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Health Patterns of Dementia Caregivers With Chronic Pain: Latent Profile Analysis of the PROMIS-29 Measure

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Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine
Author
Turner, S.G.
Witzel, D.D.
Garza, S.
Pillemer, K.
Reid, M.C.
Abstract

We identified patterns of health and functioning in a national sample of dementia family caregivers experiencing chronic pain (N = 273). Utilizing latent profile analysis of the 29-item Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS-29), we identified three discrete groups: an average group (48%), a low health challenges group (30%), and a high health challenges group (22%). Women were more likely to be in the high (vs. low) health challenges group. There are discrete health patterns of caregivers with chronic pain, with over 20% reporting comorbid poor health and functioning that may negatively affect caregiving quality. Screening caregivers for high impact pain in clinical settings should be considered and prioritizing these caregivers for interventions may be an efficient use of resources.

Journal / Series
Journal of applied gerontology: the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society
Date Issued
2025-07-30
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Keywords
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chronic pain
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dementia
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family caregivers
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latent profile analysis
Related DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648251360819
Previously Published as
Turner SG, Witzel DD, Garza S, Pillemer K, Reid MC. Health Patterns of Dementia Caregivers With Chronic Pain: Latent Profile Analysis of the PROMIS-29 Measure. Journal of applied gerontology : the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society. 2025; ():7334648251360819. doi: 10.1177/07334648251360819. PMID: 40738141.
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