Exploring the multidimensional impact of caregiver burden in patients with inflammatory bowel disease
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22089337 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Yuan Yuan (0000-0001-7440-8939, Chongqing University), Hao Wang (0000-0003-3392-1562, Chongqing University), Xiaomei Song (0000-0003-1906-1578, Chongqing University), Wei Tan (0000-0002-4855-2512, Chongqing University), Yan Liu (0000-0002-1612-779X, Chongqing University), Hongli Liu (0000-0003-0670-0289, Chongqing University), Chaoqun Hu (0000-0002-1918-4888, Chongqing University, corresponding author), Hong Guo (0000-0001-6028-8155, Chongqing University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Pages | 1528778-1528778 |
| Publication date | 2025-05-29 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1528778 |
| PMID | 40510583 |
| OpenAlex | W4410872903 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 42 |
Background: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic, non-specific inflammatory condition characterized by periods of relapse and remission, often requiring frequent medical visits. Family members, who are central to the patient's social support network, often serve as primary caregivers, facing significant physiological, psychological, and financial strain. However, research on caregiver burden in IBD is limited. This study aimed to assess the current state of caregiver burden in IBD and identify contributing factors, providing a valuable reference for evaluating caregiver burden and developing targeted interventions. Methods: From February to December 2022, we conducted on-site questionnaire surveys with 236 IBD patients and their caregivers. The surveys collected general demographic information and utilized the Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS), Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and Caregiver Burden Inventory (CBI) to assess key variables. Basic information gathered from IBD patients and their caregivers included age, health status, education level, marital status, monthly family income, the presence of co-caregivers, and daily caregiving duration. Results: < 0.01). Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that higher caregiver depression and anxiety levels, longer daily caregiving hours, younger patient age, lower patient educational level, and greater disease severity were significantly associated with increased caregiver burden. Female caregivers reported experiencing a greater burden than male caregivers. Conclusion: Caregivers of IBD patients experience a substantial and multifaceted burden that is frequently underestimated. This excessive burden negatively impacts both patient outcomes and the caregiver's wellbeing, highlighting the critical need for comprehensive support from healthcare professionals and society to effectively address and alleviate caregiver burden
Disease · Intensive care medicine · Pathology · Family Caregiving in Mental Illness · Inflammatory Bowel Disease · Medicine · Pregnancy and Medication Impact
Caregiver Burden
Worldwide incidence and prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease in the 21st century
Measuring Subjective Sleep Quality
Long-term trends in the burden of inflammatory bowel disease in China over three decades
Application of a Multidimensional Caregiver Burden Inventory
Cognitive function characteristics and influencing factors in patients with depressive disorders
Trends and projections of inflammatory bowel disease at the global, regional and national levels, 1990–2050
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |