08.02.06. About the health impact of unpaid carers, is there evidence for aspects of both physical and mental health? | Brazil

08.02.06. About the health impact of unpaid carers, is there evidence for aspects of both physical and mental health? | Brazil

08 Apr 2022

Yes. There is evidence that family carers of older people present signs of depression and stress (Oliveira & D’Elboux, 2012).

References:

Oliveira, D. C., & D’Elboux, M. J. (2012). Estudos nacionais sobre cuidadores familiares de idosos: Revisão integrativa. Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem, 65(5), 829–838. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-71672012000500017