An Analytical Study on Quality of Life and Family Support of Patients with Parkinson's Disease / 기본간호학회지
Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
;
: 231-239, 2005.
Article
in Korean
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ABSTRACT
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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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Parkinson Disease
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Quality of Life
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Spouses
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Family Relations
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Neurology
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
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