Caregiving style and quality of life in caregivers of patients with cardiovascular disease

Objectives Cardiovascular disease (CVD), a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, frequently requires informal caregiving. Spousal caregivers may gain satisfaction while providing care, but there are associated risks, including reduced quality of life (QoL). Caregiving Style (CS; i.e. the ways one responds and is attentive towards their partner's needs) may help explain why some caregivers experience worse QoL. This study investigated the relationship between CS and QoL among caregivers of patients with a diagnosed cardiac condition.