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ArticleWorld journal of transplantation2025

Burden, stress and depression in caregivers of cirrhosis patients before and after liver transplantation.

Adriano Virches, Mariana B Claudino, Maria C Miyazaki, Eliane T Miyazaki, Renato F Silva, Rita C Silva, Heitor B Farias, Neide A Domingos, Randolfo Santos, Patricia S Fucuta

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Adriano VirchesDepartment of Psychology, School of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP/Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto), São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, São Paulo, Brazil.
Mariana B ClaudinoDepartment of Psychology, School of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP/Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto), São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, São Paulo, Brazil.
Maria C MiyazakiDepartment of Psychology, School of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP/Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto), São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, São Paulo, Brazil. cmiyazaki@famerp.br.
Eliane T MiyazakiDepartment of Psychology, School of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP/Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto), São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, São Paulo, Brazil.
Renato F SilvaDepartment of Surgery and Study Group of Liver Tumors - GETF and Liver and Small Intestine Transplantation Unit, School of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto and Base Hospital, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, São Paulo, Brazil.
Rita C SilvaDepartment of Gastroenterology and Liver and Small Intestine Transplantation Unit, School of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto and Base Hospital, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, São Paulo, Brazil.
Heitor B FariasStricto Sensu Graduate Program in Psychology, Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte 32604-115, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Neide A DomingosDepartment of Psychology, School of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP/Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto), São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, São Paulo, Brazil.
Randolfo SantosDepartment of Psychology, School of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP/Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto), São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, São Paulo, Brazil.
Patricia S FucutaStricto Sensu Graduate Program in Psychology and Health, School of Medicine of São José do Rio Preto, São José do Rio Preto 15090-000, São Paulo, Brazil.

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Abstract

backgroundFamily caregivers of cirrhosis patients (CPs) often experience burden, stress, and depression. Investigating whether these conditions improve following the patient undergoing liver transplantation (LT) is crucial, as it would elucidate the comprehensive benefits of the procedure and demonstrate the positive impacts not only on the patients but also on their caregivers and society.

aimTo compare the levels of burden, stress and depression among family caregivers of cirrhotic and liver transplant patients.

methodsThis cross-sectional observational study evaluated caregivers of CPs and LT recipients at a quaternary Brazilian hospital. Instruments included identification cards, interview scripts, the caregiver burden scale Inventory, Lipp's Stress Symptom Inventory, and the Beck Depression Inventory-Second Edition. Psychometric analyses involved confirmatory factor analysis and calculation of McDonald's omega and composite reliability. Factor scores were compared with the Mann-Whitney

resultsSeventy-seven CP caregivers and 65 LT recipient caregivers were included. Most were female (CP: 85.7%

conclusionFamily caregivers of LT recipients are less likely to exhibit symptoms of burden, stress, and depression, suggesting that the benefits of LT extend to the patients' family members.

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Caregiver burdenChronic diseaseDepressive disorderLiver cirrhosisLiver transplantationMental disordersPsychological stressTransplant recipients

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