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Muhrodji P, Wicaksono HDA, Satiti S, Trisnantoro L, Setyopranoto I, Vidyanti AN. Roles and Problems of Stroke Caregivers: A Qualitative Study in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. F1000Res 2022; 10:380. [PMID: 35186263 PMCID: PMC8822138 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.52135.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background: Caregivers play a central role in post-stroke patients' care. However, the role of and problems managed by caregivers have not been widely studied, particularly in Indonesia. This study aims to explore the roles and problems of caregivers in post- stroke patients’ care. Method: This was a qualitative study. Seven caregivers of post-stroke patients from the homecare clinic of Dr Sardjito General Hospital were purposely selected during January 2017 to June 2018. Focus group discussions were conducted to explore the roles and problems of caregiving. Results: Themes related to caregivers’ roles were: connecting patients with medical personnel and other family members, maintaining patients’ health conditions by fulfilling basic needs and assisting rehabilitation, as well as maintaining patients’ psychological conditions by encouraging conversation, telling jokes, or recreation. On the other hand, themes related to caregivers’ problems were: lack of knowledge caused by education inadequacy, underappreciated and unconcerned family, suboptimal service including limited physiotherapy and pharmacy resource, unthorough administration, lack of communication, physical limitations, and burnout, as well as uncooperative patients. Conclusions: Caregivers play essential roles as communicators and help to maintain patient's health conditions. Common problems are related to a lack of knowledge about strokes and a lack of attention from family. Further research to study the effects of these findings on the quality of life of both patient and their caregiver, as well as how to handle the caregiver issues should be investigated.
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- Paryono Muhrodji
- Doctorate Program of Medical and Health Science, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 55281, Indonesia
- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 55281, Indonesia
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- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 55281, Indonesia
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- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 55281, Indonesia
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- Center for Health Policy and Management, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 55281, Indonesia
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- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 55281, Indonesia
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- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 55281, Indonesia
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DEMİR AVCI Y, GÖZÜM S. Adaptation and Psychometric Testing of the Turkish Caregiving Competence Scale. BEZMIALEM SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.14235/bas.galenos.2020.4152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Joseph J, Dhandapani M, Sharma S, Dabla S, Varkey B, Narasimha V, Varghese A, Dhandapani S. The quality of life of stroke survivors in the Indian setting: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann Indian Acad Neurol 2022; 25:376-382. [PMID: 35936592 PMCID: PMC9350769 DOI: 10.4103/aian.aian_1069_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2021] [Revised: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Background: The significant burden of stroke on the mortality rates of developing countries, including India, is well-documented in the literature. However, robust data regarding the aggregates of evidence on the quality of life (QOL) of stroke survivors is limited. Objective: To gather relevant information for policymakers on the QOL of stroke survivors based on observational studies conducted in the Indian setting. Methods: We searched PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar for studies conducted in the Indian setting. The methodological quality of each study was scored, and data were extracted from the published reports. The risk of bias assessment was conducted based on the JBI Critical Appraisal Checklist criteria. The relevant data regarding QOL were analyzed by a random effects model using R software. Results: 16 studies were included in the systematic review in which the majority of the studies recruited study participants in the hospital-based setting with an average duration of 3-6 months following the stroke episode. Our findings suggest that the pooled mean quality of life in the four dimensions of the World Health Organization Quality of Life instrument (WHOQOL-BREF) were ranged from 46.86 to 61.37 and the overall Stroke Specific Quality of Life scale (SS-QOL) mean score was 157.16. There was a significant inconsistency among the included studies as heterogeneity was high (I2 >97%). Conclusion: Assessment of the quality of life among stroke survivors is a crucial step to predict the illness' imposed burden and ascertain the effectiveness of the treatment. The present meta-analysis elucidates the aggregate estimates of quality of life and contributes to the research on the quality of life following a stroke in an Indian context.
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Fang L, Dong M, Fang W, Zheng J. Relationships between care burden, resilience, and depressive symptoms among the main family caregivers of stroke patients: A cross-sectional study. Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:960830. [PMID: 36203823 PMCID: PMC9530984 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.960830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study aims to explore the potential mediating role of resilience between care burden and depressive symptoms in family caregivers of stroke patients. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted with a convenience sample involving 245 main family caregivers of stroke patients recruited from the neurology department of a Tertiary A hospital in China. Mediation analyses were conducted using the PROCESS macro (Model 4) for SPSS, applying the Bootstrap analysis with 5,000 samples and a 95% confidence interval. RESULTS The results showed that with constant hemiplegia side, Barthel Index, education level, monthly income, care time per day, and living with patients in regression equations, the resilience partially mediated the correlation of care burden and depressive symptoms with a mediation effect ratio of 26.32%. CONCLUSIONS Resilience plays a mediating role in the correlation between care burden and depressive symptoms. IMPACT The findings indicated a protective effect of resilience in alleviating the negative influences of care burden on depressive symptoms, suggesting that resilience-training intervention may be developed to mitigate depressive symptoms of the main family caregivers of stroke patients.
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- Linlin Fang
- Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- School of Civil and Hydraulic Engineering, Tibet Agriculture and Animal Husbandry University, Linzhi, China
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- Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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Liu L, Huang W, Huang Z, Liu J, Zheng X, Tang J, Wu Y, Wang X, Liao Y, Cong L. Relationship Between Family Caregiver Burden and Medication Adherence in Patients with Mechanical Valve Replacement: A Structural Equation Model. Patient Prefer Adherence 2022; 16:3371-3382. [PMID: 36573227 PMCID: PMC9789713 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s383269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Oral anticoagulant is a necessary long-term treatment after mechanical valve replacement (MVR), and medication adherence has a great impact on patients with MVR. Although family caregiver burden is negatively correlated with medication adherence, little is known about the underlying mechanism. PURPOSE To test whether family caregiver burden influences medication adherence through post-traumatic growth or medication literacy in patients with MVR. PATIENTS AND METHODS A total of 206 patients after MVR were included in this cross-sectional study from July 2021 to December 2021. Data regarding medication adherence, family caregiver burden, post-traumatic growth, and medication literacy were collected by questionnaires. Data were analyzed through SPSS, and pathway analysis was conducted by using AMOS, based on the bootstrapping method. RESULTS Post-traumatic growth was positively associated with medication adherence (r = 0.284, P < 0.05). Post-traumatic growth independently mediated the association of family caregiver burden on medication adherence [β = 0.32, 95% confidence intervals: (-0.016, -0.008)]. The mediated effect value for post-traumatic growth was 0.07, accounting for 24.14% of the total effect. The model's fit indices were adequate. CONCLUSION The mediating effect of post-traumatic growth between family caregiver burden and medication adherence existed in patients with MVR. Interventions considering post-traumatic growth may be useful to increase medication adherence and improve patient rehabilitation.
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- Lijuan Liu
- School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, People’s Republic of China
- Teaching and Research Section of Clinical Nursing, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, People’s Republic of China
- Teaching and Research Section of Clinical Nursing, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, People’s Republic of China
- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, People’s Republic of China
- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, People’s Republic of China
- Teaching and Research Section of Clinical Nursing, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, People’s Republic of China
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- Shunde Polytechnic, Foshan, People's Republic of China
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- School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Li Cong, School of Medicine, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, People’s Republic of China, Tel/Fax +86-0731-88912446, Email
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Caregiver empowerment program based on the adaptation model increase stroke family caregiver outcome. FRONTIERS OF NURSING 2021. [DOI: 10.2478/fon-2021-0042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Post-stroke disability and psychosocial disorders cause burdens for the families of stroke patients, including physical and financial burdens. The physical and psychological health of family caregivers determines the quality of care they provide to patients. The purpose of this study was to identify the effectiveness of the Caregiver Empowerment Program Based on the Adaptation Model (CEP-BAM) in increasing the family caregiver's coping ability against various problems and reducing their burden while caring for the stroke patient.
