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September 10, 2025BMC GeriatricsOpen Access

Elements of burden among informal caregivers of community-dwelling older adults receiving home care nursing: a cross-sectional study on health status, well-being, and gender differences

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SSSirry Sif SigurlaugardottirSSSigurveig H. SigurðardóttirTAThor Aspelund

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Overview

Cross-sectional study shows gender differences in caregiver burden and well-being in home care contexts, suggesting targeted support is essential.

Key Points

  • Caregiver well-being is significantly impacted by perceived burden and strain, affecting quality of care.
  • Women caregivers reported higher strain and role overload than men, highlighting gender disparities in caregiving roles.
  • The study involved 483 informal caregivers, with findings indicating a strong relationship between caregiver characteristics and well-being.
  • Addressing the multifaceted challenges caregivers face may improve their quality of life and care for older adults.

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Sigurlaugardottir et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c2427db210217d647a424dhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06320-x
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