Abstract: Objective: To systematically evaluate and integrate the qualitative research evidence related to the experience of caring of patients with stroke based on Information and Communications Technology (ICT) by caregivers so as to better meet the care needs of stroke caregivers and further promote the practical application of ICT based supportive care in China. Methods: The relevant databases were comprehensively searched. Qualitative studies on stroke caregivers' perceptions and experiences of ICT supported care were screened. The methodological quality of the included articles was evaluated using the JBI Critical Appraisal Tool for qualitative studies of Australia, and the results were integrated using the Meta-integration. Results: A total of 33 research findings were extracted from 8 studies, and 8 new categories were formed by summarizing similar research findings. Three new integrated findings were obtained. These 3 new integrated findings were positive experience of supportive care using ICT technology, barriers to use of ICT technology in supportive care, and caregivers' preferences and expectations for supportive care based on ICT technology. Conclusion: The use of ICT at home is a complex process for stroke caregivers. Clinical and community medical staff should pay full attention to the relevant experience, preferences and needs of stroke caregivers for ICT technology supportive care, strengthen ICT technology support, and enrich the form and contents of ICT technology supportive care services. Caregivers' acceptance will be futher improved, their care burdens will be reduced and the health outcomes of stroke patients will be improved.

Key words: stroke; caregivers; Information and Communication Technology; experience; Meta-synthesis