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This research was a quasi-experimental study with pre- and post-test control group design. The intervention group received CEP-BAM, while the control group received a conventional intervention in the form of a discharge planning program for family caregivers in the hospital. The samples were caregivers who care for and facilitate the recovery of stroke patients during their convalescence at home. We selected the samples from the population using the stratified random sampling method. The number of samples completed in the study was 40 in the intervention group and 40 in the control group. Measurement of outcome variables (coping and caregiver burden) was carried out 4 times including pre-test before the intervention, post-test 1 at 4 months after the intervention, post-test 2 at 5 months after the intervention, and post-test 3 at 6 months after the intervention.
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There were significant differences in caregiver's coping (P = 0.016) and caregiver's burden (P = 0.009) in measurements between the two groups.
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The CEP-BAM interventions were effective in increasing adaptive coping strategies and reducing the burden of caregivers 4 months and continuing 6 months after the intervention.
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Borges MM, Bomfim AJDL, Chagas MHN. Depression and empathy in health professionals who work in the long-term care institutions for older adults. Dement Neuropsychol 2021; 15:381-386. [PMID: 34630927 PMCID: PMC8485649 DOI: 10.1590/1980-57642021dn15-030011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2020] [Accepted: 03/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Empathy is an important factor to guarantee the quality of care provided in the long-term care institutions (LTCIs) for older adults, and depression is a factor that affects the health of the professional and, consequently, the care. Thus, it is important that studies are conducted on the relationship of these variables in this context.
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- Marina Miranda Borges
- Research Group on Mental Health, Cognition and Aging, Universidade Federal de São Carlos - São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Research Group on Mental Health, Cognition and Aging, Universidade Federal de São Carlos - São Carlos, SP, Brazil.,Department of Neuroscience and Behavior, Universidade de São Paulo - Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.,Instituto Bairral de Psquiatria - Itapira, SP, Brazil
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A Tale of Two Solitudes: Loneliness and Anxiety of Family Caregivers Caring in Community Homes and Congregate Care. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph181910010. [PMID: 34639311 PMCID: PMC8508318 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph181910010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2021] [Revised: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 09/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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We surveyed 604 family caregivers residing in the province of Alberta to better understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on anxiety, loneliness, and care work. We assessed anxiety with the Six-Item State Anxiety Scale and loneliness with the DeJong-Gierveld Loneliness Scale. The COVID-19 pandemic created two contexts giving rise to feelings of solitude for family caregivers. Family caregivers of Albertans living in private community homes were overwhelmed with caregiving needs while those caring for Albertans living in congregate settings were restricted from caregiving. The results indicated that before the COVID-19 pandemic, 31.7% of family caregivers were anxious and 53.5% were lonely. The proportions of those who were anxious rose to 78.8% and lonely to 85.9% during the pandemic. The qualitative responses of family caregivers connected being overwhelmed with care work either in community homes or as the designated essential caregiver in congregate living settings, as well as being unable to care in congregate care settings, with anxiety and loneliness. The caregivers reporting improvements in their health and relationships with care-receivers credited spending time with the receiver doing pleasant activities together, rather than purely performing onerous care tasks. Policymakers need to consider organizing health and community services to ensure family caregivers are not overwhelmed with care tasks or excluded from caring in congregate care.
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A scoping review on studies about the quality of life of informal caregivers of stroke survivors. Qual Life Res 2021; 31:1013-1032. [PMID: 34515916 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-021-02988-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess the available evidence regarding the quality of life (QoL) of informal caregivers of stroke survivors, by identifying the instruments used to assess QoL, and its associated characteristics. METHODS A scoping review was performed, following PRISMA-ScR guidelines. The electronic databases PubMed, ISI Web of Science, PsycINFO, and SciELO were searched for empirical, peer-reviewed, original, and full-length studies on the characteristics influencing the QoL of informal caregivers of stroke survivors. Eligibility and data extraction were conducted by two independent researchers. The main quantitative findings were synthesized, and qualitative data were explored by thematic content analysis. RESULTS The included studies, 56 quantitative, 1 qualitative, and 1 mixed methods, were published between 1999 and 2020. A high heterogeneity was found regarding the assessment of QoL, and the characteristics influencing it. Only one study used an instrument specifically designed to assess the stroke caregivers' QoL. The QoL of informal caregivers was inversely associated with physical and mental health of stroke survivors and caregivers, while stroke characteristics with a better prognosis, caregivers' positive relationships, and a more supportive and participative social context were positively associated to QoL. CONCLUSION There is a need for standardizing the assessment of the QoL of informal caregivers of stroke survivors, as well as for investing in cross-country/cultural studies with robust mixed methods designs to allow a deeper understanding of the experiences of caregivers. Further research, policies, and practices should consider the diversity and complexity of the characteristics influencing QoL, to empower informal caregivers and improve their QoL.
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Jin I, Tang D, Gengaroli J, Nicholson Perry K, Burlutsky G, Craig A, Liew G, Mitchell P, Gopinath B. Cross-sectional study evaluating burden and depressive symptoms in family carers of persons with age-related macular degeneration in Australia. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e048658. [PMID: 34497082 PMCID: PMC8438959 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-048658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES We aimed to analyse the degree of carer burden and depressive symptoms in family carers of persons with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and explore the factors independently associated with carer burden and depressive symptoms. METHODS Cross-sectional study using self-administered and interviewer-administered surveys, involving 96 family carer-care recipient pairs. Participants were identified from tertiary ophthalmology clinics in Sydney, Australia, as well as the Macular Disease Foundation of Australia database. Logistic regression, Pearson and Spearman correlation analyses were used to investigate associations of explanatory factors (family caregiving experience, carer fatigue, carer quality of life and care-recipient level of dependency) with study outcomes-carer burden and depressive symptoms. RESULTS Over one in two family carers reported experiencing mild or moderate-severe burden. More than one in five and more than one in three family carers experienced depressive symptoms and substantial fatigue, respectively. High level of care-recipient dependency was associated with greater odds of moderate-severe and mild carer burden, multivariable-adjusted OR 8.42 (95% CI 1.88 to 37.60) and OR 4.26 (95% CI 1.35 to 13.43), respectively. High levels of fatigue were associated with threefold greater odds of the carer experiencing depressive symptoms, multivariable-adjusted OR 3.47 (95% CI 1.00 to 12.05). CONCLUSIONS A substantial degree of morbidity is observed in family carers during the caregiving experience for patients with AMD. Level of dependency on the family carer and fatigue were independently associated with family carer burden and depressive symptoms. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER The trial registration number is ACTRN12616001461482. The results presented in this paper are Pre-results stage.
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- Ivan Jin
- Centre for Vision Research, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Macquarie University Hearing, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Discipline of Psychological Science, Australian College of Applied Psychology, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Discipline of Psychological Science, Australian College of Applied Psychology, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Macquarie University Hearing, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Northern Clinical School, University of Sydney, St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Vision Research, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Vision Research, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Macquarie University Hearing, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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The Effects of Patients' and Caregivers' Characteristics on the Burden of Families Caring for Stroke Survivors. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18147298. [PMID: 34299748 PMCID: PMC8306485 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18147298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2021] [Revised: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Background: Vascular strokes are the leading cause of long-term disability for adults. They impose high levels of burden on the patient, the family, and national healthcare systems worldwide. This study aimed to assess the effects of patients’ and caregivers’ characteristics on the perceptions of burden in families caring for a loved one living with stroke in Greece. Methods: Using purposive sampling, 109 dyads of patients and their respective caregivers were recruited from the Attica region. Patients completed a questionnaire that included personal characteristics and the Barthel Index, while caregivers completed a set of questionnaires—personal characteristics, revised Bakas Caregiving Outcomes Scale (BCOS), Personal Resource Questionnaire (PRQ 2000), and Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression (CES-D). Results: Caregiving burden was linked to both patients’ and caregivers’ characteristics. A patient’s educational level, the number of family members living in the same house, the existence of equipment and facilities in the house, and the duration of provided care were associated with perception of greater burden. Regarding caregivers’ characteristics, those in good health had a significantly lower perception of burden. Higher PRQ 2000 scores were significantly associated with higher BCOS scores (less burden), and higher CES-D scores were significantly associated with lower BCOS scores (more burden). Conclusion: Caring for a loved one affected by stroke places a considerable burden on the caregiver. Systematic assessment and intervention strategies can help to identify caregivers at risk so that suitably targeted assistance may be provided.
