Impact of the Training to Aid Patients With Stroke Program on Caregiver Knowledge, Burden, and Quality of Life

Impact of the Training to Aid Patients With Stroke Program on Caregiver Knowledge, Burden, and Quality of Life: A Pilot Study

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of the Training to Aid Patients with Stroke (TAP-S) Program on caregiver outcomes among informal caregivers of adult stroke patients during the early post-stroke period. The main questions it aims to answer are:

1. Does participation in the TAP-S Program improve caregiver knowledge regarding stroke management, rehabilitation, and home care?
2. Does participation in the TAP-S Program reduce caregiver burden and improve caregiver quality of life across multiple assessment phases?

Participants will:

1. Attend a structured caregiver education and training program covering basic stroke care, rehabilitation principles, positioning, transfers, home exercises, prevention of complications, and caregiver self-care.
2. Complete outcome assessments at baseline (pre-intervention), immediately post-intervention, and two weeks post-discharge.
3. Answer questionnaires measuring caregiver knowledge, caregiver strain, and quality of life.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Caregivers of adult patients diagnosed with stroke
• Caregivers of patients admitted to the inpatient rehabilitation or neurology services during the study period
• Caregivers directly involved in providing daily care to the stroke patient
• Caregivers aged 18 years and older
• Caregivers able to understand and communicate in Filipino or English

Exclusion Criteria:

• Caregivers of patients with unstable medical conditions that prevented completion of the intervention or assessments
• Caregivers unable to attend the educational sessions or follow-up assessments
• Caregivers with significant cognitive, hearing, or communication impairments limiting participation
• Professional or paid caregivers not primarily responsible for the patient's care