Understanding the family burden and caregiver role in stroke rehabilitation: insights from a retrospective study.
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| Title: | Understanding the family burden and caregiver role in stroke rehabilitation: insights from a retrospective study. |
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| Authors: | Maggio, Maria Grazia (AUTHOR), Corallo, Francesco (AUTHOR), De Francesco, Morena (AUTHOR), De Cola, Maria Cristina (AUTHOR), De Luca, Rosaria (AUTHOR), Manuli, Alfredo (AUTHOR), Quartarone, Angelo (AUTHOR), Rizzo, Amelia (AUTHOR), Calabrò, Rocco Salvatore (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Neurological Sciences. Nov2024, Vol. 45 Issue 11, p5347-5353. 7p. |
| Subjects: | Burden of care, Patients, Caregivers, Quality of life, Patients' families |
| Abstract: | Introduction: Stroke negatively impacts both patients and their families, who must face multiple changes after the onset of the disease. Family caregivers must face new problems with a possible sense of inadequacy, stress and burden. Our retrospective study aimed to assess the burden of caregivers during the rehabilitation process of patients with Stroke. Material and method: This study included patients with a diagnosis of stroke and their caregiver, who attended the Day Hospital of the IRCCS Neurolesi Center "Bonino-Pulejo", Messina, Italy, between January 2018 and October 2019, using electronic recovery system data. The final sample consisted of 30 patients and their caregivers. Results: Significant improvements were observed in patients' cognitive and mood scores, reflecting the efficacy of rehabilitation therapies. Additionally, a correlation emerged between patients' reported anxiety levels and caregivers' reported depression levels, highlighting a dynamic interaction between the emotional states of the two groups. Conclusion: The study highlights the intricate interplay between caregiver characteristics, patient outcomes, and family dynamics in the context of caregiving. Targeted interventions aimed at improving family resilience and coping mechanisms are crucial to optimizing the well-being of both caregivers and patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Introduction: Stroke negatively impacts both patients and their families, who must face multiple changes after the onset of the disease. Family caregivers must face new problems with a possible sense of inadequacy, stress and burden. Our retrospective study aimed to assess the burden of caregivers during the rehabilitation process of patients with Stroke. Material and method: This study included patients with a diagnosis of stroke and their caregiver, who attended the Day Hospital of the IRCCS Neurolesi Center "Bonino-Pulejo", Messina, Italy, between January 2018 and October 2019, using electronic recovery system data. The final sample consisted of 30 patients and their caregivers. Results: Significant improvements were observed in patients' cognitive and mood scores, reflecting the efficacy of rehabilitation therapies. Additionally, a correlation emerged between patients' reported anxiety levels and caregivers' reported depression levels, highlighting a dynamic interaction between the emotional states of the two groups. Conclusion: The study highlights the intricate interplay between caregiver characteristics, patient outcomes, and family dynamics in the context of caregiving. Targeted interventions aimed at improving family resilience and coping mechanisms are crucial to optimizing the well-being of both caregivers and patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 15901874 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10072-024-07668-5 |
