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Dehghan N, Imani E, Agha Neghi A, Hosseini Tashnizi S. Improving The Quality of Life of Caregivers of Patients With Multiple Sclerosis. Journal title 2023; 1 (5) :59-68
URL: http://jrhms.thums.ac.ir/article-1-72-en.html
URL: http://jrhms.thums.ac.ir/article-1-72-en.html
Neurology and Internal Medicine Department, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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Caregivers of patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) often experience a decreased quality of life due to the physical and emotional strain of caring for these patients. Orem’s self-care model offers a unique approach to addressing the needs of both patients and caregivers in the health care setting. This study aimed to assess the impact of an educational program based on Orem’s self-care model on improving the quality of life of caregivers of MS patients. This quasi-experimental study included 76 primary family caregivers of MS patients in Bandar Abbas, who were randomly assigned to either a control or intervention group. The intervention group participated in a 7- sessions educational program based on Orem’s self-care model, each lasting 40 minutes. The quality of life of caregivers was assessed using the SF-36 questionnaire before and after the intervention in both groups. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS-26 software, including statistical tests such as chi- square, t-test and covariance analysis, with a significance level set at less than 0.05. The mean age of caregivers in the intervention group was 39.74±11.34 and 38.94±11.32 in the control group. The overall mean quality of life score in the intervention group increased from 52.31±8.47 before the study to 61.10±12.8 after the intervention, while in the control group it changed from 57.04±14.01 to 55.23±10.20. These differences were statistically significant (P<0.05) in the intervention group. Nurses can play a vital role in supporting caregivers of MS patients by enhancing their abilities to cope with the challenges of this chronic disease. Educational programs based on models like Orem’s self-care model can significantly improve the quality of life of caregivers of MS patients overtime.
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Received: 2024/12/3 | Accepted: 2025/02/3 | Published: 2025/03/12
Received: 2024/12/3 | Accepted: 2025/02/3 | Published: 2025/03/12
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