Determinants of carer distress in non-acute stroke.
Carers of people with non-acute aphasic and non-aphasic stroke completed questionnaires assessing their distress, perceptions of stroke, generalised self-efficacy, optimism, coping strategies, self-rated physical health and social support. At the same time, their relatives with the stroke were assessed on mood and ability measures. Results showed that whereas stroke disability/aphasia did not account for carer distress, carer factors accounted for a significant amount of the distress.
McClenahan
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Department of Speech and Language Therapy, Camden & Islington Community NHS Trust, Royal Free Hospital, London. rmcc@starmail.com
Weinman
J
J
D000328:Adult; D001037:Aphasia / Q000209:etiology*; D001290:Attitude; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology*; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000150:complications*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D006801:Humans