Caregiver burden on patients with poststroke spasticity

What is it about?

Stroke survivors with poststroke spasticity have difficulties with basic activities, which results in the need for caregiver support. This study estimates the burden, productivity loss, and indirect costs for caregivers to care for stroke survivors with spasticity.

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Why is it important?

Activities limitations and participation restrictions do not affect only the patient, but can affect the caregiver as well. This study highlights how activities limitations and participation restrictions of a patient affects those who care for them.