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BACKGROUND Informal caregiving of stroke survivors often begins with intensity compared with the linear caregiving trajectories in progressive conditions. Informal caregivers of stroke survivors are often inadequately prepared for their caregiving role, which can have detrimental effects on their well-being. A greater depth of understanding about caregiving burden is needed to identify caregivers in most need of intervention. The purpose of this study was to examine caregiver burden and associated factors among a cohort of informal caregivers of stroke survivors. METHODS A cross-sectional study of 88 informal caregivers of stroke survivors was completed. Caregiver burden was determined with the Zarit Burden Interview, caregiver depressive symptoms were measured with the Patient Health Questionnaire-9, and stroke survivor functional disability was assessed with the Barthel Index. Ordinal logistic regression was used to identify independent factors associated with caregiver burden. RESULTS Forty-three informal caregivers (49%) reported minimal or no caregiver burden, 30 (34%) reported mild to moderate caregiver burden, and 15 (17%) reported moderate to severe caregiver burden. Stroke survivor functional disability was associated with informal caregiver burden (P = .0387). The odds of having mild to moderate caregiver burden were 3.7 times higher for informal caregivers of stroke survivors with moderate to severe functional disability than for caregivers of stroke survivors with no functional disability. The presence of caregiver depressive symptoms was highly correlated with caregiver burden (P < .001). CONCLUSION Caregivers of stroke survivors with functional disabilities and caregivers experiencing depressive symptoms may have severer caregiver burden. Trials of interventions aimed at decreasing informal caregiver burden should consider the potential impact of stroke survivors' functional disability and the presence of depressive symptoms.
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Ozdemir S, Ng S, Malhotra C, Teo I, Finkelstein EA. Patient-Caregiver Treatment Preference Discordance and Its Association With Caregiving Burden and Esteem. Innov Aging 2021; 5:igab020. [PMID: 34316519 PMCID: PMC8306724 DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igab020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives Many patient–caregiver dyads report conflicting treatment decisions regarding preferences for life extension treatments and symptom management. It is possible that this discordance will lead to negative psychological outcomes including lowered caregiving esteem and increased caregiver burden. However, the relationships between treatment discordance among dyads and caregiver psychological outcomes are not well studied among advanced cancer patients—a gap this study aims to fill. Research Design and Methods Outcome variables included caregiver burden and caregiving esteem, measured via a modified 4-domain Caregiver Reaction Assessment Scale. The main independent variable was patient–caregiver treatment preference discordance, examined using questions adapted from an existing protocol. Analyses were conducted using multivariable regressions. Results A convenience sample of 285 patient–caregiver dyads were recruited from outpatient clinics at 2 tertiary hospitals in Singapore. The majority (60%) of patient–caregiver dyads reported discordant treatment preferences. Discordance in this study arose because caregivers wanted a balance between life extension and symptom management while patients preferred life-extending treatment. In multivariable analyses, discordance predicted caregiver burden arising from impact on caregiver schedule and health (β = 0.16, p = .07) and lack of family support (β = 0.13, p = .04). Discussion and Implications Theoretically, this study provided a more nuanced understanding of how dyad discordance may worsen the burdens felt by caregivers, and which aspects of their lives (i.e., burden due to impact of caregiver schedule and health and lack of family support) are most affected. Our findings can aid in establishing therapeutic interventions targeted toward improving communication skills and encouraging end-of-life discussions among patients, caregivers, and their health care providers. The importance of establishing and improving therapy programs specifically targeted toward caregivers was also underlined.
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- Semra Ozdemir
- Lien Centre for Palliative Care, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore.,Signature Programme in Health Services and System Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
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- Lien Centre for Palliative Care, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore.,Signature Programme in Health Services and System Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
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- Lien Centre for Palliative Care, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore.,Signature Programme in Health Services and System Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
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- Lien Centre for Palliative Care, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore.,National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore
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- Lien Centre for Palliative Care, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore.,Signature Programme in Health Services and System Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
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Wu Y, Liu Y, Cao X, Ying Z, Park J, Feng Q, Umeda M, Liu Z, Liao J. Burden of caregivers who care for oldest-old parents with disability: A cross-sectional study. Geriatr Nurs 2021; 42:792-798. [PMID: 34090222 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2021.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2021] [Revised: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the characteristics of oldest-old Chinese with disability and their adult-child caregivers, and the extent to which these characteristics were associated with caregiver burden. METHODS The study was based on 168 pairs of disabled oldest-old adults and their adult-child caregivers, derived from the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey. Descriptive analyses of care recipients' and caregivers' characteristics were conducted respectively, in reference to caregiver burden. Statistically significant characteristics identified in these bivariate analyses were then jointly evaluated in multiple linear regression models with caregiver burden as the outcome. RESULTS Care recipients positive emotion status [(β = -0.227 (-0.412, -0.042)], multiple chronic disease [(β = 0.513 (0.081, 0.945)], and caregivers spent more caregiving time [(β = 0.225 (0.061, 0.389)] were main factors associated with caregiver burden. CONCLUSION Adult-children caregivers perceived heavier burden if care recipients had low positive emotions, had multiple chronic diseases, and caregivers spent more time caregiving.
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- Yanjuan Wu
- Department of Medical Statistics, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China; Sun Yat-sen Global Health Institute, School of Public Health and Institute of State Governance, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Statistics, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China; Sun Yat-sen Global Health Institute, School of Public Health and Institute of State Governance, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Big Data in Health Science, School of Public Health and the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Florida Atlantic University, Phyllis and Harvey Sandler School of Social Work, Boca Raton, FL, USA
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- Department of Sociology and Centre for Family and Population Research, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Research Institute of Nursing Care for People and Community, University of Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Big Data in Health Science, School of Public Health and the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
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- Department of Medical Statistics, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China; Sun Yat-sen Global Health Institute, School of Public Health and Institute of State Governance, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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Guler MA, Erhan B, Yilmaz Yalcinkaya E. Caregiver burden in stroke inpatients: a randomized study comparing robot-assisted gait training and conventional therapy. Acta Neurol Belg 2021; 121:729-736. [PMID: 32776169 DOI: 10.1007/s13760-020-01465-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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The effects of caregiver burden during the inpatient rehabilitation period have not yet been investigated. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the burden on stroke survivors' caregivers during the inpatient rehabilitation period, and to compare the associations of robot-assisted gait training and conventional therapy with caregiver burden. Our randomized, crossover, prospective study included 63 stroke survivors and their caregivers, who were randomly assigned to one of two groups. The patients in group I received robot-assisted gait training for 2 weeks, followed by conventional therapy for a further 2 weeks. The patients in group II received conventional therapy for 2 weeks followed by robot-assisted gait training for a further 2 weeks. The caregiver burden inventory, beck depression index, and beck hopelessness scale were administered to the caregivers at day 0, on the "switch day" (day 15), and day 30. Before inpatient rehabilitation, 18 (35%) of the caregivers had somewhat elevated scores on the caregiver burden inventory; however, at the end of rehabilitation, 42 (66.6%) of the caregivers were in a high-burden state. The caregiver burden inventory scores differed significantly between baseline and the end of rehabilitation in both groups. Caregiver depression scores also increased significantly in both groups (p < 0.0001), while hopelessness scores increased only in group II (p = 0.027). Caregiver burden increased during the inpatient stroke rehabilitation period. During inpatient rehabilitation, both robot-assisted gait training and conventional therapy increased caregiver burden.ClinicalTrials.gov Number NCT03535467, First Posted: 24 May 2018.
