Exploring Caregiver Burden and Health Condition of Dementia Patients during Lockdown due to COVID-19 Pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To combat the COVID-19 pandemic, several countries imposed strict lockdown to ensure social distancing to limit the spread of the virus. This caused difficulties in the management and care of patients with various chronic disorders including dementia.

Objectives

The objective of the study was to explore the health condition of patients with dementia and assess their caregivers' burden during the lockdown.

Methods

A total of 57 caregivers of patients with dementia who had attended the cognitive clinic of the institute for a follow-up within 1 year preceding the lockdown were assessed through telephonic interviews. Caregivers' details were noted following an interview related to the patients' health condition during lockdown and caregiver concerns.

Results

SUBMITTER: Mukherjee R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9175442 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature