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KMID : 0388320050120020231
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Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
2005 Volume.12 No. 2 p.231 ~ p.239
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An Analytical Study on Quality of Life and Family Support of Patients with Parkinsons Disease
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Sohng Kyeong-Yae
Lee Kwang-Soo
Choi Dong-Won
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Abstract
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Purpose: Investigation of the quality of life (QoL), family support and associated variables in patients with Parkinson’s disease.
Methods: The data were collected from 102 patients registered in the neurology department of C University Hospital. QoL was assessed using the Parkinson’s Disease Questionnaire (PDQ-39) and Family Support Scale. Modified Hoehn and Yahr (H & Y) stages were obtained from an interview and clinical examination by a neurologist. Collected data were analyzed using the SAS program.
Results: The participants’ PDQ-39 average score was 34.34. The scores were significantly higher for participants who were older, who had a job, and who were over 2.5 on the H & Y stage. The average for Family support scores was 41.6. Participants who had a living spouse, religion and a job scored higher than those who did not. PDQ-39 score had a positive correlation with age, job, and H & Y stage. Family support and PDQ-39 score were also positively correlated.
Conclusion: It is recommended a program involving family that improves family support and be developed and that it be varied according to different H & Y stages, in order to improve QoL.
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KEYWORD
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Parkinson’s disease, Quality of life, Family relations
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