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Asano R, Kellogg A, Sulmasy D, Anderson KM, Nolan MT. Religious Involvement, Depressive Symptoms, and Burden in Caregivers of Terminally Ill Patients. J Hosp Palliat Nurs 2021; 23:271-276. [PMID: 33911059 PMCID: PMC8095715 DOI: 10.1097/njh.0000000000000754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Caring for terminally ill patients can be emotionally burdensome. Previous research has demonstrated that caregiving is associated with anxiety and depression. Research on caregivers of terminally ill patients is limited by retrospective studies with small samples. This study aimed to (1) describe religiosity, religious coping, and depressive symptoms in caregivers of persons with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or advanced cancer; (2) examine the relationship between religiosity and depressive symptoms in caregivers of persons with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or advanced cancer; (3) examine the relationship between religious coping and depressive symptoms in caregivers of persons with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or advanced cancer. A descriptive exploratory design was used to analyze data from a larger 5-year National Institutes of Health-funded multisite randomized controlled trial (the TAILORED study). Nearly half of the caregivers screened positive for depressive symptoms, and negative religious coping was associated with higher depressive symptoms (P < .001). Spouse caregivers reported higher depressive symptoms than nonspouse caregivers. Many caregivers experienced depression, which was mitigated by positive religious coping.
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Muhrodji P, Wicaksono HDA, Satiti S, Trisnantoro L, Setyopranoto I, Vidyanti AN. Roles and Problems of Stroke Caregivers: A Qualitative Study in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. F1000Res 2021; 10:380. [DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.52135.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background: Caregivers play a central role in post-stroke patients care. However, the role of and problems managed by caregivers have not been widely studied, particularly in Indonesia. This study aims to explore the roles and problems of caregivers in post- stroke patients’ care. Method: This was a qualitative study. Caregivers of post-stroke patients from the homecare clinic of Dr Sardjito General Hospital were purposely selected during January 2017 to June 2018. Focus group discussions were conducted to explore the roles and problems of caregiving. Results: Themes related to caregivers’ roles were: connecting patients with medical personnel and other family members, maintaining patients’ health conditions by fulfilling basic needs and assisting rehabilitation, as well as maintaining patients’ psychological conditions by encouraging conversation, telling jokes, or recreation. On the other hand, themes related to caregivers’ problems were: lack of knowledge caused by education inadequacy, underappreciated and unconcerned family, suboptimal service including limited physiotherapy and pharmacy resource, unthorough administration, lack of communication, physical limitations, and burnout, as well as uncooperative patients. Conclusions: Caregivers play essential roles as communicators and help to maintain patient's health conditions. Common problems are related to a lack of knowledge about strokes and a lack of attention from family. Understanding the roles and problems of caregivers may help facilitate better management and increase the quality of life for both patients and their caregivers.
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Mou H, Wong MS, Chien WT. Effectiveness of dyadic psychoeducational intervention for stroke survivors and family caregivers on functional and psychosocial health: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Nurs Stud 2021; 120:103969. [PMID: 34052538 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2021.103969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2020] [Revised: 01/25/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Stroke is the third leading cause of disability worldwide, influencing the whole family's health and well-being. Dyadic (i.e., stroke survivor and family caregiver) psychoeducational intervention is a potential alternative to disease management and support, targeting at the dyads of stroke survivors and their caregivers as active participants in partnership. This review aimed to evaluate the current evidence on supporting the dyadic psychoeducational intervention for the functional and psychosocial health of stroke survivors' and their family caregivers. DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis DATA SOURCES: Nine English databases (Cochrane Library, Medline, CINAHL, PsycINFO, EMBASE, British Nursing Index, PubMed, Web of Science and Digital Dissertation Consortium) and two Chinese databases (CNKI and Wanfang) were searched to identify eligible studies published from their inception to April 2020. Additional relevant studies were identified from the reference lists and bibliographies of the identified articles and a manual search of relevant journals. REVIEW METHODS Studies were searched using keywords based on the 'PICOS' framework. The eligibility of individual full-text articles was independently assessed by two reviewers in accordance with the selection criteria. The risk of bias of the included studies was assessed using Cochrane RoB 2.0. The main outcomes were subjected to meta-analysis whenever possible; otherwise, narrative syntheses were conducted. RESULTS Eleven studies with 1769 stroke survivors and 1578 family caregivers were identified. The meta-analysis of pooled data suggested that the dyadic psychoeducational intervention had a significant immediate (<1 month) effect on family caregivers' burden (SMD = -0.25, 95% CI: -0.50 to -0.01, p = 0.04) and a long-term (≥6 months) effect on survivors' quality of life (SMD = -0.30, 95% CI: -0.53 to -0.07, p = 0.01). Subgroup pooled analyses indicated that the interventions initiated in hospitals could significantly improve the survivors' functional independence immediately after intervention (SMD = 0.40, 95% CI: 0.08 to 0.72, p = 0.01). Conversely, the interventions initiated at home did not significantly affect this functional outcome. CONCLUSIONS This review supports the notion that the dyadic psychoeducational intervention can be effective in improving the stroke survivors' functional independence and their family caregivers' burden for a short period and the survivors' quality of life in the long run. However, its effectiveness is not conclusive because other psychosocial health outcomes for the stroke survivors and their family caregivers have not yet been found to significantly improve after intervention. Therefore, further large-scale randomised controlled trials with a high-quality design are warranted to evaluate their effectiveness in diverse functional and psychosocial health outcomes for stroke survivors and their family caregivers.
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- Huanyu Mou
- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 7/F, 733, Esther Lee Building, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong.
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 7/F, 733, Esther Lee Building, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong.
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- The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 7/F, 733, Esther Lee Building, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong.
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Ashghali Farahani M, Najafi Ghezeljeh T, Haghani S, Alazmani-Noodeh F. The effect of a supportive home care program on caregiver burden with stroke patients in Iran: an experimental study. BMC Health Serv Res 2021; 21:346. [PMID: 33858400 PMCID: PMC8048267 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-021-06340-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Background Stroke can impose a heavy burden on caregivers. Caring for stroke patients at home is more challenging than in hospitals with facilities. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of a supportive home care program on caregiver burden with stroke patients. Methods This was an experimental study. One hundred sixteen caregivers of stroke patients were recruited using convenience sampling from two university-affiliated hospitals in Tehran from June 2019 to February 2020. They were randomly allocated into two groups (supportive home care program and routine hospital education program) using a randomized block design. The supportive home care program included eight educational sessions delivered in the hospital before discharge, and with home visits after hospital discharge. Caregiver burden was measured using Caregiver Burden Inventory. The data were analyzed using independent samples t-test and Analysis of Covariance. Results Caregiver burden in the routine education group increased significantly after 2 weeks, from 52.27 ± 23.95 to 62.63 ± 22.68. The mean of caregiver burden scores in the supportive home care program decreased from 44.75 ± 17.21 to 40.46 ± 17.28. The difference between the scores of the two groups before the intervention was not significantly different (t = 1.941, df = 114, p = 0.055). There was a significant difference between the two groups regarding caregiver burden scores after the intervention period (η2 = 0.305, P < 0.001). Conclusions Caregiver burden increased significantly after the discharge without proper interventions in the caregivers of stroke patients. Providing support for home care providers can help to decrease or prevent the intensification of caregiver burden.
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- Mansoureh Ashghali Farahani
- Nursing Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nursing Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nursing Care Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Nursing Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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del-Pino-Casado R, Priego-Cubero E, López-Martínez C, Orgeta V. Subjective caregiver burden and anxiety in informal caregivers: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0247143. [PMID: 33647035 PMCID: PMC7920375 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0247143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2020] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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There is increasing evidence that subjective caregiver burden is an important determinant of clinically significant anxiety in family carers. This meta-analysis aims to synthesise this evidence and investigate the relationship between subjective caregiver burden and anxiety symptoms in informal caregivers. We searched PubMed, CINAHL and PsycINFO up to January 2020. Combined estimates were obtained using a random-effects model. After screening of 4,312 articles, 74 studies (with 75 independent samples) were included. There was a large, positive association between subjective caregiver burden and anxiety symptoms (r = 0.51; 95% CI = 0.47, 0.54; I2 = 0.0%). No differences were found in subgroup analyses by type of study design (cross-sectional vs. longitudinal), sampling, control of confounders or care-recipient characteristics. Subjective caregiver burden is an important risk factor for anxiety in informal caregivers. Targeting subjective caregiver burden could be beneficial in preventing clinically significant anxiety for the increasing number of family carers worldwide.
