Quality of Life in Patients with Mental Disorders Undergoing Treatment in Banyumas Regional General Hospital
Abstract
Background: The quality of life for someone with mental disorders is lower than for people who do not have it because of the decreased quality of life. If the aspect of quality of life in a person is bad, it results in disruption of daily activities. Previous studies have shown that schizophrenic patients have poor social functioning, causing a decrease in quality of life. Objectives: To identify aspects of self-image, independence, mood, relationship, daily activities, physical health, future, psychological well-being in patients with mental disorders who are undergoing treatment at Banyumas Hospital. Methods: Descriptive research study with cross sectional design was conducted on patients with mental disorders at the Psychiatric Polyclinic of Banyumas Hospital. The number of samples used was 55 people. Sampling was obtained from primary data through the Mental Health Questionnaire Of Life (MHQOL) questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed descriptively. Key findings: From 55 respondents, 31 respondents had positive thinking self-assessment, 36 respondents very satisfied with independence, 32 respondents didn’t feel worry, 47 respondents very comfortable with relationships, 49 respondents very satisfied with activities, 43 respondents didn’t have health problems, 31 respondents optimistic about the future. Conclusions: The quality of life of patients with mental disorders who are undergoing treatment at the Banyumas General Hospital based on aspects of self-assessment, freedom, feelings, relationships, daily activities, physical health, future, and psychological well-being are good.
