Panicker Anuja S, Ramesh Sonali
Department of Psychiatry, PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
J Appl Res Intellect Disabil. 2019 Jan;32(1):1-14. doi: 10.1111/jar.12496. Epub 2018 Jun 27.
The psychological status of caregivers of individuals with intellectual disability and psychiatric illness (PI) is important for effective management. The aim of this study was to examine the psychological status and its relationship with coping styles among these caregivers.
MATERIALS & METHODS: Caregivers (N = 80) of individuals with intellectual disability (n = 40) and PI (n = 40) were administered a socio-demographic questionnaire, depression, anxiety and stress scale and COPE Inventory.
Caregivers experienced depression, anxiety and stress symptoms. These symptoms were found to be significantly higher among caregivers of individuals with intellectual disability than those with PI. The most common coping style used was religious coping. Use of positive reinterpretation and growth was associated with lower levels of depression and stress symptoms.
Caregivers' mental health plays an important role in the quality of care delivery and outcome. Use of appropriate coping styles can reduce the impact of these symptoms.
智障和精神疾病患者（PI）照料者的心理状况对于有效管理至关重要。本研究的目的是调查这些照料者的心理状况及其与应对方式的关系。
对智障患者（n = 40）和PI患者（n = 40）的照料者（N = 80）进行社会人口学问卷调查、抑郁、焦虑和压力量表以及应对方式量表评估。
照料者出现抑郁、焦虑和压力症状。结果发现，智障患者照料者的这些症状明显高于PI患者照料者。最常用的应对方式是宗教应对。采用积极重新诠释和成长应对方式与较低水平的抑郁和压力症状相关。
照料者的心理健康在护理质量和护理结果中起着重要作用。采用适当的应对方式可以减轻这些症状的影响。
