Coping with chronic illness. Part II. Cerebrovascular accidents.
A survey was undertaken to investigate the fate after discharge of 41 patients admitted to Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, after a cerebrovascular accident. The period of hospitalization, functional capacity after discharge and support received from community-based support agencies were analysed. Major deficiencies in the long-term management of such patients are stressed.
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000328:Adult; D000359:Aftercare; D000368:Aged; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D005260:Female; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011998:Recreation