R J Shah1, H R Collard2, J Morisset3. 1. Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy and Sleep Medicine at the University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA. Electronic address: rupal.shah@ucsf.edu. 2. Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy and Sleep Medicine at the University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA. 3. Département de Médecine, Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Québec, Canada.
Abstract
RATIONALE: Prior work has described the experience of caregiving in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, but the effect on caregivers in interstitial lung disease (ILD) has not been explored. OBJECTIVES: Describe the burden, resilience, and health related quality of life (HRQoL) of caregivers of people with ILD. METHODS: In a mixed methods study, ILD caregivers completed questionnaires and participated in focus groups. A qualitative thematic analysis of the focus group transcripts was conducted. RESULTS: Thirty seven caregivers completed the survey, and 15 participated in the focus groups. 65% were female; the average age was 66 (SD = 13). The mean Short Form-36 role emotional and mental health scores were 18 (SD = 4) and 46 (SD = 7). The focus groups identified 4 major themes: emotional burden, changes in relationship, coping strategies, and unmet needs of caregivers. CONCLUSIONS: Caregiving for patients with ILD significantly impairs HRQoL, particularly, emotional health. Increasing resources could improve the caregiving experience in ILD.
RATIONALE: Prior work has described the experience of caregiving in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, but the effect on caregivers in interstitial lung disease (ILD) has not been explored. OBJECTIVES: Describe the burden, resilience, and health related quality of life (HRQoL) of caregivers of people with ILD. METHODS: In a mixed methods study, ILD caregivers completed questionnaires and participated in focus groups. A qualitative thematic analysis of the focus group transcripts was conducted. RESULTS: Thirty seven caregivers completed the survey, and 15 participated in the focus groups. 65% were female; the average age was 66 (SD = 13). The mean Short Form-36 role emotional and mental health scores were 18 (SD = 4) and 46 (SD = 7). The focus groups identified 4 major themes: emotional burden, changes in relationship, coping strategies, and unmet needs of caregivers. CONCLUSIONS: Caregiving for patients with ILD significantly impairs HRQoL, particularly, emotional health. Increasing resources could improve the caregiving experience in ILD.
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