Couples' Coping After Stroke—A Pilot Intervention Study. Issue 4 (July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Robinson‐Smith, Gale; Harmer, Catherine; Sheeran, Robin; Bellino Vallo, Eileen
• Is Part Of: Rehabilitation nursing. Volume 41:Issue 4(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-07
• Subjects: Stroke -- family issues -- older adults; Rehabilitation nursing -- Periodicals; Nursing -- Periodicals; Rehabilitation -- Periodicals; Soins infirmiers en réadaptation -- Périodiques; 610.73
• DOI: 10.1002/rnj.213
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0278-4807

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: : This mixed‐methods pilot study examined the impact of a psychoeducational intervention (PEI) to expand coping skills and identify themes for focused nursing strategies to assist poststroke couples. Design: : Outcome variables, including dyadic coping, quality of life, depression, and self‐care self‐efficacy, were measured in experimental and control groups initially and after PEI was created with experimental couples in six home sessions. Method: : Repeated measures analysis of variance compared control ( n = 5 stroke survivors; n = 5 spouses) and experimental groups' ( n = 5 stroke survivors; n = 5 spouses) on outcomes. Findings: : Significant increase occurred in experimental group stroke survivors in coping by oneself and quality of life; depressive symptoms decreased. Significant increase in positive dyadic coping occurred for experimental group spouses. PEI intervention generated a major theme. Conclusions: : Nurse‐initiated cognitive coping intervention was supported by experimental group's elements. Clinical Relevance: : Nurses may use psychoeducational techniques to motivate stroke couples.