Caregiver burden and medication adherence
Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI)
Score interpretation for Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI)
Reference information · Score-entry tool
- Last content update
- 2026-10-26
- Clinical review
- Not independently reviewed
- Source jurisdiction
- See individual sources
- Coverage
- Score-entry tool
| Field | Instrument context |
|---|---|
| Version | ZBI; original twenty-two-item version |
| Respondent | Caregiver |
| Purpose | Score interpretation for Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) |
Clinician score entry
Enter the completed authorized twenty-two-item total from the caregiver.
Scores stay in this page’s memory. Reset or leave the page to clear them. Use the exact instrument version and its authorized form.
Administration
Enter the completed authorized twenty-two-item total from the caregiver.
Scoring method
Twenty-two ratings from 0–4 sum to 0–88.
Interpretation & limitations
- Higher totals indicate more perceived caregiving burden. Explore the caregiver’s practical needs, wellbeing and supports.
- Short Zarit versions use different totals. The score does not determine caregiver capacity, safeguarding status or eligibility.