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| Review of longer-term problems after disabling stroke | | Author(s) | John Young, Jenni Murray, Anne Forster |
| Journal title | Reviews in Clinical Gerontology, vol 13, no 1, February 2003 |
| Pages | pp 55-66 |
| Source | journals.cambridge.org |
| Keywords | Stroke ; Rehabilitation ; Long term ; Qualitative Studies ; Literature reviews. |
| Annotation | The authors sought to identify all community-based observational surveys and reviews reporting the types and prevalence of longer-term stroke-related problems. 46 quantitative studies and 4 reviews were identified, covering a wide range of services, psychological and social issues, and undertaken in various countries. This review examines their coverage on: information provision and knowledge; transfer of care; community services; social and emotional impact of stroke and on carers; leisure activities; return to employment; and quality of life. Two broad themes emerge. First, the complexity and diversity of problems faced by stroke patients and their families suggests that there are unlikely to be any easy solutions. Reference is made to the shared multi-agency approach to care that will be afforded by the single assessment process (SAP), for which "several potential assessment instruments" are available. The other theme relates to the high levels of dissatisfaction with post-acute care services. The ability to match patient and carer needs to appropriate services reinforces the importance of a systematic assessment process. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-040303201 A |
| Classmark | CQA: LM: 4Q: 3DP: 64A |
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