How does family resilience develop among stroke survivors and their caregivers? A mixed-method study using a chain mediating model.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Walsh's family resilience theory indicated that families could foster resilient outcomes among their members when they are facing changes or crises. However, little is known about family resilience among Chinese stroke survivors and their caregivers.

Objectives

To explore the direct and indirect relationships between the family resilience of stroke survivors, perceived social support, self-perceived burden, self-efficacy, and the burden on their principal caregivers, and to examine the journey of adapting to family resilience among stroke survivors.

Design

An explanatory sequential mixed-method study.

Methods

A quantitative assessment of perceived social support, self-perceived burden, self-efficacy, and family resilience was conducted among a cohort

SUBMITTER: Ye Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11465215 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature