Postdischarge Intervention for Stroke Caregivers: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The majority of stroke survivors return to their homes and need assistance from family caregivers to perform activities of daily living. These increased demands coupled with the lack of preparedness for their new roles lead to a high risk for caregivers developing depressive symptoms and other negative outcomes. Follow-up home support and problem-solving interventions with caregivers are crucial for maintaining stroke survivors in their homes. Problem-solving interventions are effective but are underused in practice because they require large amounts of staff time to implement and are difficult for caregivers logistically.

Objective

The aim of this study is to test a problem-solving intervention for stroke caregivers that can be delivered over the telephone during

SUBMITTER: LeLaurin JH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7688383 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature