Authors

1. Liu , Ya-Ching
2. Chou , Man-Chun
3. Chiang , Ming-Chu
4. Hang , Chih-Ling
5. Chen , Shyh-Ming
6. Chung , Misook L.
7. Lin , Chin-Yen
8. Huang , Tsuey-Yuan

Abstract

Serum cortisol and self-reported caregiving distress have similar predictability for quality of life in family caregivers of patients with heart failure. Reducing stress and caregiving distress is critical to improving quality of life in this population.