Validierungs studien berichteten durchgangig gute psychometrische giitekriterien verschie dener versionen des zbi in unterschied. The zbi consists of 22 items rated on a 5point likert scale that ranges from 0 never to 4 nearly always, with the sum of scores ranging between 0 and 88. Validating a cantonese short version of the zarit burden interview czbishort for. This study was aimed at validating the 12item zarit burden interview zbi among caregivers of elderly persons in nigeria in.
Dec 15, 2000 a practical guide to caring for caregivers. Zarit burden interview the gerontologist oxford academic. Apr 22, 2016 burden and quality of life was assessed by using zarit burden interview schedule and world health quality of lifebref version. The zarit burden interview zbi, by zarit and zarit 1987 is a 22item questionnaire designed to measure the extent to which a caregiver perceives his or her level of burden as a result of caring for a person with a particular diagnosis. This revealed 3 factors, although 1 comprised only 2 items. Here, the authors examine effectiveness and ease of administration of the zarit burden interview zbi tool in day. It has been used in a variety of research designs, to discriminate between study participants e. Unidimensional 12item zarit caregiver burden interview for.
A new tool to assess family caregivers burden during endoflife care. Psychometrics of the zarit burden interview in caregivers of. Caregiver burden, instrument, screening dementia the 22item version of the zarit burden interview zbi. Comprehensive data from the ida project were the basis of the. A twofactor structure for the 12item zbi, personal strain and role. This highly regarded caregiver burden inventory questionnaire screens for 22 items. The remaining 21 items are all related to the spousepartner as the carereceiver. Zbi zarit burden interview official distribution mapi. The following questionnaire, known as the zarit burden interview, was first developed in the 1980s to help caregivers and mental health professionals evaluate caregiver stress and burnout. The internal consistency of the zarit caregiver burden interview was high cronbachs. Unidimensional 12item zarit caregiver burden interview. The total score of the current zbi version includes 22 items, one of which provides a global assessment of burden. Shortform zarit caregiver burden interviews were valid in. Nearly always please circle the response the best describes how you feel.
Validation and reliability of the 12item zarit burden interview among informal caregivers of elderly persons in nigeria however, objective method of assessment of the burden of care for the elderly among caregivers is lacking. The zarit burden interview is a promising measure for the assessment of burden in carers of people with an acquired brain injury. However, objective method of assessment of the burden of care for the elderly among caregivers is lacking. Tang jy, ho ah, luo h, wong gh, lau bh, lum ty, et al. Assessment tools american psychological association. Caregivers completed the zarit burden interview zbi to assess caregiver burden. Pdf factor analysis and rasch analysis of the zarit burden. A secondary aim was to identify variables that predicted burden dimensions. Factor analysis and rasch analysis of the zarit burden interview for. A comparison of tools used to screen for caregiver burden.
Factor analysis and rasch analysis of the zarit burden. Zarit s burden interview is the most commonly used measure of burden among family caregivers for demented older adults, but has been criticized for its diverse item content and lack of correspondence to theoretically based multidimensional burden scales. The zarit burden interview zbi was published first and represents the most widely used scale. Although there are other measures, the 22item zarit burden interview zbi is the most widely used tool for measuring the level of subjective burden among carers. His tool, the zarit burden interview zbi, is used worldwide yumiko, 2006. A practical guide to caring for caregivers american. Bedard m, molloy dw, squire l, dubois s, lever ja, odonnell m. Factor structure of the burden interview springerlink. The zbi is a 22item survey asking caregivers to respond to several aspects of caregiver burden. One tool the american psychological association recommends is called the zarit burden scale.
The results in this study demonstrated that the zarit burden interview is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring the burden of caregivers of pwd in singapore. While professional psychologists and therapists use this tool to assess clients who are providing care for loved. Research article the zarit caregiver burden interview. Determine the reliability of tools that are used to screen. They range from depression to the familys understanding of the older adults disease. A practical guide to caring for caregivers american family. Nov 19, 2009 the internal consistency of the zarit caregiver burden interview was high cronbachs. Validity and reliability of the zarit burden interview in. Aug 01, 2014 while caregiver burden is generally thought of as a multidimensional construct 1,910, the most commonly used measure of caregiver burden, the zarit burden interview zbi 11, produces a single summary score 910. What is the abbreviation for zarit burden inventory. The original english questionnaire included 29 items, then a version with 22 items developed in 1985 22. This research was conducted to inform the development of a revised version of the zbi, relevant to caregivers of people with schizophrenia.
Dependency aspect of caregiver burden is uniquely related. Feb 20, 2014 the zarit burden interview zbi was published first and represents the most widely used scale. Zbi abbreviation stands for zarit burden inventory. A cross sectional descriptive survey was carried out by recruiting 100 caregivers purposively in selected rural community setting punjab, india. However, recent research has found caregiver burden to be multidimensional. Validation and reliability of the 12item zarit burden. The present study examined the reliability and validity of the bsfcs. Participants included 243 dyads of caregivers and veterans referred for neuropsychological evaluation. The memory and behavior problems checklist and the burden interview. Unidimensional 12item zarit caregiver burden interview for the assessment of dementia caregivers burden obtained by item response theory author links open overlay panel javier ballesteros md, phd 1 2 borja santos bsc maths 2 eduardo gonzalezfraile msc psychol 1 3 paula munozhermoso bsc psychol 3 4 ana i.
