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August 5, 2026Western Journal of Nursing Research0 citations

Psychosomatic Dimensions of Caregiver Burden in Dementia

Family Caregivers of Patients with Dementia in Primary Care: Assessment of the Psychosomatic Dimensions of Caregiver Burden

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IDIoanna DimitriadouCMCharoula MesiraATAikaterini Toska

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Cross-sectional study assesses caregiver burden and well-being in family caregivers of dementia patients, suggesting implications for support strategies.

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  • This study aims to assess the psychosomatic dimensions of caregiver burden, resilience, and quality of life among family caregivers of dementia patients.
  • Cross-sectional study conducted from September 2023 to January 2024
  • 150 family caregivers recruited from primary care settings in Larissa, Greece
  • Participants completed validated instruments and relationships were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation, and multivariable regression models.
  • Moderate caregiver burden, resilience, and quality of life reported among caregivers
  • Higher caregiver burden associated with older age, rural residence, lower education, and being the patient's spouse
  • Positive correlation observed between caregiver burden and quality of life.
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Dimitriadou et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a72e85b226790f370658332https://doi.org/10.1177/01939459261467552
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