Family Caregivers of Stroke Survivors: Characteristics of Caregivers at Risk for Depression Article

Grant, JS, Weaver, M, Elliott, TR et al. (2004). Family Caregivers of Stroke Survivors: Characteristics of Caregivers at Risk for Depression . REHABILITATION PSYCHOLOGY, 49(2), 172-179. 10.1037/0090-5550.49.2.172

cited authors

  • Grant, JS; Weaver, M; Elliott, TR; Bartolucci, AA; Giger, JN

abstract

  • Objective: To examine characteristics that best predict family caregivers of stroke survivors at risk for depression. Survivor and caregiver demographic variables and caregiver general health, problem-solving skills, social support, satisfaction with rehabilitation health care services, preparedness, and burden were examined. Design: A correlational design. Participants: Seventy-four family caregivers of individuals receiving inpatient stroke rehabilitation were interviewed 1-2 days prior to their relative's discharge. Main Outcome Measure: The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (L. S. Radloff, 1977). Results: Caregivers at risk for depression had a negative orientation toward solving problems, a lack of caregiver preparedness, and impaired social functioning secondary to their own health. Conclusions: Rehabilitation psychologists should be aware that these variables are important in predicting family caregivers of stroke survivors at risk for depression.

publication date

  • May 1, 2004

published in

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start page

  • 172

end page

  • 179

volume

  • 49

issue

  • 2