Table 2.
Classification system for interpreting the BSFC-s scores
| Score on the short version of the Burden Scale for Family Caregivers (BSFC-s) | 0 - 4 | 5 - 14 | 15 - 30 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency in the sample (n = 386) | 28 (7%) | 136 (35%) | 222 (58%) |
| Degree of subjective burden | none to low | moderate | severe to very severe |
| No. of persons in the class with above-average psychosomatic complaints | 10.70% | 59.60% | 90.50% |
| Risk of physical psychosomatic complaints | not increased | increased | very much increased |