Quality of Life and Burden in Informal Caregivers of Femoral Neck Fracture Patients

Fatimah Sham; Siti Rahimah Abdul Rahim; Rosalia Anak Stephen; Retnayu Pradanie

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v11i35.7609

Authors

Fatimah Sham 1 Centre for Nursing Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Siti Rahimah Abdul Rahim Nursing Department, Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Klang, Selangor, Malaysia
Rosalia Anak Stephen Nursing Department, Hospital Sentosa, Kota Sentosa Jalan Penrisen, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Retnayu Pradanie Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v11i35.7609

Keywords:

Quality of Life, Caregiver Burden, Family Caregivers, Femoral Neck Fracture

Abstract

Femoral neck fractures in older adults often require extensive recovery, making family caregivers essential in providing daily assistance and emotional support. This study examined the quality of life and burden among 176 informal caregivers in Malaysian public hospitals using the SF-36 and Caregiver Burden Inventory. Findings showed moderate physical (PCS = 48.84) and mental (MCS = 51.81) quality of life, alongside moderate caregiver burden (CBI = 46.39). Caregivers nonetheless reported notable strain across multiple domains. These results highlight the need for improved support systems, including psychosocial resources, respite care, and stronger rehabilitation services to enhance caregiver well-being and patient recovery.

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