Objective: Functional impairment resulting from a stroke frequently requires the care of a
family caregiver, often the spouse. This change in the relationship can be stressful for the …

This study proposes and evaluates a model of depression that concerns the role of burden
and cognitive appraisal as mediators or moderators of outcomes among stroke survivor …

Introduction Survivors of complex critical illness and their family caregivers require support
during their recovery, rehabilitation, and return to community living; however, the nature of …

Survivors of intensive care can have persistent physical, social and psychological problems
as a direct result of their critical illness and the interventions undertaken in the intensive care …

Background Family of patients hospitalized in an intensive care unit (ICU) often immediately
assume the role of caregiver to an individual with significant health care needs. The …

Background Informal caregivers to intensive care unit (ICU) survivors may develop post‐
intensive care syndrome family (PICS‐F), including depression, anxiety and post‐traumatic …

A stay in the ICU is stressful for both patients and their families, and stress can linger long
past discharge. To mitigate these stresses, Massachusetts General Hospital integrated …

Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of the provision of information in the form of a
rehabilitation program following critical illness in reducing psychological distress in the …

BACKGROUND: Significant others of older persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI) may be
more likely to face increased caregiving responsibilities, leading to increased relationship …

Background Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability in China and worldwide,
affecting the health and well-being of both stroke survivors and their family caregivers (ie …