Influencing factors on the resilience of major caregivers for disabled elderly

Objective To explore the influencing factors of disabled elderly caregivers’ resilience, and to provide evidence for further intervention studies. Method Totally 221 caregivers in several communities were investigated with self-design general questionnaire, Activity of Daily Living Scale(ADL), Conner-Davidson Resilience Scale(CD-RISC) Chinese version, Simplified Coping Style Questionnaire(SCSQ), General Self-Efficacy Scale(GSES) and Perceived Social Support Scale (PSSS). Results The caregivers’ resilience score was 59.99±15.86, at a medium level and lower compared with normal population(t=-5.07, P<0.01). It was positively correlated with the positive coping(r=0.468, P<0.01), general self-efficacy(r=0.546, P<0.01)and perceived (r=0.372, P<0.01). Multiple stepwise regression analysis showed the positive coping, self-efficacy and social support of caregivers were influencing factors of caregivers’ resilience(P<0.01). Conclusion Disabled elderly caregivers’ resilience is lower than the general population, and implementation of the intervention should be taken according to different resilience levels at clinical practice. Key words: Disabled elderly; Caregiver; Resilience; Influencing factor