Burnout syndrome in informal caregivers of older adults with dementia: A systematic review

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The number of caregivers has increased considerably.4 Caring for others can be beneficial; however, research has suggested a higher prevalence of overload developed by emotional stress, physical wear, limited social/leisure activities, and lack of appetite and sleep, as well as an increased risk of mortality and mental disorders in caregivers compared with non-caregivers.2,5-7

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