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Yamaguchi S, Ojio Y, Koike J, Matsunaga A, Ogawa M, Kikuchi A, Kawashima T, Tachimori H, Bernick P, Kimura H, Inagaki A, Watanabe H, Kishi Y, Yoshida K, Hirooka T, Oishi S, Matsuda Y, Fujii C. Associations between readmission and patient-reported measures in acute psychiatric inpatients: a multicenter prospective longitudinal study. Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol 2024:10.1007/s00127-024-02710-5. [PMID: 39102067 DOI: 10.1007/s00127-024-02710-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024]
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PURPOSE This study examined whether patient-reported measures (PRMs) addressing quality of life, personal agency, functional impairment, and treatment satisfaction at hospital discharge were associated with future readmission during a 12-month follow-up period. The study also examined whether readmission influenced changes in the same measures. METHODS A multicenter prospective cohort study was conducted at 21 psychiatric hospitals in Japan. Participants completed the EuroQol-five-dimensions-five-level (EQ-5D), the Five-item Subjective Personal Agency Scale, and the Sheehan Disability Scale (SDS) at the time of index admission (T1), discharge from index admission (T2), and 6 months (T3) and 12 months (T4) after discharge. Inpatient treatment satisfaction was assessed at T2. Readmission and variables potentially associated with hospitalization and PRMs were evaluated using mixed-effects logistic regression models and mixed models for repeated measures. RESULTS A total of 491 participants were followed for 12 months (attrition rate: 19.4%), and 480 were included in the EQ-5D analysis. The most common diagnoses were schizophrenia (59%), depression (14%), and bipolar disorder (13%). No patient-reported measures were significantly associated with readmission over the follow-up period. Interaction of readmission and time did not significantly affect changes in EQ-5D. Readmission did significantly influence SDS score changes between T2 and T3 (B = 1.78, 95% CI = 0.30-3.25, p = 0.018) and between T3 and T4 (B = 1.43, 95% CI = 0.14-2.72, p = 0.029). The same influence of readmission on SDS score changes was not observed in the model which adjusted for all potential covariates. CONCLUSION Readmission was potentially associated with changes in self-reported functional impairment. Findings highlight the potential role of intensive post-discharge services in preventing readmission, rather than relying on time-of-discharge PRMs in order to predict readmission risk. TRIAL REGISTRATION This study was registered in UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN000034220).
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- Sosei Yamaguchi
- Department of Community Mental Health and Law, National Institute of Mental Health, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, 4-1-1 Ogawa-Higashi, Kodaira, 187-8553, Japan.
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- Department of Community Mental Health and Law, National Institute of Mental Health, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, 4-1-1 Ogawa-Higashi, Kodaira, 187-8553, Japan
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- Department of Community Mental Health and Law, National Institute of Mental Health, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, 4-1-1 Ogawa-Higashi, Kodaira, 187-8553, Japan
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- Department of Community Mental Health and Law, National Institute of Mental Health, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, 4-1-1 Ogawa-Higashi, Kodaira, 187-8553, Japan
- Department of Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing, Graduate School of Health Care Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Community Mental Health and Law, National Institute of Mental Health, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, 4-1-1 Ogawa-Higashi, Kodaira, 187-8553, Japan
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- Department of Community Mental Health and Law, National Institute of Mental Health, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, 4-1-1 Ogawa-Higashi, Kodaira, 187-8553, Japan
- Faculty of Human Sciences, Musashino University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Information Medicine, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, National Institute of Neuroscience, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Information Medicine, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, National Institute of Neuroscience, Tokyo, Japan
- Endowed Course for Health System Innovation, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Student Accessibility Office, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Gakuji-Kai Kimura Hospital, Chiba, Japan
- Department of Psychiatry, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chaba, Japan
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- College of Education, Psychology and Human Studies, Aoyama Gakuin University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Gakuji-Kai Kimura Hospital, Chiba, Japan
- Division of Medical Treatment and Rehabilitation, Center of Forensic Mental Health, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Okayama Psychiatric Medical Center, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Human Care and Support, Toyo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Osaka Psychiatric Medical Center, Osaka, Japan
