Does caregiver well-being predict stroke survivor depressive symptoms? A mediation analysis.

Conclusions: Findings indicate that stroke survivor impairments and problems may affect family caregivers and stroke survivors and a high level of caregiver distress may result in poorer outcomes for stroke survivors. Results highlight the likely importance of intervening with both stroke survivors and family caregivers to optimize recovery after stroke. PMID: 23340070 [PubMed - in process]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/PubMed/23340070?dopt=Abstract

Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - January 1, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Grant JS, Clay OJ, Keltner NL, Haley WE, Wadley VG, Perkins MM, Roth DL Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research