Health Condition 1: G00-G99- Diseases of the nervous system
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individual Diagnosed with stroke (ischemic or hemorrhagic) by physician /medical records. Adults aged 35-65 years. Chronic Stroke with chronicity ( 6 months to 2 years) Able to understand and communicate verbally Primary family caregiver involved in daily care or rehab.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Severe cognitive impairment (e.g., advanced dementia) preventing meaningful interview participation. Aphasia. Co-existing major neurological disorders (e.g., Parkinson s, brain tumors, TBI) affecting participation independently. Unstable medical condition requiring emergency care.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Themes and subthemes related to rehabilitation challenges experienced by stroke survivors and their primary caregivers, identified through semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis. Timepoint: Assessed once during a single interview session conducted at study enrollment | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Perceptions regarding physiotherapy services, communication with healthcare professionals, hospital to home transition, environmental barriers, transportation difficulties, financial challenges, caregiver burden, & future rehabilitation support needs identified through thematic analysis.Timepoint: Single semi-structured interview conducted at study enrollment | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Dr. D. Y. Patil college of Physiotherapy