Understanding the Professional Care Experience of Patients with Stroke: A Qualitative Study Using In-Depth Interviews.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Professional support and communication stimulates the professional-patient relationship and supports the recovery of stroke patients.

Objectives

To describe the perspectives of patients with stroke regarding communication, professional support, and their ability to participate in processes and integrated care with health providers.

Methods

A qualitative study was conducted. A purposeful sampling and snowball-technique were used. Patients diagnosed with moderate or severe stroke in the post-acute or chronic stage of the disease were included. Data collection consisted of in-depth interviews and researcher field notes. A thematic analysis was performed.

Results

Thirty-one patients were included. Three themes were identified: 1) Providing support, with

SUBMITTER: Martin-Sanz B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9541171 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature