“If I Don’t Take Care of him, who Will?” Caregiving Through the Eyes of Adult Offspring of Patients Hospitalized with Alcohol-Related Liver Disease

The study demonstrates the emotional and moral dilemmas of informal caregiving in adult offspring of a parent hospitalized with ALD. This is a psychosocially vulnerable group whose wellbeing may be further compromised when they are drawn into caregiving roles. Healthcare professionals should avoid reinforcing such roles and rather engage in open dialogue, acknowledge their position and needs.