Neke odrednice zadovoljstva socijalnom podrškom njegovatelja osoba oboljelih od Alzheimerove bolesti

A validation of the Croatian version of Zarit Burden Interview and clinical predictors of caregiver burden in informal caregivers of patients with dementia: a cross-sectional study

“…Previous studies reported that countries with a higher level of religiosity had a lower degree of caregiving burden ( 35 - 37 ). Other cultural determinants, a differently organized system of social care, availability of social support ( 25 ), gross domestic product, and health care standards probably play a role in the observed differences as well. We believe that families that decide to care for their member with dementia at home are physically and mentally prepared for this task.…”

“…In addition, in comparison with professionals, informal caregivers were more anxious and depressive, especially if they were of older age and lived in the same household with the patient ( 24 ). Caregiving burden was identified as a contributor to the satisfaction with social support ( 25 ).…”