Themes | Codes | Pitceathly and Maguire 2003 | Mossin and Landmark 2011 | Li et al. 2013 | Moser et al. 2013 | Li and Loke 2013 | Kimberlin et al. 2004 | Sercekus et al. 2014 | Stenberg et al. 2010 | Kim and Carver 2007 | Braun et al. 2007 | Nijboer et al. 2000 | Morgan et al. 2011 |
Quality of marital relationship | 1A. Masking feelings |
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1B. Marital difficulties | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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1C. Reciprocal influence |
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1D. Carer patient congruence |
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1E. Attachment orientation | ✓ |
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1F. Personal satisfaction |
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Effective communication | 2A. Communication between couple |
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2B. Communication between HCP & couple |
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2C. Couple needs for information |
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2D. Education of patient and carer |
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Carers’ burden and need for support | 3A. Caring tasks |
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3B. physical effects |
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3C. Social effects |
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3D. Psychological effects |
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