| Title | The relationship between caregiver burden and depressive symptoms in Ontario home care clients |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2018 |
| Authors | Williams N, Jamal S, Guthrie DM |
| Journal | Home Health Care Serv Q |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pagination | 60-76 |
| Date Published | Jan-Mar |
| ISBN Number | 0162-1424 |
| Accession Number | 29319428 |
| Keywords | Caregiver burden, depression, home care, informal caregiving, InterRAI, Resident Assessment Instrument for Home Care, standardized assessment |
| Abstract | The onset of depressive symptoms is common in home care clients and their caregivers. Understanding the experience of the informal caregiver can assist clinicians in providing services to maximize the well-being of both the client and their caregivers. The objectives of this article are to examine risk factors for the development of depressive symptoms. A longitudinal analysis design was completed for clients with 2+ assessments. The development of depressive symptoms was defined as a Depression Rating Scale score of 3+ on re-assessment. The results-overall, 10.7% of clients experienced new depressive symptoms and clients with a caregiver who was feeling distressed, angry, or depressed were 45% more likely to develop symptoms. |
| DOI | 10.1080/01621424.2018.1425647 |
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| Short Title | Home health care services quarterlyHome Health Care Serv Q |
| Alternate Journal | Home health care services quarterly |
