John R, Hennessy C H, Dyeson T B, Garrett M D
Gerontology Program, University of Louisiana at Monroe, USA.
Gerontologist. 2001 Apr;41(2):210-9. doi: 10.1093/geront/41.2.210.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate burden experienced by a group of American Indian primary family caregivers and to determine if caregiver burden is a multi-dimensional concept.
This analysis is based on the results of a survey questionnaire administered to 169 Pueblo primary family caregivers in New Mexico.
Analysis of the items composing the Caregiver Burden scale indicated that caregiver burden is multidimensional and consists of several types of burden. Caregiver burden, as identified in this sample, is composed of four dimensions: role conflict, negative feelings, lack of caregiver efficacy, and guilt. Investigations of caregiver burden should consider the multidimensionality of this experience and evaluate burden accordingly.
By identifying the specific type of burden that a caregiver experiences, interventions can be targeted more accurately to support family caregiving.
本研究的目的是评估一组美国印第安人初级家庭照顾者所经历的负担，并确定照顾者负担是否是一个多维概念。
本分析基于对新墨西哥州169名普韦布洛初级家庭照顾者进行的调查问卷结果。
对构成照顾者负担量表的项目分析表明，照顾者负担是多维的，由几种类型的负担组成。在这个样本中确定的照顾者负担由四个维度组成：角色冲突、负面情绪、照顾者效能感缺失和内疚感。对照顾者负担的调查应考虑这种经历的多维性，并相应地评估负担。
通过确定照顾者所经历的特定负担类型，可以更准确地制定干预措施以支持家庭照顾。
