Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) Test
Understand caregiver stress and strain in about 5 minutes. A 22 item tool that pinpoints key pressure points to guide timely support and care planning.
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Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
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Self-criticism about leaving and workload (Salaw)
Average
1.8
Normal range
1.1 — 2.5
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4
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Uncertainty (U)
Average
3
Normal range
2.3 — 3.6
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4
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Emotional Tension (ET)
Average
2.9
Normal range
2.3 — 3.6
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4
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Interdependence of patient/caregiver (Iop)
Average
2.9
Normal range
2.3 — 3.5
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4
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Perception of resource scarcity (Pors)
Average
1.1
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0.6 — 1.7
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4
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Intensity of Family Burden (IoFB)
Average
65.8
Normal range
52.7 — 78.8
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88
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this questionnaire measure?
It measures the caregiver’s perceived emotional and psychological strain related to providing ongoing care. It also indicates common burden areas such as fatigue, stress, social limitations, and financial pressure.
Who should complete it?
It is intended for adults who provide regular unpaid care to a relative or close person with significant mental health needs. It can be used in clinical, community, or research settings.
How long does it take and what is the format?
It includes 22 items and usually takes about 5 minutes to complete. Each item is rated on an ordered response scale based on how often or how strongly the statement applies.
How should responses be selected?
Select the option that best reflects the current situation during the past few weeks. Use the first response that seems accurate and avoid overthinking individual items.
How are results used?
Higher total scores indicate greater caregiver burden. Results help identify areas where added support or targeted interventions may be needed.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
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Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) Test - Symptoms and Signs
Caregiving responsibilities can contribute to clinically meaningful psychological and practical strain. The Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) is a brief self-report measure designed to quantify perceived caregiver burden and related distress.
Developed by Steven H. Zarit, Judy M. Reever, and Joseph Bach-Peterson, it consists of 22 items and typically takes about 5 minutes to complete. Items ask respondents to rate the extent to which caregiving affects emotional well-being, social functioning, and daily life demands, supporting identification of areas where additional assessment or support may be indicated.
The Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) is commonly used in clinical and research settings to monitor caregiver strain over time and to inform care planning, referral decisions, and evaluation of intervention response.
Author: Joseph Bach-Peterson, Judy M. Reever, Steven H. Zarit
Literature: Pearlin, L. I., Mullan, J. T., Semple, S. J., & Skaff, M. M. Caregiving and the stress process: an overview of concepts and their measures. The Gerontologist. 1990.; Zarit, S. H., Reever, K. E., & Bach-Peterson, J. Relatives of the impaired elderly: correlates of feelings of burden. The Gerontologist. 1980.
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