MPACT OF A HOME CARE GUIDE FOR DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES ON STROKE CAREGIVERS' BURDEN AND EXPERIENCE

THE EFFECT OF A HOME CARE GUIDE DEVELOPED FOR ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING ON THE CAREGIVER BURDEN AND EXPERIENCES OF STROKE PATIENT CAREGIVERS

The study aims to develop a home care guide, led by nurses, for stroke patients to maintain their activities of daily living, based on evidence-based current literature and guidelines, and to test the effect of this guide on caregiver burden. The results expected from this study are anticipated to contribute to the continuity of care in stroke patients, enhance self-care abilities through participation in daily activities, ensure adherence to treatment and care, control symptoms, reduce repeated hospitalizations, and improve the quality of life of caregivers by alleviating their caregiver burden.

The study was conducted in the home environment with caregivers of stroke patients registered at the Home Health Services unit of Sivas Numune Hospital.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Individuals who have a patient diagnosed with stroke at least 6 months ago,
• Those who are in the position of providing continuous care,
• Those whose care recipients have a score below 60 on the Barthel Activities of Daily Living Index,
• Individuals who volunteer to participate in the study will be included in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Individuals who have participated in a similar study in which training on home care for stroke patients was provided,
• Those who have physical, cognitive, or memory-related problems,
• Those whose care recipients have a score of 60 or above on the Barthel Activities of Daily Living Index,
• Individuals who do not agree to participate in the study will not be included in the study.