Ann Indian Acad Neur
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Ann Indian Acad Neur · May 2020
Palliative Care Needs and Care Giver Burden in Neurodegenerative Diseases: A Cross Sectional Study.
Palliative care is an important area of intervention in neurodegenerative diseases. The aim of this study is to understand the relationship between Palliative Care Needs and Caregiver Burden among persons diagnosed with neurodegenerative diseases. ⋯ Irrespective of the differences in illness characteristics, the study found that palliative care needs are high among chronic neurological conditions which requires a noncategorical psychosocial approach in ensuring care.