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December 10, 2025BMC Nursing2 citationsOpen Access

Unveiling the hidden struggles: a qualitative study on caregiver burden among stroke survivors

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RSR SubrajaHCHelen Shaji John CecilyBNBamini Devi N

Key Points

  • To understand the challenges faced by informal caregivers of stroke survivors and identify their support needs.
  • Qualitative study design focusing on informal caregivers of stroke survivors
  • In-depth interviews were conducted to gather personal experiences
  • Thematic analysis was used to identify key challenges and needs.
  • Caregivers reported significant emotional and psychological burdens
  • Challenges included maintaining social needs and dealing with physical demands
  • Support plans that address all dimensions of caregiver needs were recommended.

Abstract

In particular, informal caregivers of stroke survivors deal with several challenges, particularly in emotional and physical spheres. Although obstacles at first seem overwhelming, many adjust and find significance in their caring responsibilities. Maintaining the psychological, physical, financial, and social needs of caregivers and patients depends on complete support plans covering all aspects of their needs.

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Subraja et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69401b262d562116f28f79cahttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-025-04124-3
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