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KMID : 0922320230300030243
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Journal of Korean Academic Society of Home Care Nursing
2023 Volume.30 No. 3 p.243 ~ p.251
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Factors Influencing Quality of Life among Family Caregivers of Non-cancer Patients at the End-of-life Stage
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Lee Yoon-Ji
Lee Jong-Eun
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Abstract
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Purpose: The aim of this descriptive study was to identify factors influencing quality of life among family caregivers of non-cancer patients at the end-of-life stage.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a questionnaire. Participants included 172 family caregivers caring for non-cancer patients. Data were collected from April to May 2016 and analyzed with descriptive statistics, an independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and a hierarchical regression analysis using the SPSS/WIN 24.0 program.
Results: The mean of the participants’ quality of life was 51.70±9.98. Factors influencing quality of life among family caregivers were spiritual care (β=-.45, p=.021), coordination among family members or relatives (β=-.27, p=.029), and psychological support (β=-.04, p=.031). The explanatory power of the model was 21.0%.
Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that care needs; spiritual care, coordination among family members or relatives, and psychological support are important factors for family caregivers’ quality of life. To improve quality of life among family caregivers who are taking care of non-cancer patients at the end-of-life stage, national systems establishing comprehensive support considering the respective care needs of patients are crucial.
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KEYWORD
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Caregivers, Chronic Disease, Quality of Life, Terminal Care
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