Family Function and Caregiver Quality of Life
Author Information
Author(s): Rodríguez-Sánchez Emiliano, Pérez-Peñaranda Aníbal, Losada-Baltar Andrés, Pérez-Arechaederra Diana, Gómez-Marcos Manuel Á, Patino-Alonso Maria C, García-Ortiz Luís
Primary Institution: Unidad de investigación del Centro de Salud de La Alamedilla, Salamanca, España
Hypothesis
The study aims to analyze the relationship between family functionality and the quality of life of caregivers of dependent relatives.
Conclusion
There is an association between family functionality and the quality of life of caregivers.
Supporting Evidence
- Family function is significantly associated with global quality of life and its dimensions.
- Caregivers with functional families reported higher quality of life scores.
- Physical and mental well-being are closely related to family functionality.
Takeaway
Caregivers who have a supportive family feel better about their lives. If families work well together, caregivers are happier.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study was conducted with 153 caregivers using multiple regressions and Canonical Correspondence Analysis to evaluate family functionality and quality of life.
Limitations
The study did not use tests specifically designed for family caregivers when evaluating quality of life and family function.
Participant Demographics
{"caregivers":{"age":"63.8 ± 12.8","gender":{"males":42,"females":111},"marital_status":{"married":99,"single":42,"widow":12},"education":{"graduate":25,"secondary":29,"primary":88,"illiterate":11}},"dependent_patients":{"age":"79.14 ± 17.3","gender":{"males":48,"females":105}}}
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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