scholarly journals Factors Influencing Quality of Life in Caregivers of People with Parkinson's Disease and Implications for Clinical Guidelines

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Morley ◽  
S. Dummett ◽  
M. Peters ◽  
L. Kelly ◽  
P. Hewitson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Caregiver Burden ◽  
Clinical Guidelines ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Caregiver Strain ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Number Of Factors

The quality of life (QoL) of informal caregivers can be adversely affected by a number of factors. This issue, however, has not been well explored for carers of people with Parkinson's (PwP), with research largely restricted to the assessment of caregiver burden and caregiver strain. This study aims to determine the main influences on carer QoL in this population and consider results in the context of current clinical guidelines for the management of Parkinson's disease (PD). Carers completed the newly validated PDQ-Carer, and PwP completed the PDQ-39. The sample comprised 238 carers (mean age 68.20 years) and 238 PwP (mean age 71.64). Results suggest multiple influences on caregiver QoL. These include carer age, gender, health status, and duration of the caregiving role. PwP levels of mobility and cognitive impairment are also significant influences on carer QoL. Not only should practitioners and service providers be particularly aware of the heightened impact of PD on carers over time and as PwP symptoms deteriorate, but this should also be reflected in clinical guidelines for the management of PD.

A Pilot Trial of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Caregivers After Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease

2020 ◽  
pp. 089198872092472
Author(s):  
Philip E. Mosley ◽  
Katherine Robinson ◽  
Nadeeka N. Dissanayaka ◽  
Terry Coyne ◽  
Peter Silburn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Deep Brain Stimulation ◽  
Caregiver Burden ◽  
Brain Stimulation ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Caregiver Quality ◽  
Deep Brain

Subthalamic deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease may not ameliorate burden among caregivers. An 8-session, manualized program of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) was delivered to a pilot sample of 10 caregivers (6 females, mean age: 60, age range: 34-79). Primary outcome measures were caregiver burden (Zarit Burden Interview) and caregiver quality of life (Parkinson’s Disease Questionnaire–Carer). Secondary outcome measures comprised ratings of depression and anxiety in the caregiver, in addition to relationship quality. Caregiver burden ( t = 2.91 P = .017) and caregiver anxiety ( t = 2.82 P = .020) symptoms were significantly reduced at completion of the program, and these benefits were maintained 3 months later. Caregiver quality of life had significantly improved by the end of the intervention ( t = 3.02 P = .015), but this effect was not sustained after 3 months. The longitudinal influence of participation in the program on caregiver burden was confirmed in a linear, mixed-effects model, χ2 (3) = 15.1, P = .0017). The intervention was well received by participants, and qualitative feedback was obtained. These results indicate that caregiver burden is modifiable in this cohort with a short course of CBT, that benefits are maintained after termination of the program, and that psychological treatment is acceptable to participants. Larger, controlled trials are justified.

Does self-reported well-being of patients with Parkinson's disease influence caregiver strain and quality of life?

2011 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 348-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele Peters ◽  
Ray Fitzpatrick ◽  
Helen Doll ◽  
Diane Playford ◽  
Crispin Jenkinson
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Caregiver Strain

scholarly journals Determinants of Dyadic Relationship and Its Psychosocial Impact in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease and Their Spouses

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michaela Karlstedt ◽  
Seyed-Mohammad Fereshtehnejad ◽  
Dag Aarsland ◽  
Johan Lökk
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Caregiver Burden ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Dyadic Relationship ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

The caregiver-care receiver relationship (mutuality) in Parkinson’s disease (PD) and its association with motor and non-motors symptoms, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and caregiver burden have not fully been investigated. The aim of our study was to explore if (1) the level of mutuality perceived by PD-patients and PD-partners differs, (2) different factors are associated with perceived mutuality by PD-patients and PD-partners, and (3) mutuality is associated with PD-patients health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and caregiver burden. We collected data on motor signs (UPDRS III), non-motor manifestations (NMSQuest), PD-patients’ cognition (IQCODE), mutuality scale (MS), PD-patients’ HRQoL (PDQ8), and caregiver burden (CB) from 51 PD dyads. Predictors were identified using multivariate regression analyses. Overall, the dyads rated their own mutuality as high with no significant difference between the dyads except for the dimension of reciprocity. PD-patients’ MS score (p=.001) and NMSQuest (p≤ .001) were significant predictors of PDQ8. Strongest predictor of CB was PD-partners’ MS score (<.001) and IQCODE (p=.050). In general, it seems that non-motor symptoms contribute to a larger extent to the mutual relationship in PD-affected dyads than motor disabilities.

scholarly journals A systematic review of quality of life and caregiver burden in Parkinson's disease

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. A107
Author(s):  
M. Brewster ◽  
C.D. Bondi ◽  
R. Khairnar ◽  
K.M. Kamal ◽  
G.V. Pawar
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Caregiver Burden

oes Palliative Care Improve Quality of Life for People with Parkinson's Disease and Reduce Caregiver Burden?

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benzi Kluger ◽  
Jean Kutner ◽  
Stefan Sillau ◽  
Diane Fairclough ◽  
Jacqueline Jones ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Caregiver Burden ◽  
Improve Quality
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