- Department of Psychiatry, Nara Medical University School of Medicine, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Community Mental Health and Law, National Institute of Mental Health, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, 4-1-1 Ogawa-Higashi, Kodaira, 187-8553, Japan
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Folwarski M, Maciejewska-Cebulak M, Skonieczna-Żydecka K, Sumlet M, Kupiec M, Jankowska B, Kwella B, Balul G, Szafrański W, Kłęk S. Quality of life of caregivers of patients on home enteral nutrition. Clin Nutr 2024; 43:1983-1990. [PMID: 39053325 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2024.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2024] [Revised: 07/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/14/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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BACKGROUND Home enteral nutrition (HEN) patients often rely heavily on caregivers (CGs), whose quality of life (QoL) is significantly impacted. This study aimed to identify potentially modifiable factors influencing the QoL of CGs of HEN patients. METHODS A multicentre, cross-sectional study was conducted in three home nutrition centers from Jan 2021 to Jan 2022. We enrolled 90 CGs of HEN patients, collecting data on QoL (WHOQOL-BREF), depression (Beck Depression Inventory), CG burden (Zarit Burden Interview), sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index), stress (Perceived Stress Scale), life satisfaction (Satisfaction With Life Scale) and financial status. RESULTS The mean age of CGs was 54.53 years, with 76% being female. 19% of CGs rated their QoL as poor, and 57% had depression. Multivariate regression analysis showed that financial satisfaction (β = 0.14, p < 0.01) and depression (β = -0.03, p < 0.001) were significant predictors of QoL (R2 = 0.6). Depression correlated with CG burden (r = 0.54, p < 0.001), poor sleep quality (r = 0.47, p < 0.001), stress (r = 0.68, p < 0.001), and financial satisfaction (r = -0.39, p = 0.001). The average monthly income per person was $663.3 and 51.2% of CGs were not satisfied with their financial situation. Lower income was correlated with stress (r = -0.298, p = 0.023). CG burden was associated with financial satisfaction (r = -0.373, p < 0.001), quality of sleep (r = 0.296, p = 0.005) depression (r = 0.54, p < 0.001), stress (r = 0.5, p < 0.001) and satisfaction with life (r = -0.389, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS CGs of HEN patients face substantial challenges impacting their QoL, particularly financial stress and depression. Addressing these issues through comprehensive support systems is crucial to improve CG well-being and, subsequently, patient care outcomes.
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- Marcin Folwarski
- Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland; Home Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Unit, General Surgery Department, Nicolaus Copernicus Hospital, Gdansk, Poland.
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- Department of Biochemical Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, 70-204 Szczecin, Poland
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- General Surgery Unit with Intestinal Failure Center, Stanley Dudrick's Memorial Hospital, Skawina, Poland
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- General Surgery Unit with Intestinal Failure Center, Stanley Dudrick's Memorial Hospital, Skawina, Poland
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- Home Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Unit, General Surgery Department, Nicolaus Copernicus Hospital, Gdansk, Poland
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- Provincial Specialist Hospital, Department of Clinical Nutrition, 10-561 Olsztyn, Poland
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- Provincial Specialist Hospital, Department of Clinical Nutrition, 10-561 Olsztyn, Poland
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- Home Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Unit, General Surgery Department, Nicolaus Copernicus Hospital, Gdansk, Poland
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- General Surgery Unit with Intestinal Failure Center, Stanley Dudrick's Memorial Hospital, Skawina, Poland; Surgical Oncology Clinic, Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Krakow, Stanley Dudrick's Memorial Hospital, General Surgery Unit with Intestinal Failure Center, Skawina, Poland
