Emotional dysregulation as a moderating factor on the relationship between the severity of anxiety and depressive symptoms and high caregiving intensity among mothers caring for children diagnosed with life-limiting conditions

Key Points

• To explore how emotional dysregulation affects the relationship between anxiety, depression, and caregiving intensity among mothers of children with life-limiting conditions.
• Examined the relationship between emotional dysregulation, anxiety levels, and caregiving intensity.
• Used surveys to assess psychological symptoms and caregiving experiences among mothers.
• Integrated interdisciplinary teamwork approaches for analysis.
• Anxiety and depressive symptoms were found to be significant among mothers.
• Emotional dysregulation increased the intensity of caregiving burden.
• Intervention strategies focusing on emotional regulation could alleviate psychological distress.

Abstract