Nurse's assessment of caregiver burden.
Caregivers of an older adult family member with dementia face many negative physical and mental health consequences, as well as financial impact. Caregiver burden and depressive symptoms are defined and factors that affect caregiver burden are examined. Tips for nurse assessment of caregiver depressive symptoms also are included.
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Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Tampa, FL, USA.
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001294:Attitude to Health; D017028:Caregivers / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D017281:Cost of Illness; D003704:Dementia / Q000451:nursing*; D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006701:Home Nursing / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000523:psychology; D008297:Male; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D011788:Quality of Life; D012307:Risk Factors; D012944:Social Support