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- Rafael del-Pino-Casado
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, University of Jaén, Jaén, Andalusia, Spain
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, University of Jaén, Jaén, Andalusia, Spain
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, University of Jaén, Jaén, Andalusia, Spain
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- Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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Zachariou A, Filiponi M, Kaltsas A, Dimitriadis F, Champilomatis I, Paliouras A, Tsounapi P, Mamoulakis C, Takenaka A, Sofikitis N. Mirabegron Alleviates the Degree of Burden Experienced by Caregivers of Older Females with Mixed or Urge Incontinence: A Prospective Study. Clin Interv Aging 2021; 16:291-299. [PMID: 33628016 PMCID: PMC7897712 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s283737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2020] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Purpose Older people, especially women, have the highest known prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI) of any other age-group. Continual care provision for elderly incontinent females is an incredibly arduous process, yet only very few studies have investigated the issue. Aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of mirabegron’s treatment on the degree of burden experienced by caregivers of elderly female patients with UI. Patients and Methods A hundred and eighty-six caregivers of older females with mixed or urgency UI besides various conditions (strokes, post-operative recovery after major surgery, etc.) were included in the study. Group A comprised 91 patients that did not want to receive any treatment for UI. Group B consisted of 95 elderly females treated for UI with mirabegron 50 mg/daily for three months. All caregivers completed the Zarit Burden Scale (ZBS) questionnaire at the outset and after the three months. All patients completed a bladder diary at the beginning and at the end of the observation/medication period. Results Patients receiving mirabegron presented a statistically significant improvement in UI parameters. Their caregivers showed a statistically significant decrease in the ZBS total score as well as separate domains. Conclusion This pilot study confirms that mirabegron administration can improve the quality of life of older females suffering from UI while substantially relieving caregiver burden. Recognizing the physical and emotional reactions of caregivers may help health providers deliver better support and resources to meet the needs of caregivers and patients alike.
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- Athanasios Zachariou
- Urology Department, School of Medicine, Ioannina University, Ioannina, Greece.,Incontinence Unit, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Centre EU PRATTEIN, Volos, Greece
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- Incontinence Unit, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Centre EU PRATTEIN, Volos, Greece
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- Urology Department, School of Medicine, Ioannina University, Ioannina, Greece.,Incontinence Unit, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Centre EU PRATTEIN, Volos, Greece
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- 1 Urology Department, School of Medicine, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Urology Department, School of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago, Japan
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- Urology Department, School of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago, Japan
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- Urology Department, School of Medicine, Ioannina University, Ioannina, Greece
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Liu Y, Guo H. Empowerment in Chinese primary caregivers of post-stroke patients with disability: A cross-sectional study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e23774. [PMID: 33592833 PMCID: PMC7870185 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000023774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2020] [Accepted: 11/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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To investigate the status quo of empowerment ability of primary caregivers in post-stroke patients with disability and its influencing factors.A cross-sectional design and a convenience sample were used. Participants (N = 189) from 3 hospital in Beijing were recruited from October 2018 to June 2019. The following measurement tools were used in this study: Barthel index, Main Caregiver Empowerment Measurement, General Self-Efficacy Scale, Simplified Coping Style Questionnaire and Social Support Rating Scale. Multiple linear stepwise regression analysis was used to statistically infer the influencing factors of empowerment ability of primary caregivers.The total score of main caregivers' empowerment measurement among the participants was 161.03 ± 14.678, the median (interquartile range) score was 162.00 (150.00-171.50). The average scores of each dimension ranged from high to low: relationship with the person being cared for, goodwill care, expectation for care outcomes, subjectivity of caregiver, faith in care, understanding of care role, knowledge and skills of care, scruples about the surroundings, personal resources. The single factor analysis showed that the patient's payment method for medical expenses, whether the patient accompanied by other chronic diseases and the gender of the caregiver had an effect on the empowerment ability of primary caregivers, and the positive coping style, negative coping style, self-efficacy and subjective support of primary caregivers were positively correlated with their empowerment ability (P < .05). Multiple linear stepwise regression analysis showed that the type of payment for treatment of patients (b = 7.449, P < .01), and gender of caregivers (b = 5.039, P < .05), subjective support of caregivers (b = 0.439, P < .05), positive coping style of caregivers (b = 0.585, P < .01), self-efficacy of caregivers (b = 6.456, P < .01) were the main influencing factors of empowerment ability of primary caregivers.The empowerment ability of the primary caregivers of post-stroke patients with disability in China is at the upper middle level. However, there are more scruples about the surrounding and less personal resources, which deserve attention. Furthermore, the identification of the factors related to empowerment lays a foundation for clinical nursing practitioners to further develop targeted interventions on empowerment of caregivers.
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- Youhua Liu
- School of Nursing, Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing
- Shantou Health School, Shantou, China
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- School of Nursing, Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing
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Wang J, Liu J, Li L, Man J, Yue S, Liu Z. Effect of education and muscle relaxation program on anxiety, depression and care burden in caregivers of acute stroke survivors: A randomized, controlled study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e24154. [PMID: 33530205 PMCID: PMC7850736 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000024154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Revised: 11/20/2020] [Accepted: 12/05/2020] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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ABSTRACT This study intended to discover the effect of education and muscle relaxation (EMR) program on anxiety, depression and care burden among caregivers of acute stroke survivors.This randomized, controlled study enrolled a total of 110 caregivers of first-ever acute stroke patients, and randomly assigned to EMR (N = 55) and control (N = 55) groups. The caregivers in the EMR group received 12-month health education and progressive muscle relaxation, and those in control group were provided common rehabilitation advices. Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale in caregivers were evaluated at the time of patients' discharge from hospital (M0), then at month(M) 3, M6 and M12 after the discharge.HADS-anxiety score, anxiety rate and severity were similar at M0, M3, while were reduced at M6 and M12 in EMR group compared to control group. Furthermore, HADS-depression score was similar at M0 and M3 but was decreased at M6 and M12 in EMR group compared with control group, however, there was no difference of depression rate and severity between the 2 groups at each time point. Moreover, Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale score was similar at M0 and M3, but was decreased at M6 and M12; meanwhile, degree of care burden was similar at M0, M3 and M6, but was reduced at M12 in EMR group compared to control group.EMR program decreases anxiety, depression and care burden in caregivers of acute stroke survivors, suggesting its potential in improving mental health and further promoting quality of lives in these caregivers.
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- Department of Cardiovascular, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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Cong L, Ju Y, Gui L, Zhang B, Ding F, Zou C. The Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy in Sleep Disorder and Depressive Symptoms Among Chinese Caregivers of Stroke Inpatients: A Structural Equation Modeling Analysis. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2021; 17:3635-3643. [PMID: 34934316 PMCID: PMC8684603 DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s338241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Caregivers of stroke inpatients are at high risk of sleep disorder, which may lead to depressive symptoms. Self-efficacy has always been regarded as a protective factor against psychological disorders such as depressive symptoms. This study aims to investigate the sleep disorder and depressive symptoms of caregivers of stroke inpatients in China and explore the mediating effect of self-efficacy between sleep disorder and depressive symptoms among Chinese caregivers of stroke inpatients. PATIENTS AND METHODS In this cross-sectional study, a total of 305 caregivers who were hospitalized with stroke patients completed the PROMIS Sleep Disorder Short Form Scale, General Self-Efficacy Scale and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 in two general public hospitals in northeast and southeast China. A structural equation model with bootstrap method was performed to determine the mediation of self-efficacy between sleep disorder and depressive symptoms. RESULTS Among the participants, 55.4% of caregivers reported depressive symptoms. Sleep disorder and self-efficacy were significant predictors of depressive symptoms. The direct impact of sleep disorder on depressive symptoms was positive, and the path coefficient of sleep disorder with depressive symptoms was decreased from 0.45 to 0.38 (P < 0.01) after addition of self-efficacy in the model. This indicated that self-efficacy played as mediator. CONCLUSION The caregivers of stroke inpatients were in poor physical and psychological health, and more than half of the caregivers (55.4%) suffered from depressive symptoms. Our research revealed the mediation of self-efficacy between sleep disorder and depressive symptoms, and emphasized the importance of enhancing self-efficacy to reduce depressive symptoms among caregivers of stroke inpatients. These results demonstrate that focusing on self-efficacy interventions can enhance mental health and reduce depressive symptoms effectively.
