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Spousal caregiver confidence and recovery from ambulatory activity limitations in stroke survivors.
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Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association [Health Psychol] 2008 Mar; Vol. 27 (2), pp. 286-90. - Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- Objective: This study examined whether spousal confidence in care-recipient recovery can predict recovery from activity limitations following stroke and how spousal confidence relates to stroke survivor self-efficacy for recovery.<br />Design: A prospective design was used. Measures were gathered from stroke survivor/spouse dyads at two time points, both postdischarge from the hospital following stroke (N=109).<br />Main Outcome Measures: The dependent variable was recovery from ambulatory activity limitations over 6 weeks, as measured by the Functional Limitations Profile. A single spousal confidence item was tailored to an ambulatory behavior that the stroke survivors could not perform at Time 1.<br />Results: Spousal confidence was correlated with ambulation recovery (r=-0.23, p<.05) and stroke survivor self-efficacy for recovery (r=.25, p<.05). Higher spousal confidence was associated with a better recovery and greater stroke survivor self-efficacy for recovery, but not with initial health status or practical support received.<br />Conclusion: The relationship between caregiver confidence, care-recipient self-efficacy for recovery, and recovery outcomes needs further elucidation.<br /> (Copyright (c) 2008 APA, all rights reserved.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0278-6133
- Volume :
- 27
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 18377149
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1037/0278-6133.27.2.286