Evaluation of workload burden and the level of knowledge of caregivers regarding the transfer of neurological patients
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https://doi.org/10.17267/2238-2704rpf.2025.e6356Keywords:
Caregivers, Patient Transfer, Nervous System DiseasesAbstract
OBJECTIVE: To identify the level of knowledge of informal caregivers regarding the transfer of neurological patients attending the physical therapy teaching clinic of the Universidade Estadual do Norte do Paraná – UENP (State University of Northern Paraná) and to assess their workload burden. METHODS: This is a descriptive, cross-sectional study conducted between December 2022 and November 2023, using questionnaires that assessed caregivers’ sociodemographic characteristics and their knowledge of patient transfers, addressing both theoretical and practical aspects. To evaluate caregiver burden, the QASCI questionnaire was applied. RESULTS: It was observed that most caregivers did not know what patient transfers were, had not received any training or guidance, and had never taken any caregiving course, showing a low level of knowledge about transfers — both regarding their definition, purpose, and correct execution. Caregiver age was correlated with higher workload burden. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: The study identified that caregivers have a low level of knowledge about patient transfers. These findings highlight the need for implementing health education initiatives focusing on patient handling, caregiving techniques, and caregiver self-care during transfer activities.
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