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Alvira, MCarmen

Costs and Burden Associated With Loss of Labor Productivity in Informal Caregivers of People With Dementia: Results From Spain

Aims: We analyzed indirect costs related to loss of labor productivity (LLP) in informal caregivers (ICs) of people with dementia (PwD) and the associated caregiver burden and patients' clinical variables.; Methods: Multicenter cohort study of PwD and their ICs (nā€Š=ā€Š287) focused on two groups: (1) home care and (2) institutional long-term care. The costs of LLP were assessed using the Resource Utilization Dementia instrument and a human capital approach.; Results: The cost for LLP was 378&OV0556;/month or 4.536&OV0556;/year.

Thu, 01/31/2019 - 11:48