Caregiver, Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic, Stroke
Conditions
Brief summary
This cross-sectional observational study aims to evaluate caregiver burden, fatigue, sleep quality, and depression among family caregivers of stroke patients with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Stroke survivors frequently experience urinary dysfunction, which may increase caregiving demands and negatively affect caregiver well-being. A total of 70 family caregivers of stroke patients with LUTS receiving inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation care were included. Caregiver outcomes were assessed using validated instruments including the Caregiver Strain Index (CSI), Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). The study also examined the relationship between caregiver outcomes and patient-related clinical variables such as stroke severity and cognitive status.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Adult family caregivers (≥18 years old) providing care for patients with stroke who have lower urinary tract symptoms. Caregivers who have been providing care for at least 3 months. Caregivers who are able to read and understand the questionnaires. Caregivers who voluntarily agree to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Caregivers with a previously diagnosed severe psychiatric disorder. Caregivers with cognitive impairment preventing completion of questionnaires. Caregivers who declined participation or provided incomplete questionnaire data.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Caregiver burden measured by the Caregiver Strain Index (CSI) | Baseline | The Caregiver Strain Index (CSI) is a validated questionnaire used to assess caregiver burden. It consists of 13 items evaluating strain related to caregiving activities. Higher scores indicate greater caregiver burden |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sleep quality measured by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) | baseline | The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) is a validated instrument used to assess sleep quality and disturbances over the past month. Higher scores indicate poorer sleep quality |
| Depression measured by the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) | baseline | The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) is a widely used self-report instrument that assesses depressive symptoms. Higher scores indicate greater depression severity. |
| Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) | baseline | The Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) is a 9-item self-report questionnaire used to assess the severity and impact of fatigue on daily functioning. Higher scores indicate greater fatigue severity. |
| Caregiving Reactions Questionnaire | baseline | The Caregiving Reactions Questionnaire is a self-report instrument used to assess caregivers' emotional and psychological reactions associated with providing care to a family member with a chronic health condition. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORSEFA G ASLAN
gaziler physcial therapy and rehabilitation hospital
Outcome results
None listed