Effects of the caregiver burden perceived by caregivers of patients with neurological disorders on caregiver wellbeing and caregiver stress

AbstractPurposeThe present study was conducted to determine the effects of the caregiver burden perceived by caregivers of patients with neurological disorders on caregiver wellbeing and stress.Design and MethodsThe study was designed as a descriptive, cross ‐sectional, and correlational study.FindingsIn the study, it was determined that the care burden is related to a caregiver's wellbeing and stress level and that the caregivers ’ levels of performing activities of living decreased and their stress levels increased as their perceived burden of care increased.Implications for PracticeDetermining caregivers ’ difficulties in providing care and providing them with professional support will contribute to reducing the burden of care.

Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - May 27, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Fatma Özkan Tuncay, Tülay Kars Fertelli Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research