Analysing the influencing factors on caregivers' burden among amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients in China: a cross-sectional study based on data mining.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

There is significant burden on caregivers of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). However, only a few studies have focused on caregivers, and traditional research methods have obvious shortcomings in dealing with multiple influencing factors. This study was designed to explore influencing factors on caregiver burden among ALS patients and their caregivers from a new perspective.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Setting

The data were collected at an affiliated hospital in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.

Participants

Fifty-seven pairs of patients with ALS and their caregivers were investigated by standardised questionnaires.

Main outcome measures

This study primarily assessed the influencing factor of caregiver burden including age, gend

SUBMITTER: Lian L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9494583 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature