Table 1 Content of intervention sessions
Session | Content |
|---|---|
One | The purpose of the intervention and the importance of collaborating of caregivers along with the details of the support plan and the educational booklet |
Two | The mechanism of stroke, the etiology, and the signs and symptoms of CVA, the types of treatments, the importance of patient care, patient transfer, the problem-solving and coping skills, how to communicate effectively with the patient, and active listening |
Three | Anger management, rational dealing with anger and appropriate techniques to control it, Diet, monitoring the nutritional status, how to feed with a nasogastric tube if needed, and weight control. |
Four | Control of the patient’s blood pressure, physiotherapy of the limbs and respiratory system, prevention of limb deformity, change position, and prevention of pressure ulcer |
Five | Deep breathing exercises and relaxation, bathing, general hygiene, dressing, oral and teeth hygiene, and suction of the patient |
Six | Medications and their side effects and using a glucometer if needed. |
Seven | Speech therapy and assessment of the need for counseling with a psychologist or psychiatrist |
Eight | Follow-up therapies, assess the need for further referrals, paraclinical procedures, and answering the questions |