The Modified Caregiver Strain Index in Black and White Dementia Caregivers at Hospital Discharge.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to examine psychometric properties of the Modified Caregiver Strain Index (MCSI) in Black and White caregivers of persons living with dementia at hospital discharge.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional study using baseline data of 423 family caregivers recruited from a cluster randomized clinical control trial. Factor structure, measurement invariance, and concurrent validity of the MCSI were analyzed. The moderating role of race on the relationship between MCSI score and anxiety, depression, and burden was also examined.

Results

The two-factor model fits the data best and was invariant across race. Regarding concurrent validity, higher MCSI scores were significantly associated with higher scores on the (HADS-A; anxiety), (HADS-D; depression

SUBMITTER: Kuzmik A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9892362 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul-Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature