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- Title
Analysis of the burden of caregivers of older adults with Alzheimer's disease - Cross-sectional study.
- Authors
Chia Chen Lin; Pereira Marques, Izabela Vitória; Apolicena Dantas, Aélem Cristina; Rodrigues Lyra, Caroline; Quadros da Silva, Eduardo; Andrade do Nascimento Júnior, José Roberto; Vicentini de Oliveira, Daniel
- Abstract
This cross-sectional study aimed to analyze the level of burden of 126 home caregivers of older adults with Alzheimer's disease, in addition to associating it with sociodemographic, health and professional performance variables. A questionnaire was used to assess the sociodemographic, health and care profile of the older adults, and also the Zarit Overload Inventory. Data collection took place between February and May 2023. Data analysis was performed using Pearson's Chi-square test (p<0.05). We found a higher frequency of intense burden in caregivers who care older adults for more than 12 hours a day (p=0.015), live with older adults (p<0.001), perform informal care (p < 0.001), care for older adults who were diagnosed no more than four years ago (p=0.047) and older adults who have a Chronic Non-Communicable Disease associated with Alzheimer (p=0.006). Caregivers who experience greater burden devote more time to care, live with the patient, and provide comprehensive informal care.
- Subjects
ALZHEIMER'S disease treatment; OLDER people
- Publication
Saúde e Pesquisa, 2024, Vol 17, Issue 2, p1
- ISSN
1983-1870
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.17765/2176-9206.2024v17n1.e12296