Abstract

Background of Project:

  • Stroke is the leading cause of disability in the United States.
  • Caregivers are a vital component to successful discharge.
  • Inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRF) are designed to prepare individuals and their caregivers for the transition to home.
  • IRF’s measure their success using post discharge surveys.
  • The IRF involved in this project measured discharge preparedness against a benchmark score.
  • A low score of 3.03/5.0 with a benchmark of 3.4/5.0 resulted in the creation of a key performance initiative regarding discharge preparedness. 

The purpose of this project is to utilize an evidence-based tool in the assessment of stroke caregiver preparedness for discharge. Understanding the caregiver needs will improve the nursing and interdisciplinary team education and training of stroke caregivers, which may reduce caregiver burden and improve transition from rehabilitation to home.

Author Details

Sue Baron Pugh, DNP(c), MSN, RN, CRRN, CNRN, SCRN, CNS-BC, FAHA

Sigma Membership

Beta Pi

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Quality Improvement

Research Approach

Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice

Keywords:

Stroke, Stroke Patients, Stroke Rehabilitation, Caregivers, Discharge Preparedness, Discharge Planning, Rehab Nursing, Rehabilitation Nursing, Patient Aftercare

Advisor

Ellen Buckner

Second Advisor

Stacy Guerin

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Samford University

Degree Year

2026

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Review Type

Faculty Approved: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2026-05-18

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