Home-based educational interventions for family caregivers of older adults after stroke: a scoping review

Abstract

Objective: To map home-based educational interventions for family caregivers of older adults after stroke. Method: Scoping review based on the JBI methodology, carried out on May 23, 2023. The Rayyan application and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews were used. Results: Of the 1,705 studies, nine published from 2006 to 2020 were included: 44% of interventions were theoretical-practical educational; 77.7% were randomized clinical trials; and the “in-person” intervention (56%) was the most common, carried out by nurses in 88.9% of cases. Three to 15 42-minute sessions were carried out. The educational contents were organized into ten categories, divided into education aimed at caring for older adults and self-care for caregivers. Conclusion: Identified educational interventions strengthen participants’ knowledge and skills in areas such as education, care, communication, self-management, rehabilitation and nutrition as well as self-care to safely assist older adults in their activities of daily living.