A study on factors affecting function and quality of life of primary caregivers of chronically-ill adult patients, De La Salle University Medical Cent

Publication Date

2015

Document Type

Research

Abstract

Majority of primary caregivers of chronically-ill adult patients perceived their families as highly functional. Among the socio-demographic, caregiver and patient factors included in the study, the only ones with significant association with family function are the number of household members, the caregiver's relationship to patient and the patient's age. Most of the primary caregivers reported to have a good quality life. The only factors significantly associated with caregiver's quality of life are caregiver's age and relationship to patient. A significant association was found between quality of life and family function of primary caregivers. Adequacy of cohesion, as an subscale of family function. significantly improves quality of life of caregivers. It is therefore important to look at these factors when trying to assess for family function and quality of life.

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