Mental health of caregivers for people with dementia and cerebral palsy as a key determinant of caregiver burden: a multivariable analysis
Caregiver mental health is a key determinant of perceived burden of caring for people with dementia and cerebral palsy, exerting a stronger influence than patient dependence or physical demands. Interventions should integrate psychological screening and mental health support to prevent caregiver distress and ensure a sustainable informal care.
Authors
- Pedro Manuel Rodríguez-Muñoz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7933-952X)
- María José Rodríguez-Lorenzo
- Fátima Pérez Robledo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2695-0250)
- Carlos Martín-Sánchez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8627-3645)
- Jesús Pérez
- Alba Sánchez-Gil
- Cristina Rivera-Picón
- Enrique Pérez-Sáez
- Andrea Calleja-Caballero
- María Martínez-Romo
- Juan Luis Sánchez-González
Institutions
- Universidad de Salamanca (ES)
- Laboratoire National de Référence (MA)
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Salamanca (ES)
- University of Castilla-La Mancha (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2026-03-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2026.1757413
- Primary Topic
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00