The prevalence of stroke in those at home and the need for care.
This paper highlights the severity of disability, social context and care needs of stroke survivors living outside of institutional care. It provides an estimate of the prevalence of stroke in the community, and offers an operational rationale to purchasers of community care services.
West Berkshire Health Authority, Prospect Park Hospital, Reading.
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D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D005260:Female; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015995:Prevalence; D012537:Scandinavian and Nordic Countries / Q000453:epidemiology; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology