Understanding stroke caregiving in rural contexts: a qualitative study of family caregivers’ cultural values, coping behaviors, and technology use - Takeaways - MDSpire

Understanding stroke caregiving in rural contexts: a qualitative study of family caregivers’ cultural values, coping behaviors, and technology use

  • By

  • Mudasir Saleem Andrabi

  • Kunwal Scott

  • Betty Key

  • Kayla Lucena-Glass

  • Rylie Lancaster

  • Rebecca Martin

  • Robbin Young

  • Susan Appel

  • June 9, 2026

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    Family caregivers in rural areas play a crucial role in the long-term recovery of stroke patients, often facing significant emotional and physical burdens.

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    Cultural values and beliefs significantly influence caregiving practices, framing caregiving as a moral obligation despite challenges.

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    Barriers to formal support for caregivers include financial constraints, transportation issues, and limited access to health services.

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    Caregivers increasingly rely on technology, such as social media and YouTube, for informal learning and support due to inadequate professional training.

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    Culturally informed, technology-enabled interventions are essential to improve caregiver well-being and enhance recovery outcomes for stroke patients.

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Understanding stroke caregiving in rural contexts: a qualitative study of family caregivers’ cultural values, coping behaviors, and technology use

  • by Mudasir Saleem Andrabi, Kunwal Scott, Betty Key, Kayla Lucena-Glass, Rylie Lancaster, Rebecca Martin, Robbin Young, Susan Appel

  • June 9, 2026

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