Abstract
Objective: To assess caregiver burden and related factor to constipation among caregivers of stroke patients in Department of Neurology and Neuro Intensive Care, Viet Duc University Hospital.
Methodology: This is a cross-sectional study performed in 90 caregivers of stroke patients. Zarit Burden Interview was used to assess caregiver burden
Results: The mean score of caregiver burden was 20.83 ± 13.02; and majority of caregivers had mild to moderate burden (47.8%), there were 6.7% of caregiver had moderate to severe burden (p < 0.05). Perceived self-health, the number of days for caregiving, and functional dependence of stroke patients had statistically significant associations with caregiver burden, in which the number of days for caregiving, and functional dependence of stroke patients statistically significant predicted caregiver burden (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: Caregiver burden of caregivers of stroke patients in our study were moderate. Early interventions that focus on risk factors, support caregivers in caring for patients, and increase the patient's functional independence will help reduce caregiver burden.