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KMID : 0357220090210020055
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Journal of Korean Society Physical Therapy
2009 Volume.21 No. 2 p.55 ~ p.63
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Satisfaction of Utilization of Physical Therapy and Quality of Life for Caregivers of Cerebral Palsy Children
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Kwon Mi-Ji
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study evaluated of quality of life (QOL) and physical therapy satisfaction (PTS) in caregivers of cerebral palsy children.
Methods: Eighty six caregivers in Gwang-ju were examined. The caregivers’ QOL was assessed through self-reports using the WHO Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF), and the data was analyzed separately for each of its 5 domains. Physical therapy satisfaction was assessed using a self-reported questionnaire and the data was analyzed separately for the 2 domains. The results were processed by the mean and standard deviation and then verified by ANOVA and a t-test to determine the significant differences in the QOL and PTS. The factors affecting the QOL were processed by logistic regression.
Results: Life environment domain of the QOL across the caregivers factors showed a statistically significant difference in age at natal, monthly income and education. The birth order in the cerebral palsy child factor showed a significant difference in the general, physical and emotional domain of the QOL. The PTS showed a significant difference in the delivery of therapy domain and in the birth order and walking condition of the environment domain. Caregivers education was found to be associated independently with the life environment domain of QOL.
Conclusion: Because the QOL of caregivers is an important treatment goal for children with cerebral palsy, early family intervention should be considered.
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KEYWORD
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Quality of life, Physical therapy satisfaction, Cerebral palsy
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