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Rev Invest Clin 2012; 64 (3)

Evaluation of the primary caregiver syndrome when caring for elderly adults with immobility syndrome

Morales-Cariño EM, Jiménez-Herrera BL, Serrano-Miranda TA

Language: Spanish
References: 42
Page: 240-246
PDF size: 217.19 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Introduction. Caregiver syndrome may develop in caregivers of elderly adults. Objective. To evaluate the repercussions of the immobility syndrome present in elderly adults on their primary caregivers as well as to determine the clinical and socio-demographic characteristics of the elderly adult and caregiver. Material and methods. The study population included patients over 65 recruited in the Geriatric Rehabilitation Department, with the diagnosis of immobility syndrome and that required a primary caregiver. A questionnaire including socio-demographic variables was applied to all patients and caregivers, and the Zarit scale was also applied to caregivers in order to determine the presence of caregiver syndrome. Analysis was performed with descriptive statistical methods; Student’s t test and Fisher’s test were used for comparisons between strata. Results. 75 patients and their caregivers were evaluated; patient average age was 75.9 years and 85.3% were female. 50.7% (38 cases) had mild immobility. The average caregiver’s age was 50.6%, 70.7% were female and 57.3% were the patient’s daughter. Caregiver syndrome was detected in 60% of them: 57.7% had mild symptoms and in 42.2%, symptoms were moderate to severe. No statistically significant association was established between the development of caregiver syndrome and the degree of patient immobility. Conclusions. Caregivers of patients with immobility syndrome are at high risk of developing caregiver syndrome, thus underscoring the need to include primary caregiver support programs.


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