| Abstract [eng] |
Correlations Between Variables of Subjective and Objective Quality of life of Persons with Mental Impairments SUMMARY Aim of the work: to reveal the association between the objective quality of life and its subjective estimation by patients with mental disorders according to some indicators of quality of life specific to mental disorder. The first part of the work reviews the main disorders and their psychological and social consequences, the definition and indicators of quality of life and its objective estimation, the influence of social, psychological factors and patient’s condition on the subjective estimation of quality of life. The second part contains questionnaire data collected from 95 adult patients during their stay at the hospital. The respondents estimated their own health mostly as good, although the majority of them were long term patients with frequent readmissions, jobless due to their condition, and living on disablement allowances and social support. Some had irregular jobs or were engaged in some craft. Most of them resided with their relatives and estimated their living conditions as partially or rather satisfactory. The respondents’ social communication was limited to their nearest relatives and everyday needs. A few were regularly involved in community activities. Most patients were satisfied with their social communication, however participation in community activities did not respond to their expectations. Most people with mental disorders believed they could go on their own in everyday life, however they had difficulties in contacting other people and keeping relations with them. The respondents also believed that due to mental illness their life changed and its quality became poorer. They attributed themselves to unlucky people, nevertheless they considered their life in the whole satisfactory or good. They would like to modify their life, but just a few were convinced to be able to manage on their own. They would like to be supported by their relatives and workers of various institutions. |
