Risk factors and intervention of caregiver burden in Parkinson ’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis

ConclusionCaregivers of PD patients experienced mild to moderate caregiver burden. Demographic factor, diseased-related factor and negative emotional factor were the risk factors of caregiver burden. Health education and care support for long-term management after DBS surgery should be provided for patients and caregivers to decrease caregiver burden.
Source: Quality of Life Research - Category: Health Management Source Type: research