Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jinhong Wang, Jie Liu, Ling Li, Jing Man, Shihong Yue, Zhaojun Liu
Summary: The study found that an education and muscle relaxation program can reduce anxiety, depression, and care burden in caregivers of acute stroke survivors. This program has the potential to improve the mental health and quality of life for these caregivers.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Walaa Khazaal, Maram Taliani, Celina Boutros, Linda Abou-Abbas, Hassan Hosseini, Pascale Salameh, Najwane Said Sadier
Summary: This study investigated the short-term psychological consequences of stroke among Lebanese survivors and identified significant associations between anxiety, depression, and various variables. Results showed that neuropathic pain, fatigue, cognitive impairment, anxiety, and depression were common complications post-stroke among Lebanese survivors. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed risk factors such as pain and immobility-related complications for anxiety and depression, highlighting the need for patient-centered interventions to address these issues.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Lu-Lu Cao, Yu-Feng Tang, Yan-Qiu Xia, Ji-Hong Wei, Gui-Rong Li, Xiao-Ming Mu, Cheng-Zhi Jiang, Qi-Zu Jin, Mei He, Li-Jun Cui
Summary: This study examines the relationship between social support, self-efficacy, and caregiver burden among caregivers of stroke survivors in China. The findings indicate that caregivers with higher levels of social support and self-efficacy are more likely to experience less burden. Additionally, the caregivers' age, daily care time, self-rated health, and financial situation are significantly related to their burden, social support, and self-efficacy.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Zhaleh Karimi Moghaddam, Mina Rostami, Alireza Zeraatchi, Jahangir Mohammadi Bytamar, Omid Saed, Saeedeh Zenozian
Summary: This study investigated the levels of caregiving burden, depression, and anxiety among cancer family caregivers in Zanjan, Iran. The findings revealed high levels of depression, anxiety, and burden among the caregivers. These results emphasize the importance of addressing the needs and psychological challenges of this population.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Charles Shamoun, Margaret A. Harris
Summary: This systematic review found a positive correlation between physical disability in stroke survivors and caregiver burden. Further nursing research is needed to explore the aspects of physical disability that contribute to caregiver burden, develop interventions to improve the physical functioning of stroke survivors, including social determinants of health, and specifically address the greatest contributors to caregiver burden.
JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE NURSING
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Serap Unsar, Ozgul Erol, Ozlem Ozdemir
Summary: This cross-sectional study examined the caregiving burden, depression, and anxiety of family caregivers of Turkish cancer patients, finding a correlation between increased caregiving burden and higher levels of anxiety and depression among caregivers. It concluded that appropriate psychological interventions are necessary for caregivers to alleviate their distress.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY NURSING
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Crystal Natvig, Susan K. Mikulich-Gilbertson, Mark L. Laudenslager, Cathy J. Bradley
Summary: This study found that caregivers of Allo-HSCT patients who reduced their work hours after resuming caregiving duties had higher levels of depression and anxiety compared to caregivers who did not reduce work hours. Further investigation is needed to understand the underlying causes of distress in caregivers who reduce work hours while caregiving.
JOURNAL OF CANCER SURVIVORSHIP
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anna Kavga, Ioannis Kalemikerakis, Anastasios Faros, Maria Milaka, Dimitra Tsekoura, Maria Skoulatou, Ioanna Tsatsou, Ourania Govina
Summary: The study found that both the characteristics of patients and caregivers were related to the perception of caregiving burden. Factors such as the patient's educational level, number of family members living in the same house, existence of equipment and facilities in the house, and duration of provided care were associated with greater burden perception. Caregivers in good health had a significantly lower perceived burden.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
C. Liang, A. J. Van Laar Veth, Q. Li, D. Zheng, M. L. Hackett
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of early anxiety and depression post-stroke on long-term disability in young patients. The results showed a significant association between anxiety and disability at 12 months, while no significant relationship was found between depression and long-term disability. The study also did not find a differential effect of anxiety by sex.
