Family-centered Support Program for Caregivers of Stroke Survivors

The goal of this study is to evaluate the effect of a family-centered support program on the care burden, depressive symptoms, perceived social support, and quality of life of stroke survivor' caregivers and on care recipients' rehabilitation adherence and depressive symptoms.

Inclusion Criteria:Caregivers:Aged 20 years or olderPrimarily responsible for caring for the stroke survivor in the hospital and after discharge.Stroke survivors:Diagnosed with moderate stroke (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale ≥5 or Modified Rank in Scale ≥3), including ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, via computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging within one month. admitted to the stroke unit at a medical centerHad a primary family caregiver.Exclusion Criteria:Caregivers:Refusal to participate in the studyUnable to communicate, for example, non-Chinese speakersReported having been diagnosed with psychiatric illness (such as major depression) and undergoing treatment.Stroke survivors:Unstable vital signsTerminal illnessTransfer to long-term care facilities after hospital dischargeSelf-reported having been diagnosed with psychiatric illness (such as major depression) and undergoing treatment.