Effect of caregiver burden on the quality of life of informal caregivers of people with cystic fibrosis in the United Kingdom: a cross-sectional study.

Summary: Taking care of someone with cystic fibrosis (CF) is an act of love, but it can be very hard on the caregiver. A recent study in the UK asked caregivers how they were doing. The results showed that caregiving takes a big toll on their quality of life. In fact, nearly 8 out of 10 caregivers felt anxious or sad, and 6 out of 10 said it hurt their social life. The worse the CF was, the harder it was on the caregiver. This study shows that when doctors and health planners look at CF treatments, they must also think about the health and happiness of the caregivers.