J Korean Acad Rehabil Med.  2001 Dec;25(6):934-940.

Depression and Anxiety of Caregivers of Stroke Patient

• Kim HW
• Ko YJ
• Lee BN

Abstract

OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the depression and anxiety level of caregivers of stroke patient according to the severity and duration of disability and family type. METHOD: The subjects were 38 caregivers of stroke patient, 39 mothers of cerebral palsy patient and 20 caregivers with nondisabled admission patient in general ward (control). The subjects completed Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, Ego strength scale and Family Adaption and Cohesion Evaluation Scales. The data were statistically alalyzed.
RESULTS
The caregivers of stroke patient showed significantly higher level of BDI and state anxiety inventory (p<0.01) than control group, but there were no significant difference in the trait-anxiety inventry. There were no significant differences in the BDI and State- Ttrait Anxiety inventory according to the severity and duration of disability and family type. There were no significant difference in the BDI and State-Ttrait Anxiety inventory between caregivers of stroke patient and mothers of cerebral palsy patient.
CONCLUSION
It is necessary to consider depression and anxiety in caregivers with stroke patient and support their psychologic aspect for the comprehensive rehabilitation.

Keyword

Stroke; Caregivers; Depression; Anxiety

MeSH Terms

Anxiety*
Caregivers*
Cerebral Palsy
Depression*
Ego
Humans
Mothers
Patients' Rooms
Rehabilitation
Stroke*
Weights and Measures