biostudies-literatureUnknown13Sidek NN<h4>Introduction</h4>Informal caregivers play a crucial role in supporting the activities of daily living, rehabilitation, and the road to recovery for stroke survivors. However, these informal caregivers are often reported as experiencing neglect and lack of recognition despite their primary contribution to stroke recovery. This study investigated the experiences of the caregivers of stroke survivors and access to stroke care in Malaysia.<h4>Method</h4>This qualitative study with a phenomenological approach utilized in-depth interviews, including ten primary caregivers, one formal caregiver, and stroke healthcare providers as the participants. The interviews were done until the data saturation was achieved, and the data was analyzed using thematic analysis.<h4>Result</h4>Three primary theFrontiers in neurology996620https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC9539245biostudies-literatureExperiences and needs of the caregivers of stroke survivors in Malaysia-A phenomenological exploration.PMC9539245Abdul Aziz ZIbrahim KATengku Ismail TAPapachristou Nadal ISidek NNKamalakannan SMusa KIfalseExperiences and needs of the caregivers of stroke survivors in Malaysia-A phenomenological exploration.<h4>Introduction</h4>Informal caregivers play a crucial role in supporting the activities of daily living, rehabilitation, and the road to recovery for stroke survivors. However, these informal caregivers are often reported as experiencing neglect and lack of recognition despite their primary contribution to stroke recovery. This study investigated the experiences of the caregivers of stroke survivors and access to stroke care in Malaysia.<h4>Method</h4>This qualitative study with a phenomenological approach utilized in-depth interviews, including ten primary caregivers, one formal caregiver, and stroke healthcare providers as the participants. The interviews were done until the data saturation was achieved, and the data was analyzed using thematic analysis.<h4>Result</h4>Three primary the2022-01-01T00:00:00Z20222025-04-04T14:34:41.276Z2025-04-04T14:34:41.276ZS-EPMC95392453621265010.3389/fneur.2022.996620