EBP Compendium: Summary of Systematic Review
Caregiver Strain and Caregiver Burden of Primary Caregivers of Stroke Survivors with and without Aphasia
Rombough, R. E., Howse, E. L., et al.
(2006).
Rehabil Nurs, 31(5), 199-209.
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The review addresses a clearly focused question
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Criteria for inclusion of studies are provided
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Search strategy is described in sufficient detail for replication
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Included studies are assessed for study quality
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Quality assessments are reproducible
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Description: This is a systematic review of peer-reviewed literature exploring the relationship between aphasia and caregiver burden. No studies were found meeting inclusion criteria. No conclusions can be drawn regarding the impact of communication impairments on caregiver burden. Further research is warranted.
Question(s) Addressed:
What is the relationship between aphasia and caregiver burden and strain?
Population: Caregivers of stroke victims with or without aphasia
Intervention/Assessment:
- Caregiver Burden Scale - Chinese Version (CBS-CV)
- Caregiver Strain Index (CSI)
- Physical Caregiving Responsibility Inventory (PCRI)
- Sense of Competence Questionnaire (SKY)
- Zaria Burden Interview (ZIBO).
Number of Studies Included: 14
Years Included: Through November 2004
Findings:
Conclusions:
Caregivers become more burdened physically and emotionally as the stroke severity of the patient increases. Due to the lack of literature, there are no conclusions on the relationship between aphasia and caregiver burden and strain. There needs to be further research in this area.
Keywords: Aphasia, Stroke
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Added to Compendium: December 2011