Understanding the Need and Feasibility of Transitional Care Training Program Among Family Caregivers of Geriatric Stroke Survivors in Pakistan

Understanding the Need and Feasibility of Transitional Care Training Program Among Family Caregivers of Geriatric Stroke Survivors in Pakistan

The main intention of the study is to understand the need and feasibility of transitional care training program among family caregivers of geriatric stroke survivors in Pakistan

The purpose of the study is to explore the training needs of family caregivers of caring their elderly stroke patients at homes in Pakistan. Secondly the study aims to develop transitional care training program based on the identified needs for family caregivers of geriatric stroke survivors. Furthermore; the study intends to evaluate the feasibility/efficacy of transitional care training program among family caregivers of geriatric stroke survivors.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Family caregivers of both genders geriatric stroke survivors will be included
• Family caregivers who care patients both with the Ischemic/hemorrhagic stroke
• Caregivers who have taken care of the patient at least with 1-time hospitalization
• Family caregivers who have taken care for at least 1-weeks at home.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Family Caregivers who are not willing to participate in the study
• Caregivers who has taken with any training regarding the stroke transitional care