The family of people with multiple sclerosis : the process of family stress adaptation
Joint Authors
Brkić Jovanović, Nina
Slavković, Sanela
Beljanski, Mila
Mihić, Ivana
Lazić, Milica
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 21, Issue 1 (31 Jan. 2019), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2019-01-31
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Background: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) affects everyday functioning of individuals with MS, and their family dynamics.
Furthermore, MS is a chronic disease with unpredictable course imposing a stressful experience on the entire family.
Changes in family functioning patterns are necessary so that they can appropriately respond to complex demands imposed by the disease.
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate predictive values of family resources in the encounter with stressful life events and family adaptation.
These data are required to provide adequate family support systems.
Methods: The sample consisted of 62 people with MS.
The following instruments were used: Family Adaptation Scale, Family Social Support Index, Financial Well-Being Scale, and Family Problem Solving Communication Scale.
Results: The results of this research indicate that subjective assessment of the quality of family relationships, measures of the quality of family communication (β = 0.353, P < 0.001), and measures of perceived family social support (β = 0.272, P < 0.05) are the only predictors of successful family adaptation.
Conclusions: The results infer that the processes essential for successful adaptation of people with MS occurs within their nuclear family.
Therefore, adaptation to accidental crisis created by MS onset can be promoted by strengthening support and communication within the nuclear family.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Brkić Jovanović, Nina& Slavković, Sanela& Beljanski, Mila& Mihić, Ivana& Lazić, Milica. 2019. The family of people with multiple sclerosis : the process of family stress adaptation. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 21, no. 1, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-883634
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Brkić Jovanović, Nina…[et al.]. The family of people with multiple sclerosis : the process of family stress adaptation. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 21, no. 1 (Jan. 2019), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-883634
American Medical Association (AMA)
Brkić Jovanović, Nina& Slavković, Sanela& Beljanski, Mila& Mihić, Ivana& Lazić, Milica. The family of people with multiple sclerosis : the process of family stress adaptation. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2019. Vol. 21, no. 1, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-883634
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 6-7
Record ID
BIM-883634