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Quality of life of caregivers of mentally ill patients in a tertiary care hospital. | LitMetric

AI Article Synopsis

  • - The study investigates the quality of life (QOL) among caregivers of mentally ill patients in a tertiary care hospital in urban India, highlighting its relationship with various psychosocial and demographic factors.
  • - Data was collected from 100 caregivers using the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire, revealing that the average QOL score was 13.34, with highest scores in physical (15.15) and lowest in psychological domains (12.52).
  • - The findings indicate that caregivers generally experience lower QOL levels, emphasizing the need for healthcare professionals to provide better support and education to caregivers, which could improve their overall well-being.

Article Abstract

Objectives: To explore the quality of life (QOL) and its association with psycho-sociodemographic factors among caregivers of mentally ill patients in a tertiary care hospital in urban India.

Materials And Methods: Sample consisted of 100 caregivers attending outpatient services in a tertiary care hospital. Data was collected using World Health Organization QOL-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire. The higher score meant a better QOL.

Results: Of 100 caregivers, 66% were men, 47% were parents and 64% were literate. 52% of the caregivers were providing care for 1-5 years. The mean total score of QOL of the study population was 13.34 with the highest score 15.15 in the physical domain, followed by 12.75 in social, 12.96 in environmental, and 12.52 in psychological domain. In a multiple linear regression model, caregiver's elderly age was significantly associated most of the domains of WHOQOL.

Conclusion: Caregivers of mentally ill patients have diminished QOL levels. Studies measuring QOL among caregivers can help initiate early intervention among the vulnerable caregivers. This study would help in increasing the awareness among the professional health care workers, to identify at risk caregivers. Health workers by providing better health services and better psycho-education to the caregivers can improve their QOL.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0972-6748.181721DOI Listing

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