"What will the caregiver do?" at home for stroke exercise using a wheelchair: qualitative research in multidisciplinary health professionals perspective; ["¿Qué hará el cuidador?" en casa para ejercicio de acv utilizando silla de ruedas: investigación cualitativa en la perspectiva de profesionales multidisciplinarios de la salud]

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Moch Yunus, Ronal Surya Aditya, Anita Sulistyorini, Arief Darmawan, Nanang Tri Wahyudi, Reem Iafi Almutairi

2024 Retos Vol. 59 Article Cited by 3 Quartile

Abstract

Background: According to recent data, stroke ranks as the second most prominent contributor to both mortality and disability on a global scale. there has been no comprehensive synthesis of qualitative studies pertaining to caregiver guidance for home-based stroke patients utilizing wheelchairs. Objective of this study is to examine the fundamental principles employed by caregivers in the provision of care for wheelchair-bound patients within a home setting. Method: We conducted focus groups and in-depth interviews with key informant multidisciplinary health professionals (n=17). The interview guide describes center care patients, a multidisciplinary approach, and explores the exercise of a patient using a wheelchair. Data was coded and reviewed using an analysis framework with NVivo software. This study was reported according to COREQ guidelines (consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research) Result: Eight main themes emerged from the data analysis: Patient Center care, Multidisciplinary approach, Creativity making tools Family experience, Selection of an effective wheelchair, Room matters, The meaning of therapy, Effective moves, Precise count during practice. Conclusion: Carers possess the capacity to address the issue of limited accessibility to patient rehabilitation services through the utilization of wheelchair self-help applications. The primary challenges faced by carers encompass various aspects, including the implementation of Patient Centered Care, adoption of a Mul-tidisciplinary Approach, appropriate selection of wheelchairs that are effective, understanding the significance of therapy. © 2024 Federacion Espanola de Docentes de Educacion Fisica. All rights reserved.

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Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia; Hail University, Hail, Saudi Arabia