Abstract / Summary
Abstract Aim This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between family caregiver strength and the disability level of stroke patients receiving home care in Hamadan city. Methods A descriptive-analytical study involved 180 stroke patients and their family caregivers, selected through convenience sampling in Hamadan, Iran. Participants completed a 4-part questionnaire (demographic data of patients and caregivers, Sixby resilience, and the Barthel Index) during a 25-minute clinic visit. SPSS 26 software was used for data analysis. Results Caregiver resilience scores showed that 5% were Low, 37/8% were Medium, 45% were Much, and 12/2% were Very much, with a mean score of 173/56 ± 6/62. According to the Barthel scale, 14/5% were completely dependent, 63/3% Relative dependent, and 22/2% were independent, resulting in a mean score of 87/22 ± 4/78. A significant relationship was found between Barthel scale scores and resilience (R = 0/72). Conclusion The study indicated an inverse relationship between caregiver resilience and patient disability levels. Despite high caregiver resilience, there was no statistically significant correlation between resilience and caregiver demographics or between patient demographics and their Barthel Index scores. These findings highlight the necessity for improved support for stroke survivors' caregivers through targeted interventions.