Office of Research & Development |
  |
Talk to the Veterans Crisis Line now
An official website of the United States government
Project Number: | I01HX001860-01A2 |
| Title: | Spanish Online & Telephone Intervention for Caregivers of Veterans with Stroke |
| Principal Investigator: | Magaly Freytes |
| Location: | Gainesville, FL |
| Congressional District Code: | 3 |
| Research Service: | Health Services R&D |
| Project Period: | October 2017 - September 2023 |
| FY 2021 Funding Amount: | $30,891 |
| Total Award Amount (all years): |
$1,337,041 |
| Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: Stroke is major cause of disability and a leading cause of outpatient medical utilization within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Non-paid caregivers, particularly family members, are the major sources of support for stroke survivors. Unlike other chronic diseases, strokes occur suddenly and family members have little time to prepare and adjust to their new, caregiving roles. Previous research has found that family members, particularly Hispanics, have high rates of depression and burde... |