Rationale & Objective Dialysis is a burdensome and complex treatment for which many
recipients require support from caregivers. The impact of caring for people dependent on …

Background: Family caregivers are considered as hidden patients experiencing physical
and mental disorders. This affects the quality of not only their lives but also the health care …

Background Caregivers of hemodialysis patients endure a significant caring pressure as a
result of caring for patients with chronic illness, which can affect their quality of life …

Traditionally, child oral health has been assessed using clinical parameters of disease and
deformity. However, there is a growing interest in the psychosocial impact of oral health …

This study explored burden and social networks in families of patients with schizophrenia or
a long-term physical disease. It was carried out in 169 specialised units (mental health …

Background: Despite the growing number of elderly patients with end-stage renal disease
who need support, there are few studies about their caregivers. The objective of this study is …

Background: Chronic renal failure is among the chronic disease which due to persistence of
the disease and long treatment process has various effects on the physiological …

Background: Caring for a patient with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) is highly stressful
and can impact negatively on the physical and psychological well-being of caregivers. To …

Background. A growing number of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) rely on non-
professional healthcare providers, such as family and friends, to manage their long-term …

Aim. To verify the association between quality of life and morbidity, mortality and clinical
indicators in haemodialysis patients. Background. While a number of therapies have been …