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. 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). 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. 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. Conclusion: The relationship between caregiver confidence, care-recipient self-efficacy for recovery, and recovery outcomes needs further elucidation
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 286-290 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Health Psychology |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue number | 2 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Keywords
- Stroke
- Stroke patients
- Carers
- Rehabilitation
- Family relationships