Spiritualité Saine et Résilience

Coping, stress, and burden among caregivers of older adults with Alzheimer's: a network analysis.

Marques IVP, Lin CC, da Silva EQ, Tavares BFS, da Silva TC, do Nascimento JRA, de Oliveira DV

Dement Neuropsychol . 2026;20 :e20250367

📅 01/01/2026 PMID : 41368522 DOI : 10.1590/1980-5764-DN-2025-0367

Résumé

UNLABELLED: Caregiving for older adults with Alzheimer's disease (AD) has intensified in Brazil, highlighting the emotional and physical burden faced by caregivers. Understanding the factors contributing to this burden is essential for developing more effective and sustainable support strategies.OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between coping strategies, caregiver burden, and perceived stress using network analysis.METHODS: This was a quantitative, analytical, observational, and cross-sectional study with a final sample of 126 formal and informal caregivers from different regions of Brazil. Data were collected via an online questionnaire, using the Perceived Stress Scale, Zarit Burden Interview, and the Coping Strategies Inventory (EMEP). Statistical analysis was conducted with JASP software. Data showed non-parametric distribution, and Spearman's correlation and LASSO network analysis were applied.RESULTS: Results revealed weak but significant positive correlations (p