A Novel Rehabilitation Approach for Optimizing Dyadic Outcomes of Stroke Survivors and Their Caregivers: Dyadic Strategy Training

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of a newly developed dyad-focused strategy training intervention on enhancing participation of stroke survivors and their caregivers. To address this purpose, a single-blinded, parallel-group randomized controlled trial will be implemented to assess the efficacy of the dyad-focused strategy training intervention in comparison to the control group. An expected sample of 138 stroke survivor-caregiver dyads will be recruited from our collaborative hospitals in Northern Taiwan. Data will be analyzed using multiple linear regression models and mixed-effects regression models. Qualitative in-depth interviews with participants, caregivers, and therapists will be conducted following the intervention. Findings of this study will provide important evidence on whether this newly-developed program has immediate and long-term effect on improving and maintaining participation for both stroke survivors and their caregivers. These findings will together support the application of the dyad-focused strategy training intervention in rehabilitation practice and inform future study development.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 20
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• Stroke survivors

‣ ages 20 years and older;

⁃ has been diagnosed with a first-time stroke within the past two year;

⁃ speaks Mandarin;

⁃ has an identified primary caregiver who provides care or assistance of any kind and taking responsibility for the survivor;

⁃ is able to provide informed consent.

• Family caregivers include that the caregiver

‣ ages 20 years and older;

⁃ speaks Mandarin;

⁃ is the primary caregiver recognized by the survivor;

⁃ is available to participate in the intervention sessions with the survivor;

⁃ is able to provide informed consent.

Locations
Other Locations
Taiwan
Taipei Medical University
RECRUITING
Taipei
Contact Information
Primary
Feng-Hang Chang, Sc.D.
fhchang@tmu.edu.tw
886-2-2736-1661
Time Frame
Start Date: 2022-10-05
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-07-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 138
Treatments
Experimental: Experimental intervention group
The dyad-focused strategy training intervention will be delivered to the treatment group. The intervention protocols of the dyad-focused strategy training were developed based on the strategy training guideline outlined by Skidmore et al, Bodenmann's framework of dyadic coping, and the self-efficacy theory.
Active_comparator: Control intervention group
Participants in the control group will receive a dose-matched stroke education provided by a trained research therapist as an attention-control intervention. The therapist will provide in-person education to the dyad using an illustrated manual developed based on the stroke rehabilitation guidelines suggested by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association .
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Taipei Medical University

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