Characteristics of burden, coping strategies, and quality of life: The effect of age, gender, and social variables in caregivers of renal transplanted patients from Southern Andhra Pradesh, India

Conclusion: Predictors of burden and QOL subscales varies by gender. Social and clinical variables influence the QOL subscales. Gender- and social group-specific interventions rather than global interventions may reduce the burden of caregivers.

Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - July 16, 2019 Category: Palliative Care Authors: M Nagarathnam V Sivakumar S A.A Latheef Source Type: research