OBJECTIVE AND SUBJECTIVE INDICATORS OF CAREGIVER BURDEN FOLLOWING AN AMYLOID-Î’ PET SCAN: A MIXED-METHODS STUDY
2024
Caregiver Burden After Amyloid PET Scans
Sample size: 1338
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Author Information
Author(s): Couch Elyse
Primary Institution: Brown University
Hypothesis
The relationship between amyloid scan results and caregiver burden is less well understood.
Conclusion
Amyloid scan results can influence both objective and subjective indicators of caregiver burden and highlight the need for support for care partners.
Supporting Evidence
- An elevated amyloid scan result was associated with spending more hours caregiving for MCI care partners.
- The scan result influenced participants’ perceptions and expectations of their caregiving role.
- Care partners described needing practical and emotional support.
Takeaway
When caregivers of people with dementia get brain scans, it can change how they feel about their caregiving and how much help they need.
Methodology
The study used quantitative survey data and semi-structured interviews to assess caregiver burden.
Participant Demographics
Care partners to persons with MCI and dementia.
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