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CANADIAN JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES
卷 50, 期 1, 页码 49-59出版社
CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS
DOI: 10.1017/cjn.2021.252
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Multiple system atrophy (MSA); Caregivers; Carers; Caregiver experience; Caregiver burden; Quality of life
This study investigated the impact of multiple system atrophy (MSA) on caregivers through surveys and interviews. The findings revealed that caregivers experienced mild to moderate caregiver burden and anxiety, and the rapid progression of the disease increased their workload. Publicly funded home care services were crucial for caregivers to provide care at home.
Background: Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a rare Parkinson-plus syndrome with rapid progression and a high symptom burden. The experience of caregivers of people with MSA has not been closely examined. We therefore sought to document the impact of MSA on caregivers using a mixed methods approach. Methods: Patients and caregivers were recruited from a movement disorders program in Edmonton, Canada. Participants completed the following survey instruments based on their own or their loved one's symptoms: 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), Multiple System Atrophy health-related Quality of Life scale (MSA-QoL), and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Caregivers also completed the Zarit Burden Interview and HADS based on their own experience. Qualitative data were obtained through semi-structured interviews. Results: Nine people with MSA (PwMSA) (age range: 48-78 years) and 11 caregivers (49-76 years) participated. All completed surveys; 7 PwMSA and 10 caregivers were interviewed. Eight PwMSA had the parkinsonian type of MSA (MSA-P) and one a mixed type. Caregivers had on average mild-moderate caregiver burden and mild anxiety. Caregiver burden and anxiety were correlated. Qualitative subthemes under the caregiving theme included keeping the patient safe, caregivers' own health, and communication symptoms cause frustration. The rapid progression of illness was bewildering to caregivers and increased their workload. Public home care services were invaluable to caregivers' maintaining their loved ones at home. Caregivers were inventive in finding sources of hope and quality of life for their loved ones. Conclusion: Publicly funded home care was essential for caregivers of PwMSA in this study. Caregiver support is needed to provide this unrecognized workforce with information and resources to face this challenging condition.
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