Investigation of the Effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Caregiver Burden in Disabled Nursing Homes

It is very well documented that the number of patients residing in nursing homes has increased recent years due to disabilities related with mental diseases. There mounting evidence enormous burden placed on caregivers who care for people suffering from illness. Throughout Covid-19 pandemic, working conditions personnel caring mentally ill have deteriorated. Shifts 14-day intervals and quarantine been implemented order minimize risk transmission. We designed this study ascertain impact pandemic associated regulations, as issues encountered routine work system, health personnel. used sociodemographic data form determine personnel's clinical characteristics, Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS) anxiety levels Covid-19, Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) caregiver burden, Montgomery–Asberg Depression Rating (MADRS) depressive symptoms. The participants' mean CAS score was found be 2.72±2.91, their ZBI 41.6±10.6, MADRS 11.55±7.70. Nurses had significantly higher scores than caregivers. a positive significant correlation between scores, (p