Evidence for Stroke Family Caregiver and Dyad Interventions
Published: July 17, 2014
- Stroke is a leading cause of severe, long-term disability, and most stroke survivors are cared for by family members within the home.
- Stress of the caregiver becomes a leading cause of institutionalization of the stroke survivor; institutionalization results in increased healthcare system costs.
- This paper is a systematic review of evidence targeting stroke caregivers and their dyad interventions.
Supporting Materials
- Commentary: Puzzle Pieces - Review of Interventions for Stroke Caregivers and Dyads by Linda L. Pierce, PhD, RN, CNS, CRRN, FAHA, FAAN