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Zarit Caregiver Burden Interview (ZBI)

The Zarit Caregiver Burden Interview, developed by Steven H. Zarit and colleagues in 1980, is a widely used assessment tool designed to quantify the subjective burden experienced by informal caregivers of persons with dementia or other chronic illnesses. The 22-item instrument measures emotional, financial, and physical strain related to caregiving and has become a standard in geriatric, gerontology, neurology, and behavioral health settings worldwide.

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  1. Zarit, S. H., Reever, K. E., & Bach-Peterson, J. (1980). Relatives of the impaired elderly: Correlates of feeling burdened. Gerontologist, 20(6), 649-655. DOI: 10.1093/geront/20.6.649
  2. Zarit, S. H., Anthony, C. R., & Boutselis, M. (1987). Interventions with care givers of dementia patients: Comparison of two approaches. Psychol Aging, 2(1), 9-15. DOI: 10.1037/0882-7974.2.1.9

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ScholarGateZarit Caregiver Burden Interview (Zarit Caregiver Burden Interview (ZBI)). Retrieved 2026-06-04 from https://scholargate.app/en/nursing/zarit-caregiver-burden-scale