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Ogugu EG, Reilly MR, Mbe KTA, Bell JF. Habitual Sleep Duration and Health-Related Quality of Life in Family Caregivers: Findings from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Behav Sleep Med 2024; 22:499-515. [PMID: 38334029 DOI: 10.1080/15402002.2024.2314284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND Insufficient sleep duration is associated with poor health-related quality of life (HRQoL). However, this relationship has not been studied in family caregivers, a group at high risk of insufficient sleep duration and poor HRQoL. OBJECTIVE To examine the associations between habitual sleep duration and HRQoL measures in family caregivers. METHODS This cross-sectional study used data from 23,321 caregivers in the 2016 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. The HRQoL measures were health status and poor mental and physical health days. A multivariable logistic regression model was used to assess the association between sleep duration (<7, 7-9, >9 hours) and health status (fair or poor versus good to excellent). Zero-inflated negative binomial models were used to analyze the association of sleep duration with poor mental and physical health days. RESULTS Fair or poor health status was significantly higher in caregivers with short (odds ratio [OR], 1.40; 95% CI: 1.12, 1.74) and long (OR, 2.07; 95% CI: 1.34, 3.21) sleep duration. Short sleep duration was associated with a higher number of poor mental health days (IRR [incident rate ratio], 1.17; 95% CI: 1.04, 1.31) and poor physical health days (IRR, 1.26; 95% CI: 1.10, 1.45). Long sleep duration was associated with more poor mental health days (IRR, 1.31; 95% CI: 1.08, 1.60). CONCLUSION Extremes in sleep duration were associated with lower HRQoL. These findings point to the need for interventions that promote adequate sleep and address factors underlying extremes in sleep duration in the context of family caregiving.
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- Everlyne G Ogugu
- Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, University of California, Davis, California, USA
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- Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, University of California, Davis, California, USA
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- Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, University of California, Davis, California, USA
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- Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, University of California, Davis, California, USA
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Munie BM, Guangul MM, Mamaru A, Asnakew S, Amha H, Tedla A. Quality of life among caregivers of patients with severe mental illness in northwest Ethiopia, 2022: an institutional-based cross-sectional study. Front Psychiatry 2024; 15:1379510. [PMID: 38807684 PMCID: PMC11130510 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1379510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024] Open
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Background Severe mental illness has negative consequences not only for the person suffering from it but also for their caregiver's quality of life and the community in which they reside. These impacts could be particularly visible in low- and middle-income countries, where the treatment gap for mental illnesses is particularly high. There is a dearth of evidence in Ethiopia. Objective This study aims to assess the quality of life and its associated factors among caregivers of patients with severe mental illness at Felege Hiwot and Tibebe Ghion Compressive Specialized Hospital, Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia, in 2022. Methods An institution-based cross-sectional study design was conducted at Felege Hiwot and Tibebe Ghion Compressive Specialized Hospitals from 13 June to 13 July 2022. A systematic random sample technique was utilized to select 469 study participants. The World Health Organization quality of life-BREF questionnaire was utilized to assess quality of life, and perceived stigma was measured through a family interview schedule questionnaire. The data were gathered using the epicollect5 software with a face-to-face interview method and then exported to SPSS-25. Simple and multiple linear regression analyses were conducted to identify associated factors of quality of life for variables that are statistically significant (p-value< 0.05) with B-coefficients and a 95% CI. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the outcome and predictor variables. Results A total of 456 respondents participated, with a response rate of 97.2%. The result showed that the mean quality-of-life score of caregivers of patients with severe mental illness for each domain (mean ± standard deviations) was between 46.5 ± 18.7 and 51.2 ± 19.9, with the worst score of zero in the environmental domain and 94 in the social domain. In multiple regression, living in a rural area (B = -5.2; 95% CI, -8.9, -1.8), being illiterate (B = -7.2; 95% CI, -10.6, -3.7), having chronic medical illness (B = -5.2; 95% CI, -8.6, -1.7), having probable cases of anxiety (B = -6.9, 95% CI, -10.5, -13.3), having probable cases of depression (B = -4.9; 95% CI, -8.2, -1.7), and the presence of perceived stigma (B = -7.9; 95% CI, -11.2, -4.77) were significantly associated with the overall quality of life. This analysis suggests that the identified factors can predict over 40% of the variability in overall quality of life scores for caregivers. Conclusion The quality of life of caregivers of patients with severe mental illness was found to be low. Living in a rural area, being illiterate, having chronic medical illnesses, having probable cases of anxiety and depression, and being stigmatized were negatively associated with the overall quality of life. The findings indicate the necessity for health professionals, the government, and other concerned bodies to pay more attention to caregivers' quality of life.
