The family's role in stroke rehabilitation. A review of the literature.
Clinical and research attention in stroke care has been on managing the acute stage of stroke recovery and on evaluating the effectiveness of relatively short-term rehabilitation programs. However, studies suggest that stroke can diminish quality of life and the well-being of patients' families. This article reviews the literature pertaining to the effects of stroke on family functioning and discusses stroke in terms of clinical problems that make rehabilitation a family dilemma. Issues identified in the literature include the need for family assessment, education, advocacy and counseling to foster treatment compliance and social support after stroke.
Evans
R L
RL
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle.
Hendricks
R D
RD
Haselkorn
J K
JK
Bishop
D S
DS
Baldwin
D
D
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D003376:Counseling; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D005192:Family Health; D006801:Humans; D010349:Patient Compliance; D012380:Role; D012657:Self-Help Groups