Shift in Caregivers Occupations for Patients with Cerebrovascular Accidents

Authors

• Hannah M. Ninan, University of St Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
• Zeida Gutierrez, Univeristy of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow

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Description

The purpose of this capstone is to research the impact of assuming the caregiver role for individuals recovering from a CVA on the caregivers’ occupations and their occupational balance. Acquiring this information allows for a deeper understanding of its impacts and informs the implementation of support strategies and interventions to mitigate burnout within the first year of caregiving.

Publication Date

Spring 4-10-2026

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Humans, Caregivers, Stroke, Occupations

Medical Subject Headings

Humans, Caregivers, Stroke, Occupations, Occupational thearpy

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy | Rehabilitation and Therapy

Comments

Poster presented at the OTD Capstone Symposium held at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences April 10, 2026.

Recommended Citation

Ninan, H. M., & Gutierrez, Z. (2026, April 10). Shift in Caregivers Occupations for Patients with Cerebrovascular Accidents. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesspring2026/20