Original paper
Quality of life of family caregivers of patients with a left ventricular assist device in Japan
Abstract
BackgroundThe role of caregivers is important for the successful support of left ventricular assist device (LVAD) patients. We aimed to (1) evaluate quality of life (QoL) of caregivers pre-and post-LVAD implant and (2) identify factors associated with caregivers’ QoL.MethodsThe caregivers’ QoL was assessed with the Short Form-8 before implant, at 3 and 6 months after LVAD implantation. The physical and mental component summary (PCS and MCS)...
Paper Details
Title
Quality of life of family caregivers of patients with a left ventricular assist device in Japan
Published Date
Jan 1, 2018
Journal
Volume
71
Issue
1
Pages
81 - 87
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