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Experiences Of Stress And Coping Over Time By Caregivers Of Stroke Survivors: A Mixed-Methods Approach, Fang Ye

Dissertations & Theses (Open Access)

Background/ Objectives: Caregivers of stroke survivors often experience physical and mental stress, decreased physical and emotional well-being, high burden of care, social isolation, and neglecting self-care. The majority of previous research studies have identified caregiver experiences during the first one-to-two years post stroke. Little is known about caregiver experiences beyond the first two years of the post- stroke recovery trajectory, indicating a need for longitudinal study of their experiences over time. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to 1) investigate caregiver experiences of stress and coping over 5-7 years post stroke using quantitative methods, and 2) explore through …