Family Quality of Life and ASD: The Role of Child Adaptive Functioning and Behavior Problems

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 199-213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gardiner Emily ◽  
Iarocci Grace
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Behavior Problems ◽  
Adaptive Functioning ◽  
Family Quality Of Life ◽  
And Behavior

scholarly journals Ayurveda and Panchakarma: Measuring the Effects of a Holistic Health Intervention

2009 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 272-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. A. Conboy ◽  
Ingrid Edshteyn ◽  
Hilary Garivaltis
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Holistic Health ◽  
Positive Health ◽  
Home Context ◽  
Ayurvedic Treatment ◽  
Using Data ◽  
And Behavior

Ayurveda, the traditional medical system of India, is understudied in western contexts. Using data gathered from an Ayurvedic treatment program, this study examined the role of psychosocial factors in the process of behavior change and the salutogenic process. This observational study examined associations with participation in the 5-day Ayurvedic cleansing retreat program, Panchakarma. Quality of life, psychosocial, and behavior change measurements were measured longitudinally on 20 female participants. Measurements were taken before the start of the program, immediately after the program, and 3 months postprogram. The program did not significantly improve quality of life. Significant improvements were found in self-efficacy towards using Ayurveda to improve health and reported positive health behaviors. In addition, perceived social support and depression showed significant improvements 3 months postprogram after the subjects had returned to their home context. As a program of behavior change, our preliminary results suggest that the complex intervention Panchakarma may be effective in assisting one's expected and reported adherence to new and healthier behavior patterns.

scholarly journals EMDR Resource Methods for Women With Breast Cancer

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 176-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katy Murray
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Traumatic Experiences ◽  
Somatic Disorders ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Emdr Therapy

The diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer can involve a series of life-altering, traumatic experiences, leading to distress, reduced quality of life, and long-standing fears of recurrence. Distress may exacerbate physical symptoms, impair coping, impact health behaviors, and reduce compliance with cancer treatment. Psychological treatments have focused on alleviating distress and improving quality of life. Given the growing evidence of the role of stress and behavior on cancer outcomes, a biobehavioral approach to treatment may serve to achieve these traditional treatment goals while also impacting disease course. Shapiro’s (2001) eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) protocol for illness and somatic disorders was greatly informed by her interest in mind–body approaches to health and the newly emerging (1992) field of psychoneuroimmunology. The protocol includes first identifying and addressing the realistic fears and challenges a woman faces. Once appropriate, EMDR therapy turns to the reprocessing of past memories, present triggers, and the development of positive future templates of health. This article focuses on situations, usually in the early diagnosis and intensive phases of cancer treatment, when the reprocessing phases of EMDR therapy need to be delayed because of the demands of cancer treatment or insufficient client stability. Resourcing interventions that are compatible with biobehavioral goals are provided, with brief clinical examples.

scholarly journals APOYO PSICOSOCIAL A FAMILIAS DE PERSONAS CON ENFERMEDAD MENTAL GRAVE Y PROLONGADA

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Mª del Carmen García Pérez ◽  
Nadia Berodia Sánchez ◽  
Cristina Jenaro Río ◽  
Noelia Flores Robaina
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Family Quality Of Life ◽  
Calidad De Vida ◽  
Care Giving ◽  
Apoyo Social ◽  
The Impact

Abstract:Family quality of life is affected when one member shows high support needs. Variables such as social support and sense of coherence appear to mediate the impact of care on quality of life. In the present study we analyzed the support perceived by caregivers, the meaning given to care, and the changes experienced in quality of life after assuming the role of caregiver. Participants consisted of 50 family members of individuals with mental illness who responded to a questionnaire to analyze the experience of caring and the perceived supports and quality of life. Although the results indicate that caregivers spend many hours performing care tasks, for a substantial percentage the quality of the relationship has improved after being caregiver. On average, the different dimensions of quality of life experienced a significant decline when dealing with care giving tasks. However, previous rela-tionship quality with the person receiving care, the handling of this task, or the existence of personal care time, affect ratings on quality of life.Keywords: Family quality of life, Social support; Sense of Coherence, Mental IllnessResumen:La calidad de vida de las familias se ve afectada cuando uno de sus miembros presenta elevadas necesidades de apoyo. Variables como el apoyo social y el sentido de coherencia parecen mediar en el impacto del cuidado sobre la calidad de vida. En el presente estudio analizamos los apoyos percibidos por los cuidadores, el significado otorgado al cuidado y los cambios experimentados  en la calidad de vida tras asumir el rol de cuidador. Los participantes han consistido en 50 familiares de personas con enfermedad mental, a quienes se les ha aplicado un cuestionario para analizar la experiencia de cuidar, los apoyos y la calidad de vida. Aunque los resultados indican que los cuidadores invierten muchas horas a las tareas de cuidado, para un porcentaje sustancial la relación ha mejorado tras asumir las tareas de cuidador. En promedio, diferentes dimensiones de calidad de vida experimentan un descenso significativo al tener que hacer frente a las tareas de cuidado. No obstante, la calidad de la relación mantenida previamente con la persona cuidada, la manejabilidad de esta tarea, o la existencia de tiempos para el cuidado personal, afectan a las valoraciones de la calidad de vida.Palabras clave: Calidad de vida familiar, Apoyo social, Sentido de coherencia, Enfermedad mental

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