Table 5.
Caregiver perceived difficulty with task (Oberst Caregiving Burden Scale) item means and caregiver percentage ratings of moderate, very, or extreme difficulty with tasks (Item scores > 2) (n = 63)
| Score | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caregiver-perceived difficulty with task item | Mean | SD | Range | Item Scores > 2, No. (%) |
| 1. Treatments (medications, etc.) | 1.5 | 0.8 | 1 – 5 | 9 (14) |
| 2. Personal care | 1.2 | 0.6 | 1 – 3 | 6 (10) |
| 3. Dietary needs | 2.2 | 1.2 | 1 – 5 | 24 (38) |
| 4. Mobility | 1.3 | 0.8 | 1 – 4 | 5 (8) |
| 5. Emotional support | 2.2 | 1.1 | 1 – 5 | 26 (41) |
| 6. Symptom monitoring | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1 – 5 | 17 (27) |
| 7. Transportation | 1.7 | 0.9 | 1 – 4 | 12 (19) |
| 8. Managing finances | 1.8 | 1.1 | 1 – 5 | 14 (22) |
| 9. Household tasks (laundry, etc.) | 1.7 | 0.8 | 1 – 4 | 10 (16) |
| 10. Tasks outside home (grocery shopping, etc.) | 1.5 | 0.8 | 1 – 4 | 9 (14) |
| 11. Planning activities | 1.3 | 0.6 | 1 – 4 | 3 (5) |
| 12. Behavior problems (moodiness, etc.) | 2.4 | 1.4 | 1 – 5 | 28 (44) |
| 13. Behavior problems (memory loss, etc.) | 1.7 | 1.1 | 1 – 5 | 13 (21) |
| 14. Behavior problems (confusion, etc.) | 1.3 | 0.8 | 1 – 4 | 6 (10) |
| 15. Finding caregiver to help | 1.4 | 0.8 | 1 – 4 | 7 (11) |
| 16. Communication | 1.5 | 0.9 | 1 – 4 | 8 (13) |
| 17. Resources | 1.4 | 0.8 | 1 – 5 | 7 (11) |
| 18. Seeking information from doctors, nurses | 1.8 | 1.1 | 1 – 5 | 13 (21) |