The economic value of time of informal care and its determinants (The CUIDARSE Study).

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE:The main aims of this paper are to analyse the monetary value of informal care time using different techniques and to identify significant variables associated with the number of caregiving hours. DATA AND METHODS:A multicentre study in two Spanish regions in adult caregivers was conducted. A total sample of 604 people was available. A multivariate analysis was performed to identify the variables associated with the number of hours of caregiving time. In the monetary valuation of informal care provided, three approaches were used: replacement cost method, opportunity cost and contingent valuation (willingness to pay and willingness to accept). RESULTS:The main determinants of the amount of time of informal care provided were age, gender, the level of care receiver´s dependence an

SUBMITTER: Oliva-Moreno J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6529156 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature