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Burden in Informal Caregivers of Palliative Care Patients With Pressure Injuries: Perceived Social Support and Influencing Factors Care Burden in Palliative Caregivers

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: AIMS: This study was designed as a descriptive and correlational study to assess the burden experienced by caregivers of palliative care patients with pressure injuries, to identify the factors influencing this burden and to examine the role of perceived social support. METHODS: Data were collected from 138 informal caregivers of palliative care patients with pressure injuries in a state hospital. The Burden Interview and the Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale were used to collect data. Descriptive statistics, correlation analyses and hierarchical regression were conducted to identify factors associated with caregiver burden. RESULTS: Caregivers reported a high level of burden. Lower income status, difficulty experienced during caregiving and negative effects on family and social life were associated with greater burden. Higher perceived social support was associated with lower burden, indicating that social support plays a protective role for caregivers of patients with pressure injuries. CONCLUSION: Caregivers of palliative care patients with pressure injuries experience substantial burden influenced by socioeconomic and caregiving-related factors. Increased perceived social support contributes to reducing this burden and should be considered an essential component of caregiver-focused interventions.

Source: Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice

DOI: 10.1111/jep.70514

Authors: Nadiye Barış Eren, Mehmet Ağaslan

Institution: Tarsus University

Language: English

Topic: Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,430