Burden and Quality of Life in Spouses of Patients with Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder.
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em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-173431
ABSTRACT
Background:
Several studies have explored the existence of burden primary caregivers and family members of schizophrenic patients. There were little convincing evidence to support the relationship between socio-demographic characteristics of the patients and family burden. Aim &Objective:
The cross-sectional study was designed to investigate the effect of socio-demographic variables on spousal burden and quality of life of schizophrenic and dipolar patients. Methodolgy 9 spouses of chronic schizophrenci patients were drawn from psychiatry OPD OF G.T.B Hospital, Delhi. Burden Assessment Schedule and WHOQOL-BREF was individually administered on each spouse. Results &Conclusions:
The results indicated significant effects of gender and family type on spousal burden.
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IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático)
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
2013
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