title: Stroke: a family dilemma.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: VA Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA 98108.
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Evans
authors.forename: R T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Connis
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Bishop
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Hendricks
authors.forename: J K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Haselkorn
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005192:Family Health; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012944:Social Support