A Study on the Relationship Between Caregiver Burden, Resilience, and Sleep Quality in Individuals Providing Care for Bedridden Patients

NCT07131930 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2023/09-20
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 50
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This observational study aims to examine the relationship between caregiver burden, psychological resilience, and sleep quality in individuals providing care for bedridden patients, particularly in the context of palliative care. In many cases, the care of bedridden patients in hospitals and at home is undertaken by family members. The caregiving process can be physically, emotionally, and financially demanding. Caregivers often face challenges such as irregular eating habits, chronic fatigue, body pain, difficulty concentrating, restlessness, insomnia, and even increased use of alcohol or medication. These burdens can also negatively impact their social relationships, work performance, and financial stability. As caregiver burden increases, caregivers are more likely to experience sleep disorders, anxiety, depression, stress, and burnout. These issues not only affect the caregiver's quality of life but also reduce the quality of care provided to the patient. It is therefore crucial to assess the psychosocial needs of caregivers and to understand the factors that influence their ability to cope with caregiving demands. Psychological resilience-defined as the ability to adapt to stress and recover from adversity-is believed to play a key role in coping with caregiver stress, though its relationship with caregiver burden remains unclear. This study will evaluate caregiver burden, sleep quality, and psychological resilience using validated questionnaires. Participants will be caregivers of patients currently hospitalized in our palliative care unit. After obtaining ethical approval, individuals who consent to participate will complete the questionnaires. The results will help inform future support strategies aimed at improving caregiver well-being and patient care quality.

Conditions

Caregiver Burden

Keywords

Caregiver Burden; Resilience; Sleep Quality; Palliative Care

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Correlation between Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI, 19-item scale) and Adult Resilience Scale (ARS, 33-item scale)

  at enrollment

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Correlation between Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI, 19-item scale) and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI, 19-item scale)

  At enrollment

Interventions

Caregiver Burden, Psychological Resilience, Sleep Quality OTHER

Informal caregivers who provide daily care for bedridden patients are evaluated in this study. The exposure involves physical, emotional, and financial caregiving responsibilities such as assistance with feeding, mobility, and emotional support. The impact of caregiving on sleep quality and psychological resilience is assessed using validated questionnaires (Zarit Burden Interview, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Resilience Scale).

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Informal caregivers of bedridden patients who are currently hospitalized in the palliative care unit of a tertiary care hospital.

You may qualify if:

• Individuals aged 18 years or older
• Informal caregivers (family members or close contacts) providing daily care for bedridden patients hospitalized in the palliative care unit
• Ability to provide informed consent
• Willingness to voluntarily participate in the study

You may not qualify if:

• Individuals under the age of 18
• Individuals with cognitive impairments that prevent them from completing the questionnaires

Sponsors & Collaborators

• UĞUR UZUN: lead
• Tepecik Training and Research Hospital: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Tepecik Training and Research Hospital

Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Caregiver Burden; Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Stress, Psychological; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior; Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic; Dyssomnias; Sleep Wake Disorders; Nervous System Diseases; Mental Disorders

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Specialist in Anesthesiology and Reanimation

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 4, 2025
• First Posted: August 20, 2025
• Study Start: March 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: June 1, 2025
• Study Completion: June 1, 2025
• Last Updated: August 20, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)