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- Longjuan Cong
- Department of Social Medicine, College of Health Management, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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- Section of Statistics, 4th People's Hospital of Shenyang, Shenyang, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Health Service Management, College of Health Management, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Social Medicine, College of Health Management, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Health Service Management, College of Health Management, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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- School of Health Humanities, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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Elsheikh MA, Moriyama M, Rahman MM, Kako M, El-Monshed AH, Zoromba M, Zehry H, Khalil MH, Amr M. Effect of a tailored multidimensional intervention on the care burden among family caregivers of stroke survivors: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e041637. [PMID: 33323445 PMCID: PMC7745514 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-041637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Caring for stroke survivors creates high levels of care burden among family caregivers. Previous initiatives at alleviating the care burden have been unsuccessful. The proposed study aims to evaluate the effect of a tailored multidimensional intervention on the care burden among family caregivers of stroke survivors. Based on the perceived needs of family caregivers, this intervention takes into account scientific recommendations to combine three different approaches: skill-building, psychoeducation and peer support. METHODS AND ANALYSIS Using a prospective, randomised, open-label, parallel-group design, 110 family caregivers will be enrolled from Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt between December 2019 and May 2020, and randomly assigned to either the intervention group or the control group. The tailored multidimensional intervention will be administered for 6 months, including three home visits, six home-based telephone calls and one peer support session. The primary outcome is the care burden as measured using the Zarit Burden Interview. Secondary outcomes include changes in the family caregivers' perceived needs (Family Needs Questionnaire-Revised), coping strategies (Brief-Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced) and quality of life (WHO Quality of Life-BREF). Outcomes evaluation will be conducted at baseline (T0), month 3 (T1) and month 6 (T2). Independent t-test will be performed to compare the mean values of study variables between the two groups at both T1 and T2. After adjusting for confounding variables, analysis of covariance will be used to assess the effect of the intervention. In addition, repeated measures analysis of variance will be conducted to assess changes in effect over time. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of the Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt (P.0195). The results will be published in a scientific peer-reviewed journal, and findings will be disseminated at the local and international levels. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT04211662.
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- Mahmoud Ahmed Elsheikh
- Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
- Community Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- New Mansoura General Hospital, Neurology, Ministry of Health and Population, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Psychiatry, Mansoura University Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura, Egypt
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Iwamoto Y, Imura T, Tanaka R, Imada N, Inagawa T, Araki H, Araki O. Development and Validation of Machine Learning-Based Prediction for Dependence in the Activities of Daily Living after Stroke Inpatient Rehabilitation: A Decision-Tree Analysis. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2020; 29:105332. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2020.105332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2020] [Revised: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 09/12/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Depressive Symptom Trajectories in Family Caregivers of Stroke Survivors During First Year of Caregiving. J Cardiovasc Nurs 2020; 36:254-262. [PMID: 33252561 DOI: 10.1097/jcn.0000000000000773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to identify patterns of depressive symptom trajectory and examine the associations of the symptom trajectory with caregiving burden, family function, social support, and perceived health status of caregivers of stroke survivors during the first year of caregiving after discharge from rehabilitation center. METHODS Caregivers of stroke survivors completed a survey of depressive symptoms, caregiving burden, family function, perceived availability of social support, and perceived health status at postdischarge and 1 year. Patterns of depressive symptom trajectory (ie, symptom-free, symptom relieved, symptom developed, and persistent symptom groups) were identified by grouping depressive symptoms based on 2 assessments using the Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression. Repeated-measures analysis of variance and multinomial logistic regression were used to examine the associations. RESULTS Of the 102 caregivers, 57.8% were symptom-free, 20.6% experienced persistent depressive symptoms, 11.8% relieved depressive symptoms, and 9.8% developed depressive symptoms. There were significant changes in family function (Wilks λ = 0.914, P = .038) and perceived health status (Wilks λ = 0.914, P = .033) among the groups during the first year of caregiving. The persistent symptom group reported the highest level of burden and the lowest level of family function and perceived availability of social support at both assessment times. Compared with symptom-free caregivers, caregivers with persistent depressive symptoms were 7 times more likely to have fair/poor health rather than excellent/very good health at 1 year (odds ratio, 7.149; P = .012). CONCLUSION Caregivers with persistent depressive symptoms are the most vulnerable to negative psychosocial outcomes and poor perceived health status during the first year of caregiving from discharge for stroke survivors.
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Zhang L, Zhang Z, Mei Y, Liu Q. Dyadic appraisals, dyadic coping, and mental health among couples coping with stroke: A longitudinal study protocol. J Adv Nurs 2020; 76:3164-3170. [PMID: 32857428 DOI: 10.1111/jan.14495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2020] [Accepted: 06/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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AIM The aim of this study is to describe a longitudinal research protocol for exploring the relationship of dyadic appraisal, dyadic coping (DC), and dyadic mental health among stroke survivors and their spouses and its action path. BACKGROUND Stroke can be considered as a dyad phenomenon which affects the mental health of both the survivors and their spouse caregivers. Studies based on dyadic theories are needed to examine the roles of dyadic appraisal and DC on the mental health of stroke dyads. DESIGN Longitudinal study. METHODS Stroke survivors and their spouse caregivers will be recruited from hospital, when the survivors are stable and about to discharge. Follow-up assessments will take place in 3, 6, 9, and 12 months after participants discharge. The structural equation modelling will be used for statistic analysing. DISCUSSION Our study seeks to expand the theory of Developmental-Contextual Model to examine the association among variables including dyadic appraisal, DC, and mental health for the couples coping with stroke.
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- Leyun Zhang
- School of Nursing and Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, P. R. China
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- School of Nursing and Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, P. R. China
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- School of Nursing and Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, P. R. China
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- School of Nursing and Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, P. R. China
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Azizi A, Khatiban M, Mollai Z, Mohammadi Y. Effect of Informational Support on Anxiety in Family Caregivers of Patients with Hemiplegic Stroke. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2020; 29:105020. [PMID: 32807435 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2020.105020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2020] [Revised: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 06/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Brain stroke causes physical and mental disabilities, as well as dependence on one's family. In such cases, the families suffer from severe crisis and anxiety due to the unexpected incidence of the disease and unawareness of the associated consequences. OBJECTIVES The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of informational support on the level of anxiety in family caregivers of hemiplegic stroke patients. METHODS This quasi-experimental study was performed on 78 family caregivers of hemiplegic stroke patients admitted to the Neurology Department of Farshchian Hospital in Hamadan, Iran, over 8 months. The subjects were selected through convenience sampling method and divided into two groups of intervention (n = 40) and control (n = 38). Intervention started from the third day of hospitalization and continued until the eleventh day. During this period, information about the ward, equipment, patient status, and care procedure at home, was provided for the intervention group individually and in groups. On the other hand, the control group only received the routine care. Anxiety level of caregivers was measured through the Spielberger scale both before and after the intervention. Data analysis was performed in SPSS software (version 16). RESULTS Based on the results, both groups were similar in terms of demographic variables (P > 0.05). Moreover, there was no significant difference between the two groups regarding the mean level of state and trait anxiety before the intervention (P > 0.05). However, after intervention, the mean level of state and trait anxiety of the intervention group showed a significant reduction in comparison to that of the control group (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS According to the findings, it can be concluded that informational support is effective in reducing the state and trait anxiety in family caregivers of stroke patients. Therefore, it is suggested that nurses consider informational support as an important nursing intervention during hospitalization.
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- Azim Azizi
- PhD, Assistant Professor, Chronic Diseases (Home Care) Research Centre, Malayer Nursing School, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- PhD, Professor, Mother & Child Care Research Center. Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- M.Sc in Critical Care Nursing, Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.
