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| Predictors of burden and depression among nursing home family caregivers | | Author(s) | S Deborah Majerovitz |
| Journal title | Aging & Mental Health, vol 11, no 3, May 2007 |
| Pages | pp 323-329 |
| Source | http://www.tandfonline.com |
| Keywords | Depression ; Stress ; Family care ; Residents [care homes] ; Nursing homes ; Correlation ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | Using Perlin's stress process model as a theoretical framework, structured interviews were conducted with 103 family caregivers to nursing home residents in New York City. Multiple regression analysis was used to determine the relationship of contextual variables (caregiver age, income, health), caregiving stressors (resident's memory and behaviour problems, caregiving tasks, satisfaction with nursing home), and social support with caregiver burden and depression. All three domains of predictor variables were significantly related to caregiver burden. Only contextual factors and social support predicted depression. Depression levels were elevated in this sample, with the mean falling above the cutoff for clinical depression. Family members of nursing home residents are at risk for caregiver burden and depression; and each outcome has unique predictors for this population. Understanding factors associated with greater burden and depression can guide nursing home staff and mental health professionals in working with family members. Older family members, those in poor physical health or with low incomes are at highest risk, particularly for depression, while families of more impaired residents are at higher risk for burden. Social support is an important factor in alleviating burden and promoting positive mental health. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-070614218 A |
| Classmark | ENR: QNH: P6:SJ: KX: LHB: 49: 7T |
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