Korean Journal of Adult Nursing (성인간호학회지)
- Volume 18 Issue 3
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- Pages.457-467
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- 2006
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- 1225-4886(pISSN)
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- 2288-338X(eISSN)
Influencing Factors on Family Functioning of Caregivers in Families with Stroke Patients
뇌졸중 환자를 돌보는 가족의 가족기능 영향요인
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Yu, Su Jeong
(Department of Nursing, Woosuk University) ;
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Park, Yeon Hwan
(College of Nursing, Seoul National University)
- Received : 2006.05.12
- Accepted : 2006.07.20
- Published : 2006.08.30
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the main factors influencing family functioning of caregivers in families with stroke. Method: A Convenient sample of 173 primary family caregivers who take care of a stroke patient at an Oriental medicine hospital in Jeonbuk. Interviews were done with a standardized questionnaire including family functioning by nurses. Results: In Pearson's correlation analysis, the influencing factors related to family functioning were ADL(p=.017), level of paralysis(p=.019) as stressors, Quality of relation(p=.000) as situational variables, and family caregivers' burden(p=.000). Stepwise multiple regression analysis showed 29.9% of the variance family functioning was significantly accounted for by the quality of relationship between stroke patient and caregiver(26.8%), and caregiver burden(3.1%). Conclusions: Findings indicate that families of stroke patients need family-focused nursing intervention as supported care to improve the relationship between patient and primary caregiver and relieve caregiver burden by culturally tailoring to Korean.