Musculoskeletal Problems in Caregivers of Stroke Survivors

NCT04901637 | Unknown

• 1 other identifier: KAEK/2019.03.61
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 100
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Stroke is one of the major causes of neurological disability in adults globally. Fifteen million patients suffer from stroke annually throughout the world, from which 5 million had to continue to live with a major disability. Especially in developing and non-developing countries, it contributes significantly to the mortality and morbidity. The improvements in medical care of acute stroke, especially in a specialized stroke unit setting, reduced overall mortality of the disease. However, the general prognosis of stroke survivors did not improve accordingly, so that many survivors have to deal with different forms of disability. Following a stroke, patients usually suffer from variable degrees of disability. They require acute treatment at an inpatient setting and extensive assistance throughout their recovery at home. Most stroke survivors depend on informal caregivers, who usually is a family member (eg, spouse) providing unpaid care for the patient.Caregivers are usually unprepared and unfit for such a support after discharge. And as a result, they may experience a decline in their physical and mental health status, social life and general well-being The current study sought to examine the musculoskeletal problems of the informal caregivers in relation with the physical condition and the degree of disability of the patient they are caring. To our knowledge this study can be considered as the first of its kind by evaluating the symptoms of the caregiver from their viewpoint and relates the level of their symptoms to the level of incapacity of the stroke patient.

Conditions

Stroke; Caregiver Burnout

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire

  The effect of musculoskeletal symptoms during the last 6 months was evaluated using the NMQ-E, which is a one-page survey evaluating nine body regions: hand/wrist, elbow, shoulder, neck, upper back, low back, hip/thigh, knee and foot/ankle.Responses were provided as 'trouble, including ache, pain and discomfort'.Only musculoskeletal symptoms (affecting joints, muscles, and bones) were asked about in order to rule out other symptoms like neuropathic or abdominal pain.

  1 interview day

• Caregiver Burden Inventory

  BI is a self-administered 24-item questionnaire with five domains: time dependency, developmental, physical, social, and emotional pressures. All objects are scored on a 5-point Likert scale, with 0 being the least disruptive (not at all disruptive) and 4 being the most disruptive (very disruptive). The global score is calculated by adding the subscale scores together. Greater caregiver burden is shown by higher ratings

  1 interview day

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients were eligible if they had a stroke according the WHO definition at least 6 months prior, who need assistance with the activities of daily life(ADL) and are older than 18 years of age and the informal caregivers over the age of 18, who have cared for a stroke victim for at least 6 months, and provided some basic ADL assistance were included in the study.

You may qualify if:

• For stroke survivors:
• Patients were eligible if they had a stroke according the WHO definition at least 6 months prior,
• Who need assistance with the activities of daily life(ADL)
• Older than 18 years of age
• For caregivers:
• Older than 18 years of age
• Who have cared for a stroke victim for at least 6 months, and provided some basic ADL assistance

You may not qualify if:

• For caregivers:
• Who are above the age of 65

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital: lead

Study Sites (1)

University of Health Sciences, Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital,

Istanbul, Kucukcekmece, 39750, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

Related Publications (1)

• Sahbaz T, Medin-Ceylan C. Stroke severity to determine musculoskeletal symptoms in family caregivers. Rev Lat Am Enfermagem. 2023 Oct 9;31:e4004. doi: 10.1590/1518-8345.6725.4004. eCollection 2023.

  PMID: 37820216 DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Stroke; Caregiver Burden

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cerebrovascular Disorders; Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Vascular Diseases; Cardiovascular Diseases; Stress, Psychological; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior

Study Officials

• Tugba Sahbaz, MD

  University of Health Sciences, Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Tugba Sahbaz, MD

CONTACT

05368289936; piskint@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CONTROL
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Medical Doctor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 21, 2021
• First Posted: May 25, 2021
• Study Start: May 30, 2019
• Primary Completion: May 30, 2021
• Study Completion: May 30, 2021
• Last Updated: June 4, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)