title: Stroke. 1: A paradigm case in nursing rehabilitation.
abstract: This is the first of two articles which consider rehabilitation following a stroke. Although stroke is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the UK there have been relatively few studies describing its long-term effects. Despite relatively good functional recovery, in many cases a number of stroke survivors still experience 'long-term misery'. This article argues for an expanded range of outcomes in stroke rehabilitation and for greater attention to be paid to the psychological needs of stroke survivors and their carers. Areas of deficit in stroke rehabilitation are described, as is the currently poorly developed nursing role.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Sheffield.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nolan
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Nolan
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team; D019145:Rehabilitation Nursing; D016896:Treatment Outcome