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Background: Stroke is one of the leading causes for longlasting sequelae, among themloss in cognitive function, like aphasia. Aphasia effects the patients ability to understandand express themselves in speaking and writing. To be able to reach a good level of care,the careproviders and patients ought to have the same goals and values. This requires agood communication between the careproviders and patients. Which can be problematicfor the caregivers when they don't feel secure in their way of getting close to these patients.Aim: The purpose of this study was to illuminate caregivers experience of caring forpatients with the diagnosis aphasia following stroke.Method: This is a literature study where nine studies, with qualitative design, has beenanalyzed and compiled. Inclusion- and exclusioncritera were used to limit the result. Allthe studies have been qualitychecked.Result: There are varied experiences for the caregivers when it comes to care for patientswith the diagnosis aphasia after stroke. The result is presented with three categories;?Caregivers experience of time and resources for god care?, ?Caregivers methods and aidsin the care? and ?Relationships and feelings connected to the care of patients who sufferedaphasia after stroke?.Conclusion: Based on the caregivers experiences in the result, more research is needed inthis area, partly to be able to develop strategies that will help the caregivers and save time,and also to be able to map how caregivers feel in the care of these patients.