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00925njm 22002777a 4500 dc Zabalegui, Adelaida author Navarro Huidobro, Montserrat author Cabrera, Esther author Gallart, Alberto author Bardallo-Porras, Lola author ESCOBAR GUEVARA, MIGUEL ANGEL author Gual, Pilar author Fernandez Capo, Maria author 2010-09-14 Aims and objectives: To provide information about the demographic characteristics and the situation of family caregivers of older people in Spain. Background: In Mediterranean countries, such as Spain, long-term care for older people is provided mainly by family members. This family-based model of care is undergoing many changes, given the social and economic changes that Spain has experienced in recent years. This highlights the importance of providing up-to-date data on family caregivers. Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out on 221 primary family caregivers of people over 65 years old. Methods: Personal interviews were conducted with caregivers using a questionnaire specifically designed for this study. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. Results: Most caregivers were women (84·6%), mainly daughters (52·5%) or wives (27·1%), with a mean age of 54·6 years. Many caregivers (26·2%) were over 65 years old. The profile of the care recipient was a woman (71·5%) with a mean age of 82·5 years and a high level of dependency. Most caregivers (54·3%) had been providing care for more than five years and dedicated more than 70 hours per week to it (81·9%). Conclusion: The family-based model of care in Spain continues to be very intense and falls mainly on women. The presence of 'older' caregivers (over 65) is a significant finding that needs to be addressed. Relevance to clinical practice: Nurses should be aware of the high burden and dedication of family caregivers in Spain. There is a need for targeted interventions to support these caregivers, especially as they themselves age. Zabalegui, A.; Navarro, M.; Cabrera, E. [et. al]. Family caregivers of older people in Spain. Journal of clinical nursing, 2010, 19, 1, pp. 36-45. Disponible en: <https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2702.2010.03440.x>. Fecha de acceso: 23 Ene 2026. DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2010.03440.x 0962-1067 http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12328/5187 https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2702.2010.03440.x Caregivers Family Home care Older people Primary health care Spain Cuidadores Familia Cuidado domiciliario Ancianos Atención primaria de salud España Cuidadors Família Atenció domiciliària Persones grans Atenció primària Espanya Family caregivers of older people in Spain