Caregivers Of Stroke Patients Research Articles

The Impact of Sex and Gender on Burden for Caregivers of Stroke Patients: a narrative review

BackgroundWhen a patient is disabled after stroke, they require both emotional support and medical management and may require the assistance of a caregiver. Given the often-sudden onset of disability and the complex challenges related to caring for someone after stroke, caregivers can experience a heavy burden. Caregiver burden negatively affects quality of care, quality of life, and physical and psychological health. The impact of gender on caregiver burden has been in many other conditions; however, the association has not yet been thoroughly assessed in stroke. ObjectiveThe aim of this paper is to define caregiver burden, discuss how it is assessed, discuss unique aspects of burden for stroke caregivers, and determine the impact of sex and gender on stroke caregiver role and burden. MethodsA narrative review was performed to synthesize the available literature and explore how the role of sex and gender impact caregiving for patients who have suffered stroke and whether sex and gender of the caregiver contribute to caregiver burden r. ResultsReview of the available literature suggests that sex and gender significantly impact caregiving burden following stroke dipropionately affecting women. ConclusionsCaregiving for patients who have suffered stroke is often provided by women both inside the home and when patients are within institutions. Women who serve as caregivers to stroke patients may be at higher risk of experiencing burden and its negative effects, including emotional strain, anxiety, and/or depression. More research is needed to determine the best ways to provide support for women who act as caregivers for stroke patients to mitigate caregiver burden.

Relationship Between Illness Uncertainty and Family Resilience Among Caregivers of Stroke Patients in Chinese Nuclear Families: The Mediating Role of Perceived Stress

Relationship Between Illness Uncertainty and Family Resilience Among Caregivers of Stroke Patients in Chinese Nuclear Families: The Mediating Role of Perceived Stress

Care burden and the predictive role of spiritual well-being and religious coping: A cross sectional study among Iranian family caregivers of patients with stroke.

The burden of care after a stroke is gaining recognition as a significant healthcare issue. Factors like religion and spirituality, encompassing religious coping and spiritual health, prove to be influential in anticipating the challenges faced by caregivers. The present study aimed to determine the relationship between care burden, spiritual health, and religious coping among caregivers of stroke patients. This cross-sectional research was conducted with the participation of 129 caregivers of stroke patients. The data was collected using the Ellison and Paloutzian spiritual well-being instruments, Pargament Religious Coping (RCOPE) brief version, and the Zarit burden interview (ZBI). Through a census, participants were recruited for the investigation. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics (multivariate linear regression analysis). The study results indicate a strong and statistically significant relationship between the burden of caring and spiritual health (p < 0.001, β = 0.33). Furthermore, specific variables were identified as indicators of an increased burden of care, including positive religious coping (p = 0.04, β = 0.63), the familial relationship between the caregiver and patient, specifically as a child (p = 0.001, β = 29.26), and a sister (p < 0.001, β = 35.93). It is advisable to consider adopting and implementing appropriate support measures for coping strategies rooted in religion and spirituality. So, it is recommended to enhance the provision of comprehensive support, including psychological and religious interventions. This can be achieved through the collaborative efforts of support groups comprising psychiatric nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, and religious experts.

The Relationship Between Care Preparedness and Altruism Levels in Caregivers of Stroke Patients.

BACKGROUND: Stroke care partners and caregivers experience emotional and physical burden, and 80% of stroke patients need support after discharge. This study examines the relationship between caregiver preparedness and altruism levels of stroke patients. METHODS: The population of this descriptive and correlational study consisted of the caregivers of stroke patients who were hospitalized at the stroke center of a hospital between January 2021 and August 2021. The sample was determined as 240 with the known sampling formula. The descriptive information form, the Preparedness for Caregiving Scale, and the Altruism Scale were used to collect the study data. RESULTS: The total mean score of the caregivers' preparedness to provide care was found to be 25.04 (7.36), and the mean total altruism score was 85.78 (9.20). The mean score of Donation, which is one of the subdimensions of the Altruism Scale, was 26.67 (4.08), and that of Helping Status was 59.10 (6.92). No statistically significant relationships were detected between caregivers' preparedness to provide care scores, Helping Status scores, Donation scores, and total altruism scores in this study ( P = .241, P = .245, and P = .129, respectively). CONCLUSION: No statistically significant relationships were detected between the preparedness and altruism levels of the caregivers of the stroke patients in this study.

