The Influence of Chinese Culture on Family Caregivers of Stroke Survivors: A Qualitative Study

ConclusionOur findings provide a comprehensive and culturally sensitive perspective in understanding the experience of stroke caregivers in Chinese communities. Cultural and religious backgrounds were found to influence Chinese stroke caregivers’ experience, coping strategies, and self‐sacrifice behavior in idiosyncratic ways. Relevance to clinical practiceResearch on the practice of culture can serve as a basis for the formulation of specific policies and effective interventions for supporting stroke caregivers of different cultural backgrounds.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - July 5, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Olivia Xichenhui Qiu, Janet W.H. Sit, Fung Kuen Koo Tags: Original Article Source Type: research