The Caregiver Burden

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Caregiver burden is an essential topic that sometimes is forgotten about by some nurses. Taking care of the caregiver or family is just as vital as taking care of the patient. The caregivers are the ones that support the patient through his or her illness, as you stated the caregiver puts the patients comfort and health before the caregiver’s own health. In order to give the patient a holistic care it is vital that the nurse also take care of the caregiver of the patient.
Great discussion on further research and suggestions on how to improve the research. Having a more diverse group of participates in the study helps to get results that are more diverse. As you stated it is vital to have a study that focuses on caregivers that are taking care

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