Table 1 Dimensions of the Caregiver Reaction Assessment (CRA)
Dimension | Type | Number of items | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
Self-esteem | Positive | 7 | The extent to which care giving imparts individual self-esteem. |
Financial problems | Negative | 3 | The adequacy, difficulty and strain of the financial situation for the Care giver and the family. |
Health problems | Negative | 4 | The caregiver’s physical capability and energy to provide care. |
Disrupted schedule | Negative | 5 | The extent to which care giving interrupts usual activities, causes the elimination of some activities and interferes with relaxation time. |
Lack of family support | Negative | 5 | The extent to which the family supports and works together with the caregiver. |