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Caregiver burden and its associated factors among family caregivers of persons with dementia in Shanghai, China: a cross-sectional study.

Zhijian LiuWenjing SunHonglin ChenJianhua ZhuangBei WuHanzhang XuPeng LiXiaohan ChenJuan LiYou Yin
Published in: BMJ open (2022)
Dementia caregivers experienced a high level of caregiver burden. The cognitive function of PWD, PAC, social support and community service utilisation were factors associated with caregiver burden. Strengthening social support, providing more high-quality home care services, promoting PAC are imperative to reduce caregiver burden.
Keyphrases
  • social support
  • depressive symptoms
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • mild cognitive impairment
  • risk factors
  • cognitive impairment
  • primary care
  • physical activity