Lu Lu1, Lie Wang, Xiaoshi Yang, Qiaolian Feng. 1. Department of Social Medicine, School of Public Health, China Medical University, Shenyang 110001, China.
Abstract
AIMS: To develop a specific scale used in measuring caregiver burden in China, and to evaluate its reliability and validity. METHODS: Participants from the First and Second Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University and the Hospital of Tiefa Coal Industry Group completed the Chinese version of the Zarit Caregiver Burden Interview. RESULTS: A total of 523 caregivers were included. The internal consistency of the Zarit Caregiver Burden Interview was high (Cronbach's alpha 0.875). The item-total correlations were all statistically significant (P < 0.01). Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the five factors of the Zarit Caregiver Burden Interview in this study, and the goodness-of-fit indices reported for this 5-factor model all fell within the acceptable range. CONCLUSIONS: The Chinese version of the Zarit Caregiver Burden Interview is reliable and valid for use. This study has important implications for burden measurement in Chinese caregivers.
AIMS: To develop a specific scale used in measuring caregiver burden in China, and to evaluate its reliability and validity. METHODS:Participants from the First and Second Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University and the Hospital of Tiefa Coal Industry Group completed the Chinese version of the Zarit Caregiver Burden Interview. RESULTS: A total of 523 caregivers were included. The internal consistency of the Zarit Caregiver Burden Interview was high (Cronbach's alpha 0.875). The item-total correlations were all statistically significant (P < 0.01). Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the five factors of the Zarit Caregiver Burden Interview in this study, and the goodness-of-fit indices reported for this 5-factor model all fell within the acceptable range. CONCLUSIONS: The Chinese version of the Zarit Caregiver Burden Interview is reliable and valid for use. This study has important implications for burden measurement in Chinese caregivers.
Authors: Jhon Alexander Moreno; Elizabeth Nicholls; Natalia Ojeda; Carlos José De los Reyes-Aragón; Diego Rivera; Juan Carlos Arango-Lasprilla Journal: J Cross Cult Gerontol Date: 2015-12
Authors: Adam Gater; Diana Rofail; Chris Marshall; Chloe Tolley; Linda Abetz-Webb; Steven H Zarit; Carmen Galani Berardo Journal: Patient Date: 2015-12 Impact factor: 3.883
Authors: Ruijie Li; Mei Sian Chong; Peng Chew Mark Chan; Bee Gek Laura Tay; Noorhazlina Binte Ali; Wee Shiong Lim Journal: Front Med (Lausanne) Date: 2018-03-22