Healthcare professionals' perceptions on providing support to informal carers within stroke care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The sudden nature of stroke onset does not provide carers with sufficient time to prepare for the demands associated with caring. Healthcare professionals can have a vital role in providing carers with support and training, which may reduce carer stress and strain, and allow for better health and rehabilitation outcomes for the stroke survivor. The experiences of healthcare professionals on supporting carers in stroke care, however, remain unclear.

Objective

To understand the experiences and perceptions of healthcare professionals working in stroke care on implementing resources and support to informal stroke carers.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 healthcare professionals (5 occupational therapists, 5 physiotherapists, 1 psycholog

SUBMITTER: Jammal M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11478868 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature