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Table 1 Subcategories and main categories

From: Psychological consequences for family caregivers of patients receiving hemodialysis: threat or opportunity?

Theme

Main categories

Sub-categories

Psychological tides

Threats to the psychological integrity

Care-related negative feelings and emotions

Care-related stress and its behavioral impacts on care

Psychological disorders arising from care provision

Impaired quality and quantity of sleep

Development of capabilities

Care-related positive feelings and emotions

Coping strategies