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Self-Care and Outcomes for Caregivers of Stroke Patients: A Systematic Review
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Ahmad Nooreddini   , Seyed Reza Borzou , Efat Sadeghian , Masoud Ghiasian , Alireza Soltanian , Mahnaz Khatiban |
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Introduction: Each year, many individuals are affected by strokes, with family caregivers primarily providing their care. This study utilized a systematic review to investigate self-care and outcomes for family caregivers of stroke patients.
Methods: Conducted in 1404, this systematic review adhered to the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Articles were sourced from Scopus, PubMed, ISI Web of Science, SID, and Magiran in both English and Persian, with no time constraints on the studies. Out of 64 articles identified, 12 were excluded due to structural incompleteness, and 34 were filtered out based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, resulting in 18 selected articles for the study.
Results: Among the 18 studies reviewed, 9 focused on the caregiving burden and its effects on family caregivers, 4 assessed the self-care in caregivers, and another 5 investigated psychological impacts, including depression and anxiety, psychological interventions, and the significance of resilience.
Conclusion: The analysis revealed that the disease's duration, progressive nature, lack of definitive treatment, and the patient's high dependency on caregivers significantly increase the stress experienced by family caregivers. It is essential to address the needs of family caregivers in chronic and incurable conditions to mitigate the adverse effects of caregiving and enhance their ability to manage the challenges they face.
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| Keywords: Self-Care, Family Caregivers, Stroke, Systematic Review. |
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Type of Study: Review |
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Received: 2025/10/7 | Accepted: 2025/12/27 | Published: 2025/11/1
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