Key result
Caregiving for heart failure patients in Japan is associated with significant burden, with 44% of caregivers feeling physically tired and 62% emotionally worrying about the patient.
Why the study?
Data characterizing the role of and burden on caregivers of heart failure patients in Japan are limited.
What is the role and physical/emotional burden on caregivers of heart failure patients in Japan?
Cross-Sectional (n=126)
What is the role and physical/emotional burden on caregivers of heart failure patients in Japan?
Caregivers of heart failure patients in Japan experience significant physical and emotional burden, highlighting the need for supportive solutions.
Caregiver support needs in Japanese HF merit clinical attention; leaves open longitudinal studies to guide targeted interventions.
The aim of this cross-sectional survey was to characterize the role of and burden on caregivers of heart failure (HF) patients in Japan, since such data are limited at present. Data from 126 caregivers whose average age was 63.5 years were analyzed. Helping to prepare meals/cooking was the most frequently reported activity (47% of caregivers); 24% found this the most burdensome. The most frequently reported physical consequence of caregiving was feeling physically tired (44%); emotionally worrying about the patient (62%) was the most frequent psychological consequence. Approximately half of the caregivers reported that caring for patients impacted their lifestyle. Although 40% of caregivers asked questions to physicians regarding diet or lifestyle modifications, 19% did not ask any. Caregivers play a crucial role in the management of HF patients in Japan but experience physical and emotional burden. Solutions are required to reduce the caregiver burden associated with HF.
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Hayashi et al. (2021) conducted a cross-sectional in Caregivers of heart failure patients (n=126). Caregiving for heart failure patients was evaluated on Caregiver role and burden. Caregiving for heart failure patients in Japan is associated with significant burden, with 44% of caregivers feeling physically tired and 62% emotionally worrying about the patient.
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