Effect of Telenursing on the Quality of Life of Caregivers of Older Patients
with Stroke

Motalebi, Seyedeh Ameneh; Mohammadi, Fatemeh; Ardalan, Hoda Bani; Dehghankar, Leila

doi:10.2174/1574887118666230522163725

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“…A total of 47 articles were read in full, and 28 articles were excluded. Nineteen articles [ 43 , 44 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 48 , 49 , 50 , 51 , 52 , 53 , 54 , 55 , 56 , 57 , 58 , 59 , 60 , 61 ] met the eligibility criteria and were included in the final review. No further articles were found by searching other sources.…”

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“…In terms of gender, the majority of the ICs are women [ 43 , 44 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 50 , 51 , 52 , 53 , 54 , 55 , 56 , 58 , 59 , 60 , 61 ] and in most articles, the IC was the spouse or the daughter/son of the SS [ 43 , 44 , 45 , 47 , 49 , 50 , 52 , 55 , 60 ]. The average age of the ICs is over 50 years, with the exception of Goudarzian et al [ 54 ] and Mohammadi et al [ 61 ], Mou et al [ 57 ], and Hussin et al [ 60 ], where it is over 45 years. Only Elsheikh et al [ 56 ] and Demir et al [ 59 ] included ICs below 40 years old.…”

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“…Table 2 shows the characteristics of the interventions and the outcomes of the articles included in this systematic review. In terms of interventions, the reviewed articles included specific intervention programmes using telephone [ 43 , 44 , 45 , 50 , 51 , 52 , 53 , 54 , 55 , 57 , 58 , 59 , 61 ], videophone [ 47 ], web-based interventions [ 46 , 48 , 49 , 52 , 59 ], mobile applications [ 60 ], and social media [ 61 ].…”

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“…Comparisons included home visits [ 43 ], sham telephone calls [ 44 , 52 ], usual care [ 44 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 49 , 51 , 53 , 54 , 55 , 57 , 58 , 59 , 60 , 61 ], online basic information [ 48 ], and information letters [ 50 ] and booklet [ 56 ].…”

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“…Depression was one of the most important outcomes evaluated [ 43 , 44 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 48 , 50 , 51 , 52 , 53 , 55 ]. General health perceptions were assessed in six articles [ 43 , 44 , 45 , 53 , 59 , 61 ]. The burden of the care was also evaluated in nine articles [ 43 , 44 , 47 , 53 , 55 , 56 , 57 , 58 , 59 ].…”

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Telehealth in Informal Caregivers of Stroke Survivors: A Systematic Review

Zuil-Escobar,

Martín-Urrialde,

Mesa-Jiménez

et al. 2024

JCM

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Background: There has been an increase in people with disabilities who require continuous care, which often falls to informal carers (ICs). Stroke is one of the conditions where ICs are most needed. Therefore, it is necessary for ICs to improve their caregiving skills and self-care capacity. Telehealth (TH) can facilitate them. The aim of this systematic review is to summarize the evidence of the effects of interventions on ICs of stroke patients. Methods: The search was conducted in Pubmed, Scopus, Web of Science, CINALH, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection, and APA PsycInfo. Key search terms included “stroke”, “informal caregiver” and “telemedicine”. Only randomised clinical trials were included. Results: A total of 2031 articles were found in the databases, 476 were screened and 19 clinical trials met the eligibility criteria. Different TH programmes have evaluated many outcomes related to physical and emotional health. The TH tools included phone, videophone, web-based interventions, and social media. The most investigated outcome was depression; although contradictory results were found, the TH may have helped to prevent an increase in depressive symptoms. There were inconsistent results on the caregiving burden and the preparedness of the IC. However, TH has positive effects on the health of the ICs, reducing the number of unhealthy days, anxiety, task difficulty perception, and improving psychological health. Conclusions: TH may be a useful tool to improve the abilities and health of ICs of SS. No adverse effects have been reported. More quality studies evaluating the effects of telemedicine on the ICs of stroke survivors, as well as the most appropriate doses, are needed.

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confidence: 99%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Telehealth in Informal Caregivers of Stroke Survivors: A Systematic Review

Zuil-Escobar,

Martín-Urrialde,

Mesa-Jiménez

et al. 2024

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The Effect of Interventions on Quality of Life, Depression, and the Burden of Care of Stroke Patients and Their Caregivers: A Systematic Review

Bakhtiari-Dovvombaygi,

Zare-Kaseb,

Nazari

et al. 2024

Journal of Neuroscience Nursing

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BACKGROUND: The impact of stroke is a global concern for health policymakers. A large proportion of survivors require long-term support from family members who are typically unprepared for their caregiving duties. This study determined the effect of different interventions on quality of life (QoL), depression, and the burden of care of stroke patients and their caregivers. METHODS: A systematic review was conducted from 2000 up to May 2023. Study inclusion criteria were as follows: individuals serving as informal caregivers for stroke survivors 18 years and older, devoting a significant portion of their time to the care of such survivors; involvement in psychoeducational, informational, supportive, psychosocial, or combined interventions; exposure to standard or conventional care practices; evaluation of outcomes relating to the QoL for stroke caregivers, depression, caregiver burden, and levels of stroke survivors; and consideration of randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental studies. RESULTS: Thirty-seven studies met the inclusion criteria and were synthesized in this systematic review. Details of intervention were divided into 3 groups: educational and psychoeducational programs, multidisciplinary approaches, and support and caregiver skill-building programs; 12 studies focused on different interventions affecting the QoL, 23 studies focused on the burden of stroke caregivers, and 20 studies focused on depression of stroke patients and their caregivers. CONCLUSION: The desired effectiveness of particular interventions was evident in the results, although conflicting findings have emerged. The study emphasizes the need for well-structured preliminary studies for each intervention type. More studies on interventions and outcomes might lead secondary researchers to conduct analyses to ensure the certainty of results.

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