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Caregiver Burden among Caregivers of Koreans with Dementia

Kim, Moon-Doo, Hong, Seong-Chul, Lee, Chang-In, Kim, Su-Young, Kang, Im-Ok, Lee, Sang-Yi·2009·Gerontology

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Most studies on caregiver burden have been conducted in Western countries, while few studies on the correlates of caregiver burden have been performed in Korea. OBJECTIVE: To suggest better policies for the care of dementia patients by using a nationwide database to identify factors that affect caregiver burden in Korea. METHODS: The database of the Korean National Health Insurance (KNHI) and National Medical Aid (NMA) programs, which covers all Koreans, was used. A sample of 609 dementia patients and their caregivers was selected from a total of 85,281 dementia patients in 2004 and interviewed to evaluate the total cost of care and caregiver burden. Stepwise multiple linear regression analysis was then performed to identify significant independent predictors of caregiver burden. RESULTS: Among caregiver-related factors, caregiver burden was higher in those who were female, had a history of home care during the previous year, and had less education. Among patient-related factors, poor ADL/IADL function was significant. The most interesting result was that subjective sense of socioeconomic status (good/fair/poor) was a stronger predictor of caregiver outcome than actual economic costs. CONCLUSION: The results of this study suggest that interventions to assist patients with dementia should focus on female caregivers, especially those considered likely to be suffering from an economic burden. Interventions should also aim to improve the ADL and IADL capacities of patients.

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Authors
Kim, M.-D., Hong, S.-C., Lee, C.-I., Kim, S.-Y., Kang, I.-O., & Lee, S.-Y.
Affiliations
Jeju National University (KR)
Venue
Gerontology
Publisher
S. Karger AG
Published
2008-11-20
Volume
55
Issue
1
Pages
106-113
ISSN
  • 0304-324X (ISSN-L)
  • 1423-0003
OpenAlex
W2021975594
Cited by
68
References
41
Citations by year
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FWCI
2.10
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Gerontology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Pharmacy › Nursing care and research
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
Keywords
caregiver burden, dementia, socioeconomic status, activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, home care, caregiver education, women caregivers, economic burden, cost of care, predictors of caregiver burden
MeSH terms
Activities of Daily Living, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Aging, Dementia, Family, Female, Humans, Korea, Male, Middle Aged, Regression Analysis, Social Class, Linear Models, Databases, Factual, Caregivers

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