Chinese family caregivers of stroke survivors: Determinants of caregiving burden within the first six months

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (23-24) ◽  
pp. 4558-4566 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanhong Han ◽  
Yilan Liu ◽  
Xuelin Zhang ◽  
Wilson Tam ◽  
Jing Mao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Chinese Family ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Caregiving Burden

scholarly journals Benefits finding among Chinese family caregivers of stroke survivors: a qualitative descriptive study

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. e038344
Author(s):  
Yong-Xia Mei ◽  
Beilei Lin ◽  
Weihong Zhang ◽  
Dong-Bin Yang ◽  
Shan-Shan Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Chinese Family ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Chinese Community ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Research Reporting ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Caregiver Burdens

ObjectivesThe caregiving experience includes both caregiver burdens and benefits finding. However, the benefits obtained by family caregivers of stroke survivors in Chinese community dwellings are unknown. The objective of this study was to explore the benefits experienced by family caregivers of stroke survivors in Chinese community dwellings.DesignA qualitative descriptive design was used, fulfilling the consolidated criteria for the Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research reporting guidelines. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 family caregivers of stroke survivors. The interviews were audiotaped, transcribed and analysed. Thematic analysis was performed to analyse the interview transcripts.Setting and participantsHome interviews were conducted with family caregivers of stroke survivors in two communities in Zhengzhou, China.ResultsThe family caregivers of stroke survivors experienced various benefits from caregiving. There were both internal benefits (increases in knowledge and skills, the development of positive attitudes, and the development of a sense of worthiness and achievement) and external benefits (family growth and gains in social support), which interact to create a healthy lifestyle.ConclusionOur findings provide a comprehensive perspective in understanding the benefits perceived by family caregivers of stroke survivors. This study provides insights into interventions focused on identifying benefits finding in six domains that may help reduce negative emotions and promote the mental health of caregivers.

scholarly journals Caregiving Appraisal by Family Caregivers of Stroke Survivors in Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 183-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grace Vincent-Onabajo ◽  
Pwadi Gayus ◽  
Mamman Ali Masta ◽  
Muhammad Usman Ali ◽  
Fatima Kachalla Gujba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Stroke Survivor ◽  
Care Recipient ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Caregiving Burden ◽  
Negative Appraisal ◽  
Positive Caregiving

Introduction: Attending to caregiving experiences of family caregivers of stroke survivors is important in person-centered stroke rehabilitation. This study explored caregiving appraisals by family caregivers of stroke survivors in Nigeria. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of family caregivers’ negative and positive appraisals of caregiving was conducted using the 24-item 4-domain revised Caregiving Appraisal Scale (rCAS). Mann Whitney U and Kruskal-Wallis tests were used to identify differences in caregiving appraisals based on specific caregiver and stroke survivor variables. Results: Seventy-three caregiver and care recipient dyads participated in the study. Mean age of the caregivers was 31.51 (9.82) years. From a score of 5, and higher scores depicting higher appraisal, mean (SD) score for caregiving satisfaction and caregiving mastery (positive appraisal domains) was 4.23 (0.97) and 4.04 (0.92) respectively while 2.29 (0.98) and 2.11 (0.93) were respectively recorded for caregiving burden and environmental impact (negative appraisal). Caregivers’ gender, age, and employment status resulted in significantly different appraisals with female caregivers having higher caregiving mastery (U = 446, P<0.05), caregiving satisfaction (U = 384.5, P<0.01), and also caregiving burden (U = 382.5, P<0.01) compared to their male counterparts; while older (U = 330; P<0.05) and employed (U = 437.5, P<0.05) family caregivers reported higher caregiving satisfaction and burden respectively than younger and unemployed family caregivers. Conclusion: Given the comparatively higher positive caregiving appraisal, and the documented benefits of positive caregiving appraisal, efforts should be geared towards identifying effective means of reinforcing positive appraisal, and reducing negative stroke caregiving appraisal, especially for female, older and employed family caregivers.

Changing needs of Chinese family caregivers of stroke survivors

2007 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 971-979 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annie KM Mak ◽  
Ann Mackenzie ◽  
May HL Lui
Keyword(s):  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Chinese Family ◽  
Stroke Survivors

Benefit finding for Chinese family caregivers of community-dwelling stroke survivors: A cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (7-8) ◽  
pp. e1419-e1428 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yongxia Mei ◽  
Susan Wilson ◽  
Beilei Lin ◽  
Yingshuang Li ◽  
Zhenxiang Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Benefit Finding ◽  
Chinese Family ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Problem-Solving Therapy for Family Caregivers of Stroke Survivors

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Klaus Pfeiffer ◽  
Denis Beische ◽  
R. Hoffrichter ◽  
J. Wengert ◽  
C. Becker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Problem Solving Therapy

Perceived social support in Chinese family caregivers of patients with dementia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jufang Li ◽  
Gexin Gao ◽  
Yawei Zeng ◽  
Yuping Wu ◽  
Xiaoling Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Chinese Family
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