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Effect of mutuality on long-term ostomy caregiving and relationships
| Low mutuality | High mutuality | |
|---|---|---|
| Low caregiving need | Minimal caregiving; quality of relationship stable or deteriorates | Caregiving needs fulfilled; quality of relationship improves |
| High caregiving need | Caregiving needs tended to at minimal to basic level; quality of relationship stable or deteriorates | Caregiving needs fulfilled; quality of relationship stable or improves |
