Effect of Factors in Caregiver to Post Stroke Survivors with Hemiplegia

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to study the factors of caregiver feature that affects the survival of patients with hemiplegia. Caused by a stroke after discharge from hospital. Expect to know the factors attendant feature found in the care of patients with hemiplegia have survived. This study was a descriptive research. The data were collected in the month of June 2559 to July 2559, using a questionnaire to gather information. Targets Caregivers hemiplegia caused by stroke. In follow-up study of patients who survived the follow-up period of 6 months from the start of illness from a stroke. Target by specific criteria. Data were analyzed by frequency, percentage, average and standard deviation for patterns and relationships between all variables of administrators calculated using the Chi-square.

                The results found that : The samples from all 64 patients showed that the basic features that are found in patients with hemiplegia has survived for more than six months and who are mostly female and are closely related. Care giver aged 45 years and over, with the relationship between caregiver and patient, affectionate diversion. Camaraderie more With the help of family support. Take care of patients less than 12 hours per day. And levels of education, from primary level upwards. The study found that relationship. Characterized by one-sided weakness is related to the duration of care per day by spending less time caring for patients with signs of weakness on both sides. Caregivers can take a break from two days up to a relationship with the caregiver takes care of patients less than 6 hours per day. And in obtaining the knowledge, advice, patient care before, no relation to the timing of patient care.