COVID-19-related anxiety and obsession levels in stroke patients and family caregivers and their effects on caregiver burden.

The aim of this study is to describe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related dysfunctional anxiety and thinking in patients with stroke and caregivers who are family members and their effects on caregiver burden. This cross-sectional study included 79 stroke patients and their primary caregivers who were hospitalised in atertiary rehabilitation hospital. Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS) and Obsession with COVID-19 Scale (OCS) were used to assess the levels of COVID-19-related dysfunctional anxiety and obsession of the patients and their caregivers. Caregiver burden was assessed via the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI). In the patients with stroke, COVID-19-related anxiety and COVID-19-related obsession rates were 13.9% (n = 11) and 7.6% (n = 6), respectively, while 17.7% (n = 14) of caregiver family members had COVID-19-related anxiety and 11.4% (n = 9) had COVID-19-related obsession. The CAS score of caregivers showed asignificant positive correlation with the CAS and OCS scores of patients (p = 0.000, r = 0.423; p = 0.007, r = 0.300, respectively). The OCS score of caregivers showed asignificant positive correlation with the OCS scores of the patients (p = 0.000, r = 0.476). The mean ZBI score of caregiver family members was 31.9 ± 13.5. A significant positive correlation was observed between the caregiver's OCS and CAS scores and ZBI scores (p = 0.002, r = -0.349; p = 0.004, r = 0.323, respectively). In this study, a significant relationship between caregiver burden and COVID-19-related anxiety and obsession in the caregivers of stroke patients was identified. Therefore, caregivers of stroke patients should not be forgotten during pandemics and should receive physical and psychological support.

The Prevalence of Depression and Its Correlates Among Informal Caregivers of Stroke Patients in an Urban Community.

Introduction Stroke emerges as a prominent causative factor contributing to severe disability and functional limitations, necessitating a reliance on familial support for daily activities and participation in social engagements. Following hospital discharge, a considerable proportion of stroke survivors require comprehensive assistance, including physical, psychosocial, and financial support from caregivers within domestic settings. This transitional phase represents one of the most challenging periods for families. The reciprocal dynamics between stroke survivors and their caregivers are not onlyevident in the context of the caregiving process but also extend to their communal interactions. The disability and depressive symptomatology encountered by stroke survivors significantly impact the overall quality of life, both for the survivors themselves and for their caregivers. This study aims to determine the prevalence of depression among informal caregivers of stroke patients in Malaysia's urban setting, specifically in the University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC), and examine the predicting associated factors and their relationship with the caregiver burden. Methods A cross-sectional study involving 54 informal caregivers was conducted via face-to-face and phone interviews with all informal caregivers of stroke patients who were attending outpatient specialist rehabilitation clinics, wards, and therapy areas at the UMMC. Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and Zarit Burden Interview-22 (ZBI-22) were used to determine the presence of depression and caregiver burden respectively. After conducting descriptive analysis, bivariate analysis was done using Chi-square, Fisher's exact, orMann-Whitney U test. Multivariate analysis was then conducted using logistic regression. Results The overall prevalence of depression among informal caregivers of stroke patients was 18.5%. The prevalence of depression among female informal caregivers andcaregivers who had been giving care for more than six months was 21% (n = 8) and 9.1% (n=3). Caregivers who provided care for more than six months, taking care of stroke patients who were diagnosedmore than six months and had moderate to severe care burden were positivelyassociated with depression. Conclusion Our study found the prevalence of depression among informal caregivers was high. Depression among caregivers was associated with giving care for more than six months, providing care for stroke patients who were diagnosed more than six months, and those with moderate to severe care burden. Therefore, screening for depression should focus on informal caregivers with patients using wheelchairs and higher care burdens.

