Abstract
BackgroundFamily caregivers of hemodialysis patients are the first and most crucial source of care at home. They experience many problems in the care of hemodialysis patients, which can affect their quality of life and hope, affecting the quality of care provided to patients. This study aimed to determine the relationship between quality of life and hope in family caregivers of hemodialysis patients.MethodsA cross-sectional (descriptive-analytical) study performed on 300 family caregivers in the east of Mazandaran province in Iran. Data were collected using the Family Caregiver Quality of Life (FQOL), SF8 and adult hope scale. Data analysis was performed in SPSS version 16, and a P-value of below 0.05 was considered statistically significant.ResultsThe results showed that, there was a direct and significant relationship between hope and quality of life. However, the quality of life was significantly lower in suburban residents, the unemployed, spouses, people with lower education and income levels, caregivers who cannot leave their patients alone, those living with their patients in the same house, and those taking care of male patients, compared to other participants (P < 0.05). Suburban residents, the unemployed, people with an insufficient level of income, and those living with their patients in the same house had significantly lower hope, compared to other subjects.ConclusionSince an increase of hope and quality of life of caregivers can cause improved quality of patient care, it is recommended that hope-based educational programs and interventions be implemented for caregivers.
Highlights
As a philosophy of care, family-centered care recognizes family importance as the focal point in all health care [1]
There was no significant difference between married caregivers and other subjects regarding the quality of life (SF8& FQL)
According to the results of the present study, there was a direct relationship between hope and the quality of life of family caregivers of patients undergoing hemodialysis
Summary
As a philosophy of care, family-centered care recognizes family importance as the focal point in all health care [1]. Ebadi et al evaluated family caregivers of patients undergoing hemodialysis, showing that the life of family caregivers of patients undergoing hemodialysis has an oscillating rhythm and a vague state of fear and hope influenced by care. These individuals experience a high level of stress and seek solutions to deal with their situation. Given a lack of a study on this topic in Iran, the present research aimed to determine the relationship between quality of life and hope in family caregivers of patients undergoing hemodialysis. This study aimed to determine the relationship between quality of life and hope in family caregivers of hemodialysis patients
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