Effectiveness of teleassistance at improving quality of life in people with neuromuscular diseases

• Óscar Martínez ^[1] ; Amaia Jometón ^[1] ; Manuel Pérez Álvarez ^[1] ; Esther Lázaro Pérez ^[1] ; Imanol Amayra Caro ^[1] ; Juan Francisco López Paz ^[1] ; Mireia Oliva Macías ^[1] ; Pamela Parada Fernández ^[1] ; Sarah Berrocoso Cascallana ^[1] ; Andrea Iglesias ^[1] ; Patricia Caballero ^[1] ; Luis de Nicolás y Martínez ^[1] ; José Eulalio Bárcena ^[2]
  1. [1] Universidad de Deusto

     Universidad de Deusto

     Bilbao, España

     
  2. [2] Hospital Universitario de Cruces

     Hospital Universitario de Cruces

     Barakaldo, España

     
• Localización: The Spanish Journal of Psychology, ISSN 1138-7416, Vol. 17, 2014, págs. 1-9
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.1017/sjp.2014.89
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  • Rare neuromuscular diseases (NDs) are a group of inherited or acquired neurological pathologies affecting the muscles and the nervous system. Their low prevalence and high geographical dispersion can cause isolation and difficulties in social interaction between affected equals. New technologies, such as videoconferencing, offer a complementary option for improving the health of this population. The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a teleassistance program at improving health-related quality of life (HRQoL) through social interaction in adults with NDs. The sample consisted of 45 participants affected by rare NDs. Twenty-four participants were assigned to the experimental group (EG), which participated in the videoconferencing sessions, and 21 to the control group. Three questionnaires were administered: WHO-DAS II, Sickness Impact Profile, and SF-36 Health Survey. Effectiveness was assessed by a pre-post design. An online psychosocial program was applied over three-month period. Data revealed an improvement of the EG in psychosocial variables, e.g. �Getting along with people� (z = �2.289, r = �.47, p = .05) or �Psychosocial Domain� (z = �2.404, r = �.49, p = .05), and in physical variables, e.g. �Life activities� (z = �2.844, r = �.58, p = .05). Social interaction appeared as a relevant factor at improving HRQoL levels. High levels of satisfaction about the teleassistance program were reported.

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