Apresenta-se uma revisão de literatura sobre cuidadores familiares de pacientes com a
doença de Alzheimer, no período de 2013 a 2017, disponíveis nas bases de dados BVS …

Palliative care is an approach to the care of patients, affected by serious illness, and their
families that aims to reduce suffering through the management of medical symptoms …

Abstract Background: Palliative care for Parkinson's disease (PD) is an emerging area of
interest for clinicians, patients and families. Identifying the palliative care needs of caregivers …

Background A little-studied issue in the provision of care at home by informal caregivers is
the increase in older adult patients with chronic illness, and more specifically, multiple …

Background The majority of care for older adults with multiple chronic conditions (MCC) is
provided by family (including friends) caregivers. Although caregivers have reported positive …

Objective: To assess the quality of life and the burden of female caregivers. Method:
Descriptive, cross-sectional, quantitative study carried out with 224 informal caregivers from …

Aim Increasing demands for care provision to older adults require good physical and mental
health among caregivers. Few studies have examined the health status and correlates of …

Background: the prevalence of dementia in China has risen dramatically in recent decades,
but it is not well understood the status in the elderly population in Zhejiang province, eastern …

Caring for someone, even when this person is highly regarded, can be stressful, resulting in
a decrease in the caregiver's quality of life. The aim of this study was to identify the main …

Importance Caregiver strain has been shown to be associated with adverse effects on
caregivers' health, particularly among those with cardiovascular disease. Less is known …