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

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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Main Authors: Maria Norinder, Kristofer Årestedt, Susanne Lind, Lena Axelsson, Gunn Grande, Gail Ewing, Maja Holm, Joakim Öhlén, Inger Benkel, Anette Alvariza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:BMC Palliative Care
Subjects:
Family caregivers
Life-threatening illness
Palliative care
Quality of life
Support needs
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-021-00829-9

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