Quality of life of sick persons to the multiple sclerosis
Journal Title: Medical Science Pulse - Year 2016, Vol 10, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Studies assessing the quality of life of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) seek to determine which quality of life dimensions are the most significantly decreased as a result of the illness. For MS patients the broad term “the quality of life” is not exclusively associated with the degree of physical disability or the progress of the illness. It is also affected by cultural and socio-economic factors.Aim of the study: An assessment of the impact of the chronic disease a multiple sclerosis is which, is a main purpose to the quality of life of persons being dying for it.Material and methods: The study was conducted between 2013 and 2014 on a population of 50 members of the Association of Multiple Sclerosis Patients in Głogów. The study method of choice was a diagnostic survey, including the standardized questionnaire Ferrans and Powers’ Quality of Life Index for Multiple Sclerosis (version III ).Results: The highest quality of life satisfaction among MS patients was recorded for the Family subscale and the lowest in the health/functioning subscale.Conclusions: The general assessment of the quality of life made by the participants rates on an average level (mean 4.34). The result can be considered good and focus may turn on the elements which require additional support.
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Edyta Kędra, Joanna Wilusz
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