MPACT OF A HOME CARE GUIDE FOR DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES ON STROKE CAREGIVERS' BURDEN AND EXPERIENCE

The study aims to develop a home care guide, led by nurses, for stroke patients to maintain their activities of daily living, based on evidence-based current literature and guidelines, and to test the effect of this guide on caregiver burden. The results expected from this study are anticipated to contribute to the continuity of care in stroke patients, enhance self-care abilities through participation in daily activities, ensure adherence to treatment and care, control symptoms, reduce repeated hospitalizations, and improve the quality of life of caregivers by alleviating their caregiver burden. The study was conducted in the home environment with caregivers of stroke patients registered at the Home Health Services unit of Sivas Numune Hospital.