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Stroke caregivers: pressing problems reported during the first months of caregiving.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21207768     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The major purpose of this study was to identify the types and frequency of caregiving problems and associated stress and coping effectiveness. Secondary purposes were (a) to examine changes in problem frequency, stress, and coping effectiveness over time and (b) to identify relationships between problem stress and personal, illness, coping, and well-being variables. A stress and coping model guided the study. Fifty-eight caregivers participated during the first 4 months of caregiving. Caregiver and stroke survivor demographic and well-being data were collected during acute rehabilitation. Three problem-related themes emerged: interpersonal disruptions, sustaining the self and the family, and stroke survivor functioning. Although problems sustaining the self and the family were most frequent, interpersonal disruption problems were rated most stressful and lowest in coping effectiveness. A component of emotional distress, either anxiety or depression, was related significantly (p < .05) to the stress level of each problem theme. Counseling on problem-solving strategies may improve caregiver well-being.
Authors:
Rosemarie B King; Courtenay Rourke Ainsworth; Maya Ronen; Robert J Hartke
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses     Volume:  42     ISSN:  0888-0395     ISO Abbreviation:  J Neurosci Nurs     Publication Date:  2010 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-01-05     Completed Date:  2011-01-21     Revised Date:  2011-12-21    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8603596     Medline TA:  J Neurosci Nurs     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  302-11     Citation Subset:  IM; N    
Affiliation:
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA. rbking@northwestern.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adaptation, Psychological*
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Attitude to Health*
Caregivers / education,  psychology*
Family / psychology*
Female
Health Services Needs and Demand
Humans
Life Change Events
Longitudinal Studies
Male
Middle Aged
Models, Psychological
Nursing Methodology Research
Problem Solving*
Qualitative Research
Stress, Psychological / prevention & control,  psychology
Stroke / nursing*,  rehabilitation
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
5R01NR009077/NR/NINR NIH HHS; R01 NR009077-05/NR/NINR NIH HHS

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