TY - JOUR
T1 - Interpersonal relationship challenges among stroke survivors and family caregivers
AU - McCarthy, Michael J.
AU - Lyons, Karen S.
AU - Schellinger, Jeffrey
AU - Stapleton, Katie
AU - Bakas, Tamilyn
N1 - Funding Information:
This work was supported by the American Heart Association [17MCPRP33670674]. Thank you to [blinded for review] for their assistance with this study. We also thank the Comprehensive Stroke Center at [blinded for review] for their continued support, as well as the stroke survivors and family caregivers who provided data.
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PY - 2020/2/7
Y1 - 2020/2/7
N2 - A strong interpersonal relationship after stroke is important for the well-being of survivors and family caregivers. However, as many as 54% of families experience relationship problems after stroke and as many as 38% of couples experience overt conflict. The purpose of this study is to enhance understanding about relationship challenges among stroke dyads and to identify implications for direct practice in social work. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with N = 19 care dyads. Qualitative data were analyzed through an interpretive description lens. Seven themes about relationship challenges were identified. Findings highlight areas to consider in promoting strong relationships between survivors and family caregivers. Social workers may have the opportunity to assist dyads with disrupting negative communication cycles, strengthening empathy and collaboration, and achieving a balance so that each person’s needs are met.
AB - A strong interpersonal relationship after stroke is important for the well-being of survivors and family caregivers. However, as many as 54% of families experience relationship problems after stroke and as many as 38% of couples experience overt conflict. The purpose of this study is to enhance understanding about relationship challenges among stroke dyads and to identify implications for direct practice in social work. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with N = 19 care dyads. Qualitative data were analyzed through an interpretive description lens. Seven themes about relationship challenges were identified. Findings highlight areas to consider in promoting strong relationships between survivors and family caregivers. Social workers may have the opportunity to assist dyads with disrupting negative communication cycles, strengthening empathy and collaboration, and achieving a balance so that each person’s needs are met.
KW - dyads
KW - family caregivers
KW - qualitative research
KW - relationships
KW - Stroke
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U2 - 10.1080/00981389.2020.1714827
DO - 10.1080/00981389.2020.1714827
M3 - Article
C2 - 31964295
AN - SCOPUS:85078449472
SN - 0098-1389
VL - 59
SP - 91
EP - 107
JO - Social Work in Health Care
JF - Social Work in Health Care
IS - 2
ER -