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Family support for stroke: a randomised controlled trial.

J Mant¹, J Carter, D T Wade

¹Department of Primary Care and General Practice, Medical School, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, UK. j.w.mant@bham.ac.uk

Lancet (London, England)

|October 7, 2000

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Family support services significantly improved social activities and quality of life for stroke survivors' carers. However, these interventions showed no significant impact on the stroke patients themselves.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Rehabilitation Medicine
Health Services Research

Background:

Effectiveness of family support services for stroke survivors remains unclear.
Focus on family care in stroke recovery is increasing.
Need for evidence-based support interventions for stroke patient families.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the impact of a family support intervention on stroke patients and their carers.
To evaluate changes in carer well-being, knowledge, and quality of life.
To determine effects on patient outcomes, service utilization, and satisfaction.

Main Methods:

Single-blind, randomized controlled trial involving acute stroke patients and their carers.
Intervention group received family support; control group received normal care.
Comprehensive assessments conducted at 6 months post-stroke.

Main Results:

Carers in the intervention group showed significantly improved Frenchay Activities Index scores (p=0.03).
Enhanced quality of life (p=0.01) and satisfaction with stroke understanding (82% vs 71%, p=0.04) were observed in supported carers.
No significant differences were found in patients' knowledge, disability, quality of life, or service satisfaction between groups.

Conclusions:

Family support interventions effectively enhance social activities and quality of life for stroke survivors' carers.
The study found no significant benefits for stroke patients receiving family support.
Findings highlight the importance of targeted support for informal caregivers in stroke recovery.