Effects of family-centered empowerment model on perceived satisfaction and self concept of multiple sclerosis patients care givers

Reza Masodi; Mohammad Ali Soleymani; Fatemeh Alhani; Leili Rabei; Nasim Bahrami; Safar Ali Esmaieli

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Effects of family-centered empowerment model on perceived satisfaction and self concept of multiple sclerosis patients care givers

Author(s):

Reza Masodi,

Mohammad Ali Soleymani,

Fatemeh Alhani

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Leili Rabei,

Nasim Bahrami,

Safar Ali Esmaieli

Koomesh:Vol. 14, issue 2; 240-248

Published online:Mar 25, 2012

Article type:Research Article

Received:May 02, 2011

Accepted:Sep 02, 2012

How to Cite:Reza MasodiMohammad Ali SoleymaniFatemeh AlhaniLeili RabeiNasim BahramiSafar Ali Esmaieliet al.Effects of family-centered empowerment model on perceived satisfaction and self concept of multiple sclerosis patients care givers.koomesh.14(2):e152572.

Abstract

Introduction: Multiple sclerosis is a chronic central nervous system disease that affected all the aspects of life of patient, family and community. The importance of empowering programs has been increased with changed care approach from hospital to community. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of family- center empowerment model on the perceived satisfaction and self concept of the caregivers of multiple sclerosis patients. Materials and Methods: In this clinical trial study, 70 multiple sclerosis patients’ caregivers were grouped using random allocation to experimental and control groups. Based on training needs in the experimental group, 8 sessions for empowerment model were implemented in three months. Three months after the program implementation and collecting of self report checklists, the perceived satisfaction and self-esteem were evaluated in both experimental and control groups again. Results: Independent t tests showed significant differences in two groups after the intervention (P=0.001). In the experimental group, paired T- test also showed significant increase in the perceived satisfaction and self-esteem of family caregivers of patients (P=0.001). However in the control group, there were no significant differences in the perceived satisfaction and self-esteem of family caregivers of patients after three months. Conclusion: Family caregivers of chronic patients as hidden patients, have many problems. The interventions such as empowerment model implementation based on educational and therapeutic needs because of their low cost, safety and effectiveness for caregivers can enhance their perceived satisfaction and self-esteem.

Keywords

Personal satisfaction, Self concept, Caregivers, Patient care, Multiple sclerosis, Home care services

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