%0 Journal Article %A Mohammadi, Sepideh %A Zabolypour, Soheila %A Ghaffari, Fatemeh %A Arazi, Tajmohammad %T The Effect of Family-Oriented Discharge Program on the Level of Preparedness for Care-Giving and Stress Experienced by the Family of Stroke Survivors %J Iranian Rehabilitation Journal %V 17 %N 2 %U http://irj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-895-en.html %R 10.32598/irj.17.2.113 %D 2019 %K Family caregivers, Stroke survivors, Discharge planning, Rehabilitation nursing, %X Objectives: Many families in Iran fail to adapt to their new role of being a stroke caregiver and experience high levels of distress; thus, they may need some form of support. The present study aimed to develop a discharge planning program for the family caregivers of stroke patients in Iran. We also determined the program efficacy on their level of stress and preparedness for caregiving. Methods: A post-test only randomized controlled trial design was conducted on 60 family caregivers of stroke survivors. The study participants (n=30) in the experimental group received a family caregiver-oriented discharge planning program consisting of 3 phases; assessing families’ educational needs, educating families, and follow-up calls. The routine hospital care was provided to the controls (n=30). The data were collected using Kingston Caregiver Stress Scale and the Preparedness for Caregiving scale. Data were analyzed by SPSS. Results: The level of preparedness for caregiving was significantly higher in the experimental group. The experimental group experienced lower levels of stress, compared to the control group members (P<0.001). Discussion: To enhance family preparedness for caregiving and decrease their stress, it is necessary to use a discharge planning program with an emphasis on individualized education and post-discharge follow-up. This program could be implemented in Iranian hospitals at a low cost. The findings of this study may provide a reference for specialist nurses who cope with stroke caregivers in Iran. %> http://irj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-895-en.pdf %P 113-120 %& 113 %! family caregiver-oriented discharge planning program for stroke survivors %9 Original Research Articles %L A-10-782-1 %+ Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, Neyshabur, Iran. %G eng %@ 17353602 %[ 2019