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- Birhanu Mengist Munie
- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia
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- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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Redublo T, Paul S, Joshi A, Arbour S, Murray R, Chiu M. We-Care-Well: exploring the personal recovery of mental health caregivers through Participatory Action Research. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1366144. [PMID: 38638483 PMCID: PMC11024292 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1366144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024] Open
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Family caregivers play a critical role in supporting the recovery journeys of their loved ones, yet the recovery journeys of family caregivers have not been well-explored. Using a Participatory Action Research approach, we explore the personal recovery journeys of family caregivers for individuals with mental illness. This case study involved piloting and exploring the impact of a novel online workshop series offered to mental health caregivers at Ontario Shores Center for Mental Health Sciences. Recovery courses and workshops conventionally engage patients living with mental health conditions. In the current case, the recovery model is adapted to the needs and experiences of their family caregivers, resulting in a pilot workshop series called "We Care Well". Through participant-led discussions, interactive and take-home activities, and experiential learning, caregivers co-created workshop content and engaged in peer-learning on seven personal recovery-oriented topics. This included: self-care, resilience-building, non-violent communication, storytelling, and mental health advocacy. Throughout the sessions, participants implemented their learnings into their caregiving roles, and shared their experiences with the group to progress through their own recovery journeys. The We Care Well series was found to be an effective intervention to adapt and apply the personal recovery framework to mental health caregivers. PAR, and co-design are viable approaches to engage caregivers in mental health research, and can facilitate knowledge exchange, as well as relationship building with peers and program facilitators.
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- Tyler Redublo
- Research & Academics, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, Whitby, ON, Canada
- Translational Research Program, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Research & Academics, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, Whitby, ON, Canada
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- Research & Academics, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, Whitby, ON, Canada
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- Research & Academics, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, Whitby, ON, Canada
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- Research & Academics, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, Whitby, ON, Canada
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- Research & Academics, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, Whitby, ON, Canada
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Fonseca-Baeza S, García-Alandete J, Marco JH, Pérez Rodríguez S, Baños RM, Guillén V. Difficulties in emotional regulation mediates the impact of burden on quality of life and mental health in a sample of family members of people diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1270379. [PMID: 38054179 PMCID: PMC10694221 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1270379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023] Open
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Background Although it has been suggested that family members of persons suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) endure high levels of burden, however, the process and the impact of this burden in their lives, and specifically the relation between the burden and emotional regulation has not been broadly investigated among this population. The main objective of this study is to examine the impact of burden on quality of life and depression, anxiety and stress, as mediated by difficulties in emotional regulation in family members of persons diagnosed with BPD. Method Participants were 167 family members of persons diagnosed with BPD. The Burden Assessment Scale, Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale, Multicultural Quality of Life Index, and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 were filled out. Mediation analysis was conducted using the Maximum Likelihood estimator, bootstrap method and listwise deletion for missing data. Results Burden showed a significant, negative effect on quality of life and positive on depression, anxiety and stress. Difficulties in emotion regulation significantly mediated these relations. After accounting for the mediating role of difficulties in emotion regulation, burden still had an impact on quality of life, depression, anxiety and stress. Women showed a higher level in both burden and stress than men. The caregivers with secondary and higher studies showed higher levels in burden than those with no studies. Not significant differences in burden, emotion regulation, depression, anxiety and stress were found related to marital status. Conclusion Difficulties in emotion regulation mediate the relations between burden and quality of life, depression, anxiety, and stress. Family members could engage in group interventions designed specifically for family members of people with BPD, oriented toward understanding the disorder or learning skills.
