Family interaction and treatment adherence after stroke.
Caregivers of 60 stroke patients were assessed five months after patient discharge from a stroke care unit to determine the relationship between family function and poststroke treatment adherence. Areas of family interaction which were significantly related to ratings of treatment adherence included problem solving, communication, and affective involvement. Better functioning families were consistently high on signs of treatment adherence. Findings suggest that families with specific dysfunction may not be as capable of helping patients comply with rehabilitation efforts as families who function more effectively. Thorough family assessment to identify which areas of family interaction are most problematic in relation to adherence issues is recommended.
D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003142:Communication; D004644:Emotions; D005190:Family; D006266:Health Education; D006701:Home Nursing; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011340:Problem Solving; D011581:Psychological Tests