Abstract
The more caregivers are involved in caregiving, the more likely they are to experience adverse consequences that may endanger the patient-caregiver dyad. The Patient-Caregiver Functional Unit Scale (PCFUS) measures the stability of the patient-caregiver dyad. Patient dependence in each of 14 ADLs/IADLs and caregiver emotional and/or physical difficulty assisting with each of the ADLs/IADLs is simultaneously assessed. The scale is a reliable and valid instrument and can be used in multiple settings for both clinical and research purposes. The PCFUS also can be used to quantify the stability of the patient-caregiver dyad and can be measured prospectively over time to study change.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 45-53 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1998 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Activities of daily living
- Caregivers
- Mental health
- Physical health
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation
- Geriatrics and Gerontology