Evaluation of caregivers' burden of the patients receiving home health service in Manisa
Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the caregivers' burden and relevant factors who
look after patients that receive home health service. Method: This cross-sectional study is
conducted caregivers who look after home health service patients in years 2014-2016 in Manisa
Şehzadeler. The study consists of 234 individuals. The participation rate is 83.5%. A questionnaire which
consists of sociodemographic factors, questions about the illness and Zarit Caregiver Burden
Scale that evaluates caregivers' stress is applied to participants. Results: 67.7% of caregivers
have mild/ moderate/ severe burden, 87.4% of them are women, 67.1% of them are first
degree relatives and 89.8 % of them are members of lower social class. Having the caregiver in
the lower social class, having the patient's daughter-in-law, extended family structure and
patient's bad health perception are the reasons that increase the caregiver's burden.
Conclusion: 67.7% of caregivers have mild/ moderate/ severe burden. Caregivers need to be
supperted economically, socially and psychologically. It is also suggested that paid caregivers
who cares patients at home should be promoted and additional studies should be carried out.
Keywords
Home health service,caregiver burden,Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale
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