Health conditions and workload burden among informal caregivers of elderly individuals with dementia syndromes
Mariza Alves Barbosa Teles,
Mirna Rossi Barbosa-Medeiros,
Lucineia de Pinho
et al.
Abstract:Objective To estimate the prevalence of caregiver burden and identify associated factors among informal caregivers of elderly individuals with dementia. Method Cross-sectional and analytical study with a sample of caregivers of elderly individuals receiving care at a reference center for elderly health. Caregiver burden was assessed using the Zarit scale. Sociodemographic characteristics and factors related to the health and care of the elderly person were investigated. Data analysis was performed using Poi… Show more
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