Influence of medical care tasks on subjective burden and gain among older adults’ family caregivers: structural equation modeling for testing the role of formal and informal support

Abstract Background The number of caregivers performing medical care tasks at home for older adults is expected to increase. Family caregivers, who are not healthcare professionals, are likely to find these activities difficult and burdensome. However, appropriate support may decrease the negative a...

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Main Authors: Yoko Sugihara, Hidehiro Sugisawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04348-5