Impact of a Secondary Caregiver on the Well-Being of Primary Family Caregivers of People with Dementia: A Focus on Physical and Psychological Aspects

Elvan Felekoğlu; Hazal Yakut Ozdemir; Sevgi Özalevli; Görsev Yener

Makale detayları

Impact of a Secondary Caregiver on the Well-Being of Primary Family Caregivers of People with Dementia: A Focus on Physical and Psychological Aspects

Yazarlar:

Elvan Felekoğlu | Hazal Yakut Ozdemir | Sevgi Özalevli | Görsev Yener

Yayıncı:

Izmir Katip Celebi University

Ana Başlıklar:

Fizyoterapi

Dergi:

İzmir Katip Çelebi Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.10 Issue 3, pp.470-476

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001360094

pISSN:

2458-9799

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 Objective: The global number of people with dementia is rising, requiring caregivers from early disease stages. However, the effect of having a secondary caregiver on the primary caregivers physical and psychological well-being is unclear. This study aimed to compare primary caregivers with and without a secondary caregiver in terms of physical and psychological parameters. Material and method: This cross-sectional study included 61 primary family caregivers of people with dementia living in Izmir. Based on their caregiving arrangements, participants were categorized into two groups: those caregiving alone n26; 42.6 and those caregiving with a secondary caregiver n35; 57.4. Physical well-being was assessed using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire musculoskeletal disorders, International Physical Activity Questionnaire physical activity, and Fatigue Severity Scale fatigue. Psychological well-being was evaluated with the World Health Organization Quality of Life-Bref and Zarit Caregiver Burden Interview scales. Results: No significant differences were found in psychological measures between groups. However, physical well-being differences were observed. Caregivers without a secondary caregiver spent a significantly higher percentage of their day sitting due to caregiving tasks p0.020. They also reported more musculoskeletal symptoms in the spine p0.05, upper limbs p0.046, and lower limbs p0.019 over the past week. Conclusion: The presence of a secondary caregiver is linked to better physical well-being but does not significantly impact psychological wellbeing among caregivers of people with dementia. These results underscore the need to provide physical support to caregivers to maintain their well-being. These findings highlight the need for multi-faceted caregiver support programs, particularly in contexts where informal caregiving is culturally embedded. Keywords: Caregiver, dementia, physical well-being, psychological well-being, secondary caregiver.

 Objective: The global number of people with dementia is rising, requiring caregivers from early disease stages. However, the effect of having a secondary caregiver on the primary caregivers physical and psychological well-being is unclear. This study aimed to compare primary caregivers with and without a secondary caregiver in terms of physical and psychological parameters. Material and method: This cross-sectional study included 61 primary family caregivers of people with dementia living in Izmir. Based on their caregiving arrangements, participants were categorized into two groups: those caregiving alone n26; 42.6 and those caregiving with a secondary caregiver n35; 57.4. Physical well-being was assessed using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire musculoskeletal disorders, International Physical Activity Questionnaire physical activity, and Fatigue Severity Scale fatigue. Psychological well-being was evaluated with the World Health Organization Quality of Life-Bref and Zarit Caregiver Burden Interview scales. Results: No significant differences were found in psychological measures between groups. However, physical well-being differences were observed. Caregivers without a secondary caregiver spent a significantly higher percentage of their day sitting due to caregiving tasks p0.020. They also reported more musculoskeletal symptoms in the spine p0.05, upper limbs p0.046, and lower limbs p0.019 over the past week. Conclusion: The presence of a secondary caregiver is linked to better physical well-being but does not significantly impact psychological wellbeing among caregivers of people with dementia. These results underscore the need to provide physical support to caregivers to maintain their well-being. These findings highlight the need for multi-faceted caregiver support programs, particularly in contexts where informal caregiving is culturally embedded. Keywords: Caregiver, dementia, physical well-being, psychological well-being, secondary caregiver.

 Objective: The global number of people with dementia is rising, requiring caregivers from early disease stages. However, the effect of having a secondary caregiver on the primary caregivers physical and psychological well-being is unclear. This study aimed to compare primary caregivers with and without a secondary caregiver in terms of physical and psychological parameters. Material and method: This cross-sectional study included 61 primary family caregivers of people with dementia living in Izmir. Based on their caregiving arrangements, participants were categorized into two groups: those caregiving alone n26; 42.6 and those caregiving with a secondary caregiver n35; 57.4. Physical well-being was assessed using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire musculoskeletal disorders, International Physical Activity Questionnaire physical activity, and Fatigue Severity Scale fatigue. Psychological well-being was evaluated with the World Health Organization Quality of Life-Bref and Zarit Caregiver Burden Interview scales. Results: No significant differences were found in psychological measures between groups. However, physical well-being differences were observed. Caregivers without a secondary caregiver spent a significantly higher percentage of their day sitting due to caregiving tasks p0.020. They also reported more musculoskeletal symptoms in the spine p0.05, upper limbs p0.046, and lower limbs p0.019 over the past week. Conclusion: The presence of a secondary caregiver is linked to better physical well-being but does not significantly impact psychological wellbeing among caregivers of people with dementia. These results underscore the need to provide physical support to caregivers to maintain their well-being. These findings highlight the need for multi-faceted caregiver support programs, particularly in contexts where informal caregiving is culturally embedded. Keywords: Caregiver, dementia, physical well-being, psychological well-being, secondary caregiver.

