Quality of life of latin‑american people with neuromuscular disorders and their families during the covid‑19 pandemic
Abstract: Objectives The COVID-19 pandemic has afected the entire population, especially the population with chronic diseases. This study aimed to describe the quality of life of children and adults with neuromuscular diseases and their caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods A observational correlational study was conducted. Forty-seven participants, including adults with NMD and caregivers of children with NMD, took part in the study. The WHOQOL-BREF and PedsQL 4.0 GCS and FIM scales were used. Results The PedsQL indicated a mean of 55.85 (SD=22.05) for children, and a mean of 55.76 (SD=16.72) for caregivers. Adults reported a mean of 67 (SD=22.5) for their general perception of quality of life, and a M=53 (SD=28.25) for their perception on health. Conclusions The results showed regular to low quality of life of all children, adults, and caregivers, mainly in the physical dimension for people with neuromuscular diseases, and in the concerns dimension for caregivers. These results warn about the physical and psychological vulnerability situation in which this population fnds itself.
Main Authors: | Ortega, Javiera, Vázquez, Natalia, Amayra Caro, Imanol |
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Format: | Artículo biblioteca |
Language: | eng |
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Springer
2023
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Subjects: | PANDEMIA, COVID-19, ENFERMEDADES NEUROMUSCULARES, CALIDAD DE VIDA, CUIDADORES, FAMILIA, |
Online Access: | https://repositorio.uca.edu.ar/handle/123456789/16132 |
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