Korean J Adult Nurs.  2014 Apr;26(2):191-202. 10.7475/kjan.2014.26.2.191.

The Factors affecting Burdens and Quality of Life of the Family Caregivers of Patients with Rare and Incurable Diseases Using Home Ventilators

• Hwang MS
• Lee MK
• Song JR

• KMID: 2351603
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2014.26.2.191

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was aimed to survey the actual caregiving conditions of family caregivers who are caring patients with rare and incurable diseases using home ventilators at home, and to clarify any factors affecting their burdens and quality of life.
METHODS
A questionnaire survey was performed by the 159 subjects, and the questionnaires contained the actual conditions of caregiving activities, and caregiver's burdens and quality of life. The collected data was analyzed by ANOVA, Pearson's correlation, and stepwise linear regressions.
RESULTS
The mean of burden scores was 3.55 out of 5, and influencing variables included the relationships with patient (spouse), respite (moderate), health status, and diagnosis (non ALS), with the explanatory power of 30.0%. The mean of the quality of life was 2.58 point, and the influencing variables included burdens, health status, and respite (enough), with the explanatory power of 39.0%.
CONCLUSION
In order to improve the quality of life among family caregivers caring for patients with using a home ventilator, it is required to develop strategies for reducing caregiving burdens as well as to introduce family respite welfare systems to family caregivers.

MeSH Terms

Caregivers*
Diagnosis
Humans
Linear Models
Quality of Life*
Rare Diseases
Ventilators, Mechanical*
Surveys and Questionnaires

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