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- Sara Fonseca-Baeza
- Department of Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatment, Faculty of Psychology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatment, Faculty of Psychology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatment, Faculty of Psychology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
- CIBER Fisiopatología Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatment, Faculty of Psychology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatment, Faculty of Psychology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
- CIBER Fisiopatología Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatment, Faculty of Psychology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
- CIBER Fisiopatología Obesidad y Nutrición (CIBEROBN), Madrid, Spain
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A'Azman S, Sung P, Malhotra R. Engagement in Physical Activity and Quality of Life Among Informal Caregivers of Older Adults. J Aging Health 2023:8982643231209086. [PMID: 37936406 DOI: 10.1177/08982643231209086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study examined (1) the association of caregiver engagement in physical activity (PA) with their quality of life (QoL) and (2) the moderating effect of caregiver engagement in PA on the relationship between several caregiving stressors and their QoL, among informal caregivers of older adults. METHODS Multivariable regression was applied to data from 278 adult caregivers, aged 23-90 years, in Singapore. RESULTS Engagement in PA by caregivers was positively associated with psychological, social relationships, and environment domains of their QoL. Caregiver engagement in PA also mitigated the negative association between care-recipient mood impairment and QoL of caregivers in the physical health and social relationships domains. DISCUSSION QoL of caregivers may be improved or protected by their regular engagement in PA, especially when their care-recipients have mood impairment. Policymakers and practitioners should encourage caregivers to engage in PA and provide them with the necessary support to do so.
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- Department of Sociology, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong
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- Centre for Ageing Research and Education, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
- Health Services and Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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Corchón S, Sánchez-Martínez V, Cauli O. Perceived mental health and emotional trajectories of long-term family caregivers of persons with mental conditions: A mixed-methods study. Arch Psychiatr Nurs 2022; 41:105-113. [PMID: 36428037 DOI: 10.1016/j.apnu.2022.07.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Revised: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To explore the emotional experience and the perceived mental health of experienced family caregivers of people with mental disorders. BACKGROUND Family caregiving for individuals with mental disorders differs from other health conditions, as it implies a burden, deterioration in physical and mental health, stigma and a perceived lack of support from mental health services. METHODS A mixed-method study was undertaken with family caregivers of people diagnosed with mental disorders. RESULTS A total of 13 experienced family caregivers were included in the study. The qualitative data were classified into two major themes: emotions and perceived mental health. Emotions included five categories: irritability, painful emotions, pressure, emotions orientated towards coping, and positive emotions. The perceived mental health status embraced five categories: anxiety, burden and exhaustion, needing psychological or psychiatric treatment, insomnia and suicidal thoughts. An emotional path could be constructed from their discourses, starting with lack of control or irritation that evolved towards resignation, peace or satisfaction. The quantitative analysis partially replicated the qualitatively reported anxiety, depressive symptoms and insomnia. CONCLUSION Past and present emotions related to caregiving described by experienced family caregivers were identified. Their emotional trajectories converged in that negative emotions gave way to emotions towards coping, which in turn were followed by positive emotions. The participants' descriptions about their mental status were partially reflected through objective mental health measurements. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE More support from mental health services could help caregivers to progress in their emotional trajectory towards coping, and improve their caregiving knowledge and skills. Mental health nurses have a role in patients and caregivers education and in the promotion of caregivers' psychological wellbeing.
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- Silvia Corchón
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Chiropody, University of Valencia, Spain; Frailty and Cognitive Impairment Group (FROG), University of Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Chiropody, University of Valencia, Spain; Frailty and Cognitive Impairment Group (FROG), University of Valencia, Spain.
