Support system diversity among family caregivers of stroke survivors: a qualitative study exploring Asian perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Caregiving is a global phenomenon which is bound to increase in tandem with the aging population worldwide. Stroke is a condition common in older people that requires complex caregiving necessitating provision of adequate support to the caregivers. Past literature consists of limited accounts of types and organization of support arrangements needed by different caregivers. We aimed to describe the support system of caregivers of stroke survivors in Singapore, highlighting differences across the different caregiver identities (i.e. spouse, adult-child, etc.).

Methods

We conducted a qualitative descriptive study in the community setting involving 61 purposively sampled and recruited stroke survivors and caregivers. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, and tran

SUBMITTER: Tyagi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8543837 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature