Stroke survivors' experiences of team support along their recovery continuum.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A coordinated stroke rehabilitation care team is considered optimal for supporting stroke survivors from diagnosis to recovery. Despite this recognition, many stroke survivors cannot access essential rehabilitation services. Furthermore, there is a lack of understanding of stroke patients' and their caregivers' rehabilitation needs and wishes. We sought to gain insight into healthcare and social structures from the perspective of patients and caregivers that can better support long-term stroke recovery.

Methods

We conducted individual interviews with 24 participants comprised of stroke survivors, spousal caregivers, stroke support group coordinators, and speech pathologist. Participants were recruited through three stroke survivor support groups. An empowerment le

SUBMITTER: Hartford W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6805495 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature