Family Functioning Mediates the Relationship Between Activities of Daily Living and Poststroke Depression

This study revealed the importance of family functioning in the association between depression and daily activities in stroke survivors. To the best of our knowledge, this study was the first to explore the mediating role of family functioning in poststroke depression, emphasizing the importance of family for the mental health of stroke patients. To reduce the incidence of poststroke depression, interventions that enhance daily activities and family functioning may include nurses, family therapists, rehabilitation physicians, and community workers.
Source: Nursing Research - Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research