The quality of life and depression in primary caregivers of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is affected by patient-related and culture-specific conditions
Anna Maksymowicz-Śliwińska, Dorothée Lulé, Krzysztof Nieporęcki, Katarzyna Ciećwierska, Albert C. Ludolph, Magdalena Kuźma‐Kozakiewicz
Abstract
: the wellbeing of caregivers of ALS patients is affected by patient-related and culture-specific conditions. Understanding the needs and background of psychological adaptation of the caregivers from various countries may translate into better QoL and local patient care.
Topics & Concepts
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosisDepression (economics)Quality of life (healthcare)MedicinePsychologyPhysical medicine and rehabilitationClinical psychologyPsychiatryInternal medicineDiseasePsychotherapistMacroeconomicsEconomicsAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ResearchNeurogenetic and Muscular Disorders ResearchFamily and Disability Support Research