Authors :
Mercy Russelin Prabha R
Volume/Issue :
Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 4 - April
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Abstract :
A stroke is a lifechanging event for stroke victims and their caregivers. Family members must care for stroke
victims at home after they receive emergency care in the hospital. Prognosis of a stroke patient depends on many factors.
Objectives:
This study aimed at exploring the factors influencing functional capacity of stroke survivors as perceived by relevant
stakeholders.
Methods:
Research design was exploratory qualitative study using grounded theory approach. The sample was chosen by
purposive sampling. The study participants were drawn from relevant stakeholders namely the stroke survivors, primary
caregivers, health care professionals, community health team members and general population. Theoretical sampling was
followed in the selection of subjects. Data collection was done by in-depth interview and Focus group Discussion. In order
to ensure the quality of collected data, 1–2 in-depth interviews were conducted per day, depending on the availability of
participants. Transcription of data, data coding and analysis were done simultaneously with data collection.
Thematic analysis performed using hybrid coding approach. Direct codes used to highlight the themes identified.
Results:
Qualitative analysis shows the following factors were influencing the functional capacity of stroke survivors;
1.sociopersonal factors 2.House hold level factors 3. Disease related factors 4.Emotional Factors 5. Societal Factors and 6.
Rehabilitation.
Conclusion:
The findings may be a motivation to prepare community intervention programme to minimize caregivers’ burden
and facilitate good health and well-being of both stroke survivors and their caregivers.
Keywords :
Exploration; Factors; Functional Capacity; Stroke Survivor; Care Giver)
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A stroke is a lifechanging event for stroke victims and their caregivers. Family members must care for stroke
victims at home after they receive emergency care in the hospital. Prognosis of a stroke patient depends on many factors.
Objectives:
This study aimed at exploring the factors influencing functional capacity of stroke survivors as perceived by relevant
stakeholders.
Methods:
Research design was exploratory qualitative study using grounded theory approach. The sample was chosen by
purposive sampling. The study participants were drawn from relevant stakeholders namely the stroke survivors, primary
caregivers, health care professionals, community health team members and general population. Theoretical sampling was
followed in the selection of subjects. Data collection was done by in-depth interview and Focus group Discussion. In order
to ensure the quality of collected data, 1–2 in-depth interviews were conducted per day, depending on the availability of
participants. Transcription of data, data coding and analysis were done simultaneously with data collection.
Thematic analysis performed using hybrid coding approach. Direct codes used to highlight the themes identified.
Results:
Qualitative analysis shows the following factors were influencing the functional capacity of stroke survivors;
1.sociopersonal factors 2.House hold level factors 3. Disease related factors 4.Emotional Factors 5. Societal Factors and 6.
Rehabilitation.
Conclusion:
The findings may be a motivation to prepare community intervention programme to minimize caregivers’ burden
and facilitate good health and well-being of both stroke survivors and their caregivers.
Keywords :
Exploration; Factors; Functional Capacity; Stroke Survivor; Care Giver)
