A Psychoeducational Intervention for Stroke Family Caregivers

The Effects of a Psychoeducational Intervention on Stroke Family Caregiver Outcomes and the Use of Health and Social Services Among Stroke Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This is a randomized controlled trial with a 3-month psychoeducational program as intervention, followed by a 3 month observational period. The purpose of this study was to examine whether a psychoeducational program focusing on equipping caregivers with problem-solving skills would improve caregiver's problem-solving abilities, their psychological responses and caregiving resources, and would minimize the use of health and social services among stroke survivors.

Inclusion Criteria (caregiver):

• Family member of stroke survivor
• Chinese adult
• Live with stroke survivors
• Primary caregiver
• Being able to communicate with the researcher

Inclusion Criteria (stroke survivor):

• Chinese adult with diagnosis of stroke
• Live at home after discharge
• Being able to understand and to give consent

Exclusion Criteria (caregiver and stroke survivor):

• History of self-reported doctor-diagnosed psychiatric illness
• (stroke survivor): being mild to totally independent