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NCT Number: NCT06341881

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

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Key information

Conditions

Stroke Brain Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Cerebrovascular Disorders Hemorrhagic Stroke Ischemic Stroke Nervous System Diseases Stroke Hemorrhagic Stroke, Ischemic Vascular Diseases

Age range

18 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

MTI- Lady Reading Hospital (LRH), Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

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About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

Transitional Care Training Program

Behavioral

A nursing based transitional care training intervention would be carried out to prepare the family caregivers to take care of their elderly stroke survivors at home. The intervention would be carried out for a tentative time of 2 to 3 hours to educate the family caregivers at their homes after hospitalization. The study participants would be evaluated after 8 weeks of the intervention. A structured, validated and literature based assessment checklist will be devised to assess the usefulness and feasibility of the intervention. Assistance of senior nurses and health professionals, specialized in stroke care will be taken during the training part of the program.

Primary outcomes

  1. Physical care measured via Training Evaluation Assessment Checklist (TEAC) Questionnaire

    Time frame: Upto 7 months

    Physical care of the geriatric population having a stroke will be evaluated using the physical care section of the standardized Training evaluation assessment checklist (TEAC) questionnaire developed from the qualitative work package of the protocol. This part of the questionnaire includes Hygiene care, range of motion, Bedsore prevention, falls prevention, medication administration, dietary care and elimination care etc. The mean scores will be calculated for the overall population to find the effectiveness of the training program for the geriatric stroke population as compared to the control group.

  2. Psychological care measured via Training Evaluation Assessment Checklist (TEAC) Questionnaire

    Time frame: Upto 7 months

    Psychological care of the geriatric with stroke will be assessed using a psychological section of the standardized Training Evaluation Assessment Checklist (TEAC) questionnaire developed from the qualitative work package of the protocol. This part of the questionnaire includes evaluation of the psychological needs and stress management activities. The mean scores will be calculated for the overall population to find the effectiveness of the training program for the geriatric stroke population as compared to the control group.

  3. Social Care measured via Training Evaluation Assessment Checklist (TEAC)

    Time frame: Upto 7 months

    Social care of the geriatric population with stroke will be assessed using a social care section of the standardized Training Evaluation Assessment Checklist (TEAC) questionnaire developed from the qualitative work package of the protocol. In this domain, TEAC questionnaire includes questions related to social care and spiritual care. The mean scores will be calculated for the overall population to find the effectiveness of the training program for the geriatric stroke population as compared to the control group.

  4. Training Need Assessment

    Time frame: Upto 2 months

    To explore the training needs of family caregivers of caring their elderly stroke patients at homes in Pakistan. (Qualitative Exploration). Training needs of the study participants would be explored qualitatively with the study guided questions.

  5. Training Program Development

    Time frame: Upto 2 months

    To develop transitional care training program based on the identified needs for family caregivers of geriatric stroke survivors. (Based on qualitative parameters during need assessment). A nursing based transitional care training intervention would be planned to prepare family care givers of geriatric stroke survivors.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Khyber Medical University Peshawar

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Apr 2, 2024
Registry last updated
Jun 24, 2025

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