Key result
Regular use of rehabilitation and tele-rehabilitation services by stroke patients was associated with significantly better quality of life and emotional state among their family caregivers (p<0.001).
Why the study?
Stroke significantly impacts relatives facing caregiving burdens, but the influence of caregiving on their emotional state and their needs for support and education required examination.
Does access to rehabilitation services improve the emotional state and quality of life of family members caring for severe stroke patients?
Cross-Sectional (n=1,336)
Does access to rehabilitation services improve the emotional state and quality of life of family members caring for severe stroke patients?
p-value: p=<0.001
Caregivers of severe stroke patients experience significant psychological and physical discomfort, but regular access to rehabilitation and tele-rehabilitation services is associated with a significantly higher quality of life.
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Stroke caregiver emotional burden supports screening; cross-sectional data leaves open causal links and support interventions.
Assylbek et al. (2025) conducted a cross-sectional in Caregivers of stroke patients (n=1,336). Regular rehabilitation and tele-rehabilitation vs. Rare or no rehabilitation services was evaluated on Quality of life and emotional state (p=<0.001). Regular use of rehabilitation and tele-rehabilitation services by stroke patients was associated with significantly better quality of life and emotional state among their family caregivers (p<0.001).
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