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ArticleNeurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology2024

Understanding the family burden and caregiver role in stroke rehabilitation: insights from a retrospective study.

Maria Grazia Maggio, Francesco Corallo, Morena De Francesco, Maria Cristina De Cola, Rosaria De Luca, Alfredo Manuli, Angelo Quartarone, Amelia Rizzo, Rocco Salvatore Calabrò

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Article in Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 24 papers.

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Maria Grazia MaggioIRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo, S.S. 113 Contrada Casazza, Messina, 98124, Italy.
Francesco CoralloIRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo, S.S. 113 Contrada Casazza, Messina, 98124, Italy.
Morena De FrancescoUniversity of Messina, Piazza Pugliatti, 1, Messina, 98120, Italy.
Maria Cristina De ColaIRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo, S.S. 113 Contrada Casazza, Messina, 98124, Italy. mariacristina.decola@irccsme.it.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7509-3833
Rosaria De LucaIRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo, S.S. 113 Contrada Casazza, Messina, 98124, Italy.
Alfredo ManuliPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Piazza Pugliatti, 1, Messina, 98120, Italy.
Angelo QuartaroneIRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo, S.S. 113 Contrada Casazza, Messina, 98124, Italy.
Amelia RizzoUniversity of Messina, Piazza Pugliatti, 1, Messina, 98120, Italy.
Rocco Salvatore CalabròIRCCS Centro Neurolesi Bonino Pulejo, S.S. 113 Contrada Casazza, Messina, 98124, Italy.

Funding

This research was founded by Current Research Funds 2024, the Ministry of Health, Italy. This research was founded by Current Research Funds 2024, the Ministry of Health, Italy.
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionStroke negatively impacts both patients and their families, who must face multiple changes after the onset of the disease. Family caregivers must face new problems with a possible sense of inadequacy, stress and burden. Our retrospective study aimed to assess the burden of caregivers during the rehabilitation process of patients with Stroke. MATERIAL AND

methodThis study included patients with a diagnosis of stroke and their caregiver, who attended the Day Hospital of the IRCCS Neurolesi Center "Bonino-Pulejo", Messina, Italy, between January 2018 and October 2019, using electronic recovery system data. The final sample consisted of 30 patients and their caregivers.

resultsSignificant improvements were observed in patients' cognitive and mood scores, reflecting the efficacy of rehabilitation therapies. Additionally, a correlation emerged between patients' reported anxiety levels and caregivers' reported depression levels, highlighting a dynamic interaction between the emotional states of the two groups.

conclusionThe study highlights the intricate interplay between caregiver characteristics, patient outcomes, and family dynamics in the context of caregiving. Targeted interventions aimed at improving family resilience and coping mechanisms are crucial to optimizing the well-being of both caregivers and patients.

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CaregiversStroke RehabilitationAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnxietyCaregiver BurdenCost of IllnessDepressionFamilyFemaleHumansItalyMaleMiddle AgedBurdenCaregiverQuality of LifeRehabilitationStroke

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