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Caregivers' impact in heart failure: a cross-sectional study
Camilla Lykke1,2,3, Birgit Jurlander4, Per Sjøgren2,3
1Department of Oncology and Palliative Care, Nordsjællands Hospital, Hillerod, Denmark camilla.charlotte.lykke.01@regionh.dk.
BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care
|May 9, 2025
Summary
Caregivers for heart failure patients reported better self-rated health but also higher anxiety. Support interventions are recommended to help caregivers maintain their well-being while providing care.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Caregivers are crucial for heart failure (HF) patient support.
- Caregiving can significantly impact caregiver health.
- This study compares caregiver health to the general population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the impact of caregiving on self-rated health, anxiety, and depression.
- To compare these outcomes in HF caregivers versus the general Danish population.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional exploratory study of HF caregivers (NYHA II-IV).
- Data collected via Zarit Burden Interview, PHQ-4, and SF-36.
- Comparison group: general Danish population.
Main Results:
- 31% of caregivers reported burden, highest in those with high patient symptom burden.
- Caregivers had higher odds of anxiety symptoms (OR 1.63).
- Caregivers had higher odds of good self-rated health (OR 1.88).
Conclusions:
- Caregivers report better self-rated health than the general population.
- Despite good self-rated health, anxiety is more prevalent.
- Educational and support interventions are needed for caregiver well-being.
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