Anxiety, Depression, and Burnout Levels in Stroke Patient Caregivers at a Rehabilitation Hospital.

Objective: The rehabilitation of stroke patients is work that requires a multi-faceted team, which includes the patients, physicians, nurses, psychologists, and caregivers. In this study, the purpose was to determine the level of anxiety, depression, and burnout in caregivers of stroke inpatients. Methods: In all, 72 caregivers who each care for 1 stroke patient were included in the study. The Beck Anxiety Inventory, the Beck Depression Inventory, and the Maslach Burnout Inventory were used to assess the level of anxiety, depression, and burnout in the study group. Results: The caregivers of stroke patients were found to have scores reflecting mild depression and mild anxiety. The burnout level evaluated in subdimensions of emotional exhaustion, desensitization, and personal accomplishment was at a normal level. Conclusion: The psychiatric component of stroke therapy and rehabilitation should not only be patient-oriented. Patient relatives, and particularly their caregivers, may need training and psychiatric support. A rehabilitation program that includes education and interactive group therapies could be very useful. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]