Are Family Members Caring for Stroke Survivors Prepared for Caregiving? The Role of Psychological Resilience and Perceived Social Support
Rehabilitation nursing : the official journal of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses, cilt.51, sa.3, ss.132-138, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 51 Sayı: 3
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1097/rnj.0000000000000522
- Dergi Adı: Rehabilitation nursing : the official journal of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Health Research Premium Collection (ProQuest), Pharma Collection (ProQuest)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.132-138
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Discharge planning, family members, perceived social support, psychological resilience, rehabilitation, stroke
- Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
PURPOSE: This study aimed to assess the readiness of family members caring for people with stroke (PwS) and to examine the relationship between psychological resilience and social support, as well as their impact on caregiving preparedness. DESIGN: This study used a cross-sectional design. METHODS: The study was conducted between April and June 2024 with PwS (n=150) and their family members (n=150) in the neurology ward of a university hospital. Data were collected using the Sociodemographic Characteristics Questionnaire, Preparedness Assessment for the Transition Home after Stroke Instrument (PATHs Tr ), the Resilience Scale for Adults (RSA), and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). RESULTS: Data analysis revealed that PATH-s Tr , RSA, and MSPSS scores were moderate. Readiness to provide care was positively associated with psychological resilience and social support. MSPSS and RSA significantly associated care readiness, explaining 34.1% of the variance. Family members' preparedness is associated with perceived social support. CONCLUSION: The results showed that family members were insufficiently prepared for the care of PwS. Perceived level of social support was associated with caregiver preparedness. Consequently, it is crucial to consider social support when participating in appropriate initiatives. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTISE: The findings of this study underscore important implications for nursing, particularly in the management and support of family members for PwS. Given the identified relationships between perceived social support, psychological resilience, and caregiver readiness, nurses are positioned to play a pivotal role in enhancing the overall well-being of both caregivers and those they care for.