Higher levels of unmet support needs in spouses are associated with poorer quality of life – a descriptive cross-sectional study in the context of palliative home care
Abstract Background Family caregivers often report having unmet support needs when caring for someone with life-threatening illness. They are at risk for psychological distress, adverse physical symptoms and negatively affected quality of life. This study aims to explore associations between family...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-08-01
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Series: | BMC Palliative Care |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-021-00829-9 |