Regarding possible future studies, we might examine
further the negative correlation shown in this study between family caregivers’ total score for the BCKQ instrument and their caregiver caring behavior score and patients’ self-care behavior scores. Conducting a qualitative study comparing families that feel obligated to care for the elderly under the traditional Chinese concept of “filial piety” and families that do not respect the tradition may help determine whether the filial piety tradition may discourage patients from gaining confidence in their self-care abilities.