Using a Mixed-Method Approach to Explore the Factors Influencing the Family Resilience of Stroke Survivors in China.

Background: Stroke is a critical public health issue in China that necessitates a closer examination of family resilience (defined here as the collective capacity of individuals, families and communities to effectively navigate challenges, recover from adverse events and foster positive adaptation). Amid rising stroke incidence, this study addresses the dearth of research on family resilience among stroke survivors in China, aiming to assess its level, identify influencing factors and establish coping strategies for family caregivers.

Methods: This mixed-methods research employed a sequential explanatory design.

Caregiver burden and associated factors among primary caregivers of patients with ALS in home care: a cross-sectional survey study.

Objectives: This study aims to understand the caregiver burden experienced by the primary caregivers of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and to explore the factors influencing caregiver burden.

Design: A cross-sectional survey design was used.

Setting: This study was conducted with ALS inpatients and follow-up outpatients at the neurology department of a tertiary general hospital in Taiyuan, Shanxi, China and their caregivers.