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[Physical and psychological stress in a group of Italian caregivers: a new medical emergency? A pilot study].
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Igiene e sanita pubblica [Ig Sanita Pubbl] 2015 Sep-Oct; Vol. 71 (5), pp. 489-98. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- Introduction: this study aimed to evaluate physical and psychological stress in a group of italian caregivers.<br />Methods: 20 subjects were enrolled in the study and divided into 2 groups: 10 healthy controls and 10 caregivers. Every subject underwent an cognitive, clinical and instrumental assessment.<br />Results: the statistical analysis showed an increased presence of pathological alterations in caregivers group such as decreased ejection fraction, cognitive impairment and depressed mood.<br />Conclusions: the study shows the figure of a elderly caregiver, predominantly women, who spend many hours in patient care. The caregiver-type takes about four drugs a day and is not involved in screening programs offered by the health service for his age group. Results a high risk of social isolation, emotional fragility and an increased risk of cardiovascular events and cognitive impairment.
- Subjects :
- Aged
Cardiovascular Diseases etiology
Case-Control Studies
Cognition Disorders epidemiology
Depression epidemiology
Female
Humans
Italy epidemiology
Male
Middle Aged
Pilot Projects
Social Isolation psychology
Stress, Psychological epidemiology
Surveys and Questionnaires
Caregivers psychology
Cognition Disorders etiology
Depression etiology
Stress, Psychological etiology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- Italian
- ISSN :
- 0019-1639
- Volume :
- 71
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Igiene e sanita pubblica
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 26722826