Validation of a Caregiver Strain Index.

Robinson, Betsy C.

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Publication Date: 1983-May

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Validation of a Caregiver Strain Index.

Robinson, Betsy C.

Journal of Gerontology, v38 n3 p344-48 May 1983

Outlines the development of a Caregiver Strain Index (CSI) with spouses, family, friends, and neighbors who provided care to recently hospitalized hip surgery and heart patients over 65. Results indicate that the CSI is a brief, easily administered instrument which identifies strain within the sample of informal care providers. (Author/JAC)

Descriptors: Emotional Adjustment, Helping Relationship, High Risk Persons, Older Adults, Patients, Screening Tests, Social Support Groups, Stress Variables, Test Validity

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