Caregiver Burden, Stress, and Relationship Cohesion Among Self-Identified Caregivers of Children with Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome.

Children with Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) experience sudden onset neuropsychiatric symptoms after infection or other triggers. Symptoms range from mild to severe, potentially lasting days, weeks, months, or longer. Exacerbation-related functional decline presents in many aspects of daily life, generally accompanied by family stress and caregiver burden.