Correlation between self-efficacy and care ability of stroke patients′family caregivers / 现代临床护理

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the current status of self-efficacy and care ability among stroke patients′ family caregivers and explore the correlation between them. Method A total of 79 stroke patients and family caregivers were engaged in the investigation by demographical data questionnaires, general self-efficacy scale and questionnaire for assessing the comprehensive care-giving ability of stroke caregivers. Results The score on self-efficacy of the family caregiver was (27.16 ± 5.64) and the total score on care ability was (90.01 ± 16.57). There was a positive correlation between self-efficacy and care ability of family caregivers(P<0.05). Conclusions The self-efficacy and care ability of stroke patient′s family caregivers are at middle level. Their self-efficacy is positively correlated with their care ability. The nurses can improve the ability of daily caring of family caregivers by enhancing their self-efficacy.