Level of Caregiver Burden in Jamaican Stroke Caregivers and Relationship between Selected Socio-Demographic Variables

Roopchand-Martin, Sharmella; Creary-Yan, S

doi:10.7727/wimj.2013.060

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“…Therefore, our study highlighted the importance of social support for caregivers to prevent their risk of burden and depressive symptoms. While the gender of caregivers in our study did not predict caregivers’ burden, in Jamaica, Roopchand‐Martin and Creay‐Yan () found that female caregivers had significantly greater levels of burden than male caregivers compared to North American stroke caregivers. They explained that the burden in female caregivers could be due to poor functions in the activities of daily living.…”

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Chinese family caregivers of stroke survivors: Determinants of caregiving burden within the first six months

Han

Liu

Zhang

et al. 2017

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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confidence: 80%

Chinese family caregivers of stroke survivors: Determinants of caregiving burden within the first six months

Han

Liu

Zhang

et al. 2017

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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“…Women make up the large majority of caregivers in family settings (Jeong et al, 2015; Rha et al, 2015; Yikilkan, Aypak, & Görpelioğlu, 2014). Whereas some research has identified gender as a significant predictor of caregiver burden (Brodaty et al, 2014; Etters et al, 2008; Sousa et al, 2016), some have found no correlation between gender and caregiver burden (Orak & Sezgin, 2015; Roopchand-Martin & Creary-Yan, 2014; Sanuade & Boatemaa, 2015). Chiou et al (2009) reported that caregivers with poor social support and family functions have a higher level of caregiver burden and that perceived social support is a better indicator of caregiver burden than the social support actually received.…”

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confidence: 96%

“…Caregivers are at risk of caregiver burden (Chang, Chiou, & Chen, 2010; Chiou et al, 2009; Roopchand-Martin & Creary-Yan, 2014). Caregiver burden is defined as a multidimensional response to perceived stress and negative assessments that derive from providing care to a sick person (Kim, Chang, Rose, & Kim, 2012).…”

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Predictors of Caregiver Burden in Caregivers of Bedridden Patients

Bekdemir¹,

İlhan

2019

Journal of Nursing Research

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Background Caregivers are at risk of experiencing caregiver burden. It is therefore important to determine the caregiver burden of caregivers who provide care to bedridden patients and related factors. Purpose The aim of this study was to determine the caregiver burden of caregivers who provide care to bedridden patients and the factors that impact this burden. Methods This cross-sectional study was executed at a state hospital in Istanbul, Turkey, on bedridden patients registered in the home healthcare unit and their caregivers. During study period, the researchers made 312 visits to patients and their caregivers. A sociodemographic questionnaire, the Burden Interview, and the Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living were used to collect data. Descriptive statistics, an independent sample t test, one-way analysis of variance, and stepwise multiple regression analysis were used for data analysis. Results The participants reported a moderate level of caregiver burden. Existing caregiver health problems, caregiver employment status, the ability of the caregiver to maintain his or her own good health, type of home, and the degree of patient dependence in terms of activities of daily living were each found to be significant predictors of caregiver burden. Conclusions/Implications of Practice The support provided to caregivers by home healthcare units is important in terms of protecting the physical, mental, and social health conditions of caregivers and preventing the exacerbation of caregiver burden.

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“… 1 Following the debilitating consequences of stroke, especially the impairments of body functions, and activity limitations, stroke survivors are often dependent on caregivers, especially family caregivers, for support to carry out activities of daily living 2 with implications on the quality of life of stroke survivors. 3 Due to the vital and indispensable role played by stroke caregivers, several studies have examined the impact of care giving on various constructs such as caregivers’ stress, 4 , 5 strain, 6 , 7 burden, 8 - 12 and quality of life (QoL). 8 , 9 , 13 - 16 …”

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Musculoskeletal Symptoms among Family Caregivers of Community-Dwelling Stroke Survivors in Nigeria

Vincent-Onabajo¹,

Daniel²,

Lawan³

et al. 2018

J Caring Sci

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Introduction: Caring for stroke survivors may be burdensome with adverse consequences on caregivers’ physical health. This study examined the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and associated factors among family caregivers of stroke survivors in Nigeria. Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study involving 90 stroke caregiver and stroke survivor dyads was conducted. Data on the participants’ demographics and post-stroke duration were obtained. Seven-day prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms among the caregivers and level of stroke survivors’ disability were respectively assessed using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire and Modified Rankin Scale. Prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms was presented as percentages while participants’ characteristics associated with prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms were examined using inferential statistics. Results: Mean (SD) age of caregivers and stroke survivors was 33.2 (10.7) years and 58.9 (9.7) years respectively. Majority of the caregivers were females (61.1%), and children of the stroke survivors (58.9%). Prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms was 82.2%. The low back was the most affected body region (72.2%) followed by the upper back (40%) while musculoskeletal symptoms in the wrist was least prevalent (3.3%). Female caregivers, caregivers of female stroke survivors and spousal caregivers had significantly higher prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms compared to other categories of caregivers. Only 5 (5.6%) caregivers had however received any training on safe care giving methods while only 21 (28.4%) caregivers with musculoskeletal symptoms had received treatment. Conclusion: With the high prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms among family caregivers of stroke survivors, effective preventive strategies including training and education as well as timely access to treatment would be required.

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Level of Caregiver Burden in Jamaican Stroke Caregivers and Relationship between Selected Socio-Demographic Variables

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Chinese family caregivers of stroke survivors: Determinants of caregiving burden within the first six months

Chinese family caregivers of stroke survivors: Determinants of caregiving burden within the first six months

Predictors of Caregiver Burden in Caregivers of Bedridden Patients

Musculoskeletal Symptoms among Family Caregivers of Community-Dwelling Stroke Survivors in Nigeria

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