Stress on caregivers providing prolonged mechanical ventilation patient care in different facilities: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Taiwan has implemented an integrated prospective payment program (IPP) for prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV) patients that consists of four stages of care: intensive care unit (ICU), respiratory care center (RCC), respiratory care ward (RCW), and respiratory home care (RHC). We aimed to investigate the life impact on family caregivers of PMV patients opting for a payment program and compared different care units.

Method

A total of 610 questionnaires were recalled. Statistical analyses were conducted by using the chi-square test and multivariate logistic regression model.

Results

The results indicated no associations between caregivers' stress levels and opting for a payment program. Participants in the non-IPP group spent less time with friends and family

SUBMITTER: Chu YR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9132287 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature