quality of Life Bref (WHOQOL-Bref). Also, social support was assessed using Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). However, the level of burden of caring for CP patients on caregivers was estimated with the use of Caregivers Strain Index (CSI). The Spearman Rank Order Correlation test was used to test the correlation among the caregivers’ quality of life, social support, and burden and some patient and caregiver related variables. The statistical significance was accepted for a p value of |
| Databáze: |
Directory of Open Access Journals |
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