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Exploring the Challenges Faced by Stroke Survivors and Their Family Caregivers During Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation

Challenges faced by stroke survivors during stroke recovery: A qualitative study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/06/112495
Enrollment
36
Registered
2026-06-11
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-22

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: G00-G99- Diseases of the nervous system

Interventions

Intervention1: NIL: NIL Control Intervention1: NIL: NIL

Sponsors

Aashika Bhadra
Lead Sponsor

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

MeasureTime 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

MeasureTime 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

Public ContactDr Preeti Gazbare

Dr. D. Y. Patil college of Physiotherapy

preeti.gazbare@dpu.edu.in9096116134

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 29, 2026