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Abstract
A Stroke is the primary neurologic problem in the world and the third leading
cause of death worldwide. Older adults are more affected by stroke and the majority
of stroke survivors have a disability .Training Caregivers in skills have play a
prominent role throughout the post stroke recovery improvement process .The aim
was to evaluate the effect of family caregivers training program on elderly patients’
functional status post-stroke. Subjects and methods; A quasi-experimental design
was utilized to conduct this study. Setting: The study was conducted in neurological
department and neurological ICU at Sednawy hospitals and cerebral stroke units at
university hospital in Zagazig City. Sample: A purposive sample of 105 elderly
patients and their caregivers subjects who fulfilled the study inclusion criteria. Tools:
three tools were used. Tool I: A structured interview questionnaire which included
(demographic characteristics of studied elderly, Medical and stroke history of the
elderly patients, data about studied caregivers of elderly patients with stroke and data
about caregivers’ knowledge), Tool II: caregivers’ practices (observation checklist) of
elderly patient’s care. Tool III Functional Independence Measure .The study
findings revealed that post the training program there were statistically significant
improvements in the caregivers’ knowledge, practices and elderly’s functional
Independence score P < 0.01. Conclusion: the training program is effective in
improving caregivers’ knowledge, practices and functional status of elderly patient.
Recommendation: The education program should be implemented in the study
setting on a long term basis to test its sustainability, and in other settings to confirm
its effectiveness and for further improvements.
Key words: Elderly Patient, Family Caregiver, Functional Status, Stroke and Training Program.