Effect of a tailored multidimensional intervention on the care burden among family caregivers of stroke survivors: a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To evaluate the effectiveness of a tailored multidimensional intervention in reducing the care burden of family caregivers of stroke survivors. This intervention considered caregivers' perceived needs and incorporated three evidence-based dimensions (psychoeducation, skill-building and peer support).

Design

A prospective randomised control trial.

Setting

A community-based study conducted in Egypt.

Participants

A total of 110 caregivers aged ≥18 years who cared for a survivor within 6 months of stroke, with modified Rankin Scale scores of 3-5, and without other physical disabilities or terminal illnesses were recruited between December 2019 and May 2020. Participants were assigned to the intervention group (IG; n=55) and control group (CG; n=55) throu

SUBMITTER: Elsheikh MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8852666 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature