Objective: To examine the physical and mental long-term consequences of intensive care
treatment for severe sepsis in patients and their spouses under consideration of a dyadic …

Background Mindfulness‐based interventions are becoming increasingly popular and are
effective in lowering depressive symptoms and caregiver burden. However, the overall …

Objectives Caregivers of people with severe chronic conditions, such as amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis (ALS), are at risk of developing depression and anxiety and reduced quality of life …

The intensive care unit is a stressful environment not only for patients but also their families.
The experience of a loved one's critical illness may be associated with adverse outcomes …

Background Both trait and state mindfulness are associated with less depression and
anxiety, but the mechanisms remain unknown. Distress tolerance, an important …

Providing care for a frail older adult who is suffering from dementia has been described as a
stressful experience that may erode psychological well-being and physical health of …

The uncertain trajectory of chronic critical illness exposes the patient's family to heightened
levels of psychological distress. Symptoms of psychological distress affect more than half of …

Background Authors of previous research have not yet analyzed the role of potential
moderators in the relationship between depressive symptoms and quality of life (QOL). Aims …

Objective To study the role of parental resilience, emotions accessed during admission and
perceived stress in predicting the degree of parental posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) …

Background Caregivers of people with dementia experience high stress levels. Mindfulness-
based cognitive therapy has been found to be effective in reducing stress and improving the …