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ABSTRACT: Aim
We assessed the burden and experiences of caregivers looking after stroke patients in Kampala, Uganda.Design
We conducted a qualitative cross-sectional study between May 2018-July 2018 among primary caregivers of stroke patients.Methods
The primary caregiver was defined as the person spending most of the time providing daily care for the stroke patient for at least four months. Purposive sampling was used to consecutively recruit the primary caregivers. In-depth interviews were conducted, and audiotape recorded, and observations were also made. Data were managed using NVIVO 12.0 following thematic approach.Results
Twenty-five caregivers were included in the analysis with a mean age of 39.3, SD 10.7. Four themes were identified from the qualitative analysis on caregivers' experiences of looking after stroke patients: taking on new responsibilities, factors that protected caregivers from breaking down, limited resources and experiences with patient outcomes. Our findings highlight the need for interventions to support stroke patients and their caregivers.
SUBMITTER: Gertrude N
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6805272 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Gertrude Namale N Kawuma Rachel R Nalukenge Winifred W Kamacooko Onesmus O Yperzeele Laetitia L Cras Patrick P Ddumba Edward E Newton Robert R Seeley Janet J
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<h4>Aim</h4>We assessed the burden and experiences of caregivers looking after stroke patients in Kampala, Uganda.<h4>Design</h4>We conducted a qualitative cross-sectional study between May 2018-July 2018 among primary caregivers of stroke patients.<h4>Methods</h4>The primary caregiver was defined as the person spending most of the time providing daily care for the stroke patient for at least four months. Purposive sampling was used to consecutively recruit the primary caregivers. In-depth inter ...[more]