Perception of patient’s carer about home based rehabilitation therapy (hbrt) service for the stroke patients at crp

Abstract

Purpose: To explore the perception of patient‟s carer about the Home Based Rehabilitation Therapy (HBRT) at CRP. Objectives: To know about the benefits of HBRT, to find out whether the training given to the carers is adequate or not, to see whether the carers face any difficulty or not during giving HBRT and to know about the carers suggestions to make HBRT more beneficial. Methodology: A qualitative study design was used to conduct the study. Twelve carers of stroke patients were recruited in this study. The samples were selected by convenience sampling method. The data were collected by using a semi-structured questionnaire form and coded by seven themes; finally the coded data are analyzed and presented qualitative analysis. Result: Following themes have been emerged on the basis of data analysis. These include, Knowledge regarding the HBRT among carers is poor, HBRT is beneficial for stroke patients, HBRT treatment cost is not affordable by maximum stroke patients, Carers are satisfied with the patient‟s condition and therapy, Carers face very much little problem during giving HBRT, Training given to the carers regarding the HBRT is not sufficient and Some recommendations of the carers to make the program more beneficial. Keywords: Home Based Rehabilitation Therapy, Stroke, Carer.