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An exploration into caring for a stroke-survivor in Lima, Peru: Emotional impact, stress factors, coping mechanisms and unmet needs of informal caregivers
An exploration into caring for a stroke-survivor in Lima, Peru: Emotional impact, stress factors, coping mechanisms and unmet needs of informal caregivers
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2017
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Pesantes M.A.
Brandt L.R.
Ipince A.
Miranda J.J.
Diez-Canseco F.
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Elsevier
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Understanding local complexities and challenges of stroke-related caregiving are essential to develop appropriate interventions. Our study aimed to characterize the impact of post-stroke care among informal caregivers in a setting of transitioning economy.
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survivor,
adult,
Article,
caregiver,
coping behavior,
depression,
emotion,
emotional stress,
female,
financial deficit,
human,
male,
mental health,
patient care,
personal needs,
Peru,
priority journal,
qualitative research,
social behavior,
stress,
stroke patient