Rural African American Caregivers' and Stroke Survivors' Satisfaction with Health Care

This study used the qualitative method of narrative analysis to explain rural African American caregivers' and stroke survivors' satisfaction with assistance received from health care providers and family members in regard to caregiving. The findings revealed three themes including professional (formal) care, familial (informal) care, and insufficient care. The study found that caregivers were dissatisfied with the assistance they received, and most recognized that they needed more help. The views of caregivers and older adults must be considered in order to develop interventions that increase their level of satisfaction with the care received from health and service providers.