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Stroke Survivor Depressive Symptoms Are Associated With Family Caregiver Depression During the First 2 Years Poststroke

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Behavioral and psychological symptoms associated with stroke are gaining increasing attention in a field in which recovery of physical function has dominated. A small body of research has begun to suggest that stroke survivors' (SSs') behavioral and psychological symptoms contribute to family caregivers' experiences of emotional distress. The objective of this research was to determine the unique contribution of SS …

Authors

Cameron JI; Cheung AM; Streiner DL; Coyte PC; Stewart DE

Journal

Stroke, Vol. 42, No. 2, pp. 302–306

Publisher

Wolters Kluwer

Publication Date

February 2011

DOI

10.1161/strokeaha.110.597963

ISSN

0039-2499