Stroke survivor cognitive decline and psychological wellbeing of family caregivers five years post-stroke: a cross-sectional analysis.

CONCLUSIONS: One-fifth of family caregivers exhibited symptoms of anxiety and one-quarter symptoms of depression at 5 years post-stroke. Stroke survivor cognitive decline was significantly associated with both depressive and anxious symptoms of family caregivers. Family members play a key role in the care and rehabilitation of stroke patients; enhancing their psychological wellbeing and identifying unmet needs are essential to improving outcomes for stroke survivors and families. PMID: 30907273 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30907273?dopt=Abstract

Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - March 22, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Rohde D, Gaynor E, Large M, Conway O, Bennett K, Williams DJ, Callaly E, Dolan E, Hickey A Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research