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.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
70
Gaziler physical therapy and rehabilitation
Ankara, Yenimahalle, Turkey (Türkiye)
Caregiver burden measured by the Caregiver Strain Index (CSI)
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
Time frame: Baseline
Sleep quality measured by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)
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
Time frame: baseline
Depression measured by the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) is a widely used self-report instrument that assesses depressive symptoms. Higher scores indicate greater depression severity.
Time frame: baseline
Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS)
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.
Time frame: baseline
Caregiving Reactions Questionnaire
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.
Time frame: baseline
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