Medrano et al. (2014)19 conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study in 67 family caregivers of AD and evaluated for burden intensity with the Zarit scale and for both depression and anxiety using the respective Hamilton scales. 84% of caregivers were female, and 52% were older than 50 years. A total of 36% exhibited caregiver burden; 19% anxiety symptoms; and 43% depressive symptoms. No statistical significance was found between age, sex and number of hours of care. There was a significant correlation between caregiver burden, anxiety and depression. The authors found that caregiver burden was associated with anxiety and depression. The authors stressed upon the need to include caregiver assessments in the treatment protocols of dementia.
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(2015) conducted a case-control study in which study group consisted of 60 caregivers of patients affected by Alzheimer’s disease, whereas control group consisted of 120 healthy individuals who are not care giving (for at least last 5 years). All the patients had level 6 functional assessment staying. Demographic profile of patients and caregivers was noted. Anxiety and depression among caregivers and controls were measured using IAT-ASQ and IPAQ-CDQ inventories validated for Italian population. Majority of caregivers (76%) were females, aged between 40 to 75 years (mean age 59.96 years), married (79.8%) and educated upto elementary or middle school (62.4%). Caregivers showed higher levels of anxiety and depression as compared to controls. The anxiety and depression levels among caregivers were found to be of medium to high order. These levels indicated the relevant issues and minor depression. The authors interpreted that the high levels of depression and anxiety suggest the following considerations: interventions of social and psychological support are fundamental not only to maintain the patient in the family nucleus but also to maintain the caregiver’s psychological
(2015) conducted a case-control study in which study group consisted of 60 caregivers of patients affected by Alzheimer’s disease, whereas control group consisted of 120 healthy individuals who are not care giving (for at least last 5 years). All the patients had level 6 functional assessment staying. Demographic profile of patients and caregivers was noted. Anxiety and depression among caregivers and controls were measured using IAT-ASQ and IPAQ-CDQ inventories validated for Italian population. Majority of caregivers (76%) were females, aged between 40 to 75 years (mean age 59.96 years), married (79.8%) and educated upto elementary or middle school (62.4%). Caregivers showed higher levels of anxiety and depression as compared to controls. The anxiety and depression levels among caregivers were found to be of medium to high order. These levels indicated the relevant issues and minor depression. The authors interpreted that the high levels of depression and anxiety suggest the following considerations: interventions of social and psychological support are fundamental not only to maintain the patient in the family nucleus but also to maintain the caregiver’s psychological