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Chiropody, University of Valencia, Spain; Frailty and Cognitive Impairment Group (FROG), University of Valencia, Spain
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Cheng WL, Chang CC, Griffiths MD, Yen CF, Liu JH, Su JA, Lin CY, Pakpour AH. Quality of life and care burden among family caregivers of people with severe mental illness: mediating effects of self-esteem and psychological distress. BMC Psychiatry 2022; 22:672. [PMID: 36316688 PMCID: PMC9624032 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-022-04289-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Family caregivers are important allies for healthcare providers in facilitating the recovery process among people with mental illness (PWMI). The present study examined the factors associated with quality of life (QoL) among family caregivers of PWMI. METHODS A multi-center cross-sectional survey was conducted. Family caregivers of people with schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, and bipolar disorder were recruited using convenience sampling. A survey assessing their QoL, depression, anxiety, and self-esteem was completed with self-rated psychometric scales including the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Caregiver Burden Inventory, Taiwanese Depression Questionnaire, Beck Anxiety Inventory, and World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument Short Form. A mediation model was constructed with QoL as the dependent variable, care burden as the independent variable, and psychological distress (including depression and anxiety) with self-esteem as mediating variables. RESULTS Family caregivers of people with schizophrenia had worse QoL compared with counterparts of people with major depression and bipolar disorder. The sociodemographic of both caregivers and PWMI had less impact on QoL when psychological factors were considered. Caregivers with lower self-esteem, higher levels of psychological distress, and heavier care burdens had poorer QoL. Care burden had a significant total effect on QoL. Both self-esteem and psychological distress were significant mediators. CONCLUSION The findings indicated that caregivers' psychological health and care burden influenced their QoL. Interventions that target family caregivers' self-esteem and psychological distress may attenuate the effect from care burden, and further improve their QoL.
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- Wan-Lin Cheng
- grid.413876.f0000 0004 0572 9255Department of Psychiatry, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- grid.413876.f0000 0004 0572 9255Department of Psychiatry, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan ,grid.411209.f0000 0004 0616 5076Department of Health Psychology, Chang Jung Christian University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- grid.12361.370000 0001 0727 0669International Gaming Research Unit, Psychology Department, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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- grid.412019.f0000 0000 9476 5696Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan ,grid.412027.20000 0004 0620 9374Department of Psychiatry, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan ,grid.412083.c0000 0000 9767 1257College of Professional Studies, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung, Taiwan
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- grid.413876.f0000 0004 0572 9255Department of Psychiatry, Chi Mei Medical Center, 201 Taikang Vil, Liuying Dist, 736 Liouying, Tainan City, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Chang Gung Medical Foundation, Chiayi Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan. .,School of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan. .,Department of Nursing, Chang Gung Institute of Technology, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
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- Institute of Allied Health Sciences, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan. .,Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan. .,Department of Public Health, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan. .,Biostatistics Consulting Center, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan. .,Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Departments of Occupational Therapy and Public Health, and Biostatistics Consulting Center, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, National Cheng Kung University, 1 University Rd, 701401, Tainan, Taiwan.
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- grid.118888.00000 0004 0414 7587Department of Nursing, School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden
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Understanding the Economic Value and Impacts on Informal Carers of People Living with Mental Health Conditions. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19052858. [PMID: 35270554 PMCID: PMC8910204 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19052858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2021] [Revised: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
Abstract
Informal carers play a vital role in supporting people living with mental health conditions, but comparatively little is known about the economic value of caring. This study undertook an online survey of adult informal carers supporting adults with mental health conditions to better understand the impacts of caring on carer quality of life, levels of loneliness, finances and employment, as well as estimate the economic value of time spent caring. In total, 712 carers participated in the multi-national survey between August 2019 and April 2020. A total of 17% were male, with a mean age of 53, and 68% supported a child living with a mental health condition. A total of 56% of care recipients were male, with a mean age of 37. Adverse impacts on quality of life, loneliness and personal finances were greatest in carers living with care recipients. Overall mean weekly hours of care were 43.42, rising to 65.41 for carers living with care recipients. Mean weekly costs of care per carer ranged from €660 to €2223 depending on living arrangements. Annual costs ranged between €34,960 and €125,412, depending on living arrangements and valuation method. Informal care costs are substantial, and policy makers should consider investing more in carer support, especially for carers living with care recipients.
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