Department of Physical Therapy Faculty Articles
Title
Stress and Compliance With a Home Exercise Program Among Caregivers of Children With Disabilities.
ISBN or ISSN
0898-5669
Volume
16
Issue
3
Publication Date / Copyright Date
1-2004
First Page
140
Last Page
148
DOI Number
10.1097/01.PEP.0000136006.13449.DC
Abstract
PURPOSE: To determine the relationship between caregiver stress and compliance with home programs in caregivers of children with disabilities.
METHODS: Sixty-six caregivers of children with disabilities responded to a mailed survey to determine their level of compliance with a prescribed home physical therapy program and the level of caregiver stress. Compliance was defined as the degree to which caregivers followed the prescribed frequency of the home program.
RESULTS: Sixty-six percent of the caregivers reported some level of noncompliance with their home program. Linear regression analysis revealed a significant relationship between the caregivers' level of noncompliance with the home program and the level of stress that they reported. Correlation coefficients showed a significant relationship between family problems and noncompliance with home programs. As caregiver and family problems increased, noncompliance with home programs increased.
CONCLUSIONS: Caregivers of children with disabilities experience stress that should be addressed by therapists to maximize compliance with home programs.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
Keywords
Caregiver Stress, Children With Disabilities, Family Problems
NSUWorks Citation
Rone-Adams, Shari; Stern, Debra F.; and Walker, Vicki, "Stress and Compliance With a Home Exercise Program Among Caregivers of Children With Disabilities." (2004). Department of Physical Therapy Faculty Articles. 63.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_pt_facarticles/63