뇌졸중 환자 가족돌봄제공자의 일반적 특성과 보호자의 심리적 요인간의 상관관계

Objective : The role of family caregivers is a very important factor in the patient's recovery. In this study, based on these previous studies, we confirmed the correlation between the general characteristics of family caregivers of stroke patients and psychological factors. Through this, we would like to suggest a method of supporting the caregiving behavior of family caregivers. Methods : This study conducted a paper questionnaire and an online survey targeting 112 family caregivers who are currently caring for their family members. The research period was conducted for 4 weeks from September 30 to October 30, 2023. Descriptive statistics were obtained for the data collected through the questionnaire using spss 23.0 for Windows, and multiple regression analysis was performed to see the correlation between the general characteristics of family caregivers and psychological factors. Results : First, in the caregiver response scale according to general characteristics, there was a relationship between gender, disease period, and age of the family caregiver. Second, the burden of care according to general characteristics was related to gender, disease period, age of family caregiver, place of care, and personal insurance. Third, in terms of stress coping strategies according to general characteristics, there was a relationship between the age of the family caregiver, location&#x0D; of care, and employment of personal care. Fourth, gender, onset period, and age of family caregiver were related to depression according to general characteristics. Conclusion : In this study, we sought to identify independent variables that can be influenced by environmental&#x0D; changes in family caregivers. Support methods that enable changes in the environment, such as location of care, personal insurance, and employment of personal caregivers, were presented to those who provide family caregivers.

Nivel de sobrecarga del cuidador de pacientes diagnosticados con ACV de una institucion hospitalaria especializada de Lima Metropolitana

Caregiver overload exhausts the person both emotionally and physically, where both negative aspects are perceived that affect their health, therefore, the objective of the study is to determine the level of caregiver overload of patients diagnosed with stroke in a specialized hospital institution in Metropolitan Lima. It is a descriptive, quantitative, cross-sectional study, with a population of 100 family caregivers, who answered a questionnaire of sociodemographic aspects and the Zarit instrument. In their results, 22% (n=22) have an absence of overload, 25% (n=25) light overload and 53% (n=53) intense overload. In conclusion, support systems for family members and caregivers of stroke patients should be strengthened.

Stroke severity to determine musculoskeletal symptoms in family caregivers.

the objective of this study is to examine the relationship between the musculoskeletal problems experienced by the family members who care for stroke patients, physical health and disability levels. the subjects included in the study were patients and family caregivers admitted to the Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation outpatient clinic with a stroke diagnosis between May 30 th, 2019, and May 30 th, 2021. The caregivers were assessed using the Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. Validated scales were employed to evaluate stroke patients' physical health and disability level. a total of 104 stroke patients and 104 caregivers who met our inclusion criteria took part in this study. Low back complaints in the last month were associated with the patients' Functional Ambulation Score(FAS), Functional Independence Measure (FIM), Stroke Impact Scale (SIS) and Brunnstrom scores. Neck pain was the second musculoskeletal complaint, but was not statistically associated with patient-related factors. Upper limb problems were associated with FAS, FIM, SIS, Brunnstrom and the Modified Ashworth Scale scores. according to our findings, the low back is the body area most affected by musculoskeletal complaints in family caregivers of stroke patients, closely related to the patients' functional capacity and disability levels. NCT04901637 (1) Stroke survivors highly depend on informal caregivers for daily living. (2) Family caregivers are at an increased risk of experiencing musculoskeletal problems. (3) The caregivers' musculoskeletal symptoms are related to the level of the patient disability. (4) Preventive medicine should become a part of nursing education for family caregivers.

Gravidade do AVC e determinação dos sintomas musculoesqueléticos dos cuidadores familiares

Objective: the objective of this study is to examine the relationship between the musculoskeletal problems experienced by the family members who care for stroke patients, physical health and disability levels. Method: the subjects included in the study were patients and family caregivers admitted to the Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation outpatient clinic with a stroke diagnosis between May 30 th, 2019, and May 30 th, 2021. The caregivers were assessed using the Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. Validated scales were employed to evaluate stroke patients’ physical health and disability level. Results: a total of 104 stroke patients and 104 caregivers who met our inclusion criteria took part in this study. Low back complaints in the last month were associated with the patients’ Functional Ambulation Score (FAS), Functional Independence Measure (FIM), Stroke Impact Scale (SIS) and Brunnstrom scores. Neck pain was the second musculoskeletal complaint, but was not statistically associated with patient-related factors. Upper limb problems were associated with FAS, FIM, SIS, Brunnstrom and the Modified Ashworth Scale scores. Conclusion: according to our findings, the low back is the body area most affected by musculoskeletal complaints in family caregivers of stroke patients, closely related to the patients’ functional capacity and disability levels. Clinical trials number: NCT04901637

