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The Effect of Interventions on Quality of Life, Depression, and the Burden of Care of Stroke Patients and Their Caregivers: A Systematic Review Publisher Pubmed



Bakhtiaridovvombaygi H2 ; Zarekaseb A2 ; Nazari AM2 ; Rezazadeh Y2 ; Bahramnezhad F1
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  1. 1. Department of ICU Nursing, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran
  2. 2. Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing Published:2025


Abstract

BACKGROUND: The impact of stroke is a global concern for health policymakers. A large proportion of survivors require long-term support from family members who are typically unprepared for their caregiving duties. This study determined the effect of different interventions on quality of life (QoL), depression, and the burden of care of stroke patients and their caregivers. METHODS: A systematic review was conducted from 2000 up to May 2023. Study inclusion criteria were as follows: individuals serving as informal caregivers for stroke survivors 18 years and older, devoting a significant portion of their time to the care of such survivors; involvement in psychoeducational, informational, supportive, psychosocial, or combined interventions; exposure to standard or conventional care practices; evaluation of outcomes relating to the QoL for stroke caregivers, depression, caregiver burden, and levels of stroke survivors; and consideration of randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental studies. RESULTS: Thirty-seven studies met the inclusion criteria and were synthesized in this systematic review. Details of intervention were divided into 3 groups: educational and psychoeducational programs, multidisciplinary approaches, and support and caregiver skill-building programs; 12 studies focused on different interventions affecting the QoL, 23 studies focused on the burden of stroke caregivers, and 20 studies focused on depression of stroke patients and their caregivers. CONCLUSION: The desired effectiveness of particular interventions was evident in the results, although conflicting findings have emerged. The study emphasizes the need for well-structured preliminary studies for each intervention type. More studies on interventions and outcomes might lead secondary researchers to conduct analyses to ensure the certainty of results. Copyright © 2024 American Association of Neuroscience Nurses.
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