Understanding quality of life: A comparison between staff and patients

Author(s): Oliver, N., Carson, J., Holloway, F., Towey, A., Dunn, L., Collins, E.

Journal/Book: Soc Work Soc Sci Rev. 1996; 6: PO Box 872, Forest Hill, London, United Kingdom SE23 3HL. Whiting Birch Ltd. 117-129.

Abstract: This paper reports on a study comparing the quality of life (QOL) of a mental health staff group and a group of patients with diagnoses of psychotic illness. The measures used were the Lancashire Quality of Life Profile (LQOLP), the Life Experiences Checklist (LEG) and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Between group comparisons indicated substantial differences in objective QOL but few differences in satisfaction with various life domains. There were also no significant differences in measures of global well-being. Multiple regression analysis indicated that different variables were important for predicting global well-being in the two groups. The strongest predictors for the patient group were objective freedom (LEC) and satisfaction with health (LQOLP) while for the staff group the best predictors were Satisfaction with living situation; total LEC score; negative affect; and satisfaction with family. Some possible implications of these results for the use of global well-being as an outcome measure are discussed. The potential importance of cognitive processes in the rating of QOL is also highlighted.

Note: Article Carson J, Inst Psychiat, Dept Psychol Med, Decrespigny Pk, London SE5 8AF, ENGLAND

Keyword(s): OF-LIFE; HEALTH; CARE

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