Life experience of stroke survivors and caregivers.

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to the quality of life experience of stroke survivors among stroke patients at CRR Objectives: The objectives are to find out the life experience of stroke servivors, to find out the socio-demographic information of the patients and caregivers. Methodology: The study was conducted by using of Qualitative method. 20 participants were selected and this qualitative study conducted in the Neurology Unit in CRP, which is a nongovernment organization, located in Savar Participants were selected by purposive convenience sampling. All data collected through face-to face interview by using a semi-structured research question and given freedom to explain their feelings in their own words. They also received opportunity to talk and described the feelings and real facts or incidents. The entire interviews were recorded by the audio recorder and transcribed the interview in Bangla. Finally, Bangla data were been translated into English and then the researcher coding and themes were made from the participants answer. Results: This study was found that male participants about 65% and 35% were female. Males were been affected than female. The most vulnerable age range is 30 to 90 years. Seven theme are the results Prior about knowledge, Staying at hospital, Access to Rehabilitation Including (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy), Level of Independence Post Stroke, Rehab services at community, The Challenges of Returning Home and The Challenges Experienced by Caregivers. Conclusion: Speech problem, movement problems, cooking problem, bed mobility, communication problems, lonely life and others problems, are life experience of stroke survivors awareness and take steps to reduce the risk of developing. Keywords: Stroke, caregivers, stroke survivors, rehabilitation