MEASURING BURDEN WORRY: DEVELOPMENT OF CARE RECEIVER BURDEN WORRY SCALE

Measuring Facets of Worry: A LISREL Analysis of the Worry Domains Questionnaire

Pseudomonas in augmented care: should we worry?

The problem of Pseudomonas as a nosocomial pathogen is not new, with some authors dating its onset to the start of the antimicrobial era, although other factors, such as the growth of intensive or augmented care, have a part to play. This paper outlines the historical and environmental issues that may be associated with a potential increase in the incidence of this difficult-to-treat pathogen.

Why Worry?

worrier home, sits with him at table, accompanies him on his travels, and exhibits him in all his familiar unattractiveness. In his chapter on obsessions he points out their presence in childhood, and their persistence under different forms in many adults. An amusing instance quoted is that of "a boy who had to touch everyone wearing anything red. On one occasion his whole family lost their tra...

Care Burden of Home Caregivers of Patients with COVID-19

Background and purpose: Caring for patients with COVID-19 at home is mainly the responsibility of the family which leads to high burden of care. The burden of care refers to psychological pain, physical problems, financial and social pressures, disruption of family relationships, feelings of hopelessness, and other negative consequences of care tasks. The aim of this study was to determine the ...

Measuring the Burden

A lcohol use is associated with tremendous costs to the drinker, those around him or her, and society as a whole. These costs result from the increased health risks (both physical and mental) associated with alcohol consumption as well as from the social harms caused by alcohol. This issue of Alcohol Research: Current Reviews examines the public health impact of alcohol consumption, looking at ...