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This is a Cross-Sectional Study study.

Does the relationship between stress and quality of life differ among informal caregivers of older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and children with autism spectrum disorder? Results from a cross-sectional survey

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Cross-sectional survey reveals stress impacts quality of life in informal caregivers of AD and ASD, suggesting coping mechanisms play a role.

Perceived stress negatively impacts quality of life across both caregiver groups, with significant associations observed.
For caregivers of older adults with Alzheimer's disease, dysfunctional coping strategies mediated the relationship between stress and quality of life.
Structural equation modeling indicated caregiver group differences in appraisal of quality of life were not statistically significant.
Stress management strategies could improve quality of life among informal caregivers by addressing coping mechanisms.

Gangan et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional survey reveals stress impacts quality of life in informal caregivers of AD and ASD, suggesting coping mechanisms play a role.