Winda Fitriana
Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur

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Effectiveness of An Physiological Basic Care Intervention on Stroke Survivors Kartika Setia Purdani; Heni Aulia Tamara; Nabilah Hana’a Dwi Saputri Halsar; Winda Fitriana; Dwi Amelia Safitri; Diazty Diazty
Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research Vol. 8 No. 5 (2026): Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research
Publisher : GLOBAL HEALTH SCIENCE GROUP

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37287/ijghr.v8i5.2101

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Stroke remains a leading cause of mortality and disability in Indonesia, with high prevalence in East Kalimantan. Post-stroke patients often depend on family caregivers for daily activities, including basic care, which is frequently overlooked. Limited attention to physiological care (bath, nail, oral hygiene, hair, along with reduced mobility), may worsen patient outcomes. To evaluate the effectiveness of physiological basic care interventions in improving functional independence among stroke survivors. A pre- and post-test design was employed in this study, involving a total sampling of 89 respondents from medical records over a six-month period in the Teluk Dalam Primary Health Care, Kutai Kartanegara Regency. Data were collected between September 2025 and January 2026. All interventions education delivered to stroke caregivers. Functional independence was measured using the Barthel Index. Data were analysed using wilcoxon signed-rank test (p < 0.05). Result: The Wilcoxon signed-rank test indicated that was a significant increase in all interventions (p < .001). This study concludes that caregiver more specifict stroke’s family with education was highly effective for enhances the functional independence of stroke patients. The ROM exercise was most effective, based on that empowering caregivers is a vital-strategy for long-term stroke rehabilitation.