Qualidade de vida de cuidadores dos alunos do papd

Abstract

The Quality of Life of the caregivers of the students of the Program of Activities for People with Disabilities (PAPD) is an issue that must be taken into account because it is people who are directly connected with all situations involving the disabled people. Thus, it is necessary to have an emotional and structural preparation that provides adequate subsidies so that both can have a dignified Quality of Life (QoL). The objective of this study was to analyze the quality of life of the caregivers of the students of the Program of Physical Activities for People with Disabilities (PAPD), UFU. The study was conducted through the application of the questionnaire "The World Health Organization Quality of Life" (WHOQOL - Bref), after those responsible signed the Term of Free and Informed Consent. The domains: Physical, Psychological, Social Relations and Environment were analyzed, the average of assigned grades were 3.40; 3.49; 3.75 and 3.19 respectively. The Environment Domain was the one that presented the lowest average, showing that they are less satisfied with the environment in which they live, since the Social Relations Domain showed a higher average, showing that the caregivers are more satisfied with the Domain analyzed, receiving the satisfactory support of the friends, relatives and acquaintances. Regarding general quality of life, 52% consider it good and in relation to satisfaction with health 57% are satisfied. After observing all the data found in the research, we conclude that the scores assigned were all median, that is, they are conformed to their quality of life. But they need adequacy to have better satisfaction, needing financial resources, adequate information, medical care, emotional, psychological and social support.