Volume : 2, Issue : 7, July - 2013

Patterns of Stroke Caregiving within Thai Families

Arissara Sukwatjanee

Abstract :

The study explored patterns of caregivers’ behaviors influenced stroke caregiving within Thai families. 40 stroke patients took part in the study. Data were obtained through use of the Barthel Index, demographic sheet, and interviews. Descriptive statistics were used to calculate the quantitative data. Qualitative data were analyzed via content analysis. The well communication caregivers were found to have effectively caregiving. Unmarried female who had a few job responsibilities were the most involved in providing caregiving. The finances played an important part in terms of paying for basic things. The satisfaction influenced how pleasurable of caregiving behavior. All participants were Buddhist, it is of great merit to pay respect to older parents and expect nothing in return. The results of this study provide nurses with a better understanding of the caregiving patterns in Thai families.