The aim of this cross-sectional survey was to characterize the role of and burden on caregivers of heart failure (HF) patients in Japan, since such data are limited at present. Data from 126 caregivers whose average age was 63.5 years were analyzed. Helping to prepare meals/cooking was the most frequently reported activity (47% of caregivers); 24% found this the most burdensome. The most frequently reported physical consequence of caregiving was feeling physically tired (44%); emotionally worrying about the patient (62%) was the most frequent psychological consequence. Approximately half of the caregivers reported that caring for patients impacted their lifestyle. Although 40% of caregivers asked questions to physicians regarding diet or lifestyle modifications, 19% did not ask any. Caregivers play a crucial role in the management of HF patients in Japan but experience physical and emotional burden. Solutions are required to reduce the caregiver burden associated with HF.
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