Stroke: a family dilemma.
Research studying the clinical effectiveness of stroke rehabilitation has focused on managing acute stages and on evaluating short-term treatment programmes. However, many studies suggest that stroke affects long-term quality of life and the well-being of the family. This article reviews the stroke literature relative to aging, disability, and rehabilitation. The social effects of stroke in terms of clinical problems which make rehabilitation a family dilemma are discussed. Issues identified include the need for family assessment, education, advocacy, and counselling to foster treatment compliance and social support.
Evans
R L
RL
VA Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA 98108.
Connis
R T
RT
Bishop
D S
DS
Hendricks
R D
RD
Haselkorn
J K
JK
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005192:Family Health; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012944:Social Support