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ArticleKnee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA2025

Moderate burden amongst caregivers posthip arthroscopy linked to younger caregiver age and task load: A cross-sectional survey study.

Yoan Bourgeault-Gagnon, Mansi Patel, Madison Walker, Hassaan Abdel Khalik, Andrew Duong, Nicole Simunovic, Olufemi R Ayeni, Caregiver Burden Survey Investigators

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Yoan Bourgeault-GagnonDivision of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Mansi PatelDivision of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Madison WalkerDivision of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Hassaan Abdel KhalikDivision of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Andrew DuongDivision of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Nicole SimunovicDivision of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Olufemi R AyeniDivision of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4219-8564
Caregiver Burden Survey InvestigatorsDivision of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

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purposeTo evaluate the burden experienced by primary informal caregivers of patients who have undergone hip arthroscopy and to identify factors that predict increased caregiver burden.

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted at a single academic hospital centre, enroling caregivers of patients who underwent hip arthroscopy between November 2018 and November 2023. Caregiver burden was assessed using the Caregiver Burden Inventory (CBI) survey. Multivariable linear regression models were used to identify predictors of caregiver burden, with the global CBI score serving as the primary outcome measure. Secondarily, open-ended survey questions were analyzed qualitatively to elucidate specific challenges and facilitators of caregiving, as reported by the caregivers themselves.

resultsThe study involved 99 eligible caregivers (mean [standard deviation] age; 47 [11] years), 58% were female, and 85% were relatives of the patient. The median global CBI score was 13.0 (interquartile range: 8.0-22.4), indicating a moderate burden. Regression analyses demonstrated that younger caregiver age and a higher number of caregiving tasks were significant predictors of increased global burden. Additionally, nonweightbearing status of patients, female gender of caregivers and working full-time statistically significantly increased specific dimensions of caregiver burden.

conclusionThis study highlights the meaningful burden faced by caregivers of patients undergoing hip arthroscopy, despite its minimally invasive nature and outpatient setting. Identified risk factors such as younger caregiver age, female gender of the caregiver, nonweight-bearing status and increased caregiving tasks suggest targeted areas for intervention. The qualitative analysis revealed that caregivers struggle with time management and physical and emotional strain, yet better communication and practical support from healthcare teams could help to alleviate these challenges. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV, prognostic study.

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ArthroscopyCaregiver BurdenCaregiversCost of IllnessHip JointWorkloadAdultAge FactorsCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSex FactorsSurveys and Questionnairescaregivercaregiver burdenhip arthroscopyoutpatient surgeryrehabilitation

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PMCPMC11792098

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