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The psychosocial burden on spouses of the elderly with stroke, dementia and Parkinson's disease
Author(s)Bente Thommessen, Dag Aarsland, Anne Braekhus
Journal titleInternational Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, vol 17, no 1, January 2002
Pagespp pp 78-84
KeywordsStroke ; Dementia ; Parkinson's disease ; Stress ; Depression ; Spouses as carers ; Norway.
AnnotationData from patient-spouse couples from three previously published studies of patients with strokes (36 couples), mild dementia (96 couples) and Parkinson's disease (58 couples) were assessed for psychosocial burden using the 15-item Relatives Stress Scale (RSS). Disorganisation of household routines, difficulties with going away for holidays, restrictions on social life, and the disturbance of sleep were most frequently reported problems in all three groups. Spouses caring for patients with dementia, stroke and Parkinson's disease perceive a similar type and level of psychosocial burden, independent of the disease. A patient's cognitive functioning is a particularly important factor in this, especially when caring for patients with stroke or Parkinson's disease. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-020212219 A
ClassmarkCQA: EA: CR6: QNH: ENR: P6:SN: 76N

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