Impact of disease, cognitive and behavioural factors on caregiver outcome in XXXX .

@entity1 @entity308 @entity148 @entity746
UNASSIGNED: Up to 50% of @entity1 with @entity746 ( @entity746 ) show mild to moderate cognitive-behavioural change alongside their progressive functional impairment. This study examines the relative impact of @entity1 ' disease symptoms, behavioural change and current executive function and social cognition abilities on psychosocial outcomes in spouse caregivers of @entity1 with @entity746 . Thirty-five spouse caregivers rated their own levels of @entity308 and @entity148 , subjective burden and marital satisfaction. Caregivers also rated their partner's everyday behaviour. The @entity1 were assessed for disease severity and cognitive function, with composite scores derived for executive function and social cognition. Regression analyses revealed that caregiver burden was predicted by the severity of @entity1 ' limb involvement and behavioural problems. @entity308 was predicted by @entity1 ' limb involvement, while behavioural problems and @entity1 age predicted @entity148 . Current marital satisfaction was predicted by @entity1 behavioural problems beyond the level of pre-illness marital satisfaction. In conclusion, the study highlights the potential impact of @entity746 @entity1 ' functional impairment and behavioural change on @entity746 caregivers' psychosocial functioning. Clinical communication with @entity746 families should emphasise both physical and psychological challenges presented by the disease.
