Introduction: Due to YouTube’s meteoric rise in popularity, the quality and reliability of health-related videos on YouTube are being questioned, particularly in specialized fields like stroke rehabilitation. This research aimed to assess the quality and reliability of YouTube videos relevant to stroke rehabilitation. Method: Video listing was conducted on December 17, 2024, using the keywords “Stroke Rehabilitation”, “Stroke Physical Therapy”, “Stroke Neurophysiotherapy”, and “Stroke Physical Therapy Techniques” as query terms. A final sample of 72 videos was selected upon completion and evaluated according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. The Global Quality Scale (GQS), Modified DISCERN Questionnaire, JAMA Benchmark Criteria, and Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool for Audio/Visual Materials (PEMAT-A/V) were among the evaluation tools used to analyze each video. Researchers captured the videos’ fundamental components and compared the quality classifications. Results: Of the 72 videos examined, 29.2% (n = 21) were categorized as low quality, 20.8% (n = 15) as intermediate level, and 50% (n = 36) as high quality. Videos generated by academic medical centers (77.8%) and nonphysician healthcare professionals (59.4%) were primarily of high quality, while videos from independent users (100%) and TV channels (66.7%) displayed the lowest quality. Significant differences were observed when comparing quality groups based on daily views, likes, and comments (p < 0.05). The lowest scores were detected in the low-quality group. Significant correlations were identified between GQS and other evaluative instruments (p < 0.001), indicating consistency across evaluation frameworks. Conclusion: YouTube possesses considerable potential as an instructional tool for stroke rehabilitation. The inconsistency in video quality underscores the necessity for enhanced content control, editing, and the advocacy of high-quality, evidence-based resources. Promoting collaboration among academics, healthcare professionals, and content producers could augment the platform’s instructional efficacy.

Stroke significantly impacts not only patients but also their relatives, who face the emotional and physical burden of caregiving. The aim of this study was to examine the influence of caregiving for stroke patients on the emotional state of their relatives and to identify their needs for support and education. Methods: The study involved n-1336 relatives of patients, based on n-396 patients who had suffered a stroke, using questionnaires to assess emotional state, stress levels, and access to rehabilitation services. Respondents are patients who have suffered a severe stroke, requiring constant external care, with an NIHSS score of at least 15 at the first stage of rehabilitation and according to the Renkin scale, >3 points which had pronounced impairments in Activities of Daily Living (ADL). Statistical methods, including Kruskal-Wallis tests and chi-square tests, were applied. Results: The emotional state of respondents significantly differs (p < 0.005) for those who do not receive or rarely receive rehabilitation services (χ² = 51.4600, df = 6, p < 0.001). (H (9, n=1136) = 643,7460, p < 0.001). Conclusions: Data analysis showed that many relatives experience significant psychological pressure, negatively affecting their emotional well-being. Participants who received regular rehabilitation and tele-rehabilitation reported a higher quality of life. Deficiencies in the accessibility of rehabilitation centers and a lack of knowledge about proper caregiving were identified.