Family & Child

Caregiver Burnout Screen (Zarit Short)

12-item screen for family caregivers of elderly, ill, or disabled relatives.

1. Do you feel your relative asks for more help than they need? (Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Quite frequently, Nearly always)
2. Do you feel that because of the time you spend with your relative you don't have enough time for yourself? (Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Quite frequently, Nearly always)
3. Do you feel stressed between caring for your relative and your other responsibilities? (Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Quite frequently, Nearly always)
4. Do you feel embarrassed by your relative's behaviour? (Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Quite frequently, Nearly always)
5. Do you feel angry when you are around your relative? (Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Quite frequently, Nearly always)
6. Do you feel your relative affects your relationship with other family members? (Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Quite frequently, Nearly always)
7. Do you feel afraid for the future of your relative? (Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Quite frequently, Nearly always)
8. Do you feel your relative is dependent on you? (Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Quite frequently, Nearly always)
9. Do you feel strained when you are around your relative? (Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Quite frequently, Nearly always)
10. Do you feel your health has suffered because of your involvement? (Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Quite frequently, Nearly always)
11. Do you feel you don't have as much privacy as you would like? (Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Quite frequently, Nearly always)
12. Do you feel your social life has suffered? (Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Quite frequently, Nearly always)