Perceived burden and quality of life in Chinese caregivers of people with serious mental illness: A path analysis

Authors

  • Yingchun Zeng Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Meidcal University, Guangzhou, China. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61841/eqrrjn41

Keywords:

Family caregivers;, Serious mental illness;, Caregiver burden;, Quality of life;, Path analysis

Abstract

Perceived burden and quality of life in Chinese caregivers of people with serious mental illness:

A path analysis

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Published

30.04.2016

How to Cite

Zeng, Y. (2016). Perceived burden and quality of life in Chinese caregivers of people with serious mental illness: A path analysis. International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, 20(1), 105-111. https://doi.org/10.61841/eqrrjn41