Predictors Of Life Satisfaction Among Family Caregivers Of Hospitalized First-Ever Stroke Patients In Kelantan
- Author:
Noor Aini Hussain
;
Mohamed Rusli Abdullah
;
Abdul Rahman Esa
;
Muzaimi Mustapha
;
Nasir Yusoff
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Family Caregiver;
First-ever Stroke Patient;
Predictor Factor;
Quality of Life
- From:ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry
2014;15(2):164-175
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Objective: The involvement of families in assisting health professionals in
providing care for their family members who suffer a stroke during
hospitalization is common in Malaysia. Family caregivers are accountable in
providing for the first-ever stroke survivor’s needs, including maintaining
functional improvements gained in rehabilitation and the long-term well-being
of the stroke survivors. The objective of this study was to determine the
predictors of life satisfaction among family caregivers of hospitalized first-ever
stroke patients. Methods: This was a cross-sectional community research design
study with purposive sampling. It involved 102 family caregivers of hospitalized
first-ever stroke patients of two tertiary hospitals in Kelantan. The Bakas
Caregiving Outcomes Score (BCOS) was used to measure life satisfaction.
Multiple linear regression was used to determine the predictors of life
satisfaction. Results: Out of 102 respondents, 21 were males and 81 were females
with age range of 16 to 76 years. Significant predictors of life satisfaction of
caregivers while caring for their hospitalized first-ever stroke family members
were caregivers’ health (β: -2.875, 95%CI: -5.725, -0.025, p = 0.048), patients’
age (β: - 4.251, 95% CI: - 6.379, -2.123, p<0.001) and educational status of
patients (β: 3.176, 95% CI: 1.083, 5.269, p = 0.003). Conclusion: This study
highlighted predictors of life satisfaction among caregivers while caring for their
hospitalized family members with stroke. The results may provide a basis for
developing a support program for the family caregivers of hospitalized stroke
patients in preparation for their continuing caregiving role at their homes.
ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 15 (2): July – December 2014: 164-175.
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