Kathryn
Sabo,
PhD, RN, CNE, FNAP
Assistant Professor School of Nursing; Director of Ruth Sleeper Nursing Center
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Kathy Sabo joined the MGH Institute of Health Professions School of Nursing faculty in 2008. She teaches in the prelicensure program with expertise in population health. Dr. Sabo is the Director of the Ruth Sleeper Nursing Center for Clinical Education and Wellness, a student-led clinical learning environment that provides free health resources to community clients. She engages in interprofessional activities, such as the faculty lead for various client wellness groups and caregiver support groups.
Dr. Sabo’s research focuses on the role of healthcare providers in supporting health promoting self-care among populations. Dr. Sabo has expertise with the caregiver population.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
This lightning talk will describe an initiative that promotes stroke caregiver health. Stroke survivors have a high rate of disability and significant chronic needs. Informal caregivers play a critical role in aiding the recovery process, preventing further strokes, and maintaining the stroke survivors’ involvement in their communities. Caregiving is an all-encompassing role, and stroke caregivers experience negative changes to their health and wellness. Physiological and psychological impacts include cardiovascular disease, risky health behaviors, depression, anxiety, stress, decreased…