The association between activities of daily living and long hours of care provided by informal caregivers using a nationally representative survey in Japan

Highlights

• We determined the relationship between long hours of care and the assistance in each activity of daily living (ADL) element.

• The assistance in wiping of the body, dressing and toileting were significantly associated with longer hours of care .

• To support caregivers effectively, it is important to consider the kinds of ADL elements of the care recipients.