OBJECTIVES To evaluate the profile of family caregivers of Alzheimer's disease patients, identify any signs of psychopathology, quantify the level of perceived burden on the caregiver, and determine the caregiver's relationship with their pharmacist. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted at a community pharmacy in Pontevedra, Spain. Demographic variables were collected, and the follow...

OBJECTIVES In a multi-site population-based study in several middle-income countries, we aimed to investigate relative contributions of care arrangements and characteristics of carers and care recipients to strain among carers of people with dementia. Based on previous research, hypotheses focused on carer sex, care inputs, behavioural and psychological symptoms (BPSD) and socioeconomic status,...

Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the caregiving burden of caregivers patients receiving Hemodialysis (HD) treatment. Methods: The research with 107 HD treatment at State Hospital and Private Dialysis Center. entire population intended be reached by avoiding use samples. universe has been explored an extent 89%. Between 1 June July 2022, researchers visited centers in-person inter...

Background: Hemodialysis (HD) is an important objective burden (task) on patient with end stage renal disease (ESRD) and the caregiver has a subjective burden which contributes to lifestyle changes, which result in depression, anxiety declining physical health, social isolation and financial strain. Aim: To evaluate the subjective burden on family caregiver who cares patient on maintenance hemo...

In recent years, interest in topics related to disabilities has grown. However, little attention been devoted people who constantly care for family members with an intellectual disability (ID). Thus, this study evaluated the relationship between caregiver burden of and spirituality. The applied method was quantitative, exploratory, descriptive, cross-sectional. instruments used collect data wer...

OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the factor structure of the Chinese version of the 22-item Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) among family caregivers of patients with schizophrenia in China. METHODS Using one-stage cluster-sampling design, 324 primary caregivers of patients with schizophrenia in Ningxiang County, Hunan Province, China, completed the Zarit Burden Interview face-to-face. Confi...

BACKGROUND There is no conclusive evidence supporting the efficacy of memantine in frontotemporal dementia (FTD). We conducted a comprehensive meta-analysis of memantine concerning the efficacy and tolerability of memantine in FTD. METHODS Studies were identified through searches of PubMed, databases of the Cochrane Library, and PsycINFO citations up to April 10, 2015. Outcomes were Clinical ...

BACKGROUND Dementia is a major public health challenge and China has the largest population with dementia in the world. However, dementia care and caregivers for Chinese are less investigated. OBJECTIVES AND DESIGN To evaluate demographic and socio-economic influences on dementia care, management patterns and caregiver burden in a household community-dwelling-based survey, using participants'...