Burden of Care and Health Literacy of Caregivers in the Emergency Department

NCT07666373 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: HULYA-2026-1
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 350
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This study aims to investigate the relationship between caregiver burden and health literacy among primary caregivers of patients with chronic diseases presenting to the emergency department. The study will be conducted in the Emergency Department of Yalova Training and Research Hospital and will include at least 300 caregivers. Data will be collected using a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Turkish Health Literacy Scale-32 (THLS-32), and the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI). The findings are expected to contribute to a better understanding of caregivers' needs and to clarify the role of health literacy in caregiver burden among those providing care for individuals with chronic illnesses.

Conditions

Caregiver Burden; Health Literacy; Chronic Disease; Emergency Service Utilization

Keywords

Caregiver Burden; Health Literacy; Family Caregivers; Emergency Service

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Caregiver Burden Level (Zarit Burden Interview)

  This outcome measures the physical, psychological, social, and financial stress experienced by caregivers using a 22-item Likert-type scale. Scores range from 0 to 88, where higher scores indicate a higher level of perceived caregiver burden. The scale evaluates the impact of caregiving on the individual's life through social and emotional domains.

  At the time of the face-to-face interview (approximately 15-20 minutes).

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The target population of this study comprises the primary caregivers of patients diagnosed with chronic diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart failure, cancer, and neurological disorders, who are admitted to the Emergency Department of Yalova Training and Research Hospital.

You may not qualify if:

• Refusal to participate in the research voluntarily. Not being the primary caregiver for the patient. Inability to communicate or complete the scales due to cognitive or language barriers.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Yalova: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Caregiver Burden; Chronic Disease

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Stress, Psychological; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior; Disease Attributes; Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 1, 2026
• First Posted: June 24, 2026
• Study Start: July 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): May 31, 2027
• Study Completion (Estimated): May 31, 2027
• Last Updated: June 24, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-06