Pain, Caregiver Burden, and Quality of Life in Mothers of Children With Disabilities

June 25, 2026 updated by: Uskudar University

Relationship Between Pain Intensity, Caregiver Burden, and Quality of Life in Mothers of Children With Disabilities: A Cross-Sectional Study

This study aims to investigate the relationships between pain intensity, caregiver burden, and quality of life in mothers of children with disabilities. Pain intensity, caregiver burden, and physical and mental quality of life will be evaluated using validated outcome measures. The study also aims to determine independent factors associated with quality of life in caregivers.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Mothers of children with disabilities are exposed to substantial physical and psychological demands due to long-term caregiving responsibilities. These challenges may negatively affect pain levels, caregiver burden, and quality of life. However, the relationships between these factors have not been sufficiently investigated.

This cross-sectional observational study aims to examine the associations between pain intensity, caregiver burden, and quality of life in mothers of children with disabilities. Pain intensity will be assessed using the Numeric Pain Scale (NPS), caregiver burden using the Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale, and quality of life using the Short Form-12 (SF-12), including physical and mental component scores. Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression analyses will be performed to determine the relationships between variables and identify independent determinants of quality of life.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

29

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Turkey (Türkiye)
    • Uskudar
      • Istanbul, Uskudar, Turkey (Türkiye), 34662
        • Uskudar University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

N/A

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population consisted of mothers of children with disabilities who were providing long-term caregiving support. Participants were recruited voluntarily and included mothers of children diagnosed with conditions such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, autism spectrum disorder, hydrocephalus, and other neurological or developmental disorders. Only mothers aged 18 years and older who were able to understand and complete the assessment forms were included in the study.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Mothers aged 18 years and older who were the primary caregiver of a child with disabilities and who agreed to participate in the study were included.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Mothers with diagnosed neurological, rheumatological, or severe musculoskeletal disorders that could independently affect pain, physical activity, or quality of life were excluded.
  • Mothers with cognitive impairment preventing questionnaire completion were also excluded

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale
Time Frame: baseline
The Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale is a self-reported questionnaire used to evaluate the level of burden experienced by caregivers. Higher scores indicate greater caregiver burden.
baseline
Numeric Pain Scale (NPS)
Time Frame: baseline
The Numeric Pain Scale is an 11-point scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain) used to assess pain intensity.
baseline
Short Form-12 (SF-12)
Time Frame: baseline
The SF-12 is a validated health-related quality of life questionnaire consisting of physical and mental component scores. Higher scores indicate better quality of life.
baseline

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Uskudar University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

April 30, 2026

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 23, 2026

Study Completion (Actual)

May 23, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 25, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 25, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

July 1, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

July 1, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 25, 2026

Last Verified

June 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • UskudarU

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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