Integrated strategies of support and home care by family caregivers for prevention of hospital readmissions among stroke survivors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Investigation of integrated readmission preventative strategies employed by family caregivers reveals key needs of stroke survivors and their families, yet insufficient feedback limits the ability of healthcare providers to deliver customized and culturally sensitive support. The objective was to identify integrated strategies of Chinese family caregivers to prevent hospital readmissions among stroke survivors.

Methods

Employing a qualitative descriptive study design and utilizing purposive sampling, this research involved ten adult family caregivers who had provided care to a stroke survivor in a community setting for at least six months. Participants were recruited from a tertiary hospital specializing in Chinese medicine that offers a wide range of services. Ca

SUBMITTER: Yu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12752098 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature