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Family caregivers, as the primary providers of care for stroke patients, face dynamic and evolving challenges throughout the patient\u2019s recovery journey.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec026\">\n<jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>This study aims to explore the comprehensive care needs of family caregivers of stroke patients with disabilities within the Chinese cultural context. The study is guided by the \u201cTiming It Right\u201d (TIR) theory, a conceptual model emphasizing dynamic support aligned with caregivers\u2019 evolving needs across distinct care phases.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec027\">\n<jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>Using a phenomenological qualitative design, this study recruited 48 family caregivers of stroke patients with disabilities from a tertiary hospital in Xiangtan City, China, from February 2024 and November 2024. 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