Cross-sectional study evaluates caregiver burden, coping strategies, and quality of life, indicating significant implications for mental health.
Key Points
This study aims to assess the prevalence of caregiver burden, quality of life, and coping strategies among caregivers of patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis.
Multicentric cross-sectional study conducted at two tertiary care centers over three years
Included 310 caregivers of patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis
Evaluated burden, QoL, and coping strategies using standardized scales.
Moderate-to-severe caregiver burden was observed in 63.5% of participants.
Higher caregiver burden was associated with greater use of planning coping strategies (β=0.57, p=0.028).
Lower burden was linked to better psychological QoL and greater social support, with significant β values for demographic influences.