Online Education Program, Communication Effectiveness, and Communication Self-Efficacy Among Family Caregivers of People With Post-Stroke Aphasia: A Non-Randomized Clinical Trial Publisher



Naderi F ; Sayadi L ; Aghajanzadeh M ; Mohammadi T
Source: Current Journal of Neurology Published:2025

Abstract

Background: To enhance the quality of care provided to people suffering from post-stroke aphasia, it is crucial for family caregivers (FCs) to possess a comprehensive understanding of the speech impairments associated with aphasia and to develop appropriate communication skills. This study aimed to examine the effects of an online educational program on the communication effectiveness and communication self-efficacy (CSE) of FCs of people with post-stroke aphasia (PWA). Methods: This study was a non-randomized clinical trial involving a total of 50 participants, with 25 individuals assigned to each of the control group (CG) and intervention group (IG). FCs were specifically chosen because they were caring for PWA. The intervention involved an online educational program where the researcher taught FCs about aphasia and various methods of communication with PWA. The authors would like to express their sincere gratitude to all participants who graciously volunteered their time and effort to participate in the study. The study was funded and supported by the Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center and School of Nursing and Midwifery at Tehran University of Medical Sciences (Grant No: 1400-2-160-54748). This study has received approval from Research Ethics Committees of School of Nursing and Midwifery and School of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medica6ytgfsl Sciences, with code IR.TUMS.FNM.REC.1400.133 on 10-27-2021. Oral and written consents were obtained from the participants when explaining the study objectives. Copyright © 2025 Iranian Neurological Association, and Tehran University of Medical Sciences Corresponding Author: Leila Sayadi Published by Tehran University of Medical Sciences.