Informal caregiver support needs and burden: a survey in Lithuania.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

A demand for informal care exists worldwide. Lithuania presents an interesting case example where the need for the informal care is increasing, but relatively little research has been conducted documenting caregivers' experiences and needs.

Objectives

The main objective of this study was to investigate Lithuanian informal caregiver characteristics, support needs and burden. In addition, the impact of the COVID-19 on the caregiver's and care receiver's well-being was investigated.

Methods

The study was conducted online between May and September 2020. Informal caregivers and individuals with informal caregiving experiences were invited to participate in the survey. The survey questionnaire comprised 38 multiple-choice items including participant demographic

SUBMITTER: Biliunaite I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8728458 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature