Julie Luker1, Carolyn Murray2, Elizabeth Lynch3, Susanne Bernhardsson4, Michelle Shannon5, Julie Bernhardt6. 1. Florey Institute of Neuroscience & Mental Health, Heidelberg, VIC, Australia; National Health and Medical Research Council Centre of Research Excellence Stroke Rehabilitation and Brain Recovery, Heidelberg, VIC, Australia; Sansom Institute for Health Research, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia. Electronic address: Julie.luker@unisa.edu.au. 2. Sansom Institute for Health Research, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia; Occupational Therapy, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia. 3. Florey Institute of Neuroscience & Mental Health, Heidelberg, VIC, Australia; National Health and Medical Research Council Centre of Research Excellence Stroke Rehabilitation and Brain Recovery, Heidelberg, VIC, Australia; Adelaide Nursing School, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia. 4. Närhälsan Research and Development Primary Health Care, Region Västra Götaland, Göteborg, Sweden. 5. Florey Institute of Neuroscience & Mental Health, Heidelberg, VIC, Australia. 6. Florey Institute of Neuroscience & Mental Health, Heidelberg, VIC, Australia; National Health and Medical Research Council Centre of Research Excellence Stroke Rehabilitation and Brain Recovery, Heidelberg, VIC, Australia.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To report and synthesize the experiences, needs, and preferences of carers of stroke survivors undergoing inpatient rehabilitation. DATA SOURCES: MEDLINE, CINAHL, Embase, PsycINFO, and Web of Science were searched to March 2016. Reference lists of relevant publications were searched. No language restrictions were applied. STUDY SELECTION: Eligible qualitative studies reported the experiences of carers of stroke survivors who underwent inpatient rehabilitation. The search yielded 3532 records; 93 full-text publications were assessed for eligibility, and 34 documents (33 studies) were included. Comprehensiveness of reporting was assessed using the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Health Research framework. DATA EXTRACTION: Data on the characteristics of included studies were independently extracted by 2 authors. Differences in data extraction between authors were resolved through discussion or by a third author. All text in studies' results and discussion sections were extracted for analysis. DATA SYNTHESIS: Extracted texts were analyzed inductively using thematic synthesis. Seven analytical themes were developed that related to the carers' experiences, needs, and preferences: (1) overwhelmed with emotions; (2) recognition as a stakeholder in recovery; (3) desire to be heard and informed; (4) persisting for action and outcomes; (5) being legitimate clients; (6) navigating an alien culture and environment; and (7) managing the transition home. CONCLUSIONS: This systematic review provides new insights into the experiences, needs, and preferences of carers of stroke survivors undergoing inpatient rehabilitation. Carers experienced distress as they navigated a foreign culture and environment without adequate communication and processes in place for their inclusion. We recommend deliberate efforts to provide a more inclusive environment that better supports and prepares carers for their new role.
OBJECTIVE: To report and synthesize the experiences, needs, and preferences of carers of stroke survivors undergoing inpatient rehabilitation. DATA SOURCES: MEDLINE, CINAHL, Embase, PsycINFO, and Web of Science were searched to March 2016. Reference lists of relevant publications were searched. No language restrictions were applied. STUDY SELECTION: Eligible qualitative studies reported the experiences of carers of stroke survivors who underwent inpatient rehabilitation. The search yielded 3532 records; 93 full-text publications were assessed for eligibility, and 34 documents (33 studies) were included. Comprehensiveness of reporting was assessed using the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Health Research framework. DATA EXTRACTION: Data on the characteristics of included studies were independently extracted by 2 authors. Differences in data extraction between authors were resolved through discussion or by a third author. All text in studies' results and discussion sections were extracted for analysis. DATA SYNTHESIS: Extracted texts were analyzed inductively using thematic synthesis. Seven analytical themes were developed that related to the carers' experiences, needs, and preferences: (1) overwhelmed with emotions; (2) recognition as a stakeholder in recovery; (3) desire to be heard and informed; (4) persisting for action and outcomes; (5) being legitimate clients; (6) navigating an alien culture and environment; and (7) managing the transition home. CONCLUSIONS: This systematic review provides new insights into the experiences, needs, and preferences of carers of stroke survivors undergoing inpatient rehabilitation. Carers experienced distress as they navigated a foreign culture and environment without adequate communication and processes in place for their inclusion. We recommend deliberate efforts to provide a more inclusive environment that better supports and prepares carers for their new role.
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