Overload and pain in perceived caregivers of dependent elder
Abstract
Objectives: To evaluate the subjective overload and perceived pain in caregivers of dependent elderly, and to determine if the intensity of perceived pain is associated with the caregiver overload.
Material and methods: A transversal study. Variables: age, sex, family relationship, living with the patient, educational level, time as a caregiver, paid work, Caregiver Stress Index (IEC) and pain intensity (VAS).Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis: Student t test, Pearson r and ANOVA, as appropriate.
Results: IEC 6.58 ± 1.21, 6.60 ± 1.21 EVA, EVA and IEC correlation r = 0.571, p <0.0001; EVA time as a caregiver and r = 0.340, p <0.026.
Conclusions: Carers of dependent elderly have high rates of resistance and pain perception caused by very nature of care required by elderly dependents. Is there a direct relationship between pain intensity and degree of overload of the caregivers.
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