Validity and reliability of the zarit burden interview in. The following questions reflect how people sometimes feel when they are taking care of another person. The present study examined the reliability and validity of the bsfcs. Subjective caregiver burden were lowest for the carers of cancer patients and highest for those of patients with abi. Caregiver burden is the stress which is perceived by caregivers due to the home care situation. Preparedness is defined as perceived readiness for multiple domains of the. The major scale included 12 items directly related with burden, whereas the other two scales presented only two items each and were linked to guilty and embarrassment. Burden scale for family caregivers in 20 european languages. The zarit burden interview 14 is based on this scoring method.
The 10item short version of the burden scale for family caregivers bsfcshortbsfcs was developed to provide an economical measure of. Zarit burden interview the gerontologist oxford academic. Since an individuals mental health affects all aspects of hisher life, depression can contribute to a parent temporarily viewing hisher tasks and caregiver responsibilities negatively including caring for a child with a disabilitychronic condition. It combines a subjective burden measure that provides a comprehensive. The highest proportion of caregivers scoring high total burden was seen. For more information on stroke caregiving, visit the rescue home page. Jun 23, 20 to adapt and validate the caregiver burden inventory for use with caregivers of older adults in brazil. Abstract zarit burden intervie w zbi is th e most widely used instrumen t for assessing the burden experienced by the caregivers of persons with dementia. Construction validity of the scale has been investigated by factor analysis, which revealed five factors.
The 10item short version of the burden scale for family caregivers bsfcshortbsfcs was developed to provide an economical measure of this variable. Caregiver burden scale questions please, place a tick in the appropriate box. Zarit burden interview psychometric indicators applied in. The relationship between caregiver burden, caregivers perceived. It is comprised of the 10 items with the highest discriminatory power from the 28item original version. Started in 1995, this collection now contains 6767 interlinked topic pages divided into a tree of 31 specialty books and 732 chapters. Pdf the burden perceived by caregivers of patients with dementia is a fundamental prognostic aspect in the history of the disease. Caregivers are asked to respond to a series of 22 questions about the impact of the patients disabilities on their life. We also evaluated the dimensions most affected by the zs and risk factors associated with caregiver burden and collapse. Six items could not be ascribed to any underlying latent construct. Burden scale for family caregivers how is burden scale for family caregivers abbreviated.
These results lead to the 12item zbi selected for further analyses. The family caregivers to persons with dementia answered a questionnaire including a caregiver burden scale, the nottingham health profile scale. This selfadministered 22item questionnaire assesses the experience of burden. Stressed between caring for your relative and trying to meet other. Item scores are added up to give a total score ranging from 0. Subjective burden is a central variable describing the situation encountered by family caregivers. Nearly always please circle the response the best describes how you feel. This subjective burden is one of the most important predictors for negative outcomes of the care situation for the caregivers themselves as well as for the one who requires care. Burden and modifications in life from the perspective of caregivers. Caregivers to persons with dementia and depression experience high burden. Unidimensional 12item zarit caregiver burden interview for. Caregiver burden, scale, diagnosis, hrqol, informal.
Burden scale for family caregivers in 20 european languages with this scale, valid assessment of subjective burden among family caregivers is possible all over europe using the same questionnaire. The present study was designed to assess the validity of the 10item short version of the bsfc, the bsfcshortbsfcs. So far there are very few specific reliable and valid scales measuring burden in care team members. Short version of the burden scale for family caregivers in 20 european languages with this scale, valid assessment of subjective burden among family caregivers is possible all over europe using the same questionnaire.
The zarit burden interview zbi is a 22item instrument for measuring the caregiver s perceived burden of providing family care. Mild to moderate burden moderate caregiver burden sounds like a harmless, normal level of stress, but this particular stage can be the tipping point for many family caregivers. Has your social life, eg with family and friends, been lessened. Evidencebased information on zarit burden from hundreds of trustworthy sources for health and social care. Selected caregiver assessment measures family caregiver alliance. Zarit scale of caregiver burden or the zarit burden interview is the most widely used instrument. If you have a 3 or 4 as an answer, give careful thought about why the caregiver scored so high on the question and see if you can find away to reduce the stress. Each item is rated on a 4point likert scale, ranging from 1 strongly disagree to 4 strongly agree.
The main objective was to analyse the zarit scale s zs ability to identify signs of caregiver collapse amongst people looking after patients suffering from dementia. The burden interview has been specially designed to reflect the stresses experienced by caregivers of dementia patients. Family caregiver alliancenational center on caregiving the complexities and dynamic nature of caregiving as well as the varied tasks required underscore the critical importance of systematic caregiver assessment as part of longterm care policy and practice. Never rarely sometimes quite frequently nearly always 1 do you feel that because of the time you spend with your relative. The zarit caregiver burden scale was used to measure the level of burden of care, and the maslach. Respectively these were the caregiver burden scale cbs, the minimental state examination mmse and the self reported questionnaire srq. The diseasespecific burden pattern reflected in the full scale zbi was well captured by all shortform versions. Do you think your own health has suffered because you have been taking care of your relative. Feb 20, 2014 the burden scale for family caregivers in the 28item original version was developed accordingly. Originally designed and tested in 1980 containing 29 items, it was reduced to 22 questions. It can be completed by caregivers themselves or as part of an interview. Use of the zarit scale for assessing caregiver burden and. Multidimensional measures that are comprised of more than one scale are presented in two ways.
