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Caregiver Burden Scale


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The Zarit Burden Interview, a popular caregiver self-report measure.  The revised version contains 22 items. Each item on the interview is a statement which the caregiver is asked to endorse using a 5-point scale. Response options range from 0 (Never) to 4 (Nearly Always).

The following questions reflect how people sometimes feel when they are taking care of another person. After each question, choose how often you feel that way :never,rarely,sometimes,frequently,or nearly always. There are no right or wrong answers.

The screening tests and other psychological self-tests provided on thevividmind.org website are intended for educational purposes only and should not be understood to constitute a medical diagnosis or healthcare recommendation. Do not diagnose yourself based on these tests alone. If you screened positive for a disorder, please do not panic. Remember that this is just a test you are taking on the internet and not an expert diagnosis. Please reach out to a health care provider for help if you are distressed.

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