Key result
Following a stroke of a family member, 71% of caregivers experienced depressive symptoms, with higher severity linked to caregiver education, stroke survivor ADLs, and family functioning.
Population
180 primary caregivers of stroke survivors in China. Mean age of stroke survivors 65.60 years, mean age of…
Design
Cross-sectional
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High caregiver depression rates post-stroke warrant screening; observational data leaves causal and interventional questions open.
Cross-Sectional (n=180)
No
A high proportion of stroke caregivers experience depressive symptoms, which are associated with family functioning, highlighting the need for family assessment.
Guo et al. (2015) conducted a cross-sectional in Depression in primary caregivers of stroke survivors (n=180). Family functioning, caregiver education, and stroke survivor ADLs was evaluated on Depressive symptoms. Following a stroke of a family member, 71% of caregivers experienced depressive symptoms, with higher severity linked to caregiver education, stroke survivor ADLs, and family functioning.