reviewInternational Nursing ReviewJun 8, 2015Closed access

Caregiver burden for informal caregivers of patients with dementia: A systematic review

Chung Shan Medical University Hospital · Chung Shan Medical University · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Background

Dementia is an irreversible illness. The caregiver is expected to assume increased responsibility as the condition of the person with dementia declines. It is important to explore the factors constituting caregiver burden on the informal caregivers of people with dementia.

Aims

The purpose of this article is to identify the factors constituting caregiver burden on the informal caregivers of people with dementia living in the community.

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Authors

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Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Dementia
  • CINAHL
  • Caregiver burden
  • PsycINFO
  • Medicine
  • Gerontology
  • MEDLINE
  • Inclusion (mineral)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Reduced inequalities
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