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To identify caregiver-, stroke survivor–, and caregiving situation–related factors that are associated with caregivers' restriction from participation in their normative activities (ie, participation restriction) over the first 2 years poststroke.

Longitudinal cohort study.

Acute care facilities and community.

A secondary data analysis of caregiver/survivor dyads (N=399).

Not applicable.

Data were collected at 1, 3, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months poststroke. The primary outcome was caregivers' participation restriction and was assessed using the Caregiver Impact Scale. Caregivers also provided demographic information and completed standardized measures to capture assistance provided, mastery, and depression. From stroke survivors we collected demographic characteristics, stroke severity, and cognitive and physical functioning. Data were analyzed using …