ELDERLY CAREGIVERS OF ELDERLY PEOPLE: BURDEN AND SOCIAL SUPPORT

To determine the burden and social support perceived by elderly caregivers of elderly people. Cross-sectional study using a standardized questionnaire for elderly caregivers of elderly people. In the population of elderly caregivers of elderly people, the prevalent type of care is by couples (84.1 %...

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Published inRevista ROL de enfermería Vol. 38; no. 12; p. 52
Main Authors Muñoz Bermejo, Laura, Postigo Mota, Salvador, Casado Verdejo, Inés, De Llanos Peña, Francisco
Format Journal Article
LanguageSpanish
Published Spain 01.12.2015
Subjects
Age Factors
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Caregivers
Cost of Illness
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Humans
Male
Social Support
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Summary:To determine the burden and social support perceived by elderly caregivers of elderly people. Cross-sectional study using a standardized questionnaire for elderly caregivers of elderly people. In the population of elderly caregivers of elderly people, the prevalent type of care is by couples (84.1 %), and the percentages of men and women correspond to 40.2 % and 59.8 %, respectively. The 53.3 % of caregivers have burden, of which a 31.8 % present an intense burden, and a 21.5 % a slight burden. Regarding to perceived social support of elderly caregivers, it is normal in a 81.3 % of cases, compared to a 18.7 % who reflecting a low perceived social support. Finally, there is correlation between Duke social support questionnaire and Zarit scale caregiver burden. Elderly caregivers of elderly people who have higher levels of burden have lower perceived social support.
ISSN:0210-5020