Post-stroke Dysphagia’s Impact on Survivors and Spousal Caregivers: The Importance of Perceptual Congruence
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2020-06
Authors
Davis, Kayla R.
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University of Oregon
Abstract
Previous studies have shown a link between survivors’ stroke severity and
family caregiver burden, however other factors may contribute to this burden. Burden
specific to post-stroke dysphagia and the consequences of incongruence between care
recipient and care partner in their perception of the impacts of the care recipient’s
dysphagia are potential variables that are unexplored. The present study aimed to
determine the role of partner congruence in the perceived mealtime impacts of poststroke
dysphagia on caregiver burden. Twenty-seven spousal dyads consisting of a
stroke survivor experiencing post-stroke dysphagia and their spousal caregiver were
surveyed concerning their perceptions of the logistical and social impacts of dysphagia
on mealtimes and stroke and dysphagia severity. Dyadic congruence in perceptions of
mealtime logistical impacts, but not mealtime social impacts, was associated with
increased caregiver burden. Additionally, increased survivor dysphagia severity and
caregivers’ perceived mealtime logistical impacts were also associated with increased
caregiver burden. These results can guide speech-language pathologists and other health
professionals in their interventions for clients with dysphagia and their families.
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Submitted to the Undergraduate Library Research Award scholarship competition: 2020. 66 pages
Keywords
stroke survivor, caregiver, post-stroke dysphagia