TOPICS IN STROKE REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Xuan Chen, Zhiming Wang, Junrui Zhou, Chunyan Lin, Huamin Luo, Jie Zhao, Alice Yuen Loke, Qiuping Li
Summary: This study investigates the correlation between dyadic coping, self-perceived burden, caregiver burden, and anxiety/depression in colorectal cancer patient-spousal caregiver dyads. The findings suggest that self-perceived burden and caregiver burden play a mediating role in the relationship between dyadic coping and anxiety/depression. This highlights the importance of addressing self-perceived burden and caregiver burden to improve the mental well-being of both partners in colorectal cancer patient-spousal caregiver dyads.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Stephen C. L. Lau, Lisa Tabor Connor, Jin-Moo Lee, Carolyn M. Baum
Summary: This study utilized network analysis to examine the complexity of poststroke depressive symptoms and their relationship with functional status in stroke patients. The findings identified priority treatment targets and highlighted the importance of targeted intervention strategies in addressing depression during stroke rehabilitation.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Kanjana Thana, Alla Sikorskii, Rebecca Lehto, Charles Given, Gwen Wyatt
Summary: The study found that factors such as being female, Asian, a spouse of the patient, employed, and having higher levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms were associated with lower caregiver self-esteem and higher perceived schedule and health burden. Additionally, caregiver anxiety and depressive symptoms were also significantly associated with lack of family support and higher financial burden.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY NURSING
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Lin Tao, Xiaoxia Hu, Hongxiu Chen, Shuwen Xiao, Xiaoxia Zhang
Summary: This study examined the burden of caring for breast cancer survivors among spousal caregivers and explored the relationships between social support, family resilience, survivors' individual resilience, and caregiver burden. The results showed that social support, family resilience, and individual resilience were significantly negatively associated with caregiver burden. Individual resilience partially mediated the relationship between family resilience and caregiver burden, as well as the relationship between support and caregiver burden.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Article
Virology
Munam Raza Jafri, Anna Zaheer, Sahar Fatima, Taiba Saleem, Atif Sohail
Summary: High levels of post-traumatic stress were observed among participants who recovered from COVID-19, especially those who had symptoms. Mild depression and anxiety were also noted among them.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Xenia Chela-Alvarez, Alfonso Leiva, Laura Gallardo-Alfaro, Oana Bulilete, MClara Vidal-Thomas, Joan Llobera
Summary: This study assessed the evolution of concern, anxiety, and depression among hotel housekeepers in the Balearic Islands during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings indicate that the pandemic has caused significant concern about employment status and symptoms of depression and anxiety among hotel housekeepers. Variables such as stable job, social support, and internal locus of control contribute to better mental well-being during uncertain times. The long-lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health highlight the need for additional resources in primary care.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Sapna Erat Sreedharan, Jaffar Vali Sayed, V. P. Vipina, Manju P. Mohan, Rejith Paul, P. N. Sylaja
JOURNAL OF STROKE & CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES
(2020)
Meeting Abstract
Clinical Neurology
S. Erat Sreedharan, S. Kannath, E. Jayadevan, P. N. Sylaja, V. T. Jissa
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE
(2020)
Meeting Abstract
Clinical Neurology
V. Tandon, S. Senthilvelan, S. Erat Sreedharan, C. Kesavadas, P. N. Sylaja
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE
(2020)
Meeting Abstract
Clinical Neurology
N. Paramasivan, S. Sundaram, S. Erat Sreedharan, D. Sharma, E. Jayadevan, P. Sarma, P. N. Sylaja
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE
(2020)
Meeting Abstract
Clinical Neurology
D. Ramachandran, P. N. Sylaja, C. Kesavadas, S. Erat Sreedharan
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE
(2020)
Meeting Abstract
Clinical Neurology
K. Jain, A. Prasad B, S. Erat Sreedharan, S. Kannath, P. N. Sylaja, R. P. Varma
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE
(2020)
Article
Neurosciences
Praveen Kesav, Deepak Menon, K. N. Vysakha, Chandrasekaran Kesavadas, Sapna E. Sreedharan, Sankara Sarma, P. N. Sylaja
Article
Clinical Neurology
Kuldeep Shetty, Sapna Erat Sreedharan, Jayanand Sudheer, Mathew Abraham, P. S. Sarma, P. N. Sylaja
Article
Neurosciences
Sapna Erat Sreedharan, Bejoy Thomas, P. N. Sylaja, Sankara P. Sarma
Meeting Abstract
Clinical Neurology
S. Erat Sreedharan, K. P. Unnikrishnan, V. Pillai
Meeting Abstract
Clinical Neurology
P. Kesav, V. Vedartham, S. Manianagatt, C. Nagesh, S. Erat Sreedharan, E. R. Jayadevan, P. S. Sarma, P. N. Sylaja
JOURNAL OF THE NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2019)
Meeting Abstract
Clinical Neurology
S. Erat Sreedharan, J. Vali Sayed, V. P. Vipina, M. Mohan, R. Paul, P. Sylaja
JOURNAL OF THE NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2019)
Article
Neurosciences
V. S. Vineetha, Sapna E. Sreedharan, P. S. Sarma, P. N. Sylaja
Letter
Neurosciences
K. Arun, Chinmay Nagesh, C. Kesavadas, Sapna E. Sreedharan, P. N. Sylaja
Article
Neurosciences
Soumya Sundaram, Deepak Menon, Pooja Khatri, Sapna Erat Sreedharan, E. R. Jayadevan, Prabhakaran Sarma, Christian Pagnoux, P. N. Sylaja