Table 4.

Phase I: Rapid Assessment Matrix Analysis of Focus Group Data

	Challenges in Stroke Caregiving						Positive Aspects of Caregiving	Technology-Related Questions
	Physical	Emotional	Behavioral	Cognitive	Communication	Resources		Smartphone and internet use	Feedback for preliminary website
Focus Group 1 (English) N=3	3/3 reported difficulties Problems with walking after stroke	2/3 reported difficulties 2/3 reported “acceptance of the situation” was a challenge	2/3 reported difficulties Stroke survivor had issues with talking	2/3 reported difficulties Memory affected months after stroke	2/3 reported difficulties Doctor asked them for the “plan” to care for stroke survivor, and she did not know how to respond	3/3 reported difficulties with time constraints 3/3 reported a concern with the lack of trained professional caregivers 3/3 reported difficulties with financial resources	Helping family Improvement of stroke survivor Acceptance of situation Ability to help others	3/3 use smartphones in their personal life	Resources need to be more connected to videos Need information about cost, access, and availability of resources Actor examples and demonstrations should be provided Overall design needs to be more professional Log-in form for caregivers requested Add chat forum Typical patient presentations should guide curriculum
Focus Group 2 (Spanish) N=4	2/4 reported difficulties Worried about falls	3/4 reported difficulties Reported depression, blame on the caregiver 4/4 reported issues with stress management	1/4 reported difficulties Reported that stroke survivor can be resistant to being helped Impotence is an issue affecting relationship	4/4 reported difficulties	Reported that not enough information was provided after leaving the hospital	Reported economical issues as an obstacle for helping their stroke survivor	N/A	3/4 use smartphones in their personal life	Requested information about disability discounts and out-of-the-house activities for both patient and caregiver Wanted information on stroke prevention