Understanding the Need and Feasibility of Transitional Care Training Program Among Family Caregivers of Geriatric Stroke Survivors in Pakistan

Not Applicable

Active, not recruiting

• Conditions: Stroke Hemorrhagic; Stroke, Ischemic; Stroke
• Interventions: Behavioral: Transitional Care Training Program

• Registration Number: NCT06341881
• Lead Sponsor: Khyber Medical University Peshawar

Brief Summary

The main intention of the study is to understand the need and feasibility of transitional care training program among family caregivers of geriatric stroke survivors in Pakistan

Detailed Description

The purpose of the study is to explore the training needs of family caregivers of caring their elderly stroke patients at homes in Pakistan. Secondly the study aims to develop transitional care training program based on the identified needs for family caregivers of geriatric stroke survivors. Furthermore; the study intends to evaluate the feasibility/efficacy of transitional care training program among family caregivers of geriatric stroke survivors.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2024-03-18
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-03-25
• Study First Posted: 2024-04-02
• Study Start: 2024-07-15
• Primary Completion: 2025-02-10
• Status Verified: 2025-03
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-03-17
• Last Update Posted: 2025-03-20
• Study Completion: 2025-03-25

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

• Family caregivers of both genders geriatric stroke survivors will be included
• Family caregivers who care patients both with the Ischemic/hemorrhagic stroke
• Caregivers who have taken care of the patient at least with 1-time hospitalization
• Family caregivers who have taken care for at least 1-weeks at home.

Exclusion Criteria

• Family Caregivers who are not willing to participate in the study
• Caregivers who has taken with any training regarding the stroke transitional care

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Intervention Group	Transitional Care Training Program	A total of 30 participants would be exposed to the nursing care training (intervention) randomly.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Physical care measured via Training Evaluation Assessment Checklist (TEAC) Questionnaire	Upto 7 months	Physical care of the geriatric population having a stroke will be evaluated using the physical care section of the standardized Training evaluation assessment checklist (TEAC) questionnaire developed from the qualitative work package of the protocol. This part of the questionnaire includes Hygiene care, range of motion, Bedsore prevention, falls prevention, medication administration, dietary care and elimination care etc. The mean scores will be calculated for the overall population to find the effectiveness of the training program for the geriatric stroke population as compared to the control group.
Social Care measured via Training Evaluation Assessment Checklist (TEAC)	Upto 7 months	Social care of the geriatric population with stroke will be assessed using a social care section of the standardized Training Evaluation Assessment Checklist (TEAC) questionnaire developed from the qualitative work package of the protocol. In this domain, TEAC questionnaire includes questions related to social care and spiritual care. The mean scores will be calculated for the overall population to find the effectiveness of the training program for the geriatric stroke population as compared to the control group.
Psychological care measured via Training Evaluation Assessment Checklist (TEAC) Questionnaire	Upto 7 months	Psychological care of the geriatric with stroke will be assessed using a psychological section of the standardized Training Evaluation Assessment Checklist (TEAC) questionnaire developed from the qualitative work package of the protocol. This part of the questionnaire includes evaluation of the psychological needs and stress management activities. The mean scores will be calculated for the overall population to find the effectiveness of the training program for the geriatric stroke population as compared to the control group.
Training Need Assessment	Upto 2 months	To explore the training needs of family caregivers of caring their elderly stroke patients at homes in Pakistan. (Qualitative Exploration). Training needs of the study participants would be explored qualitatively with the study guided questions.
Training Program Development	Upto 2 months	To develop transitional care training program based on the identified needs for family caregivers of geriatric stroke survivors. (Based on qualitative parameters during need assessment). A nursing based transitional care training intervention would be planned to prepare family care givers of geriatric stroke survivors.

Trial Locations

Locations (3)

MTI- Lady Reading Hospital (LRH); 🇵🇰 Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

MTI-HMC (Medical Teaching Institution-Hayatabad Medical Complex), -Peshawar; 🇵🇰 Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

MTI-KTH (Medical Teaching Institution-Khyber Teaching Hospital), Peshawar-Pakistan; 🇵🇰 Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan