Care Burden in Peritoneal Dialysis Caregivers.

Examining the Care Burden of Caregivers of Peritoneal Dialysis Patients Using the Q Method

This study aimed to explore the subjective opinions and perspectives of peritoneal dialysis caregivers regarding the caregiver burden they experience.

Caregiving significantly contributes to the development of caregiver burden in caregivers of peritoneal dialysis patients. This study aimed to explore the subjective opinions and perspectives of peritoneal dialysis caregivers regarding the caregiver burden they experience. This study was conducted using the Q methodology because it allows working with small sample sizes.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Must be between 18 and 65 years of age,
• Must be able to read and write,
• Must have no vision or hearing problems,
• Must be willing to participate in our study,
• Must be conscious and have no psychiatric problems,
• Must have no communication problems,
• Must be related to the patient.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Lack of a permanent caregiver (constant change),
• Desire to leave the job.