Family resilience of stroke survivors within 6 months after a first-episode stroke: A longitudinal study

ConclusionFamily resilience levels were low in stroke patients 6 months after the onset, and 3 months post-stroke onset was a critical period for family resilience of stroke patients. Nurses are recommended to pay particular attention to patients with low self-efficacy, perceived low support, poor utilization of available support, as well as those who are under the care of their siblings, self-pay, or live in a poor family atmosphere. Interventions aimed at improving the self-efficacy of patients and social support are potential approaches to enhance family resilience.
Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research