An exploration into caring for a stroke-survivor in Lima, Peru: Emotional impact, stress factors, coping mechanisms and unmet needs of informal caregivers

An exploration into caring for a stroke-survivor in Lima, Peru: Emotional impact, stress factors, coping mechanisms and unmet needs of informal caregivers

Introduction: Understanding local complexities and challenges of stroke-related caregiving are essential to develop appropriate interventions. Our study aimed to characterize the impact of post-stroke care among informal caregivers in a setting of transitioning economy. Materials and methods: Qualit...

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Main Authors: M. Amalia Pesantes, Lena R. Brandt, Alessandra Ipince, J. Jaime Miranda, Francisco Diez-Canseco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-03-01
Series:eNeurologicalSci
Subjects:
Stroke
Caregivers
Depressive symptoms
Coping
Peru
Qualitative research
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405650216300363

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