Differences in COPD patient care by primary family caregivers: an age-based study.

BACKGROUND: Because Taiwan has the fastest aging rate among developed countries, care for the elderly is becoming more prominent in the country. Primary family caregivers play an important role in patient health and health promotion behavior. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), an age-rela...

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Main Authors: Peng-Ching Hsiao, Chi-Ming Chu, Pei-Yi Sung, Wann-Cherng Perng, Kwua-Yun Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4176017?pdf=render