Caregivers & #39; difficulty rating scale: Development and initial validation of a tool to identify the unmet needs of Indian caregivers
Conclusion: CDRS had fifty items under four dimensions – physical, emotional, social, and financial. The scale requires further work on convergent and divergent validity and sensitivity to change which are underway. The study has implications for respite care. Community engagements and caregivers' support group may work as sources of emotional and social support.
Source: Indian Journal of Palliative Care - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Tushti Bhardwaj Source Type: research
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