Exploring the burden and support needs of informal caregivers for the older adults in Kazakhstan: a mixed-methods study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The growing population of older adults, often affected by chronic illnesses, disabilities, or frailty has led to a substantial increase in the need for informal caregivers.

Objective

This paper is a protocol for a study that aims to investigate the effects of caregiving on informal caregivers of older adults in Kazakhstan with special emphasis on the cultural context.

Methods

The protocol outlines a mixed-methods study that will be conducted in four cities in Kazakhstan. A total of 400 informal caregivers of older adults with two or more limitations in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) will be recruited to participate in a survey, aiming to evaluate care-related burdens and quality of life and health-related quality of life. The Institute for Medical Technol

SUBMITTER: Zhylkybekova A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10796845 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature