Abstract:Background. The self-perceived burden is a patient-centred construct that refers to the perceived impact of the care recipient’s illness and care needs on the physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being of their caregiver(s). The self-perceived burden may negatively impact the care recipient’s quality of life and sense of dignity. It may also impact the care recipient’s healthcare decision-making. The aims of this study were to 1) characterize elements that constitute caregiver burden from the perspe… Show more
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