* The P value≦0.05. CRKS: COPD-related Knowledge scale. Adjusted variable: Sex, Marriage, Highest Educational Level, Social Economic Status, Rotary, Other (chronic) disease,...

*The P value≦0.05. FCCBS: Family Caregiver Caring Behaviors scale; CRAS: Caregiver Reaction Assessment scale. Adjusted variable: Sex, Marriage, Highest Educational Level,...

Multiple regression analysis predicting patients' and family caregivers' QoL.

Strategies applied for "Managing life with COPD".

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Socio-demographic and health characteristics of the 56 dyad members.

Abbreviations: SD, standard deviation; BMI, body mass index; WC, waist circumference; WHtR, waist-to-height ratio; HDL-c, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; LDL-c,...

Summary of co-researcher demographics.

Socio-demographic factors of patients associated with S-QoL 18, SF-12, CD-RISC 10, and PANSS-6.

Adjusted prevalence ratios (95% confidence intervals) for engaging in long caregiving hours (≥36 or ≥72) by income groupa.

Description of S-QoL18, SF-12, CD-RISC 10, PANSS-6 scores and internal consistency reliability.

Descriptive data on caregivers of people with dementia for both groups at baseline.

Predictors of Caregiver’s depression and anxiety.

Bereavement follow-up contact at 6 months.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious health problem that has significant effects on the life status of elderly persons. Use of the empowerment approach is...

SD = standard deviation; *P<0.01. The PSSCT scores of individuals who had experienced a stroke versus those who had not.

IntroductionThe need for specialized care, particularly enteral nutritional therapy in community settings is now increasing with implications for both patients and primary care...

Characteristics of caregivers compared to non-caregivers.

Moderating effects of social support on Caregivers’ depression and anxiety.

Adjusted prevalence ratios (95% confidence intervals) for geriatric depression scale score (≥5) in caregivers and non-caregivers by income groupa.