Improving Resilience and Quality of Life of Stroke Patients

Chung Shan Medical University180 enrolled

Overview

This study aims to (1) test the effect of Family System Care and Theme Care Action Module on resilience, family function, self-efficacy, and quality of life for stroke patients and their families and caregivers; and (2) interview stroke survivors (experimental group) using a semi-structured questionnaire to achieve a mix of qualitative and quantitative methodologies.

A randomized control-group pretest-posttest design was adopted. We also used a semi-structured questionnaire to qualitatively interview stroke survivors. The National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Chronic Disease Self-Efficacy scales, Resilience Scale, McMaster Family Assessment Device, and Quality of Life Scale were used to test the intervention effects. Further, complex scientific concepts will be used to analyze the transition experience of stroke survivors. Expected outcomes: The Family System Care and Theme Care Action Module can improve family function, resilience, self-efficacy, and quality of life for stroke patients and their caregivers.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

180

Conditions

Stroke Patient Caregiver

Interventions

To integrate Family System Care and Theme Care Action ModuleOTHER

First, understand the care needs of patients and caregivers, and apply The Specific Thematic Nursing Care Action Modules (STNC-AM) platform for education and training. The Specific Thematic Nursing Care Action Modules (STNC-AM) platform that we present here is an educational program that integrates education and coaching. STNC-AM has six key aspects: stroke prevention, management of emotions, management of fatigue, physical activity, caregiver training, and integrative resources. Each scope contains detailed care guidance.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 20 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: stroke patient: * Those who can use language expression, over 20 years old. * Within 1-6 months of new onset; (c) Patients willing to participate. Family caregivers * family members or relatives and friends over 20 years of age who provide the care recipients' personal needs, financial, psychological, emotional care, etc. Exclusion Criteria: * Aphasia

Locations (1)

Chung Shan Medical University

Taichung, Taiwan

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

resilience_change is being assessed

Investigators use the Resilience Scale to evaluate the resilience for stroke patients. Total scores ranged from 25 to 175, with higher scores as indicating greater resilience.

Time frame: 3rd day after admission (T1). 2-3 weeks after admission (Time 2). 2-3 days before discharge (Time 3).

family function_change is being assessed

Investigators use the McMaster family assessment device to evaluate the family function for stroke patients and their caregiver. Total scores ranged from 12 to 48, with higher scores as indicating greater family function.

Time frame: 3rd day after admission (T1). 2-3 weeks after admission (Time 2). 2-3 days before discharge (Time 3).

self-efficacy_change is being assessed

Investigators use the Chronic Disease Self-efficacy Scale to evaluate the self-efficacy for stroke patients. Total scores ranged from 6 to 60, with higher scores as indicating greater self-efficacy.

Time frame: 3rd day after admission (T1). 2-3 weeks after admission (Time 2). 2-3 days before discharge (Time 3).

quality of life_change is being assessed

Investigators use the SF-12 Health Survey Version 2(SF-12v2) to evaluate the quality of life for stroke patients and their caregiver. Total scores ranged from 0 to 100, with higher scores as indicating greater quality of life.

Time frame: 3rd day after admission (T1). 2-3 weeks after admission (Time 2). 2-3 days before discharge (Time 3).

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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