Quality of Life in Caregivers of Alcohol Use Disorder Patients: Role of Family Functioning  and Social Support

IF 16.4 1区化学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Accounts of Chemical Research Pub Date : 2024-05-06 DOI:10.1177/09727531241246896

Hunny Kalra, S. Tung

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Abstract

Background: Caring for alcohol use disorder (AUD) patients poses significant challenges, impacting caregivers’ quality of life (QOL) across all the dimensions. Following Lazarus and Folkman’s Transactional Model of Stress and Coping, family functioning (FF) and social support (SS) are crucial coping resources. Purpose: This study aims to explore how FF and SS relate to QOL in caregivers of individuals with AUD, recognising their pivotal role in navigating diverse caregiving-related stressors. Methods: A sample of 128 primary caregivers for AUD patients was collected from two psychiatric hospitals in Amritsar, Punjab. Data were collected using assessment tools, such as the World Health Organization Quality of Life Brief Version (WHOQOL–BREF), Family Assessment Device and PGI Social Support Questionnaire, and were analysed through the Pearson product moment correlation and multiple regression analysis. Results: FF ( r = –0.603) and SS ( r = 0.641) exhibited significant correlations with caregivers’ QOL. Multiple regression analysis confirmed that both FF (β = –0.345) and SS (β = 0.436) significantly predicted QOL among caregivers. Approximately 49% of the variance in QOL was explained by the linear combination of SS and FF. Conclusion: Developing tailored programs is essential to enhance caregivers’ physical, mental, social and environmental well-being. Healthcare professionals should recognise the intricate connections among these dimensions, crafting holistic approaches to nurture a supportive caregiving environment.

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酒精使用障碍患者照顾者的生活质量：家庭功能和社会支持的作用

背景：照顾酒精使用障碍（AUD）患者是一项重大挑战，会从各个方面影响照顾者的生活质量（QOL）。根据拉扎勒斯和福克曼的压力与应对事务模型，家庭功能（FF）和社会支持（SS）是至关重要的应对资源。目的：本研究旨在探讨 FF 和 SS 与 AUD 患者照顾者的 QOL 之间的关系，同时认识到它们在应对各种照顾相关压力方面的关键作用。研究方法从旁遮普省阿姆利则市的两家精神病院收集了 128 名 AUD 患者主要照顾者的样本。使用世界卫生组织生活质量简易版 (WHOQOL-BREF)、家庭评估装置和 PGI 社会支持问卷等评估工具收集数据，并通过皮尔逊积矩相关性和多元回归分析进行分析。结果如下FF ( r = -0.603) 和 SS ( r = 0.641) 与护理人员的 QOL 呈显著相关。多元回归分析证实，FF（β = -0.345）和 SS（β = 0.436）都能显著预测护理人员的 QOL。约 49% 的 QOL 变异由 SS 和 FF 的线性组合解释。结论制定量身定制的计划对于提高护理人员的身体、精神、社会和环境福祉至关重要。医疗保健专业人员应认识到这些方面之间错综复杂的联系，精心设计整体方法，营造一个支持性的护理环境。

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Accounts of Chemical Research 化学-化学综合

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31.40

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1.10%

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312

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2 months

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Quality of Life in Caregivers of Alcohol Use Disorder Patients: Role of Family Functioning and Social Support

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Quality of Life in Caregivers of Alcohol Use Disorder Patients: Role of Family Functioning  and Social Support