Understanding the Need and Feasibility of Transitional Care Training Program Among Family Caregivers of Geriatric Stroke Survivors in Pakistan

June 23, 2025 updated by: Dr. Najma Naz, Khyber Medical University Peshawar
The main intention of the study is to understand the need and feasibility of transitional care training program among family caregivers of geriatric stroke survivors in Pakistan

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The purpose of the study is to explore the training needs of family caregivers of caring their elderly stroke patients at homes in Pakistan. Secondly the study aims to develop transitional care training program based on the identified needs for family caregivers of geriatric stroke survivors. Furthermore; the study intends to evaluate the feasibility/efficacy of transitional care training program among family caregivers of geriatric stroke survivors.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

60

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Pakistan
    • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
      • Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, 25000
        • MTI- Lady Reading Hospital (LRH)
      • Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, 25000
        • MTI-HMC (Medical Teaching Institution-Hayatabad Medical Complex), -Peshawar
      • Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, 25000
        • MTI-KTH (Medical Teaching Institution-Khyber Teaching Hospital), Peshawar-Pakistan

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Family caregivers of both genders geriatric stroke survivors will be included
  • Family caregivers who care patients both with the Ischemic/hemorrhagic stroke
  • Caregivers who have taken care of the patient at least with 1-time hospitalization
  • Family caregivers who have taken care for at least 1-weeks at home.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Family Caregivers who are not willing to participate in the study
  • Caregivers who has taken with any training regarding the stroke transitional care

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Intervention Group
A total of 30 participants would be exposed to the nursing care training (intervention) randomly.
Behavioral: Transitional Care Training Program
A nursing based transitional care training intervention would be carried out to prepare the family caregivers to take care of their elderly stroke survivors at home. The intervention would be carried out for a tentative time of 2 to 3 hours to educate the family caregivers at their homes after hospitalization. The study participants would be evaluated after 8 weeks of the intervention. A structured, validated and literature based assessment checklist will be devised to assess the usefulness and feasibility of the intervention. Assistance of senior nurses and health professionals, specialized in stroke care will be taken during the training part of the program.
No Intervention: Control Group
A sample of 30 study participants would not be exposed to the training and would be kept in the control group. They would be a group who would receive usual care and routine awareness by their health care professionals.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Physical care measured via Training Evaluation Assessment Checklist (TEAC) Questionnaire
Time Frame: Upto 7 months
Physical care of the geriatric population having a stroke will be evaluated using the physical care section of the standardized Training evaluation assessment checklist (TEAC) questionnaire developed from the qualitative work package of the protocol. This part of the questionnaire includes Hygiene care, range of motion, Bedsore prevention, falls prevention, medication administration, dietary care and elimination care etc. The mean scores will be calculated for the overall population to find the effectiveness of the training program for the geriatric stroke population as compared to the control group.
Upto 7 months
Psychological care measured via Training Evaluation Assessment Checklist (TEAC) Questionnaire
Time Frame: Upto 7 months
Psychological care of the geriatric with stroke will be assessed using a psychological section of the standardized Training Evaluation Assessment Checklist (TEAC) questionnaire developed from the qualitative work package of the protocol. This part of the questionnaire includes evaluation of the psychological needs and stress management activities. The mean scores will be calculated for the overall population to find the effectiveness of the training program for the geriatric stroke population as compared to the control group.
Upto 7 months
Social Care measured via Training Evaluation Assessment Checklist (TEAC)
Time Frame: Upto 7 months
Social care of the geriatric population with stroke will be assessed using a social care section of the standardized Training Evaluation Assessment Checklist (TEAC) questionnaire developed from the qualitative work package of the protocol. In this domain, TEAC questionnaire includes questions related to social care and spiritual care. The mean scores will be calculated for the overall population to find the effectiveness of the training program for the geriatric stroke population as compared to the control group.
Upto 7 months
Training Need Assessment
Time Frame: Upto 2 months
To explore the training needs of family caregivers of caring their elderly stroke patients at homes in Pakistan. (Qualitative Exploration). Training needs of the study participants would be explored qualitatively with the study guided questions.
Upto 2 months
Training Program Development
Time Frame: Upto 2 months
To develop transitional care training program based on the identified needs for family caregivers of geriatric stroke survivors. (Based on qualitative parameters during need assessment). A nursing based transitional care training intervention would be planned to prepare family care givers of geriatric stroke survivors.
Upto 2 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Khyber Medical University Peshawar

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Sardar Ali, PhD Nursing Scholar, Khyber Medical University Peshawar
  • Study Director: Dildar Muhammad, PHD Nursing, Khyber Medical University Peshawar

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

July 15, 2024

Primary Completion (Actual)

February 10, 2025

Study Completion (Actual)

March 25, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 18, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 25, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

April 2, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

June 24, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 23, 2025

Last Verified

June 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • KMU/DIR/CTU/2024/006
  • KMU-CTU-2024-2001 (Other Identifier: Khyber Medical University Clinical Trial Unit)

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

YES

IPD Plan Description

Data obtained through this study may be provided to qualified researchers with academic interested in the stated study area after its proper monitoring. Data or samples shared will be coded, with no PHI included. Prior permission of the investigators, participants and concerned departments will be obtained.

IPD Sharing Time Frame

Data requests can be submitted starting 12 months after article publication

IPD Sharing Access Criteria

Access can be requested by qualified researchers through proper approval of the investigators.

IPD Sharing Supporting Information Type

  • STUDY_PROTOCOL
  • SAP
  • ICF
  • CSR

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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