Introducing structured caregiver training in stroke care: findings from the TRACS process evaluation study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the process of implementation of the modified London Stroke Carers Training Course (LSCTC) in the Training Caregivers After Stroke (TRACS) cluster randomised trial and contribute to the interpretation of the TRACS trial results. The LSCTC was a structured competency-based training programme designed to help develop the knowledge and skills (eg, patient handling or transfer skills) essential for the day-to-day management of disabled survivors of stroke. The LSCTC comprised 14 components, 6 were mandatory (and delivered to all) and 8 non-mandatory, to be delivered based on individual assessment of caregiver need.

Design

Process evaluation using non-participant observation, documentary analysis and semistructured interviews.

Participants

Patients wi

SUBMITTER: Clarke DJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4010820 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature