Primary caregiver stress in caring for a living-related liver transplantation recipient during the postoperative stage.

The article examines a study on the stress experienced by a primary family caregiver of a living-related liver transplant patient after the operation. Such study revealed that the stress of primary caregivers is relevant to the gap between expectations and primary care-giving experiences. The study identified various factors that cause caregiver stress including unstable sentiment on liver transplantation, distance from the healthcare professional, and concern on the protector role function.