Table 3 Probability of using analgesics as a function of caregivers’ psychophysical condition and emotional relationship with the patient

Strength of relationship with the patient

 Strength of emotional relationship

1.17

0.22, 2.16

0.012

 Positive experiences

0.87

0.09, 1.94

0.035

 Sense of loss

3.64

1.85, 7.99

<0.001

‘Painfulness’ of loss

4.82

2.03, 8.77

<0.001

Depression

1.86

0.51, 3.21

<0.001

Pain

1.26

0.70, 2.01

<0.001

Somatic pain-related diseases

1.13

0.48, 2.12

0.002