Introduction Family caregivers of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) are at risk care burden that may lead to a detrimental effect on their quality life (QoL), physical and mental well-being. This study aimed determine the family-centered empowerment model (FCEM) MS. Methods quasi-experimental was conducted using convenience sampling 60 referring Multiple Sclerosis Clinic in Ghaem Hospital, ...

BACKGROUND Efforts to improve the quality of healthcare for patients with chronic conditions have resulted in growing evidence supporting the inclusion of patient empowerment as a key ingredient of care. In 2002, WONCA Europe issued the European Definition of General Practice/Family Medicine, which is currently considered the point of reference for European health institutions and general medic...

Background: The family-centered empowerment model seems to be effective in empowering the patient and engaging family members identifying patient’s care needs cooperating with control diabetes its complications. Objectives: present study aimed evaluate effect of on functioning children type 1 diabetes. Methods: This quasi-experimental was conducted 80 primary caregivers admitted clinic Hazrat A...

objective: the purpose of this study was to examine the impact of early family-centered psychological and educational interventions on adaptive behaviors in children with down syndrome (ds). method: utilizing an experimental pretest-posttest control group design, parents of 36 children with ds were selected in isfahan. vineland adaptive behavior scale was used to assess adaptive behavior. resul...

Culture plays a vital role in determining the level of health of the individual, the family and the community. This is particularly relevant in the context of Africa, where the values of extended family and community significantly influence the behaviour of the individual. The behaviour of the individual in relation to family and community is one major cultural factor that has implications for ...