Overprotective Relationships: A Nonsupportive Side of Social Networks

Thompson, Suzanne C.; Sobolew-Shubin, Alexandria

doi:10.1207/s15324834basp1403_8

Cited by 52 publications

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“…There was a 4-point response scale: can't do by self (1), need great deal of help (2), need some help (3), and can do it by self (4). This scale has been used in other studies of stroke patients to assess physical functioning (Thompson and Sobolew-Shubin, 1993b). In this study, there was strong agreement between patients and caregivers regarding the degree of patient physical functioning (r ¼ 0.79, p<0.001).…”

Section: Interview Measuressupporting

confidence: 52%

Caregivers of Stroke Patient Family Members: Behavioral and Attitudinal Indicators of Overprotective Care

Thompson

Galbraith

Thomas

et al. 2002

Psychology & Health

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Section: Interview Measuressupporting

confidence: 52%

Caregivers of Stroke Patient Family Members: Behavioral and Attitudinal Indicators of Overprotective Care

Thompson

Galbraith

Thomas

et al. 2002

Psychology & Health

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“…Future work should investigate possible beneficial effects of caregiver problem solving training on care recipient adjustment, as some research indicates that many stroke survivors are indeed sensitive and reactive to caregiver coping behavior. 48 The extant literature is mixed regarding the effects of demographic characteristics on adjustment. Some research has found that caregiver characteristics are related to adjustment.…”

Section: Grant Et Al Telephone Intervention With Family Caregivers 2063mentioning

confidence: 99%

Telephone Intervention With Family Caregivers of Stroke Survivors After Rehabilitation

Grant

Elliott

Weaver

et al. 2002

Stroke

270

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Background and Purpose-Social problem-solving therapy shows promise as an intervention to improve the well-being of family caregivers. There is some evidence that training in problem solving may be effectively delivered by telephone. The purpose of this study was to quantify the impact of social problem-solving telephone partnerships on primary family caregiver outcomes after stroke survivors are discharged home from a rehabilitation facility. Methods-Using a randomized 3-group repeated-measures experimental design, 74 stroke survivors with an admitting diagnosis of ischemic stroke and their primary family caregivers were entered into the study. The intervention consisted of an initial 3-hour home visit between a trained nurse and the family caregiver within 1 week after discharge to begin problem-solving skill training. This initial session was followed by weekly (the first month) and biweekly (the second and third month) telephone contacts. Results-Compared with the sham intervention and control groups, family caregivers who participated in the social problem-solving telephone partnership intervention group had better problem-solving skills; greater caregiver preparedness; less depression; and significant improvement in measures of vitality, social functioning, mental health, and role limitations related to emotional problems. There were no significant differences among the groups in caregiver burden. Satisfaction with healthcare services decreased over time in the control group while remaining comparable in the intervention and sham intervention groups. Conclusion-These results indicate that problem-solving training may be useful for family caregivers of stroke survivors after discharge from rehabilitative facilities.

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“…The concept of 'burden' has been defined in numerous ways. Thompson and Doll (1982) defined burden as emotional costs due to feelings of embarrassment and overload. According to Fatheringham et al (1972) burden refers to specific changes in caregivers day to day lives, such as disruption of daily routine.…”

Section: Carer Strain and Burdenmentioning

confidence: 99%

Caregiver strain in spouses of stroke patients

Blake¹,

Lincoln²,

Clarke

2003

Clin Rehabil

107

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Objective: To test the ability of a previously generated logistic regression model to predict caregiver strain from carer mood, negative affectivity and perceived patient functional ability. Design: Postal prospective survey. Setting: Spouses of community-residing patients identified from hospital stroke registers. Method: Spouses were assessed at three and six months after stroke. A previously derived equation was used to make predictions at three months of their level of strain at six months, which were compared with observed outcomes. Measures: Spouses were asked to complete the Caregiver Strain Index (CSI), the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12), the Positive and Negative Affectivity Schedule (PANAS) and to assess patients' independence in activities of daily living on the Extended Activities of Daily Living Scale (EADL). Results: Of 409 stroke patients, 276 had an identifiable co-resident spouse and 116 (42%) completed the measures. At three months after stroke, 39 carers (34%) were under significant strain with 40 (35%) under strain at six months. The predictive model using the GHQ-12, PANAS and EADL at three months was 78% accurate in predicting levels of caregiver strain at six months. Conclusion: Carers at risk of later strain could be identified for further followup. Services to provide emotional support to carers might be effective in the reduction of carer strain.

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Overprotective Relationships: A Nonsupportive Side of Social Networks

Cited by 52 publications

References 18 publications

Caregivers of Stroke Patient Family Members: Behavioral and Attitudinal Indicators of Overprotective Care

Caregivers of Stroke Patient Family Members: Behavioral and Attitudinal Indicators of Overprotective Care

Telephone Intervention With Family Caregivers of Stroke Survivors After Rehabilitation

Caregiver strain in spouses of stroke patients

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