Corr, S., Palombi, A., Bartolomucci, E. and Sixsmith, J. (2013) Quality of life as perceived by individuals with neurological conditions: a Q methodology study. Paper presented to: 27th Conference of the European Health Psychology Society (EHPS): Well-being, Quality of Life & Caregiving, Bordeaux, France, 16-20 July 2013. (Unpublished)
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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| Abstract: | Background: Quality of life is increasingly measured in healthcare services and research. Its subjective nature makes it difficult to understand and assess. The aim of this study was to establish the perceptions of quality of life of individuals with neurological conditions. Methods: Q Methodology, an approach that draws on qualitative and quantitative paradigms, was used to obtain the views of 25 participants. Each participant was required to sort 37 statements developed from the literature indicating their level of agreement with each. Findings: Following factor analysis, three factors or viewpoints emerged. Viewpoint 1 relates to independence, choice and control. Viewpoint 2 highlights maintaining dignity, values and aspirations. Viewpoint 3 emphasises actively contributing to society. Discussion: The findings demonstrate that assumptions cannot be made by professionals as to how individuals with neurological conditions perceive quality of life and suggest careful consideration needs to be given to measuring this subjective concept in healthcare. |
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R Medicine > R Medicine (General) > R726.7 Health psychology R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC346 Neurology. Diseases of the nervous system R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA395 Medical services. National Health Service. Private care |
| Creators: | Corr, Susan, Palombi, Alexandra, Bartolomucci, E and Sixsmith, Judith |
| Northamptonshire and East Midlands: | Health |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: |
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Health and Wellbeing Research University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Group > Social and Cultural Research in Psychology Group University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Institute of Health and Wellbeing Research Centres > Centre for Health Sciences and Services Research Centres > Centre for Psychology and Social Sciences |
| Date: | July 2013 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Event Title: | 27th Conference of the European Health Psychology Society (EHPS): Well-being, Quality of Life & Caregiving |
| Event Dates: | 16-20 July 2013 |
| Event Location: | Bordeaux, France |
| Event Type: | Conference |
| Language: | English |
| Status: | Unpublished |
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| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/5602 |
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