Factors associated with symptoms of depression among informal caregivers of people with systemic sclerosis: a cross-sectional study.

CONCLUSIONS: Depressive symptoms were primarily associated with caregiving burden among a sample of scleroderma caregivers. There is need to develop interventions targeting caregivers in scleroderma. Rehabilitation professionals should consider the specific needs of scleroderma caregivers and should provide or refer to support services as appropriate. Implications for Rehabilitation Most people diagnosed with scleroderma are cared for by an informal caregiver and the majority of these caregivers experience mild symptoms of depression. For caregivers that experience moderate to severe symptoms of depression, the ability to provide care to a loved one with scleroderma may be more difficult. Rehabilitation professionals should be aware of the burden faced by caregivers of persons with scleroderma and provide support services or referrals as appropriate.
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Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - August 19, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Cañedo-Ayala M, Rice DB, Levis B, Carrier ME, Cumin J, Malcarne VL, Hagedoorn M, Thombs BD, Scleroderma Caregiver Advisory Committee Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: research