Home-Based Care Needs of Older Adult Stroke Survivors in Nigeria: A Qualitative Study of Stakeholders’ Perspectives

Aim This study, guided by an interpretivist paradigm, adopts a phenomenological approach to explore the perceptions of healthcare providers, care partners, and community gatekeepers on home-based care needs of older adult stroke survivors. Methods Three focus groups were held, each comprising six care partners. Key informant interviews were conducted among 8 healthcare providers and 8 community gatekeepers. NVivo (vs 12) was used for analysis. Results Six themes were identified: (1) Addressing home care needs for older adult stroke survivors, (2) Implementation strategies for intermediate stroke care, (3) Key stakeholders in intermediate stroke care, (4) Perceived benefits of intermediate stroke care, (5) Barriers in implementation, and (6) Motivation for utilisation. Conclusion This study offers a unique contribution by capturing diverse stakeholder perspectives on the home-based care needs of older stroke survivors. Its findings provide practical strategies to address care gaps and inform policies for improved well-being of survivors and their families.