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. 2019 Jan-Mar;13(1):122–129. doi: 10.1590/1980-57642018dn13-010015

Chart 1. Zarit Burden Interview Scale - 12-item version11 administered to older caregivers of older adults.

ZBI-22 items Instructions: Recommendations for the administration and scoring of each statement follow the original publication of the scale for the Brazilian context.20
2. Do you feel that because of the time you spend with (care recipient) that you don't have enough time for yourself?
3. Do you feel stressed between caring for (care recipient) and trying to meet other responsibilities for your family or work?
5. Do you feel angry when you are around (care recipient)?
6. Do you feel that (care recipient) currently affects your relationships with other family members or friends in a negative way?
9. Do you feel strained when you are around (care recipient)?
10. Do you feel your health has suffered because of your involvement with (care recipient)?
11. Do you feel that you don't have as much privacy as you would like because of (care recipient)?
12. Do you feel that your social life has suffered because you are caring for (care recipient)?
17. Do you feel you have lost control of your life since (care recipient)'s illness?
19. Do you feel uncertain about what to do about (care recipient)?
20. Do you feel you should be doing more for (care recipient)?
22. Overall, how burdened do you feel in caring for (care recipient)?