A Qualitative Study into Stroke Caregivers' Educational Needs — Perspectives of Caregivers and Healthcare Professionals:

摘要

Background:Healthcare professionals (HCPs) often provide information based on what they thought caregivers would need and like to know, rather than on the latter's perceived or actual needs. The current descriptive study was undertaken to find out more about HCP's and caregivers' perceptions of educational needs while the stroke survivor is still being cared for in an acute hospital.Methods:Ten caregivers, five nurses, and two neurologists were interviewed about their perceptions of educational needs during the stroke survivors' stay in acute care. All interviews were audiotaped, transcribed verbatim, and then analysed to identify main patterns of responses. The Framework Approach, which involves the steps of familiarisation, identifying a thematic framework, indexing, charting, mapping, and interpretation was used to inform the analysis.Results:Caregivers and HCPs agreed on the need for information on disease progression, prevention of recurrence, practical and emotional care. However, HCPs felt caregive...