| Author/Editor | Čuček-Trifkovič, Klavdija; Kores-Plesničar, Blanka; Kobolt, Alenka; Cilar, Leona; Denny, Margaret; Denieffe, Suzanne | |
| Title | Quality of life of alcohol-dependent adults | |
| Translated title | Kakovost življenja odraslih, odvisnih od alkohola | |
| Type | članek | |
| Vol. and No. | Letnik 54, št. 3 | |
| Publication year | 2020 | |
| Volume | str. 204-213 | |
| ISSN | 1318-2951 - Obzornik zdravstvene nege : strokovno glasilo Zveze društev medicinskih sester in zdravstvenih tehnikov Slovenije | |
| Language | eng | |
| Abstract | Introduction: Alcohol dependence is the most prevalent addiction disorder that develops gradually as an interplay of individual and social factors. It impacts the quality of life of affected individuals. The purpose of this study was to examine the quality of life of alcohol-dependent people at different stages of treatment compared to individuals without alcohol dependence.Methods: A mixed-methods study was conducted. First, a cross-sectional study (n = 502) was conducted using a validated Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire (Q-LES-Q). Focus groups for subjective quality of life assessment were also conducted. Data were analysed using descriptive and inference methods (Mann Whitney U Test) with the SPSS, version 20 programme.Results: Non-dependent participants are significantly more satisfied with each of the quality of life component than alcohol-dependent participants. Differences were demonstrated in a sense of well-being and leisure-time activities. Differences between alcohol-dependent and non-dependent participants were seen in the domains of physical health, work satisfaction and social relationships. Discussion and conclusion: Alcohol-dependent participants reported a lower quality of life than non-alcohol dependent participants as alcohol dependents confront numerous problems associated with their dependence. There is a need for further research in the field of alcohol dependence in relation to the quality of life.Uvod: Odvisnost od alkohola je najbolj razširjena motnja odvisnosti, ki se razvija postopoma kot posledica medsebojno povezanih individualnih in družbenih dejavnikov. Vpliva na kakovost življenja prizadetih posameznikov. Namen raziskave je bil preučiti kakovost življenja oseb, odvisnih od alkohola, na različnih stopnjah zdravljenja v primerjavi s posamezniki brez odvisnosti od alkohola.Metode: Izvedena je bila študija mešanih metod. Najprej je bila opravljena presečna raziskava (n = 502) s pomočjo validiranega vprašalnika o zadovoljstvu z življenjem (Q-LES-Q). Osnovane so bile tudi fokusne skupine za subjektivno oceno kakovosti življenja. Podatki so bili analizirani z opisno in inferenčno statistiko (Mann Whitney U Test) s pomočjo programa SPSS, verzija 20. Rezultati: Udeleženci, ki niso odvisni od alkohola, so bistveno bolj zadovoljni z vsako izmed komponent kakovosti življenja kot tisti, ki so odvisni od alkohola. Razlike so se pokazale v počutju in v prostočasnih dejavnostih, pa tudi na področju fizičnega zdravja, zadovoljstva pri delu in družbenih odnosov. Diskusija in zaključek: Udeleženci, odvisni od alkohola, poročajo o slabšem zadovoljstvu z življenjem kot udeleženci, ki niso odvisno od alkohola. Soočajo se namreč s številnimi težavami, povezanimi z odvisnostjo. Obstaja potreba po nadaljnjem raziskovanju odvisnosti od alkohola v povezavi s kakovostjo življenja. | |
| Keywords | alcohol dependence social support focus groups satisfaction odvisnost od alkohola socialna podpora fokusne skupine zadovoljstvo |