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Social Support Status In Informal Caregivers Of Stroke Patients, Yanyuh Lee, Yeehwa Wu, Ihsuan Chen, Kuchou Chang, Yuching Huang, Jenwen Hung
Social Support Status In Informal Caregivers Of Stroke Patients, Yanyuh Lee, Yeehwa Wu, Ihsuan Chen, Kuchou Chang, Yuching Huang, Jenwen Hung
Rehabilitation Practice and Science
Objective: Informal caregivers play an important role in post-stroke care. In the present study, we aimed to investigate the social support status over an 18-month duration; the relationship between health status and social support level; and the predictors of low social support status in informal caregivers of stroke patients. Methods: We recruited eligible inpatients with first-ever ischemic stroke and their informal caregivers from a tertiary referral teaching hospital. The social support rating scale (SSRS) of the caregivers was determined at 3, 16, and 18 months after stroke onset. Beck depression inventory (BDI) as well as the physical and mental composite …
Non-Verbal Resource Kit For Center Asays In Morocco, Heidi Vladyka, Christina Reyer
Non-Verbal Resource Kit For Center Asays In Morocco, Heidi Vladyka, Christina Reyer
School of Occupational Therapy Master's Theses (2010-2015)
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a common neurological disorder caused by injury during brain development. The impairments commonly associated with CP include motor and sensory deficits that can significantly impact all areas of occupation, especially ADL. In countries such as Morocco where the number of healthcare facilities is limited and languages vary, the burden on families to access appropriate care and education can be challenging. Center Asays in Morocco serves children with CP and requested a DVD for caregivers to provide education on proper positioning for both the child and caregiver during ADL. This project created a DVD that includes instruction …
Creating A Dvd And Resource Kit: Effective Adl Techniques For Children With Cerebral Palsy And Their Caregivers For A Clinic In Morocco, Africa, Blair Burmark, Carly Valentine
Creating A Dvd And Resource Kit: Effective Adl Techniques For Children With Cerebral Palsy And Their Caregivers For A Clinic In Morocco, Africa, Blair Burmark, Carly Valentine
School of Occupational Therapy Master's Theses (2010-2015)
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a common neurological disorder caused by injury during brain development. The impairments commonly associated with CP include motor and sensory deficits that can significantly impact all areas of occupation, especially activities of daily living (ADL). In countries such as Morocco where the number of healthcare facilities is limited and languages vary, the burden on families to access appropriate care and education can be challenging. Center Asays in Morocco serves children with CP and requested a non-language based DVD for caregivers to provide education on proper positioning for both the child and caregiver during ADL. This project …
Participatory Action Research To Improve Caregiver Education Based On Cognitive Performance Test Results For Persons With Alzheimer's Disease Or Mild Cognitive Impairments, Terrianne Jones
Occupational Therapy Program Student Theses, Dissertations and Capstones
The aim of this study was to make changes to how occupational therapists in a transitional care unit setting provide education about Cognitive Performance Test (CPT) scores to caregivers of those patients with dementia or suspected dementia. Caregiver education for this population is important, as the incidence of persons living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias is expected to grow dramatically in the coming two decades. This study used a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach to gather input from occupational therapists and caregivers of patients evaluated with the CPT. Interviews of caregivers indicated that they were unhappy with the education …