An investigation on family function and quality of life among Alzheimer′s disease caregivers
- VernacularTitle:阿尔茨海默病照料者家庭功能和生活质量调查研究
- Author:
Lan-Ying LEI
1
;
Ri-Fang CAO
Author Information
1. 杭州市第七人民医院
- Keywords:
Alzheimer′s disease;
Caregivers;
Family function;
Quality of life
- From:
Journal of Preventive Medicine
2014;(6):569-571,580
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate family function and quality of life of Alzheimer′s disease( AD)caregivers. Methods Family APGAR index questionnaire,the short form-36(SF-36)questionnaire and the Chinese version of WHO quality of life scale-brief form questionnaire( WHOQOL-BREF)were used to evaluate family function and quality of life of 93 AD caregivers which were selected as case group. 87 ordinary family caregivers were selected as control group. Results A total of 47 AD caregivers(50. 54%)had family functional disorder and the proportion(26. 44%)was significantly higher than that of control group(P<0. 01). The total score and each factor score of APGAR and WHOQOL-BREF were significantly lower than those of control group(P<0. 01)while the same differences were found for factor scores by SF-36 such as physiological function,general health,social function,emotional function and mental health. Conclusion The family function,health status and quality of life are severely damaged among AD caregivers.
