Increase in the functional capacity and quality of life among stroke patients by family caregiver empowerment program based on adaptation model

摘要

PurposeThe family caregiver's role is an important influence factor of patient's adaptation behaviour and quality of life after stroke. The purpose of this research was to identify the effect of caregiver empowerment program based on the adaptation model (CEP-BAM) on functional capacity and quality of life of patients after stroke.