Journal article
Physical disability contributes to caregiver stress in dementia caregivers
The Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, Vol.60(3), pp.345-349
2005
Abstract
Backgound: There have been few studies on the impact of physical illness on caregiver health. We wished to determine whether physical disability, as determined by the SF-12 survey contributes to caregiver stress. Methods: We interviewed 91 primary caregivers of dementia sufferers, aged 38-85 years old. Caregivers completed the SF-12 version of the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form Health Survey and reported on caregiver stress and concurrent medical conditions. Results: Most caregivers reported stress (76.9%), having medical conditions (72.4%) or taking medications (67.0%). The SF-12 data demonstrated that mental health problems were common and that 40.7% of the sample had some degree of physical disability. Using multiple logistic regression analysis, both SF-12 mental and physical component scores were independently associated with caregiver stress. Conclusion: Chronic disability and mental health problems were independently associated with caregiver stress. These data suggest that reducing the impact of physical disability could help ameliorate caregiver stress.
Details
- Title
- Physical disability contributes to caregiver stress in dementia caregivers
- Authors/Creators
- D.G. Bruce (Author/Creator) - Fremantle HospitalG.A. Paley (Author/Creator) - School of Medicine and PharmacologyP. Nichols (Author/Creator) - School of Medicine and PharmacologyD. Roberts (Author/Creator)P.J. Underwood (Author/Creator)F. Schaper (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- The Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, Vol.60(3), pp.345-349
- Publisher
- Serdi Publishing Company
- Identifiers
- 991005540092907891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Environmental Science
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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