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Caregiver's burden, depression and support as predictors of post-stroke depression: a cross-sectional survey

To examine the effects of caregiver's burden, depression, and support on post-stroke depression (PSD), cross-sectional data were obtained from an epidemiologic survey of 225 stroke survivors and their caregivers living in Seoul, Korea. Multivariate analyses showed that, taking the clinical status of patients into account, caregiver's burden, depression and support were related to higher PSD. Perceived burden exerts adverse effects on PSD through its influence on the depression in caregivers. Hence, the care of stroke survivors that incorporates the care of caregivers is likely to reduce the risk of post-stroke depression in patients.

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Additional Titles
International Journal of Nursing Studies

Key Information

Type of Reference
Jour
ISBN/ISSN
0020-7489, 0020-7489
Resource Database
British nursing index bni - exported on 8/7/2016
Publication Year
2005
Issue Number
6
Volume Number
42
Start Page
611-618
Language
English