OBJECTIVE: To describe the characteristics and determining factors of carer stress in a group of elderly home care patients with dementia evaluated in a Geriatric Assessment Unit. MATERIAL AND METHODS: An observational descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using an assessment of baseline characteristics of patients and carers. Estimation of caregiver burden was registered by validated scales: Goldberg Anxiety Scale (GAS), Goldberg Depression Scales (GDS), and Zarit Burden Scale (ZS). RESULTS: A total of 130 patients were included. No item related to dementia patients was associated with caregiver burden. A poor perception of health and quality of life by the caregivers were associated with anxiety risk, depression and burden. Attendance rates for primary care and lack of paid work outside the home were associated with both, depression (GDS>2) and anxiety (GAS>4). Carer age and a lower education were related to depression. Anti-inflammatory, anxiolytics and antidepressants consumption was associated with anxiety, and anti-inflammatory consumption with caregiver burden (ZS >47). CONCLUSIONS: The profile of carers in our sample is comparable to that described in other national studies, but care time is longer. The target population is difficult to identify and in need of help. Although there is not a formal demand for help, we should be encouraged to develop new healthcare methods.
OBJECTIVE: To describe the characteristics and determining factors of carer stress in a group of elderly home care patients with dementia evaluated in a Geriatric Assessment Unit. MATERIAL AND METHODS: An observational descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using an assessment of baseline characteristics of patients and carers. Estimation of caregiver burden was registered by validated scales: Goldberg Anxiety Scale (GAS), Goldberg Depression Scales (GDS), and Zarit Burden Scale (ZS). RESULTS: A total of 130 patients were included. No item related to dementiapatients was associated with caregiver burden. A poor perception of health and quality of life by the caregivers were associated with anxiety risk, depression and burden. Attendance rates for primary care and lack of paid work outside the home were associated with both, depression (GDS>2) and anxiety (GAS>4). Carer age and a lower education were related to depression. Anti-inflammatory, anxiolytics and antidepressants consumption was associated with anxiety, and anti-inflammatory consumption with caregiver burden (ZS >47). CONCLUSIONS: The profile of carers in our sample is comparable to that described in other national studies, but care time is longer. The target population is difficult to identify and in need of help. Although there is not a formal demand for help, we should be encouraged to develop new healthcare methods.
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