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- PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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Pucciarelli G, Vellone E, Bolgeo T, Simeone S, Alvaro R, Lee CS, Lyons KS. Role of Spirituality on the Association Between Depression and Quality of Life in Stroke Survivor-Care Partner Dyads. Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes 2020; 13:e006129. [PMID: 32450722 DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.119.006129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Little is known about the protective effect of spirituality on the association between known risk factors such as depression and quality of life (QOL) in stroke survivor-care partner dyads. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the moderating role of spirituality on the association between depressive symptomatology and QOL in stroke survivor-care partner dyads. METHODS AND RESULTS Longitudinal design with 223 stroke survivor-care partner dyads enrolled at survivor discharge from rehabilitation hospitals. Data collection was performed over 12 months. We measured survivors' and care partners' depression, quality of life, and spirituality. Examining the moderating role of spirituality on the association between depressive symptoms and QOL within survivor-care partner dyads, we used a traditional Actor-Partner-Interdependence Model and a basic Actor-Partner-Interdependence Model moderation model for a mixed variable. Survivors (51% male) and care partners (66% female) were 70.7 and 52.3 years old, respectively. The survivor's spirituality significantly moderated the association between care partner depressive symptomatology and survivor psychological QOL (B=0.03, P<0.05) and moderated the association between care partner depressive symptoms and care partner physical (B=0.05, P<0.001) and psychological (B=0.04, P<0.001) QOL. The care partner's own level of spirituality was significantly positively associated with their physical QOL (B=0.28, P<0.001). CONCLUSIONS The findings from this study have broad implications for the role of spirituality in relation to QOL in medical-health contexts and the importance of examining such concepts within a dyadic framework. Greater awareness of the importance of spirituality among clinicians and nurses may improve cultural competence in healthcare services.
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- Gianluca Pucciarelli
- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy (G.P., E.V., T.B., S.S., R.A.)
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy (G.P., E.V., T.B., S.S., R.A.)
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy (G.P., E.V., T.B., S.S., R.A.)
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy (G.P., E.V., T.B., S.S., R.A.)
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy (G.P., E.V., T.B., S.S., R.A.)
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- William F. Connell School of Nursing, Boston College, MA (C.S.L., K.S.L.)
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- William F. Connell School of Nursing, Boston College, MA (C.S.L., K.S.L.)
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Cellular mechanisms and molecular signaling pathways in stress-induced anxiety, depression, and blood-brain barrier inflammation and leakage. Inflammopharmacology 2020; 28:643-665. [PMID: 32333258 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-020-00712-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2020] [Accepted: 04/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Depression and anxiety are comorbid conditions in many neurological or psychopathological disorders. Stress is an underlying event that triggers development of anxiety and depressive-like behaviors. Recent experimental data indicate that anxiety and depressive-like behaviors occurring as a result of stressful situations can cause blood-brain barrier (BBB) dysfunction, which is characterized by inflammation and leakage. However, the underlying mechanisms are not completely understood. This paper sought to review recent experimental preclinical and clinical data that suggest possible molecular mechanisms involved in development of stress-induced anxiety and depression with associated BBB inflammation and leakage. Critical therapeutic targets and potential pharmacological candidates for treatment of stress-induced anxiety and depression with associated BBB dysfunctions are also discussed.
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Diao Q, Liu J, Zhang X. Enhanced positive functional connectivity strength in left-sided chronic subcortical stroke. Brain Res 2020; 1733:146727. [PMID: 32061738 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2020.146727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2019] [Revised: 02/08/2020] [Accepted: 02/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Patients with stroke often exhibit evidence of abnormal functional connectivity (FC). However, whether and how anatomical distance affects FC at rest remains unclear in patients with chronic subcortical stroke. Eighty-six patients with chronic (more than six months post-onset) subcortical stroke (44 left-sided patients and 42 right-sided patients) with different degrees of functional recovery, and 75 matched healthy controls underwent resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging scanning. Positive functional connectivity strength (FCS) was computed for each voxel in the brain using a data-driven whole-brain resting state FCS method, which was further divided into short- and long-range FCS. Compared with healthy controls, patients with left-sided infarctions exhibited stronger global- and long-range FCS in the left sensorimotor cortex (SMC), and no significant intergroup difference was found for short-range FCS. No significant differences were found between the patients with right-sided infarctions and healthy controls for global, long- and short-range FCS. These findings suggested that the positive FCS alteration was connection-distance dependent within patients with left-sided chronic subcortical stroke. Also, a positive correlation was found between the FCS in the left SMC and the accuracy of the Flanker test, reflecting a compensatory FCS alteration for altered attention and executive function abilities exhibited by those with left-sided stroke.
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- Qingqing Diao
- Department of Radiology, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin's Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Radiology and Tianjin Key Laboratory of Functional Imaging, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- School of Medical Imaging, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China.
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Castilla-Guerra L, Fernandez Moreno MDC, Esparrago-Llorca G, Colmenero-Camacho MA. Pharmacological management of post-stroke depression. Expert Rev Neurother 2019; 20:157-166. [PMID: 31860359 DOI: 10.1080/14737175.2020.1707666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Introduction: Post-stroke depression (PSD) is a common clinical problem affecting approximately one-third of stroke survivors. PSD is associated with poor functional outcome and higher morbidity and mortality rates. Currently, uncertainty remains regarding optimal pharmacological strategies for its prevention and treatment.Areas covered: This article reviews the state of the current literature on pharmacologic intervention strategies for PSD, providing a summary of the most recent evidence to support pharmacological treatment in PSD.Expert opinion: Experimental and clinical research have increased our knowledge on PSD, although unanswered questions still remain regarding the best time to begin treatment, the effect of the antidepressants in areas other than emotion, or their capability to reduce mortality in stroke patients, among others.Currently, though numerous trials and meta-analyses suggest that antidepressants are effective in treating PSD and guidelines recommend their use for PSD, in the daily clinical practice, only a minority of patients are properly assessed and treated. Therefore, though further evidence is needed to clarify the real role of antidepressants in patients with stroke, physicians and other healthcare professionals must be familiar with the pharmacological treatment of PSD, in order to improve the outcome and increase the quality of life of this vulnerable group of patients.
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- Luis Castilla-Guerra
- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, Seville, Spain.,Department of Medicine, University of Seville, Seville, Spain
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Saimaldaher ZH, Wazqar DY. Relationships between caregiving stress, mental health and physical health in family caregivers of adult patients with cancer: implications for nursing practice. Scand J Caring Sci 2019; 34:889-898. [DOI: 10.1111/scs.12795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2019] [Revised: 09/15/2019] [Accepted: 10/29/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Zahra'a H. Saimaldaher
- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing Faculty of Nursing King Abdulaziz University Jeddah Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing Faculty of Nursing King Abdulaziz University Jeddah Saudi Arabia
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Effect of a Passive Intervention on Carers of Stroke Survivors During the Early Poststroke Period. J Neurosci Nurs 2019; 51:299-304. [PMID: 31626078 DOI: 10.1097/jnn.0000000000000475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Care partners of stroke survivors are often characterized by high burden levels and depression. Passive and active interventions have been proposed to help reduce burden and depression. The aim of this quality improvement report was to evaluate the effects of a single passive intervention on reported burden and depression in carers of stroke survivors. METHODS A quality improvement report was conducted on carers who participated in a short passive intervention (n = 56) and a control group (n = 44). The Family Strain Questionnaire-Short Form (FSQ-SF) and the Beck Depression Inventory II were administered in both groups at patients' admission and before discharge, with the intervention taking place between the 2 data collection periods. RESULTS No significant difference between groups was observed in FSQ-SF score and prevalence of depression at admission and in FSQ-SF at discharge. However, compared with admission, FSQ-SF at discharge was significantly reduced only in the intervention group (pre: 14, and interquartile range, 12-15; post: 9, and interquartile range, 9-13; P < .01). Moreover, a smaller proportion of carers classified as "depression" was found at discharge in the intervention group compared with controls (4% vs 28%, respectively; P < .01). CONCLUSION Results encourage the development and use of short passive intervention to reduce burden and depression in care partners of stroke survivors.
