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Rev Inst Nal Enf Resp Mex 2006; 19 (4)

Psychosocial profile of the informal primary caretaker of patients with COPD

Islas SNL, Ramos del RB, Aguilar EMG, García GML

Language: Spanish
References: 17
Page: 266-271
PDF size: 76.26 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects patient and patient’s family quality of life. Nearly 75% of patients with COPD are unable to perform their usual daily chores without the help of a caretaker.
Objective: To describe the psychosocial profile of the informal primary caretaker (IPC) of patients with COPD in our socioeconomic environment.
Method: Prospective, descriptive, horizontal study during July and August 2006; IPCs arriving to the outpatient clinic with their patients with COPD were submitted to The Health’s IPC Questionary.
Results: Forty six IPCs were interviewed; 76.1% were female, 66.7% were married, 32.6% were patients’ wives, 32.6% daughters, 67.4% were illiterate, 52.2% were housewives and 84.8% shared the home with the patient, 50% had not seen a physician during the previous six months. Only 37% reported light and 23.9% moderate stress during their caretaking chores; 63% reported sadness and/or depression, 52.2% anger and irritability, 50% fear and anxiety, 58.7% rest and sleep difficulties, 73.3% muscular tension and 45.7% fatigue.
Conclusions: The psychosocial profile of the IPC in our study is consistent with that of reports from México and other countries. The importance of the IPC as a caretaker of patients with COPD is underscored, as well as the need to develop protocols to train and help the needs of the IPC.


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