Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the applicability and modified effect of the Chinese version of Zarit Caregiver Burden Interview(ZBI)in Chinese population.
Methods ZBI scale was used to measure the caregivers' burden, the modified effect was evaluated through the reliability and validity analysis and the logistic regression that analysised risk factors of caregivers' burden.
Results Caregivers' culture degree, the patient ADL score and the number of caregiver were the main risk factors of caregivers' burden, the Chinese version of ZBI reached the technology demand level of the scale.
Conclusion Adding the number of caregiver can reduce caregivers' burden.Enlarging the survey population extent in can enhance the Chinese ZBI applicability.