Journal Watch - Caregiver Burden
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Care Partner Roles In-center and at Home
A multi-center longitudinal cohort study investigated caregiver responsibilities during the first year of in-center vs. home hemodialysis in 202 patient-caregiver dyads. Both groups experienced a decline in measures including depressive symptoms, physical and general health-related quality of life (HRQOL), and perceived health status. Caregiver burden and mental HRQOL did not change. The types of support desired by each group differed.
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Tags: Care Partner, HHD, Quality Of Life, Caregiver Burden
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COVID Anxiety Less of a Problem for Home Dialyzors
A single center survey of 98 home HD and 43 PD patients in Toronto found high rates of satisfaction with dialysis, little depression or anxiety or fears of caregiver burden, and few signs of burden. There was “no indication of a negative psychosocial impact from the pandemic, despite the increased social isolation,” reported the authors.
Read the abstract » | (added 2022-02-14)
Tags: Covid 19, Depression, Anxiety, Caregiver Burden