SynthesisTelemedicine journal and e-health : the official journal of the American Telemedicine Association2016
The Impact of Technology-Based Interventions on Informal Caregivers of Stroke Survivors: A Systematic Review.
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- Interventions for Psychological Health of Stroke Caregivers: A Systematic Review.Frontiers in psychology · 2019Pooled it
- Effectiveness of a supportive care program via a smartphone application on the quality of life and care burden among family caregivers of patients with major depressive disorder: a randomized controlled trial.BMC public health · 2024Trial
- Telehealth services utilization among middle-aged and older informal caregivers: evidence from national-level data in the United States.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Topic: Evaluation and Treatment of Social Isolation and Loneliness: Evidence-based Recommendations for Stroke and Neurological Rehabilitation.Current physical medicine and rehabilitation reports · 2025Article
- Effectiveness of multifaceted interventions including motivational interviewing and home-based rehabilitation program for improving mental and physical health in stroke patients: A randomized controlled trial.International journal of nursing studies advances · 2024Article
- Caregiver Wellness after Traumatic Brain Injury (CG-Well): Protocol for a randomized clinical trial.Contemporary clinical trials communications · 2024Article
- Telehealth in Informal Caregivers of Stroke Survivors: A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Distance interventions for enhancing preparedness in informal caregivers of older adults: A systematic review protocol.PloS one · 2024Article
- Implementation of e-Mental Health Interventions for Informal Caregivers of Adults With Chronic Diseases: Mixed Methods Systematic Review With a Qualitative Comparative Analysis and Thematic Synthesis.JMIR mental health · 2022Review
- The RESCUE problem solving intervention for stroke caregivers: A mixed-methods pilot study.Rehabilitation psychology · 2022Article
- Supporting family care: a scoping app review.BMC medical informatics and decision making · 2022Article
- Technology-Based Interventions for Cancer Caregivers: Concept Analysis.JMIR cancer · 2021Article
- Caregiver burden and coping strategies in caregivers of older patients with stroke.BMC psychology · 2021Article
- Adapting the telephone assessment and skill-building kit to the telehealth technology preferences of stroke family caregivers.Research in nursing & health · 2021Article
- A Socially Assistive Robot for Stroke Patients: Acceptance, Needs, and Concerns of Patients and Informal Caregivers.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2021Article
- The Application of Technological Intervention for Stroke Rehabilitation in Southeast Asia: A Scoping Review With Stakeholders' Consultation.Frontiers in public health · 2021Article
- Understanding the Methodological Issues and Solutions in the Research Design of Stroke Caregiving Technology.Frontiers in public health · 2021Article
- Postdischarge Intervention for Stroke Caregivers: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2020Article
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Abstract
objectiveThis article is a systematic review of the impact of technology-based intervention on outcomes related to care providers for those who survived a stroke. MATERIALS AND
methodsLiterature was identified in the PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus, and Cochrane databases for evidence on technology-based interventions for stroke survivors' caregivers. The search was restricted for all English-language articles from 1970 to February 2015 that implied technology-based interventions. This review included studies that measured the impact of these types of approaches on one or more of the following: depression and any of the following-problem-solving ability, burden, health status, social support, preparedness, and healthcare utilization by care recipient-as secondary outcomes. Telephone or face-to-face counseling sessions were not of interest for this review. The search strategy yielded five studies that met inclusion criteria: two randomized clinical trials and three pilot/preliminary studies, with diverse approaches and designs.
resultsFour studies have assessed the primary outcome, two of which reported significant decreases in caregivers' depressive symptoms. Two studies had measured each of the following outcomes-burden, problem-solving ability, health status, and social support-and they revealed no significant differences following the intervention. Only one study assessed caregivers' preparedness and showed improved posttest scores. Healthcare services use by the care recipient was assessed by one study, and the results indicated significant reduction in emergency department visits and hospital re-admissions.
conclusionsDespite various study designs and small sample sizes, available data suggest that an intervention that incorporates a theoretical-based model and is designed to target caregivers as early as possible is a promising strategy. Furthermore, there is a need to incorporate a cost-benefit analysis in future studies.
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