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ASSESSMENT OF THE MULTIDEMENTIONAL BURDEN AMONG INFORMAL CAREGIVERS OF HOSPICE CARE PATIENTS

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Kuźmicz I., Szeliga M., Repka I., Kawalec-Kajstura E., Sułkowska J.
Long-Term Care Nursing
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2020
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vol. 4
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issue 3
34-41
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Introduction Taking care of a close relative who is coming to the end of their life may lead to negative consequences for their caregivers including the symptoms of multidimensional burden. Aim of the study The aim of the study was the assessment of the burden in a group of informal caregivers. Material and methods The study was conducted in a group of 30 informal caregivers whose close relatives were taken into hospice care. A Polish version of Caregiver Burden Scale was applied in the study. Results The highest level of burden was observed on the General strain (Mean=2.71) and Disappointment (Mean=2.48) subscales, whereas the lowest level on the Emotional involvement subscale (Mean=1.78). A statistically significant correlation was found between the total score (p=0.009), the level of burden on the Isolation(p=0.012) and Environment (p=0.026) subscales and the period of time during which care was provided. Conclusions Although in the examined group of caregivers a moderate level of burden was observed on all the subscales except the Emotional involvement one, an analysis of particular cases showed a high level of burden on various subscales in some respondents.
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QUALITY OF LIFE AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS AMONG 65-YEAR-OLD OR OLDER PATIENTS WITH HEART FAILURE AND/OR CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE

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Kawalec-Kajstura E., Szlońska M., Sułkowska J., Puto G., Kuźmicz I.
Long-Term Care Nursing
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2020
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vol. 4
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issue 3
5-14
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Introduction The occurrence of chronic diseases, like heart failure (HF) or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),significantly influences both seniors’ nutritional status and the quality of their life. Aim of the study Determination of the relationship between a nutritional status and a life quality among patients with HF and/or patients with COPD aged over 65. Material and methods The study group consisted of 120 hospitalized people aged over 65, suffering from NS and/or COPD. Tools used in the study: own construction questionnaire, MNA scale and SF-36v2®Health Survey. Results 55.8% of patients were in danger of malnutrition, 10.0% were undernourished. An average value of the quality of life index was62.54±13.15pt, physical dimension – 72±13.67 pt and mental – 44.58±18.87 pt. Quality of life index and its physical and mental dimensions dependedon nutritional status assessed by MNA scale (p<0.001). Conclusions 1) The nutritional status of the majority of respondents was unsatisfactory. 2) The quality of life in the study group was not high. 3) The general level of lifequality, as well as its physical and mental dimensions, were significantly different depending on the nutritional status of the subjects.
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