Caregiver Burden and Quality of Life Among Caregivers of Beneficiaries in a Long-Term Care Insurance Program

Family caregivers provide the majority of care for individuals with long-term care needs. However, limited knowledge exists regarding caregiver burden and quality of life (QoL) among families receiving long-term care insurance (LTCI) benefits. This study aimed to examine predictors of caregiver burden and QoL among family caregivers for LTCI beneficiaries in southwest China. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2022 among 539 caregivers. Multivariable linear regression models were used to assess factors associated with caregiver burden (Zarit Burden Interview, ZBI) and QoL (Carer Experience Scale, CES). Several sociodemographic (e.g., high school education and having children) and behavioral factors (e.g., sleep quality and outdoor activities) emerged as statistically significant predictors across both outcomes, while other factors were uniquely associated with either burden or QoL. The findings suggest that interventions to maximize caregiver QoL and minimize burden may be most effective when targeting the shared predictors of these outcomes.