The instrument assesses caregiver burden and can provide valuable information regarding the impact of caregiving on numerous domains of the lives of family caregivers. The caregiver burden inventory in evaluating the burden of. The results in this study demonstrated that the zarit burden interview is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring the burden of caregivers of pwd in singapore. Adapted with permission from zetit sh, reever ke, bachpeterson 1. The association between medical diagnosis and caregiver burden. The caregivers burden scale cbs is a 22item scale that assess subjectively experienced burden by caregivers to chronically disabled persons. Please circle the response the best describes how you feel.
The adl scale used was developed by lawton and brody 1969, and is further divided into a basic. Comprehensive data from the ida project were the basis of the. The caregiver is asked to tick one of the four boxes not at all, seldom, sometimes, often score 1 to 4 for each question. Please draw an x for the best description of your present situation. Short version of the burden scale for family caregivers. Adaptation and validation of the caregiver burden inventory for use. A resource inventory for practitioners ii about family caregiver alliance family caregiver alliance fca was.
In all groups, there was a wide range of burden scores. The studies located stambor, 2006 focused on caregiver related characteristics or the effects of caregiving on the caregiver, such as caregiving demands roepke et al. The burden scale for family caregivers in the 28item original version was. Burden scale for family caregivers how is burden scale for. Welcome to the 2nd edition of selected caregiver assessment measures. Shortform zarit caregiver burden interviews were valid in. Pdf using and interpreting the montgomery borgatta. Patients should address specific medical concerns with their physicians. Background the burden experienced by family caregivers is the most important caregiver related. Short form zarit burden interview zbi12 never 0 rarely 1 sometimes 2 quite frequently 3 nearly always 4 do you feel. Based on the theoretical concept of subjectively perceived burden, organizationally based factors of burden and structural factors of burden, we report on the construction of a care team burden scale and its scale quality criteria. Family practice notebook 2020, family practice notebook, llc. Subsequent adaptation of the scale made it particularly attractive.
Although the caregiver burden inventory cbi is the most. The adl scale used was developed by lawton and brody 1969, and is further divided into a basic adl badl and instrumental adl iadl. Each item on the interview is a statement which the caregiver is asked to endorse using a 5point scale. The 1st edition published in 2002, was the first publication of caregiver assessment tools aggregated for ease of use by researchers and program developers in the field. It is important to seriously look at any item on the burden scale where the answer was scored as a 3 or 4 quite frequently or nearly always. Pdf the caregiver burden inventory in evaluating the. Oct 01, 2001 caregiver information, obtained separately from the care recipient, included burden zbi, care recipients dependence in activities of daily living adls, and behavior problems.
That because of the time you spend with your relative that you dont have enough time for yourself. Caregiver information, obtained separately from the care recipient, included burden zbi, care recipients dependence in activities of daily living adls, and behavior problems. It was also in anticipation of the 2005 national consensus. The purpose of this study was to test the factor structure of a rapid assessment instrument, the latina caregiver burden scale, in a sample of 154 newly. The carerqol is currently available in english word pdf and dutch word pdf. Assessment tools background canadas population is aging and individuals aged 65 and over are anticipated toaccount for over 25%. Professional care team burden pctb scale reliability. Reliability, validity and reference values of the zarit.
The modified caregiver strain index is a version of the caregiver strain index developed in 1983. The caregiver burden inventory was adapted and validated for use with caregivers of older persons, and it is validity and reproducibility were demonstrated. Adaptation and validation of the caregiver burden inventory. The difference between the points the difference between the points received by the patients from the rmi and the point average of the caregiver burden was statistically significant p burden may vary across caregiver cultural groups, accurate measurement of burden is crucial to offer culturally sensitive services for those providing inhome care.
Although access to this page is not restricted, the information found here is intended for use by medical providers. The 22 items are assessed on a 5point likert scale, ranging from 0 never to 4 nearly always. The tool was modified and developed in 2003 with a sample of 158 family caregivers providing assistance to adults aged 53 and older. All items except items 1, 5, 10, 17, and 20 were reverse coded in such a way that 1 implies the low to no caregiver burden and 4 indicates high. Use of the zarit scale for assessing caregiver burden and collapse in caregiving at home in dementias. You are already face to face with the difficult realities of your caregiving role. Using and interpreting the montgomery borgatta caregiving burden scale article pdf available january 2006 with 2,946 reads how we measure reads.