articleJournal of Advanced NursingJul 28, 2011GREEN OA

Predictors of caregiver burden in caregivers of individuals with dementia

University of Virginia · Virginia Tech

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Abstract

Aims

This article is a report on a study of the multidimensional predictors of caregiver burden in caregivers of individuals with dementia using nationally representative data.

Background

Caregiver burden affects the health of both caregivers and their care-recipients. Although previous studies identified various predictors of caregiver burden, these predictors have not been confirmed in nationally representative population.

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Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Dementia
  • Caregiver burden
  • Gerontology
  • Medicine
  • Psychological intervention
  • Activities of daily living
  • Descriptive statistics
  • Residence
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