Cognitive, functional and behavioral factors associated with the burden of caring for geriatric patients with cognitive impairment or depression: evidence from a South American sample

Machnicki, Gerardo; Allegri, Ricardo; Dillon, Carol; Serrano, Cecília; Taragano, Fernando E.

doi:10.1002/gps.2133

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“…Problematic behaviour of care recipients, such as verbal abuse and difficulty in sleeping, were also predictors of a greater burden, possibly by creating physical and emotional difficulties for the caregiver. This finding is supported by those of other studies (24,(28)(29)(30).…”

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Burden and associated factors for caregivers of the elderly in a developing country

Sabzwari

Badini

Fatmi

et al. 2016

East Mediterr Health J

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The elderly population in South Asia is growing. In Pakistan trained caregivers are scarce and culturally not acceptable. This study assessed the level of stress experienced by caregivers of the elderly and determined the association of care giving burden with different characteristics of the elderly. A cross-sectional, questionnaire based study was conducted using nonprobability purposive sampling. All consenting participants aged 60 years and above needing help with at least one activity of daily living or two instrumental activities of daily living were included. 350 participants were assessed for perceived care giver burden. Care providers were mostly female (68.9%). Half (50.3%) of the caregivers had a positive score on a perceived care burden scale. Financial impact had a strong correlation (0.79) with perceived caregiver burden. Higher dependency levels of a physical and cognitive nature posed greater burden on caregivers. Behavioural issues of the elderly such as verbal abuse and difficulty sleeping were predictors of a higher caregiver burden. Caregiver burden is a significant issue for those caring for elderly family members in Karachi, Pakistan. ٍ ‫نام‬

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Burden and associated factors for caregivers of the elderly in a developing country

Sabzwari

Badini

Fatmi

et al. 2016

East Mediterr Health J

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“…Factors related to the successful group Our longitudinal study showed that the prevalence of dementia among the elderly was higher and that behavioural disturbances were more severe in the unsuccessful group, which is consistent with many other cross-sectional studies that have shown a positive relationship between the burden or depressive symptoms of the caregiver and the behavioural disturbances associated with dementia [7,11,[27][28][29][30][31]. In addition, caregivers spent a significantly longer time caregiving and attending the elderly in the unsuccessful group, which is also consistent with previous findings [7,[10][11][12][13].…”

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Factors influencing caregivers’ burden among family caregivers and institutionalization of in-home elderly people cared for by family caregivers

Kurasawa

Yoshimasu

Washio

et al. 2012

Environ Health Prev Med

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Objectives The purpose of this study was to determine the factors related to changes in the burden of caregivers who look after the elderly at home, as well as factors related to the institutionalization of the elderly who require care. The types of care services associated with reducing caregivers' burden and continuing in-home care were also studied. Methods The study subjects were adults aged C65 years who used the services of in-home care management centres located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan, and their caregivers. This 2-year longitudinal study began in October 2007, with a total of three surveys undertaken once a year. The survey methods included self-administered questionnaires and the review of clinical records. Results Dementia and its accompanying behavioural disturbances were found to be significantly related to the increased burden of caregivers and the institutionalization of those requiring care. A significantly higher proportion of caregivers with an increasing burden or those who maintained a high level of burden used day care services compared to those in the other groups. Conclusion Preventive intervention against dementia and its accompanying behavioural disturbances should be considered in the day care service to reduce caregivers' burden and to decrease institutionalization.

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“…Caregiving is a multidimensional concept [3] , with an impact on both physical and mental health, as well as on family finances and their structure of time. All these impacts have been shown to negatively affect the caregivers of patients with dementia [4][5][6] , in some cases, more than in the caregivers of non-demented patients [7] .Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is an important indicator of health. The HRQoL combines the presence…”

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Validity and Reliability of the SF-36 Administered to Caregivers of Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease: Evidence from a South American Sample

Machnicki

Allegri

Ranalli

et al. 2009

Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord

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Background: Being a caregiver of a patient with Alzheimer’s disease is associated with impaired health status and declines in health-related quality of life (HRQoL). This paper evaluates the reliability and validity of the Argentinean version of the Medical Outcomes Study Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) among caregivers of patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Methods: Forty-eight caregivers of Alzheimer’s disease patients completed the SF-36, the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) and the Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI). Patients were evaluated for dementia severity using the Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) and for cognitive status using the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE). Results: The SF-36 scales demonstrated adequate-to-strong internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha range: 0.72 to 0.92). Correlations between the SF-36 scales and the ZBI were moderate to strong (range: –0.19 to –0.79, all p < 0.01 expect for physical function). Significant correlations between the SF-36 scales and the CDR, MMSE and NPI were lower (range: –0.30 to –0.40, p < 0.001) and strongest in mental health-related scales of the SF-36. The SF-36 demonstrated good factorial validity. Conclusions: The Argentinean translation of the SF-36 is reliable and valid for use to measure the HRQoL of caregivers of patients with Alzheimer’s disease.

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Cognitive, functional and behavioral factors associated with the burden of caring for geriatric patients with cognitive impairment or depression: evidence from a South American sample

Abstract: These findings suggest that behavioral symptoms are an important factor associated with caregiver burden in patients with cognitive impairment, dementia, or depression, while functional and cognitive factors seem to also have an influence in patients with cognitive impairment.

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Burden and associated factors for caregivers of the elderly in a developing country

Burden and associated factors for caregivers of the elderly in a developing country

Factors influencing caregivers’ burden among family caregivers and institutionalization of in-home elderly people cared for by family caregivers

Validity and Reliability of the SF-36 Administered to Caregivers of Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease: Evidence from a South American Sample

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