Primary and Secondary Caregiver Reports of Quality of Life in Pediatric Asthma: Are they Comparable?

Robin S. Everhart (), Jessica L. Greenlee, Marcia A. Winter and Barbara H. Fiese
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Robin S. Everhart: Virginia Commonwealth University
Jessica L. Greenlee: Virginia Commonwealth University
Marcia A. Winter: Virginia Commonwealth University
Barbara H. Fiese: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Applied Research in Quality of Life, 2018, vol. 13, issue 2, No 7, 383 pages

Abstract: Abstract This study aimed to compare primary and secondary caregiver QOL within families of children with asthma and determine the potential importance of including secondary caregiver QOL in clinical and research settings. Participants included 118 families of children with asthma that had primary and secondary caregivers. Families completed measures in a single research session. Caregivers reported on QOL, psychological functioning, and family burden; children completed a measure of QOL. Child lung function was determined from objective spirometry. Adherence to prescribed controller medication was measured for 6 weeks following the research visit. Primary caregiver QOL was significantly lower than secondary caregiver QOL (Mean overall QOL of 5.85 versus 6.17, p

Keywords: Quality of life; Asthma; Caregiver; Families; Child (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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