Factors Influencing the Quality of Life of Family Caregivers of Stroke Patients: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Purpose: This study aimed to explore the quality of life of family caregivers of stroke patients and investigate how resilience, uncertainty, caregiving appraisal, and patients’ cognitive and functional status affect caregivers’ quality of life. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between October 2018 and November 2020. In total, 199 family caregivers completed self-reported questionnaires, while their family members who had been diagnosed with stroke within the past 6 months underwent nurse-assisted assessments. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics, comparative analysis, and multiple regression analysis. Results: Most caregivers were female (82.4%) who provided care to stroke patients in the first 6 months after their diagnosis (mean duration: 65.11±34.50 days). More than half of the patients exhibited mild cognitive impairment (63.8%) and varying degrees of functional dependence (67.3%). Family caregiver’s quality of life was significantly associated with the functional dependence of the patient (β=.56), the duration since diagnosis (β=.16), support from other family members (β=-.25), the caregiver’s gender (β=.13), religious affiliation (β=-.19), employment status (β=.14), and caregiving appraisal (β=-.18). These variables explained approximately 61% of the variance in family caregivers’ quality of life. Conclusion: The findings show a decline in the quality of life of family caregivers in the first 6 months after patients had a stroke for the first time. They also emphasize the importance of considering negative caregiving appraisal, patient’s functional dependence, and limited support for caregivers in future intervention research aimed at enhancing caregivers’ quality of life.

The Quality of Life among Caregivers of Stroke Patients

The Quality of Life among Caregivers of Stroke Patients

The caregiver burden of informal caregivers for stroke patients with and without dysphagia: A multi-center, cross-sectional study in Türkiye.

The aim of this study was to investigate the caregiver burden (CB) of informal caregivers for stroke survivors with and without dysphagia and to assess the relationship between the CB levels of informal caregivers for stroke survivors with dysphagia, patients' swallowing-related quality of life (QoL), and patients' stroke-specific QoL. This multi-center, prospective, cross-sectional study included a total of 120 stroke patients (76 males, 44 females; mean age: 61.1±12.3 years; range, 19 to 86 years) between October 2019 and 2020. Of the patients, 57 had dysphagia and 63 had no dysphagia. The Functional Oral Intake Scale (FOIS) was used to classify the degree of functional dietary limitation caused by each patient's swallowing impairment. Patients and caregivers completed the Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10), Swallowing Quality of Life (SWQoL) questionnaire, Stroke Impact Scale (SIS), and the Zarit Caregiver Burden Interview (ZBI). The CB levels were higher in those caring for stroke patients with dysphagia than in those caring for stroke patients without dysphagia. Caregiver burden was found to be associated with patients' swallowing-related QoL and stroke-related QoL. Significant predictors of high CB scores (F=2.55, R2=0.59; p=0.007) were being an employed caregiver (B=17.48, p=0.003), being a caregiver with high school (B=-19.6, p=0.03), and secondary school (B=-16.28, p=0.02) educational status, being son, daughter (B=30.63, p=0.007) or other relative of the patient (B=20.06, p=0.01), lower FOIS stage (B=-3.14, p=0.011), lower SWQoL (B=0.52, p=0.009) and lower SIS (B=-0.37, p=0.04) scores. Caregivers of stroke patients with dysphagia suffer from a higher CB than those without dysphagia. In stroke patients with dysphagia, swallowing-related QoL is associated with the QoL levels of stroke patients and the CB levels of their caregivers. Employment status, educational status of caregiver, caregiver's relativity to the patient, FOIS stage, swallowing and stroke related QoL of the patients are factors related to burden levels of caregivers of stroke patients with dysphagia. These results may help health professionals to understand dysphagia as an essential source of CB and consider it, while planning treatments.

The effect of group work on depression level and family functions of family members caring for stroke patients

ABSTRACT Family members are often the caregivers of stroke patients and have an important role in their care and treatment. In this study, it was aimed to support family functionality and reduce depressive symptoms of family members caring for stroke patients with group work method. Family members who care for 14 stroke patients participated in the study and the meetings, the main themes of which were predetermined, lasted for five weeks. The participants were administered the “Family Assessment Device’’ and “Beck Depression Scale’’ as pretest and posttest. It was understood that the online group work was effective in the regression of depression symptom level in the participants. Workshops and group workshops should be organized by social workers to reduce the difficulties of family members caring for stroke patients.

