@article{article_1713465, title={An Investigation of Caregiver Burden and Quality of Life Among Individuals Providing Care to Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease}, journal={Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Health Sciences}, pages={129–140}, year={2026}, DOI={10.38079/igusabder.1713465}, url={https://izlik.org/JA74YC94UF}, author={Çakıroğlu, Ayşin and Dedeoğlu Demir, Burcu}, keywords={Alzheimer’s disease, caregiver burden, quality of life, nursing}, abstract={<p>Aim: This study aimed to determine the levels of caregiver burden and quality of life among individuals providing care for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and to examine the relationship between these two variables. <br />Method: This descriptive and correlational study was conducted between May 2024 and February 2025, starting at the neurology outpatient clinic of a private hospital located in the Black Sea Region and completed with 191 participants through snowball sampling. Participants were administered a sociodemographic information form, the Caregiver Burden Scale, and the Quality of Life in Alzheimer’s Disease Scale. In addition to descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation analysis were used for data analysis. <br />Results: Most participants were women, employed, and university graduates. Caregiver burden levels were found to be moderate, whereas quality of life levels were found to be relatively low. Differences in caregiver burden and quality of life levels were identified according to age and income levels. In addition, a significant negative relationship between caregiver burden and quality of life was identified. <br />Conclusion: The findings indicate that the quality of life of individuals caring for patients with Alzheimer’s disease is significantly affected by their perceived caregiver burden. It is essential that nurses holistically assess the needs of caregivers, develop individualized care strategies, and expand access to support services to improve caregiver well-being. </p>}, number={28}