RUD-lite), and the DS summated score were examined using univariate and multivariate analysis. Results: Data from 213 participants with concurrent DS and CRA evaluations were included in the analysis. Significant correlations between the CRA-Disrupted schedule (r¼0.55; p<0.0001), Lack of family support (r¼0.32, p<0.0001), Health problems (r¼0.28, p<0.0001), Financial problems scores (r¼0.23, p<0.001) and the DS sum scores were observed. Disrupted schedule (adj-R Square ¼ 0.35, p< 0.0001) and Lack of family support scores (adj-R square¼0.20, p<0.0001) were significantly associated with DS sum after adjusting for care recipient age and gender, caregiver age and gender, care recipient living arrangements, relationship to care recipient and caregiver mental and physical health (SF-36-MCS,-PCS). No significant association was observed between CRA-Self-esteem scores and DS sum. In all multivariate regression models, where CRA subscale was the dependent variable, caregiver SF-36-MCS was a significant predictor. For the Self-esteem subscale, SF-36-MCS was the only significant predictor. Caregiver time was significantly correlated with DS sum (r¼0.44; p<0.0001). The association held after adjusting for the same set of factors (adj-R Square¼0.20; p<0.0001). Conclusions: Caregivers report experiencing increased disruption in daily schedules, greater lack of family support and higher caregiver time as care recipient dependence on others increases. Caregiver self esteem is influenced by caregiver mental health status and not by patient dependence on others.
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