Table 1.

Dimensions of the Caregiver Reaction Assessment (CRA)

Dimension	Type	Number of items	Assessment
Self-esteem	Positive	7	The extent to which care giving imparts individual self-esteem.
Financial problems	Negative	3	The adequacy, difficulty and strain of the financial situation for the Care giver and the family.
Health problems	Negative	4	The caregiver’s physical capability and energy to provide care.
Disrupted schedule	Negative	5	The extent to which care giving interrupts usual activities, causes the elimination of some activities and interferes with relaxation time.
Lack of family support	Negative	5	The extent to which the family supports and works together with the caregiver.