Structural equation model of affecting factors on elder abuse to patients under hemodialysis by family caregivers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The objectives of the present study were to determine the prevalence of older adults with hemodialysis (HD) abuse by family caregivers and the factors affecting it.

Method

This is a correlational-causal study, which is conducted in 2018 in Iran. The sample size was 367 in both groups (the older adults and their family caregivers). Data collection was done using an individual-social information questionnaire for the older adults under hemodialysis and their family caregivers, the questionnaire of elder abuse by family caregivers to the older people under hemodialysis, Zarit Burden Interview and the scale of instrumental activities of daily living (IADL). Data were analyzed by the structural equation model (SEM) method. The Fitness of proposed pattern was measured u

SUBMITTER: Mahmoudian A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8196521 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature