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Disability in informal caregivers of elderly people with high dependency and diagnosis of stroke

Authors

  • Camilo Patricio Poch Clavero Universidad Central de Chile
  • Eduardo Chacana Yorda Universidad Central de Chile
  • Evelyn Álvarez Espinoza Universidad Central de Chile
  • Catalina Vásquez Avendaño Universidad Central de Chile
Vol. 21 No. 1 (2021): Junio
https://doi.org/10.5354/0719-5346.2021.57998

Abstract

Caregivers of elderly people with high dependency in Chile are exposed to complex physical and psychological demands, situations of vulnerability, poor preparation and precarious conditions, situations that, from the perspective of the International Classification of Functionality, can be a disabling situation, so the level of disability of informal caregivers can be determined. Aim: To estimate the prevalence and severity of disability, in informal caregivers of elderly people with a high dependency situation and a diagnosis of stroke. Methodology: Descriptive and exploratory study, with an intentional sample made up of 32 ICs. Disability in informal caregivers was assessed by using the WHODAS II questionnaire. Prevalence, severity of disability, and description of contextual and socio-demographic variables were estimated. Results: The median overall disability was 23.9 [11.9-33.9]. The most compromised domains were relating to others, domestic activities and social participation. All the informal caregivers presented difficulties, 56.25% of them presented mild difficulties, 37.5% moderate difficulties and 6.25% severe. Poor informal caregivers, those who declare not to distribute care tasks, presenting long working hours associated with care (greater than 12 hours) and fulfill the role for more than 55 months, presented greater difficulties. Conclusion: There is a high percentage of disability in informal caregivers according to the WHODAS II questionnaire. The main problems are found in the domains, habitual activities, relating to others and social participation.

Keywords:

Caregivers, elderly people, stroke.

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Poch Clavero, C. P., Chacana Yorda, E., Álvarez Espinoza, E., & Vásquez Avendaño, C. (2021). Disability in informal caregivers of elderly people with high dependency and diagnosis of stroke. Revista Chilena De Terapia Ocupacional, 21(1), 27–37. https://doi.org/10.5354/0719-5346.2021.57998
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Revista Chilena de Terapia Ocupacional
Facultad de Medicina
Universidad de Chile
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