University Caregivers Balancing Work and Studies
Author Information
Author(s): Southerland Jodi L, Mauck Erin, Zheng Shimin, Smith Matthew
Primary Institution: East Tennessee State University
Hypothesis
University employees and students providing care to adults with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias (ADRD) face unique challenges compared to non-ADRD caregivers.
Conclusion
ADRD caregivers experience higher caregiver burden and require more support than non-ADRD caregivers.
Supporting Evidence
- ADRD caregivers reported significantly higher caregiver burden compared to non-ADRD caregivers.
- ADRD caregivers had more caregiving support than non-ADRD caregivers.
- Care recipients of ADRD caregivers were older and had more health conditions.
Takeaway
Students and staff at universities who take care of people with dementia have a harder time than those who care for people without dementia, and they need more help.
Methodology
Data were collected via a Qualtrics survey and included assessments like the Zarit Burden Index and various scales for depression and anxiety.
Participant Demographics
University employees and students providing unpaid care to adults 18 years or older.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.02
Statistical Significance
p=0.02
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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