2024
DOI: 10.1002/brb3.3361
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Mental health impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on patients with neurodegenerative diseases and perceived family caregiver burden in Lima, Peru

Monica M. Diaz,
Maisie Bailey,
Bettsie Garcia
et al.

Abstract: BackgroundNeurodegenerative diseases lead to difficulties with functional activities. In Peru, most caregivers are family members. Little is known about the COVID‐19 pandemic's effect on caregivers in Peru.MethodsThis was a cross‐sectional, prospective study of family caregivers of dependent patients with dementia or Parkinson's Disease in Lima, Peru. A caregiver burden and mental health questionnaire was administered to the caregiver.ResultsWe enrolled 48 caregivers (65% females, mean ± SD age 49.0 ± 12.3 yea… Show more

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