BURDEN OF STROKE SURVIVORS ON CAREGIVER AND QUALITY OF LIFE
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CURRENT RESEARCH - Year 2017, Vol 9, Issue 11
Abstract
Aim: To assess level of burden and quality of life of caregivers of stroke survivors. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 120 caregivers of stroke survivors. Data were collected by demographic proforma, WHOQOL-BREF to find the quality of life and Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) questionnaire to assess level of burden of caregivers. Results: The study results revealed that the most of the caregivers were in severe level of burden. The main component of burden was relationship and emotional well-being, which was affected most. In quality of life, all the domain were equally effected, while physical domain had least scores. There was a significant negative correlation between quality of life and burden scores of caregivers.
Authors and Affiliations
1Mamta Rawat, *,2Rakesh Sharma and 3Deepak Goel .
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