Development and validation a nursing care protocol with educational interventions for family caregivers of elderly people after stroke

OBJECTIVE development and validation the content of a nursing care protocol with educational interventions for family caregivers of elderly people after stroke. METHODS a methodological study conducted in three stages: (1) protocol development through literature review; (2) pretest with multidisciplinary team, analyzed with literature articulation; (3) protocol validation by the Delphi Technique. RESULTS the protocol was structured in the following areas: Disease Guidelines; Emotional Support; Using the Health Care Network; Diet; Airways; Medications; Hygiene; Skin Care; Disposal; Dressing/Undressing; Positioning and Transfer; Fall Prevention. In the pretest, eight experts assessed protocol clarity and content. In validation, there were two rounds by the Delphi Technique. The validated protocol consisted of 12 domains, containing 42 items and 240 care guidelines. CONCLUSION the protocol qualifies the transition of care after hospital discharge assisting nurses in home care practice.