 Amaç: Dünya genelinde demans hastası sayısı artmakta ve hastalığın erken dönemlerinden itibaren bakım verenlere ihtiyaç duyulmaktadır. Ancak, birincil bakım verenin yanında ikincil bir bakım verenin bulunmasının birincil bakım verenin fiziksel ve psikolojik sağlığı üzerindeki etkisi net değildir. Bu çalışma, ikincil bakım veren bulunan ve bulunmayan birincil bakım verenlerin fiziksel ve psikolojik parametreler açısından karşılaştırılmasını amaçlamıştır. Gereç ve Yöntem: Bu kesitsel çalışma, İzmirde bir üniversite hastanesinin nöroloji polikliniklerinden alınan 61 demans hastasının birincil aile bakıcısını içermektedir. Katılımcılar, bakım verme düzenlemelerine göre iki gruba ayrılmıştır: tek başına bakım verenler n26; 42,6 ve ikincil bir bakıcıyla birlikte bakım verenler n35; 57,4. Fiziksel sağlık, Nordic Kas-İskelet Sistemi Anketi kas-iskelet sistemi bozuklukları, Uluslararası Fiziksel Aktivite Anketi fiziksel aktivite ve Yorgunluk Şiddeti Ölçeği yorgunluk kullanılarak değerlendirilmiştir. Psikolojik sağlık ise Dünya Sağlık Örgütü Yaşam Kalitesi Ölçeği-Kısa Formu ve Zarit Bakıcı Yükü Ölçeği ile değerlendirilmiştir. Bulgular: Gruplar arasında psikolojik ölçümler açısından anlamlı bir fark bulunmamıştır. Ancak, fiziksel sağlık açısından farklılıklar gözlemlenmiştir. İkincil bir bakıcısı olmayan bakıcılar, bakım verme görevleri nedeniyle günlerinin anlamlı derecede daha büyük bir bölümünü oturarak geçirmiştir p0,020. Ayrıca son yedi gün içinde omurga p0,05, üst ekstremiteler p0,046 ve alt ekstremitelerde p0,019 daha fazla kas-iskelet şikâyeti rapor edilmiştir. Sonuç: İkincil bir bakımverenin varlığı, demans hastalarına bakan birincil bakımverenlerin fiziksel sağlığıyla ilişkilidir; ancak psikolojik iyi oluş üzerinde anlamlı bir etkisi bulunmamaktadır. Bu bulgular, bakımverenlerin sağlıklarını koruyabilmeleri için fiziksel destek sağlanmasının gerekliliğini vurgulamaktadır. Özellikle bakımın kültürel olarak aile içinde yürütüldüğü toplumlarda, çok yönlü bakımveren destek programlarına duyulan ihtiyacı öne çıkarmaktadır. Anahtar Kelimeler: Bakım veren, demans, fiziksel sağlık, psikolojik iyilik hali, ikincil bakım veren.

Makale detayları

Impact of a Secondary Caregiver on the Well-Being of Primary Family Caregivers of People with Dementia: A Focus on Physical and Psychological Aspects

Yazarlar:

Elvan Felekoğlu | Hazal Yakut Ozdemir | Sevgi Özalevli | Görsev Yener

Yayıncı:

Izmir Katip Celebi University

Ana Başlıklar:

Fizyoterapi

Dergi:

İzmir Katip Çelebi Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.10 Issue 3, pp.470-476

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001360094

pISSN:

2458-9799

Caregiver

dementia

physical well-being

psychological well-being

secondary caregiverBakım veren

demans

fiziksel sağlık

psikolojik iyilik hali

ikincil bakım veren

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Elvan Felekoğlu | Hazal Yakut Ozdemir | Sevgi Özalevli | Görsev Yener

Yayıncı: Izmir Katip Celebi University

Ana Başlıklar: Fizyoterapi

Dergi: İzmir Katip Çelebi Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.10 Issue 3, pp.470-476

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 9/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001360094

pISSN: 2458-9799

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Elvan Felekoğlu | Hazal Yakut Ozdemir | Sevgi Özalevli | Görsev Yener

Yayıncı:

Izmir Katip Celebi University

Ana Başlıklar:

Fizyoterapi

Dergi:

İzmir Katip Çelebi Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.10 Issue 3, pp.470-476

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001360094

pISSN:

2458-9799