The effect of discharge training and telephone counseling service on patients’ functional status and caregiver burden after stroke: A randomized controlled trial

Objective: This study aimed to determine the effect of discharge training and telephone counseling service on patients’ functional status and caregiver burden after stroke. Methods: This study was conducted as a randomized controlled trial in 69 stroke patients and their caregivers. Discharge training and telephone counseling were given to the caregivers in the intervention group. Caregivers also received telephone counseling by calling researcher when needed. Information form for participants, Modified Rankin Scale, Barthel Index and The Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale were used for data collection. Pre-tests were applied to the intervention and control groups before discharge. Three months after discharge post-tests were performed for the two groups. Results: Three months after discharge, caregivers’ burden was significantly lower in the intervention group compared to the control group. The mean Modified Rankin Scale score of the patients in the intervention group was significantly lower than the control group three months after discharge. Although the mean Barthel Index score of the patients in the intervention group was statistically significant higher than before discharge, but the difference between the groups was not statistically significant. Conclusion: Discharge training and telephone counseling provided to the caregivers of stroke patients reduced the caregiver burden and had a positive effect on the improvement of the functional status of the patients.

Psychological status on informal carers for stroke survivors at various phases: a cohort study in China.

In China, the risk of stroke is higher than that in developed countries such as Europe and North America. Informal caregivers play a major role in providing support to stroke survivors. Currently, only limited studies on changes in psychological state of the caregivers at different stages of stroke have been published. To investigate the stress and psychological state of informal caregivers of stroke patients in different periods and to explore the factors that affect their states. 202 informal caregivers of stroke patients were selected in a 3a-grade hospital in Chengdu, Sichuan. Follow-up was conducted by face-to-face interviews, telephone calls, or home visits on days 3, 2 months, and 1 year after onset. We investigated the basic information about the caregivers, including their anxiety, depression and social support conditions. We analyzed the pressure and psychological conditions of informal caregivers at different stages of stroke and analyzed its influencing factors. The data were displayed by the number and percentage of the cases; the continuous variables were described by means and standard deviation. In addition, the data were compared by Pearson correlation analysis and logistic regression analysis. (1) Within 3 days after the onset of stroke, the informal caregivers had the highest stress, the most severe anxiety and depression, the heaviest burden, and the lowest score of medical-social support. Over time, the pressure and burden of the caregivers are gradually decreasing, anxiety and depression are increasing, and social support is also increasing. (2) The stress and psychological status of informal stroke caregivers are affected by multiple factors, including the caregiver's age, relationship with the patient, patient's age, and patient's physical conditions. The stress and psychological status of informal caregivers varied in the different stages of stroke, and they were affected by several factors. Medical staff should pay attention to informal caregivers while providing care for patients. Relevant interventions may be developed based on the results to improve the health of informal caregivers and thus to promote the health of patients.

The association of care burden with motivation of vaccine acceptance among caregivers of stroke patients during the COVID-19 pandemic: mediating roles of problematic social media use, worry, and fear

BackgroundThe aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between care burden and motivation of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among caregivers of patients who have experienced a stroke and to explore the mediating roles of social media use, fear of COVID-19, and worries about infection in this relationship.MethodsA cross-sectional survey study with 172 caregivers of patients who had experienced a stroke took part in a Taiwan community hospital. All participants completed the Zarit Burden Interview, Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale, Worry of Infection Scale, Fear of COVID-19 Scale, and Motors of COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance Scale. Multiple linear regression model was applied to construct and explain the association among the variables. Hayes Process Macro (Models 4 and 6) was used to explain the mediation effects.ResultsThe proposed model significantly explained the direct association of care burden with motivation of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance. Despite the increased care burden associated with decreased vaccine acceptance, problematic social media use positively mediated this association. Moreover, problematic social media use had sequential mediating effects together with worry of infection or fear of COVID-19 in the association between care burden and motivation of vaccine acceptance. Care burden was associated with motivation of vaccine acceptance through problematic social media use followed by worry of infection.ConclusionsIncreased care burden among caregivers of patients who have experienced a stroke may lead to lower COVID-19 vaccines acceptance. Moreover, problematic social media use was positively associated with their motivation to get COVID-19 vaccinated. Therefore, health experts and practitioners should actively disseminate accurate and trustworthy factual information regarding COVID-19, while taking care of the psychological problems among caregivers of patients who have experienced a stroke.

