A problem-solving early intervention for stroke caregivers: one year follow-up.

Purpose: The study purposes were to assess the efficacy of a caregiver problem-solving intervention (CPSI) on stroke caregiver physical and psychosocial adaptation compared with a wait-list control (WLC) treatment, and to assess the mediation effects of coping on outcomes.

Methods: A stress and coping model guided the study design. Outcomes were depression, anxiety, preparedness, life changes, and family functioning.