Factors influencing burden among non-professional immigrant caregivers: a case-control study
Publication date
2012ISSN
0309-2402
Abstract
Aim: To identify factors related to the burden that is experienced by untrained immigrant caregivers. Background: There is growing concern about how to provide the care required by an ageing population. Although elder care has usually been provided by family members, this role is increasingly being fulfilled by immigrant caregivers with no formal training. Design: Case-control study (burdened/non-burdened according to the Zarit Burden Interview). Methods: The study took place between May 2005-October 2009. Anonymous questionnaires were distributed to 110 immigrant caregivers and their corresponding older care recipients (n = 110), who were receiving care in their homes in Barcelona (Spain). The questionnaires included measures of burden, social support, quality of life and social integration, and items about the physical/psychological status of the care recipient and the nature of the care tasks. Two groups of immigrant caregivers were defined according to their scores on the Zarit Burden Interview: burdened (n = 55) and non-burdened (n = 55). Results: Burdened caregivers reported less social support, a poorer quality of life, and problems with social integration. Furthermore, 48% said that they lacked knowledge about the care task, while 44% had difficulty performing certain care tasks, which constitutes a risk situation. Conclusion: Burden among untrained immigrant caregivers may be reduced by improving their social support systems and quality of life, thereby helping to ensure the availability of the caregiver services, which society increasingly needs.
Document Type
Article
Document version
Published version
Language
English
Subject (CDU)
614 - Public health and hygiene. Accident prevention
Keywords
Càrrega del cuidador
Gent gran
Cura familiar
Cuidadors immigrants
Infermeria
Qualitat de vida
Integració social
Suport social
Carga del cuidador
Personas mayores
Cuidado familiar
Cuidadores inmigrantes
Enfermería
Calidad de vida
Integración social
Apoyo social
Caregiver burden
Elderly
Family care
Immigrant caregivers
Nursing
Quality of life
Social integration
Social support
Pages
12
Publisher
Wiley
Collection
69; 3
Is part of
Journal of Advanced Nursing
Citation
Gallart, Alberto; Cruz, Félix; Zabalegui, Adelaida [et al.]. Factors influencing burden among non-professional immigrant caregivers: a case-control study. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2013, 69(3), p. 642-654. Disponible en: <https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2648.2012.06049.x>. Fecha de acceso: 22 ene. 2024. DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2012.06049.x
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