Stress in Caregivers of Stroke Patients During Rehabilitation: An Observational Study.

Stroke causes a high burden of death and disability all over the world. The majority of stroke survivors continue to have difficulties, and their families must shoulder a considerable portion of the expenditures of ongoing rehabilitation and long-term care. In India, stroke rehabilitation is still underachieved due to various reasons leading to delay or incomplete recovery of the patients thus adding up more burden on the caregivers. Thus, studying the caregiver burden of stroke rehabilitation will help policymakers tackle this issue faced by our lower economically challenged citizens. The objective is to measure the perceived burden on caregivers during stroke rehabilitation. The observational study was conducted by interviewing the stroke survivors' caregivers and visiting the physiotherapy OPD using the caregiver burden scale/questionnaire. The study had 76 caregivers, 51.32% were women and 48.68% were men. The average age for caregivers was 42 years and 55 years for patients. The average duration of giving care was six months. The perceived caregiver burden score was low (mean-19.61) suggesting that not all assistance is associated with stress. The correlation of each burden measure with Modified Rankin Scale for disability is significantly correlated (r=0.7, P<0.0001). Further investigation revealed that caregivers had considerably higher levels of stress when the patient needed to exercise, walk or use the restroom. A low yearly income, a higher secondary education, and a small number of family members were shown to be connected with individuals who scored the highest on stress. Based on this study, we conclude that people with low income residing in nuclear families require more support for caregiving during rehabilitation. We recommend that health and welfare policy measures be developed to lessen caregiver burden in order to improve caregivers' post-stroke experiences.

Anxiety and hope: a study about the caregiver overload in the care of patients with stroke

Stroke involves injury to the central nervous system, presenting most frequently as cerebral infarction and intracerebral hemorrhage. It’s an important cause of disability worldwide, being associated with high burden to the patients’ caregivers, who are, frequently, family members. In that matter, it is reported that the main caregivers of stroke patients have the same, or even greater incidence of mental illnesses, such as depression and anxiety. Therefore, we present this study protocol aiming to observe the association between the patient’s type of stroke along with the severity of their sequelae, and the levels of anxiety and hope of their caregivers, in a descriptive, cross-sectional study with a quali-quantitative approach. For that purpose, patients of both sexes, over 18 years of age, who have had a stroke and are being followed up at the Cerebrovascular Diseases Ambulatory will be randomly selected. Then, data will be collected from the caregiver through questionnaires: Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI), Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and a socioeconomic questionnaire. The ZBI analyzes psychological, financial, social and physical aspects of the caregiver’s universe, while the BAI and BHS are used to quantify the caregiver’s anxiety state, and bring information about the individual’s hope and life expectations. Information about the patient will be obtained from medical records. Finally, we hope to find useful information for health services about the reality in which they are inserted, in order to promote the creation of disease prevention measures, which is essential to improve the quality of healthcare provided.

Contributing Factors to the Burden on Primary Family Caregivers of Stroke Survivors in South Korea.

The purpose of this study is to identify the factors associated with the burden on primary family caregivers of stroke patients at home without care services. For this study, the Korean Stroke Cohort for Functioning and Rehabilitation (KOSCO) data were used. Of the total 8010 caregivers, 1133 family caregiver burden was assessed with the shortened Caregiver Burden Inventory (CBI) 3 months after stroke. Patient and caregiver-related factors affecting the heavier burden of caregivers were identified by comparing the heavier caregiver burden group and the lighter caregiver burden group, which divided according to the CBI scores. The 719 (63.5%) family caregiver cared for patients at home without care services. Logistic regression analysis showed that four or more comorbidities (p = 0.002), neurological impairment at early onset (p < 0.001), dependence on daily life (p < 0.001), aphasia (p = 0.024), and depression(p < 0.001) were associated with a heavier burden of care. According to the shortened CBI, caregivers tended to be concerned more about psychological stress than physical strain. The findings suggest the importance of proactively guiding the emotional support services to caregivers who are at high risk of the heavier burden of patient care.