The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

The Korean Society of Physical Therapy (대한물리치료학회)
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Satisfaction of Utilization of Physical Therapy and Quality of Life for Caregivers of Cerebral Palsy Children

뇌성마비아동 보호자의 삶의 질 측정과 물리치료 서비스의 만족도 조사

  • Kwon, Mi-Ji (Department of Physical Therapy, Gwangju health college university)
  • 권미지 (광주보건대학 물리치료과)
  • Received : 2009.03.25
  • Accepted : 2009.05.14
  • Published : 2009.06.25
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Abstract

Purpose: This study evaluated of quality of life (QOL) and physical therapy satisfaction (PTS) in caregivers of cerebral palsy children. Methods: Eighty six caregivers in Gwang-ju were examined. The caregivers' QOL was assessed through self-reports using the WHO Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF), and the data was analyzed separately for each of its 5 domains. Physical therapy satisfaction was assessed using a self-reported questionnaire and the data was analyzed separately for the 2 domains. The results were processed by the mean and standard deviation and then verified by ANOVA and a t-test to determine the significant differences in the QOL and PTS. The factors affecting the QOL were processed by logistic regression. Results: Life environment domain of the QOL across the caregivers factors showed a statistically significant difference in age at natal, monthly income and education. The birth order in the cerebral palsy child factor showed a significant difference in the general, physical and emotional domain of the QOL. The PTS showed a significant difference in the delivery of therapy domain and in the birth order and walking condition of the environment domain. Caregivers education was found to be associated independently with the life environment domain of QOL. Conclusion: Because the QOL of caregivers is an important treatment goal for children with cerebral palsy, early family intervention should be considered.

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