Caregiver Burden among Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis Family in Saudi Arabia

Research Abstract

Objectives: Dialysis patients often depend on family caregivers to assist them with their daily life activities and medical needs. Since few studies were conducted, we compare the quantitative burden on family caregiver between hemodialysis (HD) and peritoneal dialysis (PD) in Saudi population. Design: This cross-sectional study was performed by applying Zarit Caregiver burden interview (ZBI)

Research Keywords

Burden, Caregiver, Dialysis