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Key factors that add to the depression of a stroke survivor in the family caregiver relationship
What is it about?
The relationship between a care recipient after a stroke and their family caregiver is significant to the recovery and safekeeping of the individual. As depression is a common occurrence after a stroke, family caregivers must adapt and manage the emotional changes along with daily physical care, which has proven to be very difficult. I have captured the relationship experiences of stroke survivors with depression and their family caregivers and determined factors that add to the depression of the stroke survivor.
Why is it important?
The findings reveal ways that the family caregiver inadvertently adds to the depressive symptoms in the survivor of stroke. Recommendations are provided on ways to work with the various multidisciplinary team members for education, counseling, and coping strategies to support both parties.