Validation of the Burden Index of Caregivers (BIC), a multidimensional short care burden scale from Japan

Validation of the Burden Index of Caregivers (BIC), a multidimensional short care burden scale from Japan

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>We constructed a concise multidimensional care burden scale that reflects circumstances unique to Japan, with a focus on intractable neurological diseases. We surveyed 646 family caregivers of patients with intractable neurological d...

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Main Authors: Hagiwara Akiko, Akiyama Miki, Kawada Norikazu, Narita Yugo, Kayama Mami, Yamaguchi Aki, Miyashita Mitsunori, Suzukamo Yoshimi, Fukuhara Shunichi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-08-01
Series:Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
Online Access:http://www.hqlo.com/content/4/1/52

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