The original english questionnaire included 29 items, then a version with 22 items developed in 1985. Mediating effect of spiritual coping strategies on. Zarit, orr, and zarit 1985 is the instrument most consistently used in dementia caregiving research bedard, pedlar, martin, malott, and stones 2000. The caregiver burden can be based on a variety of aspects of the care situation e. Stress and burden among caregivers of patients with lewy body. Ballesteros j1, santos b, gonzalezfraile e, munozhermoso p, dominguezpanchon ai, martincarrasco m. An intensive adaptiation to the care situation is necessary. To test this relationship, 41 spouse and adult daughter caregivers involved in a homebased treatment program completed the 29item zarit burden interview and a checklist of their participation level in 10 caregiving tasks, and rated the incidence and severity of the care receivers specific behavioral problems. A new tool to assess family caregivers burden during endof. Zarit burden interview zbi description the zarit burden interview zbi, by zarit and zarit 1987 is a 22item questionnaire designed to measure the extent to which a caregiver perceives his or her level of burden as a result of caring for a person with a particular diagnosis. The current study analyzed the dimensions of caregiver burden and the relation between caregiver burden and results of neuropsychological testing. Many other caregiver burden tools exist which health care providers could potentially use to measure caregiver burden. Stress and burden among caregivers of patients with lewy. The zarit burden interview zbi is commonly used to measure dementia caregiver burden, but its factor structure is unclear.
Pdf validity and reliability of the zarit burden interview. Research on ageing in nigeria has shown that informal care places economic and psychological strain on the caregivers of the elderly persons. Unidimensional 12item zarit caregiver burden interview for the assessment of dementia caregivers burden obtained by item response theory. All these measures were completed by the caregivers, except for the mmse, which was used to evaluate the cognitive function of the pwd and indicate the degree of cognitive. Burden, its predictors and quality of life in caregivers. Factor analysis of the 12item zarit burden interview in. The present study aims to compare wap against conventional zbi. Jul 28, 2010 subjective burden was assessed with a 12item short version of the zarit burden interview. Score values and interpretation are guidelines only, as discussed in.
Prior permission was ascertained to use, and translate the tools. Assessing family caregivers mental health using a statistically derived cutoff score for the zarit burden interview. The 22item version of the zarit burden interview zbi. The zarit caregiver burden interview short form zbi12. Zarits burden interview is the most commonly used measure of burden among family caregivers for demented older adults, but has been criticized for its diverse item content and lack of correspondence to theoretically based multidimensional burden scales. Dependency aspect of caregiver burden is uniquely related to. Background the burden experienced by family caregivers is the most important caregiverrelated. Reliability, validity and reference values of the zarit.
The underlying structure of the zarit burden interview was explored using principal components analysis and varimax rotation. The responsibilities of caring for a person with schizophrenia may significantly impact informal caregivers lives. Recent studies that describe the multidimensionality of the zarit burden interview zbi challenge the traditional dualfactor paradigm of personal and role strains whitlatch et al. The correlation between the zarit burden interview and the general health questionnaire was 0. Burden and quality of life was assessed by using zarit burden interview schedule and world health quality of lifebref version. Several shorter versions of the zbi have been developed, including bedard et al. It offers 2 reliable, brief subscales of personal strain and role. Pdf factor analysis and rasch analysis of the zarit. Burden scale for family caregivers in 20 european languages with this scale, valid assessment of subjective burden among family caregivers is possible all over europe using the same questionnaire. The zarit burden interview zbi was originally developed to assess burden among caregivers of people with alzheimers disease. Please circle the response the best describes how you feel.
The 10item short version of the burden scale for family caregivers bsfcshortbsfcs was developed to provide an economical measure of this variable. Psychometrics of the zarit burden interview in caregivers. These studies consistently reported a distinct dimension of worry about caregiver performance wap comprising items 20 and 21. The 2 major factors identified were personal strain and role strain. While caregiver burden is generally thought of as a multidimensional construct 1,910, the most commonly used measure of caregiver burden, the zarit burden interview zbi 11, produces a single summary score 910. The purpose of this study was to explore the factor structure of the zbi within a sample of uk caregivers.
Research article the zarit caregiver burden interview short. Factor analysis and rasch analysis of the zarit burden interview for acquired brain injury carer research. Six months later, they completed the followup measurements including zarit burden interview zbi, hospital anxiety and depression scale hads, and short form12 sf12. Whoqolbref scale and zarit burden interview zbi schedule was used to measures quality of life and burden in caregivers. Subjective burden is a central variable describing the situation encountered by family caregivers. We sought to clarify the multifactorial structure of the widely used zarit burden interview zbi. Scoring total score ranges from 16 low burden to 64 high burden training required none reliability excellent internal consistency validity convergent validity with zarit burden interview reference dumont, s. Subjective burden was assessed with a 12item short version of the zarit burden interview.
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