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Train-Your-Brain Program for Informal Caregivers of Stroke Survivors: A Pilot Community-Based Cognitive Intervention Study to Promote Healthy Dietary Behaviors and Social Participation

Xiang Cong Tham
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Vanessa Jing Xin Phua
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Evelyn Kit Yee Ho
,
Tingting Yan
,
Nicole Yun Ching Chen
,
Mabel Qi He Leow
,
Xin Yi Seah
,
Vivien Xi Wu
,
Wentao Zhou
,
Edward Wing Hong Poon
,
Wei Fong Liau
,
Yanhong Dong
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Version 1 : Received: 14 March 2023 / Approved: 15 March 2023 / Online: 15 March 2023 (01:47:14 CET)

How to cite: Tham, X. C.; Phua, V. J. X.; Ho, E. K. Y.; Yan, T.; Chen, N. Y. C.; Leow, M. Q. H.; Seah, X. Y.; Wu, V. X.; Zhou, W.; Poon, E. W. H.; Liau, W. F.; Dong, Y. Train-Your-Brain Program for Informal Caregivers of Stroke Survivors: A Pilot Community-Based Cognitive Intervention Study to Promote Healthy Dietary Behaviors and Social Participation. Preprints 2023, 2023030264. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202303.0264.v1 Tham, X. C.; Phua, V. J. X.; Ho, E. K. Y.; Yan, T.; Chen, N. Y. C.; Leow, M. Q. H.; Seah, X. Y.; Wu, V. X.; Zhou, W.; Poon, E. W. H.; Liau, W. F.; Dong, Y. Train-Your-Brain Program for Informal Caregivers of Stroke Survivors: A Pilot Community-Based Cognitive Intervention Study to Promote Healthy Dietary Behaviors and Social Participation. Preprints 2023, 2023030264. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202303.0264.v1

Abstract

Informal caregivers are essential in supporting stroke survivors' recovery, but it is unclear whether community interventions can promote healthy eating behaviors and social participation among stroke survivors and their caregivers. The Train-Your-Brain (TYB) program's impact on adherence to national dietary guidelines and social participation among informal caregivers and stroke survivors were assessed in a quasi-experimental study. The TYB program had nine sessions, with one focusing on healthy lifestyle. Participants were prompted to discuss the topics covered, leading to social participation. Dietary habits were assessed using fruits and vegetables consumption questions, while social participation was measured using the Social Impact Measurement Framework. Mann-Whitney U-test and Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test were utilized to analyze the data. Eighteen informal caregivers and 27 stroke survivors participated in the program. Results showed a significant increase in fruit and vegetable intake and social participation in informal caregivers after the program, but there were no significant changes in stroke survivors. Informal caregivers play a crucial role in stroke survivors' lifestyle habits and in encouraging social connections with other stroke survivors. Thus, healthcare professionals should prioritize caregiver support and education to facilitate long-term dietary and social changes that can positively impact stroke survivor's recovery and quality of life.

Keywords

post-stroke; community intervention; stroke survivors; caregivers; diet; fruits; vegetables; social participation

Subject

Social Sciences, Behavior Sciences

Copyright: This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

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