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Table 3 Domain 3 “Role of the caregiver and individuality

From: Being a caregiver of a Behçet’s syndrome patient: challenges and perspectives during a complex journey

Questions

Answers n (%)

Do you think you can help improve the symptoms of your family member or partner?

Yes: 47 (50%)

 

No: 47 (50%)

Would you like to play a more active role in the treatment decisions of your family member or partner?

Yes: 38 (40%)

 

No: 56 (60%)

Do you think you are helpful for your family member or partner?

Yes: 74 (79%)

 

No: 19 (20%)

 

No: opinion 1 (1%)

Are you able to find moments of leisure and fun for you?

Never: 4 (4%)

 

Rarely: 28 (30%)

 

Sometimes: 33 (35%)

 

Often: 19 (20)

 

Always: 10 (11%)

Do you perceive that your family member or partner is asking for more help than needed?

Never: 36 (38%)

 

Rarely: 28 (30%)

 

Sometimes: 17 (18%)

 

Often: 11 (12%)

 

Always: 2 (2%)

Do you think you have enough time for you?

Never: 2 (2%)

 

Rarely: 28 (30%)

 

Sometimes: 25 (27%)

 

Often: 21 (22%)

 

Always: 18 (19%)

Do you think that your role should be better taken into account?

Yes: 30 (32%)

 

No: 33 (35%)

 

No opinion 31 (33%)

Do you think you can freely express your emotions?

Yes: 50 (53%)

 

No: 33 (35%)

 

No opinion: 11 (12%)

Do you think you need psychological support in order to better help your family member or partner?

Yes: 23 (24%)

 

No: 48 (51%)

 

No opinion: 24 (25%)

Would you need psychological support for yourself?

Yes: 29 (31%)

 

No: 46 (49%)

 

No opinion:19 (20%)

How do you generally assess the quality of life of your family member or partner?

1 – Worst option: 12 (13%)

 

2: 14 (15%)

 

3: 43 (46%)

 

4: 24 (25%)

 

5 – Better option: 1 (1%)