Research Article

Factors Influencing Quality of Life in Caregivers of People with Parkinson's Disease and Implications for Clinical Guidelines

Table 3

Comparisons of carer quality of life by health status.

PDQ-Carer domainCarer has long-term condition
Mean (SD)
Carer does not have long-term condition
Mean (SD)

Social and Personal Activities50.51 (26.70)41.78 (26.33)2.50<0.01
Anxiety and Depression52.20 (25.92)40.79 (22.52)3.54<0.001
Self-Care38.02 (25.25)27.48 (23.15)3.30<0.001
Stress49.45 (25.02)39.83 (22.28)3.08<0.01