Uncertainty in illness in family caregivers of palliative care patients and associated factors.
Mauricio Arias RojasSonia Carreño MorenoCarolina Posada-LópezPublished in: Revista latino-americana de enfermagem (2019)
there were high levels of uncertainty in caregivers about their patient's illness. These levels are associated with the health condition and symptoms of the patient who is cared for, the length of service as a caregiver and the perceived support from health professionals, family and religion.
Keyphrases
- palliative care
- mental health
- healthcare
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- ejection fraction
- public health
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- advanced cancer
- depressive symptoms
- prognostic factors
- physical activity
- social support
- peritoneal dialysis
- patient reported outcomes
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- climate change
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