The impact of prolonged disorders of consciousness on family caregivers' quality of life - A scoping review.

ABSTRACT: Providing long-term care for a family member diagnosed with a Prolonged Disorder of Consciousness (PDoC) can have a significant impact on the lives of family caregivers. This scoping review aimed to explore the current literature investigating the impact of caring for a person in a PDoC on family caregivers' Quality of Life (QOL), as categorized using the WHOQOL-BREF model. We observed that articles employing quantitative methodologies mostly reported QOL outcomes relating to negative feelings, thinking, learning, memory and concentration, and personal relationships. Articles employing qualitative methodologies mostly reported QOL outcomes relating to negative feelings, personal relationships, positive feelings, and health and social care accessibility and quality. A descriptive content an

SUBMITTER: Chinner A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9487862 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature