“…Goldsworthy and Knowles (2008) extended the Stress Process theoretical framework for use with PD caregivers. In their model, caregiving experiences of burden, depression and/or life satisfaction are influenced by the interaction of caregiving background, stressors and supports (Austrom et al, 2014). According to this model, caregiver QoL experiences are influenced directly by health and sociodemographic characteristics, diagnosis, symptom presentation, and resulting care demands.…”