Caregiver burden, psychological well-being, and support needs among Swedish informal caregivers.

ABSTRACT: The proportion of elderly people in the world is increasing, which increases the burden on the healthcare system and requires more formal and informal care. In Europe, informal care accounts for approximately 3.5% of GDP, and this is expected to increase. In Sweden, about 1.3 million people are informal caregivers (900,000 of whom are employed). Informal care is most common among people aged 45-65 years. Informal caregivers suffer from mental and physical health problems, such as depression, anxiety, and cardiovascular issues. The aim of this study was to describe informal caregivers in Sweden, their caregiver burden, psychological well-being, and their support needs. A web survey was used to collect data, and 379 informal caregivers responded to the survey. The results of this study showe

SUBMITTER: Malki ST 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11881438 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature