Human Genetics Publications and Presentations
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-30-2025
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.
Recommended Citation
Turner, S. G., Witzel, D. D., Garza, S., Pillemer, K., & Reid, M. C. (2025). 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, 7334648251360819. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648251360819
Publication Title
Journal of applied gerontology
DOI
10.1177/07334648251360819
Comments
Student publication.
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