550 - Caregiver Burden and Geriatric Patients Undergoing Electroconvulsive Therapy in the COVID-19 Era
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Introduction Caregivers are essential in providing valuable patient information to medical providers. With limited available research investigating caregiver burden among those caring for patients receiving ECT and the new life challenges presented by COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important now than ever take a closer look at caregivers’ experiences. Methods Emory’s Wesley Woods Geriatric Hospital one of busiest services country with around 2000 treatments completed every year. In this chart review, researchers looking responses Zarit Caregiver Burden Interview. This assessment includes 22 questions assessing current emotional state order examine impact patient’s condition on wellbeing. The score ranges from 0 (no burden) 88 (severe burden). Other objective assessments BDI (Beck Depression Inventory), Suicide, Sheehan Disability Scale, ECCA (Electrocompulsive Cognitive Assessment), GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale), CGI (Clinical Global Impression). purpose review investigate whether higher severity depression correlates levels pandemic contributed burden. Results Interview has been administered twelve caregivers (n=12; 6 male female), all care currently undergoing depressive symptoms. Out caregivers, 66.6% reported little burden, 16.6% mild moderate severe Additional being interviewed suite further data collected will be 2021 IPA Virtual International Congress. Conclusion As world adjusts era, face vulnerable, at-risk populations. facilitate frequent COVID testing visitation policies while continuing provide support advanced age mental illness. Administrating can help providers degree symptoms better caregiving strategies during post pandemic.
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عنوان ژورنال: International Psychogeriatrics
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1741-203X', '1041-6102']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/s1041610221002453