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Scholten EWM, Hillebregt CF, Ketelaar M, Visser-Meily JMA, Post MWM. Measures used to assess impact of providing care among informal caregivers of persons with stroke, spinal cord injury, or amputation: a systematic review. Disabil Rehabil 2019; 43:746-772. [PMID: 31366259 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2019.1641847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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PURPOSE (1) To identify measures used to evaluate the impact of caregiving among caregivers of persons with stroke, spinal cord injury, and amputation; and (2) to systematically evaluate their clinimetric properties reported in validation studies. MATERIALS AND METHODS Two separate systematic reviews (Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Pubmed/Medline) were conducted. COSMIN guidelines were used to assess clinimetric properties and methodological quality of studies. RESULTS (1) 154 studies published between 2008 and May 2019 were included, in which 48 measures were used, mostly describing negative impact. Thirty measures were used only once and not further described. (2) In general, structural validity, internal consistency, and hypothesis testing were often investigated. Reliability, cross-cultural and criterion validity to a lesser extent, and scale development and content validity were rarely described. Tests of measurement error and responsiveness were exceptional. Most supporting evidence was found for the Zarit Burden Interview Short Form, Caregiver Burden Scale and Positive Aspects of Caregiving Questionnaire. CONCLUSIONS There is a wide variety of impact of caregiving measures. The present study provided a detailed overview of what is known about clinimetric characteristics of 18 different measures repeatedly used in research. The overview provides clinicians a guidance of appropriate measure selection. PROSPERO REGISTRATION CRD42018094796IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONClinicians should be aware that information about measure development and clinimetric properties for most measures used to assess impact of informal caregiving is incomplete.Most supporting evidence was found for the Zarit Burden Interview Short Form, Caregiver Burden Scale and Positive Aspects of Caregiving Questionnaire.This overview of clinimetric properties provides clinicians guidance for selection of an appropriate measure.
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- Eline W M Scholten
- Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, UMC Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, UMC Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, UMC Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, UMC Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,Department of Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy Science & Sports, UMCU Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, UMC Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands.,University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Center for Rehabilitation, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Minshall C, Pascoe MC, Thompson DR, Castle DJ, McCabe M, Chau JPC, Jenkins Z, Cameron J, Ski CF. Psychosocial interventions for stroke survivors, carers and survivor-carer dyads: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Top Stroke Rehabil 2019; 26:554-564. [PMID: 31258017 DOI: 10.1080/10749357.2019.1625173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions on depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms, quality of life, self-efficacy, coping, carer strain and carer satisfaction among stroke survivors, carers and survivor-carer dyads. Data sources: MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, SocINDEX, Cochrane Library, Web of Science and Scopus databases and the grey literature were searched up to September 2018. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of psychosocial interventions for stroke survivors, carers and survivor-carer dyads, compared to usual care. Outcomes measured were depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms, quality of life, coping, self-efficacy, carer strain, and carer satisfaction. Results: Thirty-one randomized controlled trials (n = 5715) were included in the systematic review which found improvements in depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms, quality of life and coping, though the number of trials assessing each outcome varied. A meta-analysis (11 trials; n = 1280) on depressive symptoms found that in seven trials psychosocial interventions reduced depressive symptoms in stroke survivors (SMD: -0.36, 95% CI -0.73 to 0.00; p = .05) and in six trials reduced depressive symptoms in carers (SMD: -0.20, 95% CI -.40 to 0.00; p = .05). Conclusion: Psychosocial interventions reduced depressive symptoms in stroke survivors and their carers. There was limited evidence that such interventions reduced anxiety symptoms, or improved quality of life and coping for stroke survivors and carers and no evidence that they improved self-efficacy, carer strain or carer satisfaction.
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- Catherine Minshall
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University , Melbourne , Australia.,Mental Health Service, St. Vincent's Hospital , Melbourne , Australia
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- Institute of Sport, Exercise and Active Living, Victoria University , Melbourne , Australia.,Department of Cancer Experiences, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre , Melbourne , Australia
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne , Melbourne , Australia.,School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University , Belfast , UK
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- Mental Health Service, St. Vincent's Hospital , Melbourne , Australia.,Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne , Melbourne , Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology , Melbourne , Australia
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- Nethersole School of Nursing, Chinese University of Hong Kong , Shatin , Hong Kong
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- Mental Health Service, St. Vincent's Hospital , Melbourne , Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University , Melbourne , Australia
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne , Melbourne , Australia.,School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University , Belfast , UK
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Ojagbemi A, Bello T. Tedium vitae in stroke survivors: a comparative cross-sectional study. Top Stroke Rehabil 2019; 26:195-200. [PMID: 30890043 DOI: 10.1080/10749357.2019.1590971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Suicide is best studied by deconstructing the psychological experiences preceding suicidal death. We assessed the characteristics of tedium vitae (feeling tired of life) after first ever stroke in Nigerian survivors. METHODS Using the Schedule for Clinical Assessment in Neuropsychiatry, tedium vitae was assessed in 130 stroke survivors attending rehabilitation in a large Nigerian university hospital. Global cognitive and executive dysfunctions were evaluated, respectively, using the Mini Mental State Examination and the modified Indiana University Token test. All participants had their index stroke 3 to 24 months before recruitment into the study. We also examined a comparative group of 130 age, gender, and education matched apparently normal persons who were unrelated to the stroke survivors. Associations were explored using univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses. RESULTS Tedium vitae was experienced by 16 (12.3%) stroke survivors compared with 5 (3.9%) in the comparative group (O. R = 3.5, 95% C. I = 1.3-9.9, p = 0.018). Among stroke survivors, those who were retired were more likely to experience tedium vitae (56.2%, p = 0.045). In analyses adjusting for the effect of systemic hypertension, cognitive dysfunction, retirement and marital separation, there was a 3.5-fold increase in the odds of experiencing tedium vitae after surviving a stroke (O. R = 3.5, 95% C. I = 1.1-11.6, p = 0.042). CONCLUSIONS Tedium vitae is a common suicidal experience after stroke and may be among the earliest perceptible pointer to impending poststroke suicide. It is easy to assess and may be less costly to obtain an adequate sample size in studies aiming to understand the phenomenon of suicide in the stroke population.
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- Akin Ojagbemi
- a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Mental health, Neuroscience, and Substance abuse, Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine , University of Ibadan , Ibadan , Nigeria
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- a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Mental health, Neuroscience, and Substance abuse, Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine , University of Ibadan , Ibadan , Nigeria
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Ojagbemi A, Bello T, Elugbadebo F. Suicidal Thoughts and Contexts in Black African Stroke Survivors. J Geriatr Psychiatry Neurol 2019; 32:74-80. [PMID: 30630386 DOI: 10.1177/0891988718824035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Poststroke suicide has not been studied in Black Africans. We assessed the characteristics and contexts of serious suicidal thoughts after first-ever stroke in Nigerians. METHODS Using a comparative cross-sectional design, we consecutively recruited 130 stroke survivors attending rehabilitation in a large university hospital. Also included were 130 age-, sex-, and education-matched caregivers who were unrelated to stroke survivors. Along with clinical and historical details, cognitive functions, experience of serious suicidal thoughts, and major depressive disorder (MDD) were independently assessed using validated semi-structured interviews. RESULTS Serious suicidal thoughts were present in 20 (15.4%) stroke survivors and 19 (14.6%) controls. Poststroke suicidal thoughts occurred in the contexts of MDD ( P < .001), marital separation ( P = .019), and cognitive dysfunction ( P = .037). In a multivariate logistic regression model including age, gender, MDD, marital separation, and cognitive dysfunction as covariates, poststroke MDD and marital separation led to 5.6-fold (95% confidence interval [CI]: 3.5-21.0) and 4-fold (95% CI: 1.2-14.0) increases, respectively, in the odds of serious suicidal thoughts. CONCLUSIONS Serious suicidal thoughts after stroke in this African sample were more common than the reported average prevalence in the global literature. Poststroke major depression was the key reversible risk factor for suicidal thoughts. Depression is treatable and prompt treatment may prevent suicidal deaths and reduce the burden of stroke in black Africans.
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- Akin Ojagbemi
- 1 Department of Psychiatry, World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Mental Health, Neuroscience, and Substance Abuse, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- 1 Department of Psychiatry, World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Mental Health, Neuroscience, and Substance Abuse, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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- 2 Department of Psychiatry, University College Hospital Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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