The long-term unmet needs of informal carers of stroke survivors at home: a systematic review of qualitative and quantitative studies.

Aim: To synthesise research describing the long-term unmet needs of carers who are providing care to a stroke survivor at home who is at least 3 months post-discharge.

Methods: A systematic review with a narrative synthesis of the English-language qualitative and quantitative studies identified from MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, EMBASE, AMED, and Scopus was undertaken.

Results: Five quantitative studies, seven qualitative studies, and one mixed-method study were included in the review.

"This is our life now. Our new normal": A qualitative study of the unmet needs of carers of stroke survivors.

Many stroke survivors require care from informal carers such as family members and friends who may experience adverse impacts. This study aimed to qualitatively explore the unmet needs of carers of stroke survivors, and their preferences for interventions and support services. We conducted 24 semi-structured, qualitative interviews with carers of stroke survivors from the Hunter region, Australia.