Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale (ZCBS) is a self-report questionnaire, that consists of 22 items on 0-4 Likert-type scale (from 0 that is “never” to 4 that is “almost always”), to determine the effect of caregiving on the life of the individual concerned 14.
Scoring is 2 points for each 'yes', 1 point for each 'sometimes', and 0 for each 'no' response. Scoring ranges from 26 to 0; a higher score indicates a higher level of caregiver strain (Travis et al., 2003; Thornton & Travis, 2003).
In conclusion, there are 4 types of caregivers: family caregivers, professional caregivers, volunteer caregivers, and informal caregivers. Each caregiver faces unique challenges, including physical and emotional exhaustion, financial strain, and balancing personal and caregiving responsibilities.
Response format 3-point Likert scale (0 = “Absent”, 1 = “Occurs sometimes”, 2 = “Occurs often”). Strengths: The CBCL is a valid and reliable measure which is sensitive to change in short interventions.
The CBCL provides information on six scales: affective problems, attention-deficit/hyperactivity, anxiety, oppositional defiance, somatic problems, and conduct problems. An additional version is available for parents or caregivers of children aged 1.5–5 years.
The Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment (ASEBA), created by Thomas Achenbach, is collection of questionnaires used to assess adaptive and maladaptive behavior and overall functioning in individuals.
Ing to Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), ADHD rating scale test questions often use a scale from either 0 to 3 or 0 to 4. On the scale, 0 means the behavior never happens, while 3 or 4 means it occurs frequently.
'Clinically significant' elevations are indicated by T-scores ≥ 64 on the broadband scales, and ≥ 70 on the syndrome scales. 'Borderline' elevations range from 60–63 and 65–69 on the broadband and syndrome scales, respectively.
A standardized measure called a T-score helps your doctor compare your results. When your T-score is less than 60, it usually means you don't have ADHD. A score higher than 60 may indicate ADHD. And a T-score higher than 70 means your ADHD symptoms are more serious.
CBCL T-scores between 50 and 75 have been associated with DLRs ranging from . 99 to 34 in community, school, and clinic settings6,8–10 suggesting that the CBCL's ability to discriminate between children with and without a diagnosis of ADHD varies depending upon the clinical setting and cut-score selected.