Quality of Life of Older Informal Caregivers in Sweden
Author Information
Author(s): Kirvalidze Mariam, Mateo-Abad Maider, Ayala Alba, Bernal-Alonso Amaya, Forjaz Maria João, Rodríguez-Blázquez Carmen, Calderón-Larrañaga Amaia
Primary Institution: Karolinska Institutet
Hypothesis
What are the profiles of older caregivers based on their quality of life and what factors characterize them?
Conclusion
Older informal caregivers in Sweden can be categorized into three profiles based on their quality of life, with modifiable factors identified that could improve their mental health.
Supporting Evidence
- The study included a total of 1382 observations, corresponding to 994 caregivers aged 60 and above.
- Three caregiver profiles were identified based on their quality of life.
- 58% of caregivers had good quality of life, while 35% had intermediate and 7% had poor quality of life.
- The poor quality of life group had higher prevalence of depression and lower levels of social support.
Takeaway
This study looked at older people who help take care of others and found that their happiness and health can be grouped into three types, which can help us find ways to make them feel better.
Methodology
A cross-sectional analysis of a cohort study using Multiple Correspondence Analysis and multinomial regression.
Participant Demographics
Caregivers aged 60 and above from the Swedish National Study on Aging and Care.
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