Living losses in stroke caregiving: a qualitative systematic review of systematic reviews on psycho-socio-emotional challenges and coping mechanisms

Stroke compromises the quality of life and wellbeing of stroke survivors and families as a whole. The unexpected caregiving responsibilities often cause psychological distress, overwhelming emotions, living losses and grief, and relational conflicts with stroke survivors. Despite the increasing research to better understand their needs, empirically sound and holistic psychosocial interventions for stroke caregivers are lacking.This study is part of a larger project funded by Rehabilitation Research Institute of Singapore, Third Rehabilitation Research Grant (RRG3) (reference no.: RRG3/19004). The funder has played no role in study design, analysis and interpretation of data, or preparation of articles